
Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani—the founder of the Valentino fashion house and creator of the iconic Valentino red—has died at the age of 93. The news was announced by his foundation. The Roman couturier, celebrated for more than six decades of elegance, craftsmanship and red-carpet glamour, passed away at his home in Rome surrounded by loved ones. Funeral arrangements in the city have been announced, with the designer’s legacy already prompting tributes across the fashion world.