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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Valentino Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Wide Leg Palazzo Pants
By Valentino
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful black silk chiffon wide leg palazzo pants by Valentino. Double layer; outside is sheer silk chiffon lined with light weight black silk. Details: Fully Lined in Black Silk...
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 SS2016 Silk Fantastic Animals Print Drawstring PJ Style Trousers Pants
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Measurements: 31-38 inch waist (drawstring elastic waistband) 42 inch hips A striking and collectible creation from Valentino Spring/Summer 2016, these luxurious silk drawstring pajama style trousers showcase the house’s iconic “Fantastic Animals” print—an intricate, storybook-inspired menagerie of flamingos, owls, monkeys, butterflies, frogs, birds, elephants, and mythical creatures rendered in rich jewel tones against a dramatic dark ground. Cut from 100% fluid silk twill, these trousers glide over the body with a feather-light feel and an effortless drape. The elasticized drawstring waist offers comfort without sacrificing polish, while the slim tapered leg creates a flattering, modern silhouette that works equally well dressed up or styled casually. POCKETS at each side of the waist, and one on the rear. These pants are featured in your video styling paired alongside a Stella McCartney black silk button-down, demonstrating how effortlessly these trousers transition into elevated evening or editorial looks. The additional photographs styled alongside Hermès sandals and Chanel sandals further showcase their versatility—from relaxed resort glamour to luxe city dressing. Wear them with: • A crisp silk blouse and heels for evening cocktails • A tailored blazer for modern power dressing • A minimalist tank and statement sandals for warm-weather resort styling • A chunky knit and boots for fall layering contrast A true conversation piece that fuses romantic fantasy, Italian craftsmanship, and timeless Valentino elegance—perfect for collectors, stylists, and fashion connoisseurs seeking standout designer silk. In great unworn condition Made in Italy Marked Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Measurements: 31-38 inch waist (drawstring elastic waistband) 42 inch hips ✅ Details • Designer: Valentino • Collection: Spring/Summer 2016 • Fabric: 100% Silk • Made in Italy • Elastic drawstring waist • Pull-on style • Lightweight, fluid twill finish • Condition: Excellent ⸻ Valentino Fantastic Animals pants, Valentino silk trousers...
Valentino Chartreuse Silk Back Cutout Jumpsuit 2000s
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bright chartreuse silk blend sleeveless jumpsuit from Valentino. Simple elegance from the font with a crew neck, straight legs and seam at the waist. The back has that some...
Valentino Toile logo Iconographe tights Red & Beige S/M sold out!
By Valentino
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Valentino Toile Iconographe tights RED & beige Size S/M Infused with Valentino's iconic monogram, these tights are designed to complement your trend-led wardrobe. Crafted in...
Valentino Garavani, sleeveless jumpsuit in red
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino Garavani, sleeveless jumpsuit in red. The item is in good condition. Small stain on the right chest.
Valentino, Animal safari printed pantalon
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, Animal safari printed pantalon. The item is in good condition. Water stain on the left leg.
VALENTINO black floral lace knee length culotte shorts IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black floral lace knee length culotte shorts IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00069 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Lace Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
Valentino Wool & Silk Blend Straight-Leg Trousers
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Wool & Silk Blend Straight-Leg Trousers Ivory trousers crafted from wool and silk blend in a straight-leg silhouette. Featuring pressed creases, side pockets and belt loo...
VALENTINO 2021 white cotton floral broderie sangallo embroidered pants IT36 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2021 white cotton floral broderie anglais sangallo embroidered wide leg pants IT36 XS Reference: LNKO/A02696 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2021...
VALENTINO 100% silk black bell half sleeve wide leg crew neck playsuit IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk black bell half sleeve wide leg crew neck playsuit IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02339 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Black Patte...
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
Valentino, Fuchsia pantalon
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, Fuchsia pantalon. The item is in good condition with a few pulls in the fabric. • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: IT42 - S • MEASUREMENTS: length 110 cm, width 37 c...
Early 1990s Valentino High Waisted Black Wool Pants (S)
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Port Hope, ON
Perfect high waisted pants with two front pleats and side zipper closure.
VALENTINO 100% silk cream V logo black trim pajama pants IT36 XXS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk cream V logo black trim pajama pants IT36 XXS Reference: LNKO/A02322 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Cream, Black Pattern: Lo...
VALENTINO 100% silk scallop print logo print navy red flared pants IT36 XXS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk scallop print logo print navy red flared pants IT36 XXS Reference: LNKO/A02245 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Red, Navy Pat...
