Valentino, butterfly printed scarf with raw edges
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, butterfly printed scarf with raw edges. The item is in good condition. Smal pulls in the
Valentino, butterfly printed scarf with raw edges
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, butterfly printed scarf with raw edges. The item is in good condition. Smal pulls in the
Valentino 'butterfly' dress
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long dress with mid-length sleeves overlaid with red leather and
Valentino 'butterfly' bag Pre-Fall 2016
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Faded-effect denim bag embroidered with multicolored butterflies
Valentino skirt 'butterfly'
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long flower-pattern white lace skirt ornamented with pearl-embroidered
Valentino Cotton and Silk Butterfly Dress
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -(Made in Italy) Cotton and silk dress featuring multicolored butterflies. Size indicated
Valentino Rockstud Butterfly Water Snakeskin Crossbody Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Valentino Rockstud Butterfly Water Snakeskin Crossbody Bag Limited edition bag crafted
NWOT Valentino Black Butterfly Leather Bomber Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
Stylish Valentino bomber jacket with butterfly print on the back. Sz.42 Very good condition.
Valentino Bold Multi-Color "Butterflies" Silk Scarf
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino wonderfully elegant bold multi-color "Butterflies" silk scarf measures 34" x 34
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
VALENTINO army green canvas CAMU BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED GUITAR Bag Strap
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino Camu Butterfly guitar bag strap is a striking blend of edgy utility
Red Valentino Lace-Accented Butterfly Motif Dress Size US L
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Red short sleeve lace-accented butterfly motif dress by Valentino. Crew neck. Flounce hem. Zip
VALENTINO army green canvas CAMU BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED GUITAR Bag Strap
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino Camu Butterfly guitar bag strap is a striking blend of edgy utility
Valentino S/S 2004 Pink lambskin handbag with rhinestone butterfly
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2004 - Pink leather mini
$825
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Valentino Gold Crystal Sapphire Blue Butterfly Earrings Circa 1990s
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Gold Tone Crystal and Sapphire Blue Crystal Butterfly Earrings. These gorgeous
Mixed Metal
VALENTINO black silk chiffon POP BUTTERFLIES Blouse Shirt 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino pop butterflies sheer blouse in black, off-white, burgundy, red, lilac and sage flower
VALENTINO multicolor butterfly print neoprene pullover sweater M
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO multicolor butterfly print neoprene pullover sweater M Reference: NKLL/A00311 Brand
VALENTINO 2017 rainbow tie dye butterfly embroidery tshirt XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2017 rainbow tie dye butterfly embroidery tshirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00754 Brand
VALENTINO blue denim jewel butterfly embellished trucker jacket IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO blue denim multicolor jewel butterfly embellished trucker jacket IT40 S Reference: MECG
$272Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO purple silk blend butterfly jacquard high waisted skirt IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple silk blend butterfly jacquard high waisted skirt IT38 XS Reference: NKLL/A00388
$472Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: KNLM
Valentino Garavani heeled sandal Rhinestone butterfly
Located in Carnate, IT
Valentino Garavani heeled sandal Rhinestone butterfly insert detail on the bow. I have been resoled
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTION navy silk CAMO BUTTERFLY Short Jumpsuit Romper XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino long-sleeve romper with a ruched shirt top part in black silk (100%). Hot pants
Price Upon Request
H 60.01 in W 45.01 in
Without A Face (Valentino) – Erik Madigan Heck, Abstract, Butterfly, Fashion
By Erik Madigan Heck
Located in Zurich, CH
Erik MADIGAN HECK (*1983, United States) Without A Face (Valentino), 2013 Chromogenic print Sheet
C Print
Antique French Armchairs in Valentino Butterfly Silk, Pair
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Antique French armchairs in Valentino butterfly silk, pair Measures: 24" W x 18" D x 37" H x SH
Silk
Unavailable
H 39 in W 29 in D 21 in
Antique French Occasional Chairs in Valentino Butterfly Silk, Pair
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Antique French occasional chairs in Valentino butterfly silk, pair Measures: 29" W x 21" D x 39
Silk
Antique Louis XV Bergère Chairs in Valentino Butterfly Silk, Pair
By Valentino Garavani
Located in New York, NY
Antique Louis XV bergère chairs in Valentino butterfly silk, pair.
