Valentino Long Sleeve Twist Motif Lace Blouse
By Valentino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your wardrobe with the exquisite Valentino Long Sleeve Twist Motif Lace Blouse—an embodiment of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. This stretchy and lightweight bla...
Valentino 2004 Embellished Suede & Sequin Two-Piece Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in North Wales, PA
Valentino Early 2000s Embellished Suede & Sequin Two-Piece Set A stunning early 2000s Valentino ensemble pairing a sandy beige suede cropped jacket with a heavily embellished sequi...
2000 Runway Valentino Haute Couture Vermillion Red Skirt Suit
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This haute couture suit was handcrafted in the Valentino atelier in Rome and designed by Valentino Garavani himself. Tailored from smooth wool in vivid vermilion red, one of the hous...
Valentino early 2000s bridal ivory fully beaded midi skirt
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Valentino fully beaded ivory knee-length skirt from the early 2000s. A spectacular example of Valentino Garavani’s couture-level textile artistry, even for Ready to Wear pieces ...
Valentino Spring Summer 2000 green silk lace appliqués top
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and rare Valentino chartreuse green silk camisole top with lace appliqués from the Spring Summer 2000 collection. As seen on the runway, and similar seen in the campaign. ...
Valentino F/W 2006 Red Silk Jersey Asymmetric Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Silk jersey evening gown Valentino crafted in vibrant red silk with an asymmetric neckline design. The dress features a fitted bodice with strategic side ruching that creates flatter...
Valentino Spring 2002 Look 44 Long ruffle skirt turquoise
By Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Spring/Summer 2002 Collection - Look 44 Long ruffle skirt in turquoise silk. Size 10.
$660Sale Price|50% Off
Valentino Spring 2006 Chinese Floral Blazer Jacket
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolutely gorgeous, super feminine luxurious archival Valentino jacket from the Spring 2006 collection. Unworn and comes with original tag and spare button. Made from pale green cot...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
Valentino Early 00's Floral Lace Feather Sweater
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Black floral lace feathers sweater - Feather-trimmed neckline - Sheer lace construction with intricate baroque-inspired mot...
$3,331Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino Early 00's Cross Back Red Jumpsuit
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00's - Cross Back Red Jumpsuit - Materials: Viscose - Features a clean, minimalist silhouette in a bold red to...
2007 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Cream Embroidered Dress Suit
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This exceptional documented haute couture dress and jacket was seen on the Spring 2007 runway, in a lighter colourway, Look 18. It was entirely hand sewn in the Valentino atelier in ...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
$237Sale Price|20% Off
Pantalone Valentino con elegante fantasia in ottime condizioni
By Valentino
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Pantalone in cotone Valentino con elegante fantasia damascata Taglia 28, chiusura con cerniera laterale ottime condizioni Misure. Vita 35cm Cavallo 34cm Fianchi 44cm Lunghezza 90cm
2005 Valentino Runway Documented Beige Skirt with Orange Beadwork
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This skirt was part of the opening look of Valentino’s Spring 2005 show (Look 1/75). Tailored from beige cotton, it is cut to an almost full circle shape that sits high on the waist ...
$11,360Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Black Lace Evening Gown Size 4
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Floral Pleated Beaded Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This exceptional documented haute couture dress was seen on the Fall 2006 runway, Look 24, and was entirely hand sewn in the Valentino atelier in Rome. Designed by Valentino Garavani...
Valentino Black Sequin Leather Bow Clutch Bag with Lilac Interior
By Valentino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RED Valentino Black Sequin Leather Bow Clutch in excellent condition. Double sided sequin body which changes between black and silver depending on how it's worn, touched or styled. B...
2003 Valentino Runway Documented Cream Coat and Skirt Suit
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This timeless wool coat walked the runway as look 34/76 in Valentino Garavani's Spring 2003 collection. The collection had a 2000s-does-1960s feel and this coat leans into that. Tail...
Valentino F/W 2005 Burgundy Iridescent Taffeta Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Burgundy iridescent taffeta silk gown Valentino featuring a strapless bodice with smocked ruffle detailing at the bust and empire waistline. The dress showcases extensive shirring an...
