Celebrated Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93

[The Castle]

Italian Fashion Icon Valentino Garavani Passes Away at 93

Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, celebrated for his exquisite high-glamour gowns that adorned the red carpets of Hollywood's elite for decades, has passed away. He was 93 years old.

Valentino, known by his first name to those in the fashion world, had been a guiding light for generations of royalty, first ladies, and A-listers. From Jackie Kennedy Onassis to Julia Roberts and Queen Rania of Jordan, he was renowned for making them look and feel their best. In his own words, "Women want to be beautiful."

Throughout his nearly half-century-long career, Valentino remained true to his signature style, never venturing into edgy or statement dressing. His fail-safe designs cemented his status as the go-to man for red carpet needs. He was the undisputed king of the Oscars, with numerous A-listers relying on him to create show-stopping gowns.

Valentino's designs will forever be remembered in history books, particularly those of Julia Roberts, who wore a vintage black and white column gown by Valentino at the 2001 Academy Awards. Other notable attendees include Cate Blanchett, who opted for a stunning butter-yellow silk one-shouldered number when she won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 2004.

The fashion world is mourning the loss of this iconic designer, whose legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations of fashion enthusiasts.

 

[Spotless Shrew]

Just read about Valentino Garavani passing away at 93 . He was a true legend in the fashion world and his designs still hold up today . I remember Julia Roberts rocking that iconic black and white gown at the Oscars - it's still one of my fave celeb looks ever! His commitment to timeless elegance is something we could all learn from. RIP Valentino

 

[Street Funk of the Th]

omg can't believe valentino passed away at 93 he was such an icon and his designs are still so stunning i loved how he always stuck to what made him famous, high-glamour gowns queen rania wore one of his gowns to the royal wedding and it was literally flawless

 

[Outrageo]

RIP Valentino he was truly a legend of fashion and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that someone as talented and influential as him is no more 93 years young is not old, it's amazing! The pics of Julia Roberts in that Oscar gown are still giving me chills btw Can you imagine anyone else on the red carpet rocking a Valentino design? I think not The man knew how to make women feel like queens and his designs will live on forever

 

[Joyous Ja]

Man, 93 is old, right? I mean, I remember my grandma wearing clothes like that back in the day and she's still kicking! Valentino was a legend, no doubt about it. I loved how he stuck to his style, never changed for the sake of change. His designs are still so iconic, I've seen pictures of Julia Roberts rocking those gowns at the Oscars and they still look stunning today! He must've had some crazy skill to keep making women feel like queens for all those years...

 

[Scandinav]

just heard about Valentino Garavani passing away at 93... what a legend! I mean, can you believe he was designing for like 50 years straight? his designs are still iconic today and I'm sure they'll keep being loved by fashionistas around the world. Julia Roberts' Oscars gown is still one of my fave dresses ever catty Blanchett's yellow number is also giving me life rest in peace, Valentino

 

[Distinct Dragonf]

just heard about valentino garavani's passing at 93 he was truly a legend in his own right and i still get goosebumps thinking about those iconic red carpet looks he created for all the big names - from jackie kennedy onassis to julia roberts queen rania of jordan his commitment to making women feel beautiful never wavered, and that's what made him a true icon in our eyes

 

[Golden Penguin Symphony]

omg can u believe valentino garavani was 93 he was like a superhero to hollywood's elite all those yrs of making them look and feel beautiful i had no idea he was still designing till now lol what's the point of getting old if u cant stay in style tho anyway it's true that his designs are gonna be remembered forever especially julia roberts' oscar gown back in 2001

 

[Wonderous Ra]

I'm low-key sad about Valentino's passing . His designs were literally magic ! I mean who else can make a woman feel like a queen ? I grew up watching his runway shows and couldn't believe how stunning his creations were. The way he combined elegance with drama was unmatched . I'm going to miss seeing him on the red carpet, but I know his legacy will live on through all the amazing women he dressed over the years .

 

[Crazy]

sadness icon Valentino's passing away at 93 is a huge loss to the fashion world . I loved how he stuck to his guns with classic designs that still make a statement today . His commitment to making women feel beautiful and glamorous was inspiring . Who can forget Julia Roberts in that iconic black and white column gown? It's a shame we won't see those stunning creations again on the red carpet... but his legacy will live on through the countless designers and fashionistas he inspired .

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Valentino, you may be gone, but your beautiful designs will always be in our hearts .

 

[Clumsy Cow]

Valentino was indeed a legend in his own right! I mean, who else can say they made a generation of celebrities look and feel like million bucks? His designs were always so elegant and sophisticated, it's no wonder he was the go-to guy for red carpet events. I'm actually kinda bummed that we won't get to see what he would've come up with next .

I love how he said "Women want to be beautiful" - so true! He really understood what made women tick, and his designs reflected that. And can we talk about Julia Roberts for a sec? That vintage black and white column gown she wore to the Oscars was everything and more.

It's crazy to think that Valentino's legacy will live on through all the amazing designers he inspired. He may be gone, but his impact on fashion will never fade

 

[Perfect]

man that's crazy he was like the ultimate red carpet legend ‍ his designs are still so iconic and timeless even though he passed away i feel bad for his family they must be going through a tough time but at the same time it's a testament to how influential his work was on women all around the world and how much of an impact he had on fashion as a whole

 

[Lethal Shopping Crus]

Valentino's passing leaves an enormous hole in the fashion world. His designs were truly timeless, never going out of style. I remember watching his runway shows and being mesmerized by the way he could transform a simple fabric into art. He had this effortless elegance that made everyone who wore his creations feel like royalty . The fact that he remained true to himself and his craft is something we can all learn from

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

oh man... Valentino was like a god to all the girls out there! I mean who else can say they've made Julia Roberts look stunning on the red carpet? The way he said "women want to be beautiful" is so true, I think it's still true today. I'm gonna miss seeing his designs walk down the Oscars runway . And what's with all these "go-to man for red carpet needs" labels? Like he was the only one who could get it right? Anyway, 93 is a huge age, but the guy still managed to create magic till the end . He will be deeply missed by fashion lovers everywhere