Silk, Wood
Unavailable
Valentino Butterfly Cuff
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A lovely cuff by Valentino with butterfly and faux turquoise detail. Comes with the original box
Valentino Butterfly Coat
By Hodaya Louis
Located in London, GB
brown. Detailing of butterfly of exquisite luxurious coat indicative of a fashionista. The coat has a
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pen
1970s Valentino Haute Couture Butterfly Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1970s Valentino haute couture silk 'Butterfly' dress. Colors are pistachio, black and white
Valentino Butterfly Small
By Stephen Wilson
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Wilson, Stephen Title: Valentino Butterfly Small Date: 2017 Medium: Mixed Media Framed
Mixed Media
Valentino Butterfly Belt with Metal Buckle
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Black patent leather belt with a metal buckle representing a butterfly covered with
VALENTINO Butterfly Camouflage Guitar Strap Bag Strap
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO GARAVANI Guitar strap adjustable purse strap comes in gray camouflage ribbed fabric with
New Valentino Butterfly Green Camouflage Print Bandeau Top Bikini Swimming Suit
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
New with tags Valentino green and multicolor butterfly print bikini bathing suit with bandeau top
VALENTINO black silk chiffon BUTTERFLY Stole Shawl Scarf
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino butterfly-print long scarf in off-white, black, sage, mustard, rose, baby blue, and
Valentino Embroidered Butterfly Trench Coat
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Embroidered Butterfly Trench Coat Dark beige belted coat fully embellished with multi
Valentino Limited Edition Butterfly Rockstud Bag
By Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Valentino rockstud butterfly limited edition shoulder tote. Brand new from 2017 Pre-Fall collection
Valentino Navy Blue Butterfly Beaded Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Navy blue butterfly beaded gown by Valentino. Boatneck. Long sleeves
Valentino Red Valentino Black Silk Butterfly Print Blouse Size XXL
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to blouse is evident on this used Red Valentino
Valentino Garavani Women's Butterfly Sunglasses
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Valentino Garavani Women's Butterfly Sunglasses
VALENTINO 2017 rainbow tie dye butterfly embroidery tshirt XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2017 rainbow tie dye butterfly embroidery tshirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00754 Brand
VALENTINO white alpaca & yak OVERSIZED BUTTERFLY Cardigan Sweater S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino oversized butterfly embroidered cardigan in off-white alpaca hair (50%) and yak (50
VALENTINO black silk POP BUTTERFLIES Blouse Shirt 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino pop butterfly blouse in black, off-white, light grey, mauve, sage, lilac, purple, and
VALENTINO purple cotton BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED Long Sleeve Dress 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino PF'14 butterfly-embroidered long-sleeve shift dress in black, purple, blue, green, grey
VALENTINO tan cotton 2015 BUTTERFLY UTILITARIAN Jacket 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino utilitarian jacket in tan cotton (100%) is a striking blend of
VALENTINO red beaded embellished butterfly patched high rise shorts 25"
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red beaded embellished butterfly patched high rise shorts 25" Reference: ANWU/A00424
Valentino Long Black Dress Partly Openwork and Embroidered with Butterflies
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - (Made in Italy) Long black dress partly openwork and embroidered with butterflies. Size
Valentino Resort Butterfly Dream Catcher Feather Shoulder Duster Earrings, 2016
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For well over 50 years the name Valentino has been associated with feminine designs that are
VALENTINO Size 6 Navy Embroidered Butterfly Cotton Sherling Collar Jacket
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO jacket comes in a navy cotton with a embroidered butterfly details featuring a shearling
VALENTINO purple BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED Long Sleeve FEATHER NECK Dress 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino PF'14 butterfly-embroidered long-sleeve shift dress in black, purple, blue, red, yellow
Valentino 1980s Black Silk Crepe Butterfly Dress With Matching Belt
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This charming 1980s silk crepe dress by Valentino Boutique is gamine, playful and would work well
rare VALENTINO feather butterfly bead embellished gold tone crown head band
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VALENTINO feather butterfly bead embellished gold tone crown head band Reference: MELK/A00179
VALENTINO Size M Multi-Color Butterfly Cotton Crew-Neck T-shirt
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO t-shirt comes in a multi color cotton jersey featuring a butterfly print motif, and crew
VALENTINO white canvas butterfly head embroidered laced low top sneakers EU38
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO white canvas butterfly head embroidered laced low top sneakers EU38 Brand: Valentino
VALENTINO 2017 Runway white butterfly species embroidery boho blouse IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2017 Runway white butterfly species embroidery boho blouse IT38 XS Reference: NILI/A00027
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: KNLM
Valentino Garavani Green Camo Butterfly Trainers Size IT 38
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
with marks on this used Valentino designer resale item. Details Green Cloth textile
VALENTINO Size M Navy Blue Black Butterfly Cotton Button Up Long Sleeve Shirt
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO long sleeve shirt in a navy and blue cotton woven fabric featuring an all over butterfly
Pre-Loved Valentino Garavani Women's Drawstring Butterfly Print Silk Trousers
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to trousers is evident on this used Valentino
