The red color of her dresses is the quintessential symbol of femininity. Bright, dark, carmine or purple red, an unmistakable color for the dresses of Valentino Garavani, an icon of fashion Italian in the world, of style. Valentino, one of the most important Italian stylists, we would dare to say the most important, turns 11 on 89 May. For its splendid creations, for its all-Italian style that have allowed fashion and Made in Italy to establish itself internationally. Since 2007, the designer Valentino has retired from the scene, but his brand is and remains the most renowned.
The relationship of the designer Valentino with fashion
Classic and elegant style, a symbol of refinement, but also of extravagance. Valentino garments have always been an emblem of luxury and delicacy. Today his brand is among the most popular in the world. He has had many collaborations and dressed the most fascinating women, not just models like Naomi Campbell, but also the great actresses, such as Brigitte Bardot, Jane Fonda, Anne Hathaway. And there are those who have chosen it to design their wedding dress: one of the most famous Jacqueline Bouvier for her marriage to Onassis.
But before reaching the great international success, Valentino's training and apprenticeship were long. From the early years to Milano and then to Paris as a collaborator in the Jean Dessès fashion house and in Guy Laroche's atelier. The return to Italy and the foundation of his maison in the XNUMXs. But that experience was not successful. It was just the collaboration with Giancarlo giammetti, with which he will then be romantically linked for years, to indicate the turning point. In fact, Valentino will only take care of creating “beauty” by designing his clothes, Giammetti, on the other hand, will take care of the economic aspect of the new company. And it will be the beginning of the great success.
In the fashion street par excellence, via Condotti in Rome, Valentino opens his own Maison. He will soon be celebrated by Vogue France, on the covers of Time and Life and in 1967 he will receive the Neiman Marcus Award. In 1971 he was also portrayed by Andy Warhol. And again in the eighties the titles of Grand Officer of the Order of Merit and Knight of the Grand Cross. In 1996 of Cavaliere del Lavoro, and in 2006 of the Legion of Honor.
Over the years it will dress not only women, but will also create the men's collection, giving style and refinement to these garments too, while many boutiques will open in many cities around the world.
Farewell to fashion
It will only be in 2007 that Valentino Garavani will decide to retire. His brand will be sold to a German company. But the unmistakable capital V of his trademark remains. It is the iconic symbol of fashion, of charm and elegance. They will also celebrate Valentino's great successes a documentary film "Valentino: The Last Emperor", directed by US director Matt Tyrnauer, the book "Valentino Garavani VLogo Signature Uncensored Project " edited by Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Today the goal of 89 years and still many commitments, especially in the social field, to carry out. Greetings Valentine.