Valentino Spring Summer 2008 blush pink fully sequined midi dress
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Valentino all-over sequinned blush pink midi dress from the Spring Summer 2008 collection. A stunning demonstration of Valentino's red-carpet glamour and luminous embellishment....
Valentino 2000s Watercolour Rose-Print Silk Bias-Cut Midi Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
This Valentino skirt from the 2000s is executed in a semi-sheer silk that carries an all-over watercolour rose print in blush pink, cream, soft yellow, sage green and muted violet — ...
Valentino 2000s Watercolour Rose-Print Silk Bias-Cut Midi Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
This Valentino skirt from the 2000s is executed in a semi-sheer silk that carries an all-over watercolour rose print in blush pink, cream, soft yellow, sage green and muted violet — ...
Valentino 2000s Watercolour Rose-Print Silk Bias-Cut Midi Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
This Valentino skirt from the 2000s is executed in a semi-sheer silk that carries an all-over watercolour rose print in blush pink, cream, soft yellow, sage green and muted violet — ...
Valentino F/W 2001 Black Panther Satin One Shoulder Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
One shoulder gown Valentino silk satin featuring hand-appliqué panther motifs throughout. Crafted from lustrous black silk satin with dramatic asymmetrical silhouette. The gown showc...
2000s Valentino Silk Leopard Print Midi Dress with Crossover
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This beautifully cut Valentino leopard silk midi dress is circa 2004 and was likely part of a mainline resort collection. This dress offers a soft, fluid take on a classic column sil...
Valentino Spring 2006 Look 35 Crepe silk floral printed top
By Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Spring/Summer 2006 Ready-to-Wear Collection - Look 35 Asymmetric long top in silk crepe printed with a floral motif on a blue background, tie front. Size 12 UK.
White sleeveless shirt with tie VALENTINO "Les blouses"
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless shirt with tie and thread embroideries. Perls button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE L
Valentino 2000s Beige & Brown Intarsia Snakeskin-Print Fur-Collar Cardigan
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
This Valentino cardigan from the 2000s is worked in a fine intarsia knit, carrying an all-over snakeskin-print motif in beige, taupe and dark brown across the body and long set-in sl...
Valentino F/W 2005 Brown Herringbone Tweed Harness-Strap Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2005 collection of Valentino, this tailored jacket is constructed in a flecked herringbone tweed in tonal brown and ecru. The silhouette is closely fitted through the bo...
Valentino Garavani Beige Lizard evening bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Garavani Beige lizard evening bag, rigid hammered silver-tone metal frame, clip clasp, rhinestone-embellished handle. Dimensions: 18 x 10 x 3 cm.
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
One of the most exceptional, one of a kind, evening dresses we have ever had at Circa Vintage. Couture crafted in the Valentino atelier in Rome and designed by Valentino Garavani him...
$2,665Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino Early 00's Red Butterfly embellished croco bag
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00's - Red Embellished Croco Bag - Silver Butterfly Embellishment - Crocodile Leather - Inside Pocket in Leather - Mad...
$2,781Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino 2005 Mother Of Pearl Embellished Suede Jacket
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
Absolutely incredible vintage Valentino suede jacket from the Spring 2005 collection. Unworn with tags. Made from buttery soft sand coloured goat suede with stunning hand crafted mot...
nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma NWT's Vintage Jet black Simple, easy, sophisticated, timeless, elegant Size IT46 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 18 to 19, smallest of waist 17...
Valentino Marigold Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...
S/S 2001 Valentino Garavani Sheer Beaded Collared Blouse
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Valentino Garavani blouse from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a deep plunging V neckline. It is constructed in sheer black mesh with radiat...
VALENTINO 00's Vintage Silk Embellished One Shoulder Blouse Bead
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma Vintage 2000's Espresso brown silk one shoulder blouse with tonal beaded flowers Hidden concealed side snaps Size IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of we...
Black & white tulle fully embroidered cocktail dress Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black & white tulle fully embroidered cocktail dress. See-through on the bust and chiffon lining on the skirt. Black satin ribbon around the waist and bow. SIZE 10
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
Valentino S/S 2004 Floral Sequin Mini Dress, Vintage Cocktail Style
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Look #55 of Spring/Summer 2004 runway. One of the dreamiest pieces from this collection, this embellished mini dress captures the romantic glamour of the era. Crafted in soft lilac t...