VALENTINO green colourful butterfly embroidery badges flared cargo jacket IT38
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO green camouflage colourful butterfly embroidery badges flared cargo jacket IT38 XS
VALENTINO 2017 Runway white butterfly species embroidery boho blouse IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2017 Runway white butterfly species embroidery boho blouse IT38 XS Reference: NILI
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO white denim butterfly bead embellished patch raw midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: KNLM
Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Fall 2016
Located in Carnate, IT
Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Long sleeve. Fall 2016 collection. Dress also used on
VALENTINO black canvas FLORAL EMBROIDERED ROCKSTUD Espadrilles Shoes 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino flower and butterfly embroidered slip-on espadrilles in black canvas and
Valentino NWT Black Embroidered Medium Rockstud Spike Flap Bag rt. $4, 045
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino NWT Black Leather Butterfly Embroidered Medium Rockstud Spike Flap Bag Made In: Italy
RED VALENTINO green cotton Butterfly appliqu√ flared hem safari jacket IT38 S
By REDValentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RED VALENTINO green cotton Butterfly appliqué flared hem safari jacket IT38 S Reference: AAWC
VALENTINO Butterfly embroidery green camouflage low top sneaker EU36
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Butterfly embroidery green camouflage low top sneaker EU36 Reference: ANWU/A00337 Brand
Valentino Butterfly Mini Bag
By Valentino
Located in Athens, GA
Valentino Mini Bag with Butterfly details. Stunning Butterfly with turqoise beads inlaid with
Valentino Butterfly Green Camouflage Print Bandeau Top Bikini Swimming Suit
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
New with tags Valentino green and multicolor butterfly print bikini bathing suit with bandeau top
VALENTINO black BUTTERFLY Crewneck Sweater S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino butterfly jaquard sweater in multi-color, missing tag might be a mix of viscose and
Valentino Sold Out Butterfly Print Beautiful Runway Sample Dress Rt. $4, 300
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Sold out VALENTINO butterfly print dress! This particular dress happens to be the actual Runway
Valentino Sunglasses with Butterfly
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Sunglasses with Butterfly
Valentino Sunglasses with Butterfly
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Sunglasses with Butterfly still with box
Valentino dress 'Butterfly' 2005
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long dress with straps and an openback decorated with a butterfly
Valentino Oversized Jeweled Butterfly Pin Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Refined Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch. Huge dimensional gilt metal butterfly shape, all
Gilt Metal
Hallmarked Valentino Silver Lambskin Handbag with Rhinestone Butterfly
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely Valentino silver shoulder carrying handbag bag for day or evening is in the ever
Valentino Black/Red Sheer Scarf W/ Butterflies 54"
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Black/Red Sheer Scarf W/ Butterflies 54" Color: Black/red Materials: Silk (no
VALENTINO washed denim white butterfly patch suspender dungaree shorts 25"
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO washed denim white butterfly patch suspender dungaree shorts 25" Reference: AAWC/A00870
Valentino Resort Butterfly Dream Catcher Feather Shoulder Duster Earrings, 2016
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For well over 50 years the name Valentino has been associated with feminine designs that are
VALENTINO Size 6 Navy Embroidered Butterfly Cotton Sherling Collar Jacket
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO jacket comes in a navy cotton with a embroidered butterfly details featuring a shearling
Valentino Black Silk Rose and Swarovski Crystal Butterfly Evening Bag
By Valentino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Valentino Black Silk Rose and Swarovski Crystal Butterfly Evening Bag in excellent condition. Black
$24,441
Size: FR 36 / 38 - US 4 / 6
Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk trained evening gown with cape, fw 2003
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk evening gown ▪ Designed by Julien Macdonald ▪ Form-hugging torso with asymmetric draping ▪ Cut-out at hip edged with hand-rolled silk ▪ Asymmet...
$22,405
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
$744Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Iconic Angel Flacon Print Asymetric Halter Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage rare iconic angel flacon print asymetric halter dress. Spaghetti strap. Silver toned hardware. Back zippered closure. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER Cout...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Brown Velvet Embellished Evening Clutch Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Y2K Vintage Limited Edition Warm tones of browns Bronze, gold, and brown sequins and glass beads Tortoiseshell D Yellow gold hardware Vintage conditi...
$2,563Sale Price|20% Off
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...
1998 YVES SAINT LAURENT black draped strapless RUNWAY dress with lace
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent strapless cocktail dress from 1998 as seen on the fall runway. Made in black with an asymmetrical wrap front that ties at the hip, the dress reveals an inset of me...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
Ralph Lauren purple label S/S 2012 vintage black silk plunging bow gown dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE From Ralph Lauren Collection Purple label look number 31. This silk gown featured on the runway in a pale greyish blue, this is the black version that's only diffe...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Flower S/S 2012 Sz 6
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flower. Spring/Summer 2012 Size 6 US
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
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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