Valentino Garavani Age, Wiki and Bio

Valentino Garavani

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityItalian
Date of Birth11/05/1932
Age93 years (died on 19, Jan, 2026)
BirthplaceVoghera, Italy
Date of Death19/01/2026

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameValentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani
Other NameValentino
Names Earned
  • Valentino Red
  • The Last Emperor
  • King of the Red Carpet
  • The Master of Italian Glamour

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Istituto di Moda Santa Marta, Milan
  • École des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France
  • Chambre Syndicale de la Couture

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Sexual OrientationGay

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Giancarlo Giammetti (1960 - 1972)
  • Carlos Souza (1973 - 1983)
  • Bruce Hoeksema (early 1980s)
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Marilù Tolo

Family

FatherMauro Garavani (businessman)
MotherTeresa de Biaggi (homemaker)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterWanda Garavani (died in October 1997)
ChildrenNone

Career

Awards & Honours
  • Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur by French President Jacques Chirac (July 2006)
  • Medal of the City of Paris for services to fashion (January 2008)
  • Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York (September 2011)
  • Golden Plate Award, American Academy of Achievement (2017)
  • Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards (2023)
Career OverviewValentino began his journey in fashion at an early age and cultivated his passion in Paris. His label became synonymous with luxurious red dresses, known as 'Valentino Red'. Over the decades, he forged significant relationships within high society, notably with Jacqueline Kennedy, solidifying his spot among the elite designers of the fashion world. His legacy spans several decades, with fashion shows showcasing both innovative designs and timeless elegance.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Valentino's passion for fashion blossomed early during his primary school years in Voghera.
He was inspired to learn fashion from local designers and family members.
He launched his own fashion house in 1959 after gaining experience at various ateliers in Paris.
Valentino's first show in Florence marked his international debut that garnered significant attention.
He introduced his iconic 'V' logo in the 1965 white collection.
In the 1980s, he collaborated with the Lincoln car manufacturer for a special edition of their Continental line.
Valentino remained devoted to his dogs, employing a unique travel arrangement for them.