VALENTINO burgundy GUIPURE LACE WIDE LEG Pants 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Guipure lace trousers in burgundy missing tag (probably cotton) with wide legs, a pleated waist. high rise and slit pockets ...
Valentino Vintage Women's Cotton Jeans Circa 1990s Italian Size 42
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Cotton Jeans totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: Cotton Dimensions Length: 40.56 in. (103 cm) Marked Size: 42 (EU)
VALENTINO burgundy silk FLORAL PLEATE WIDE LEG Pants 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino floral pleated wide pants in raspberry, rose, black, and pale blue silk (100%) with belt loops, two slit-pockets on the sides and two welt-pockets on the back. Close with a...
Valentino Pant With Sequin and Lace Detail
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino, flat front, wool jersey, wide pant, with lace, black sequin and beaded detail towards the end lf the leg.
VALENTINO Breathtaking Hand-Embroidered Tulle Jumpsuit Romper Playsuit 4 XS
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
One of our favorite pieces from the brand's collection, Valentino's neutral tulle playsuit is intricately embellished with bright-pink sequins and clear beadwork. This heavyweight pi...
1990s Valentino Black Floral Jacquard Trousers
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Italian designer Valentino Garavani launched diffusion line, Miss V, in the 1960s. These trousers are a 1990s vintage and tailored from a thicker wool jacquard mix with a hint of str...
Valentino Vintage Navy Blue High Waisted Pleated Trousers Pants Slacks
By Valentino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Valentino pleated trousers with side pockets and a high waist. Classic and elegant. Details: Unlined Side Pockets Front Button and Zip Closure Marked Size: 12/ 46 C...
Valentino Silk pants size 42
By Valentino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Valentino Boutique Shantung silk Black color Two pockets Total length cm 100 (393 inches) Waist cm 36 (1417 inches) Uk size 10 italian 40/42
Valentino Embroidered Pants, Size 36FR
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -(Made in Italy) Pants entirely embroidered with black and silver sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Waist: 38 cm, Hips: 42 c...
Valentino, black tailored fit pantalon
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, black tailored fit pantalon. The item is in very good condition.
Valentino Garavani, blue jeans with V pockets
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino Garavani, light blue jeans with V pockets. The hardware has some scratches further in very good condition.
VALENTINO Size 36 Black Wool Mohair Flat Front Dress Pants
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO dress pants comes in a black wool / mohair featuring a flat front, front tab, and a zip fly closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 50 Measurem...
VALENTINO VLTN logo black lace white full floral lace playsuit romper XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN logo black lace white full floral lace playsuit romper XS Reference: AAWC/A00153 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: VLTN Logo Material: Lace Co...
VALENTINO black cream wool blend bow black strapless jumpsuit IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black cream wool blend bow black strapless jumpsuit IT40 S Reference: GEGG/A00113 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Cream P...
Valentino Black Pants
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Black pants. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Waist: 39 cm - Hips: 45 cm - Len...
Valentino pyjama style black nude floral print blouse wide dress pants jumpsuit
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful two piece set by Valentino consisting of a button up blouse and wide leg turned up pants Loose fitting pyjama style Black and nude floral print with white piping Two poc...
Valentino Tailored Straight-Leg Virgin Wool & Silk Blend Trousers
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Valentino Tailored Straight-Leg Virgin Wool & Silk Blend Trousers Fuchsia pink tailored trousers crafted from virgin wool and silk blend. Designed with a high-rise ...
Valentino Super 120's Tailored Pants - '10s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertly made from the finest Super 120's wool, the Valentino pants offer a sleek and tailored look. With a front button and zipper closure, these light grey pants provide both style...
Valentino 'V' Logo Chain Wool & Silk Blend Straight-Leg Trousers
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino 'V' Logo Chain Wool & Silk Blend Straight-Leg Trousers Red trousers crafted from wool and silk blend and designed with a signature gold 'V' logo chain detail to the waist....
VALENTINO black vinyl pleat front back slit pockets pants S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black vinyl pleat front back slit pockets pants S Reference: NKLL/A00060 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Fabric Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure...
Valentino Cotton Jeans
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Cotton Jeans Beige jeans with silver logo hardware. Size - 32 Wait. 30 Leg Condition - Good (Light signs of wear) Composition - Cotton
VALENTINO Size 32 Pink Wool Elastic Waistband Casual Pants
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO pants in a salmon pink wool fabric featuring elastic waistband, ankle zippers, and a zip fly closure. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor repair on right bac...