Niamh Shackleton
Legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died.
Valentino founded his fashion house in Rome, Italy, in 1960, and it has since become one of the best-known brands in the world.
Now, at the age of 93, the designer has died at his home.
The news was confirmed by his foundation, Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti, today (January 19).
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A statement shared to Instagram reads: "Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones.
"The lying in state will be held at PM23 in Piazza Mignanelli 23 on Wednesday January 21st and Thursday January 22nd, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
"The funeral will take place on Friday, January 23rd at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, in Piazza della Repubblica 8 in Rome, at 11 am."
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People have been quick to share tributes to Garavani in the wake of his death, as model Helana Christensen wrote: "Such wonderful memories with this beautiful, talented man and genius."
Fashion photographer Alex Belli added: "A man, a mentor, a friend!! But your greatness will forever remain with us."
His death comes just months after fellow fashion powerhouse Giorgio Armani died at the age of 91. Armani died 'peacefully' in Milan on September 4, 2025.
With both Italian fashion designers' deaths in mind, one person online said, "We've lost almost all the legends of the Italian style in the world."
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