The fashion world was stunned once more when it was announced that one of the godfathers of style, Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani - known by most as simply Valentino - had passed away in Rome at the age of 93.
The Italian fashion designer had founded his eponymous label, Valentino, in 1960, with his designs quickly becoming sought after by editors and celebrities alike. However, it was his signature use of red - later known as Valentino Red - that will perhaps be one of his strongest style legacies for many years to come, and it is at the forefront of fashion once more as one of the key fashion colour trends 2026.
