Valentino, Italian fashion designer, has died at 93 - 19 January 2026

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Valentino, founder of Italian luxury empire, dies at 93

Valentino scaled the heights of haute couture, creating a business empire and introducing a new color to the fashion world, "Valentino Red."

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ROME — Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said Monday.

Usually known only by his first name, Valentino was 93, and had retired in 2008.

Founder of the eponymous brand, Valentino scaled the heights of haute couture, created a business empire and introduced a new color to the fashion world, the "Valentino Red."

"Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones," the foundation said on Instagram...