Valentino Beige Silk Satin Tiny Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Beige silk satin tiny bag ornamented with feathers, rhinestones, and pearls
Valentino Beige Silk Satin Tiny Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Beige silk satin tiny bag ornamented with feathers, rhinestones, and pearls
Valentino Embroidered silk Bag with Jeweled Rose Clasp
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
ethereal silk evening bag with Valentino's favorite embroidered flowers and feathers as embellishments. A
Valentino Black Silk Turtle Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - (Made in Italy) Black silk bag decorated with an impressive golden metal fastener
VALENTINO Mini Evening Bag in Purple Embroidered Silk
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Valentino mini evening bag in purple silk embroidered with flowers, ladybugs, bee... The jewelry is
Valentino minaudiere bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Tiny red silk bag embroidered with pearls and sequins. Silvery metal fastener
VALENTINO Black & White Silk Rosette ROSIER Patent Leather Tote Bag
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO "Rosier" tote comes in white silk with all over black and white printed silk rosettes
Valentino Evening Bag with Pearl Flowers
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Very cute valentino small evening bag ! Material : silk satin Color : black There are pearl
Valentino White and Pink Belted Silk Blouse Dress, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a white and pink silk blouse day dress by Valentino, from the 1980's. The dress has raglan
Valentino Black and Green Silk Baby Doll Dress, Circa 1990
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This black and green silk polka dot baby doll dress by Valentino is available to be
Valentino Purple Quilted Silk Jacket w/Red Stitching, Circa 1990
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a purple quilted silk jacket with red floral embroidery by Valentino, from the 1990's. The
Valentino Long Black Silk Crepe Gown w/Gold detail, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long black silk crepe gown with gold detail by Valentino, from the 1980's. The gown has a
Valentino Black Silk Crepe Gown w/ Gold Rouche Detail, 1980's
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an elegant long gown from Valentino. The bodice is made of a lined black chiffon with
Valentino 2 Pc. Black and White Silk Tweed Skirt Suit w/ Bow
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming 2 piece skirt suit from Valentino. It is made of a 100% silk black and white
Valentino Clutch Silk Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -(Made in Italy) Silk bag entirely embroidered with pearls and rhinestones. Additional
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
VALENTINO Red & Burgundy Ombre Silk Rosette & Red Leather ROSIER Tote Bag
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO "Rosier" tote comes in red silk with all over red to burgundy silk ombre rosettes with
Valentino Silk Satin, Sequined Crystals and Leather Clutch Or Shoulder Bag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and most likely runway special evening bag by Valentino is very versatile. This is a
Valentino Boutique Lavender Silk Chiffon Water Color Floral Dress, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long lavender silk floral day dress with a belt by Valentino Boutique, from the 1980's
Valentino Red and White Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a classic red and white strapless cocktail dress by Valentino, from the 1980's. The
VALENTINO Garavani Evening Bird's Handbag Mint
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Put the finishing touches on your next outfit with this silk Valentino Garavani. bird evening
Valentino Bow Silk Satin Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Bedecked with a beautiful bow, Valentino's black silk-satin clutch is an elegantly feminine
Valentino Evening Bag. Chocolate Brown Pleated Silk
By Valentino
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Valentino Evening Bag. Chocolate Brown Pleated Silk. Silk Satin Lined Interior with Clasp Closure
Valentino Garavani Hummingbird Embroidered Silk Minaudiere Clutch Bag
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Garavani Hummingbird Embroidered Silk Minaudiere Clutch Bag - Beautiful steel grey
Valentino Feathered Silk Embroidered Purse with Rose Closure
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate in evening bag glamour by Valentino. The silk bag is embroidered with feathers and
Fabulous, Over the Top Valentino Maribu and Silk Bag
By Valentino
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Fabulous Valentino silk and Maribu feather handbag. Mint condition. New with tags from Bergdorf
Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
2002 Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Blouse and Skirt
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Very rare ruffled red silk net blouse and skirt designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, fall 2002. Ensemble fits a size 2-4. Blouse measures: 32-34" at bust, 17" in length, Slee...
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Sheer Silk White Feather Racerback Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning feather-embellished silk mini dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 2003 collection. This dress debuted on the runway as look number 26 on Liya K...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2001 Collection Black Angora and Mink Fur Luxurious Sweater M
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
The Most Luxurious Gucci Sweater Ever!!! F/W 2001 Runway Collection Size - M Color – Black, Angora and Genuine Sheared Mink Fur. Made in Italy. Excellent Condition.
$24,238
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
John Galliano Ivory Organza Cut-Work 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from delicate ivory cotton organza with intricate cut-work detailing ▪ Features 50 fau...
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaïa’s debut summer collection, 1983. A de...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Leather Lace-Up Asymmetric Mini Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
John Galliano designed this Christian Dior brown leather mini skirt for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. Constructed entirely of leather, this short skirt debuted on the season's run...
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Corset Empire Silhouette Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Corset "Bridgerton" Style Bridal Empire Silhouette High Slit Evening Dress Gown IT 42
Azzedine Alaia Blue Lace Rib Knit Embellished Mini Dress and Cardigan, SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric: Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...
New TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Wool Sweater Cardigan w/Ribbons and Fox Fur size S
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
The Most Luxurious GUCCI Sweater Cardigan Ever! Extremely Rare! F/W 2002 Collection Size S ( oversize - will fit bigger sizes also) Color - Black, 80% Wool This black chunky wool swe...
Y2k John Galliano Satin Low Rise 3/4 length Blue Jogging - Boxing Pants
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun 2000's John Galliano Saphire Blue Silky low rise pants with loud 'Galliano' signature detail embellishment down the leg. MADE IN ITALY. Measurements are provided in Inch...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2002 Embellished Giant Logo Suede Pants
By Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
RARE Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2002 Embellished Giant Logo Suede Pants. Size 40 FR. Condition: Good. To note: scratches and discolouration on the logo, stains on the sued...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Floral Embroidered Denim Jeans
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection by Tom Ford, these dark wash denim jeans feature intricate purple floral embroidery throughout. Originally debuting on the menswear runway, t...
$11,446
Size: IT46 - FR42 - UK14 - US10
Gucci by Tom Ford Unisex Black and Gold Brocade Leather Trousers, SS 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
A pair of black leather unisex trousers from Gucci’s Spring-Summer 2000 collection, designed under Tom Ford. The fitted silhouette is tailored with a mid-rise waist and a flared leg,...
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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