Valentino S/S 2004 Blue Floral Wrap Top and Skirt Set
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Look #47 from Spring/Summer 2004 runway with matching skirt. One of the most vibrant looks from the runway, this matching silk chiffon top and skirt set embodies the collection’s rom...
Valentino S/S 2005 Vintage RUNWAY Sequin Embellished Top Tank Cami
By Valentino
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Prémode presents Valentino S/S 2005 Runway Sequin Top Condition: Good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear Size: Please note, the size and material tag are missing. Best fit for...
Vintage Valentino Silk Cami Top
By REDValentino, Valentino
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage silk top by Valentino , Red line. The top is in a pretty silk floral print with lace detail at the front. It has a zip opening at the back and spagetti straps.
Valentino plum silk angel-sleeve evening dress, fw 2002
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
▪ Valentino evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Constructed from two layers of silk in plum and wine ▪ Off-shoulder neckline ▪ Inverted pleats at the shoulder and hips ▪ Angel sleev...
Valentino Couture Black Lace Ostrich Feather Crystal Bow Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional Valentino Couture black cocktail dress dating to approximately the late 1980s or early 1990s. The fitted camisole bodice is formed from finely pleated black fabric, shap...
Valentino Demi-Couture SS 2001 exquisite silk sequin embellished floral gown
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely rare and breathtaking Valentino Demi-Couture silk floral-motif sequin embellished maxi gown from the Spring Summer 2001 collection. As seen on the runway. Designer : Valen...
Valentino S/S 2004 Dusty rose ankle strap platform sandals
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Gravani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2004 - Open toe - Leather floral sandals - Platform - Crossover straps & buckle closure at ankles - Made i...
Circa 2000 Valentino Black Silk Zip Front 3-D Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Valentino black silk zip front dress. Amazing workmanship created an overall architectural wave-like effect. Slightly capped sleeve give this pieces a modernist feel as well as the b...
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 but fits muc...
Valentino Silk Strapless Polka Dot Dress Size 6 Cream Black Bandeau
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
VALENTINO - Polka Dot Silk Dress. Size 6 (IT). Excellent condition! Description: A luxurious silk dress from the legendary Italian fashion house Valentino. This elegant strapless dr...
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
Valentino F/W 2005 Black silk bow cocktail dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall-Winter 2005 - Little black cocktail dress - Embellished bow on the straps - Runway look 56 - Back hidden zipper clos...
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown. It is sleeveless with a plunging neckline front and back, cut outs at the waist and a f...
Valentino Italy Chocolate & Metallic Gold Blouse and Trouser Set Size 6-8
By Valentino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This set was purchased in Valentino Boutique, Milano. Set consists of a metallic real gold embroidery over chocolate lace sleeveless blouse under the Miss V Valentino label. Made in ...
$942Sale Price|34% Off
Valentino Early 00's Pink Lace Top and Pants Set
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino - Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00's - Pink Top - Lace Fringe Details - One Short Sleeve - Pink Pants - Relaxed Fit - Made in Italy - Excellent Condition - Siz...
Valentino Vintage Multi Color Sequins Semi Sheer Evening Skirt M
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Vintage Multi Color Sequins Semi Sheer Evening Skirt Size/Composition label cut-off, approx. size M Sheer tulle fully embellished with multi color sequins and beads. Yellow...
Valentino Italy Runway Collection Cognac Vintage Leather Pants with Rings Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These very high-end Valentino cognac colored leather pants were purchased at the Valentino boutique in New York City. They were worn once to a celebrity event in Beverly Hills. Desig...
Valentino S/S 2004 Turquoise satin with bows platform saldals
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2004 - Turquoise sandals with bows - Platform - Satin - Open toe - Adjustable ankle strap with a buckle cl...
Valentino Garavani Black pleated silk shoulder bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Garavani Black pleated silk bag, silver-tone metal chain handle with rhinestones. Dimensions: 26x20x3cm.
Valentino Italy Signature Chartreuse Floral Silk Print Tiered Skirt Size 12
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Please Note: Ths beautiful skirt was designed/made when Valentiono Garavani was still head of design at Maison Valentino. It has the class, style and 100% Italian Chic that made him ...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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