Forum Members Pay Tribute to the Legendary Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani

Today, the world lost a legend with the passing of Valentino Garavani. He was 93 and earned himself the title of The Last Emperor following the release of the 2008 documentary, in which filmmakers shot over 250 hours of footage with exclusive access to Valentino and his entourage. The legendary Italian designer founded his label in 1960 and quickly cemented himself as one of the key architects of 20th-century glamour. Stars like Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, and Gwyneth Paltrow wore his designs – including the designer’s signature ravishing shade of red. The couturier passed away at his home in Rome, surrounded by loved ones. Garavani will lie in state in Rome for two days before a funeral on Friday, January 23.

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Read below the reacitons of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Rest in peace.” [MModa]

“NO WAY… REST IN POWER LEGEND!” [DK92]

“Truly the last Emperor. Rest in peace.” [Marc10]

“Heartbroken. Rest in peace, maestro.” [miyawaki]

“First Lagerfeld, then Armani, and now Valentino… the people who helped shape the world of fashion as we knew it for so long, are now gone.” [tigerrouge]

“Absolutely speechless. One of my favourite designers. Rest In Peace, Maestro.” [Maayan]

“Armani and now this. wow. Rest in peace, Mister Valentino. You were loved and will be missed. Good to hear he was with loved ones, in the end. May we all be so fortunate.” [psychopsist]

“RIP. The old guard are now completely gone. So sad.” [Salvatore]

“Absolute legend. His work was flawless from beginning to end. RIP king.” [Squizree]

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