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Valentino

Acting

Born May 11, 1932 · Voghera, Lombardy, Italy

Died January 19, 2026

Also known as Valentino Garavani · Valentino Ludovico Clemente Garavani

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Biography

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, known mononymously as Valentino, was an Italian fashion designer who founded Valentino S.p.A., a luxury fashion house, in 1960 and served as its creative director until 2007. A flamboyant designer noted for his retro pieces and celebrity collaborations, he is regarded as one of the preeminent figures in haute couture.

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Awards & recognition

  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2012
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2006
  • Order of Merit — Labour · 1996
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1986
  • Medal of the City of Paris

Filmography5 titles

Agnelli

2017as Self

Franca: Chaos and Creation

2016as Self

Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again

2014as Self

The Devil Wears Prada

2006as Valentino Garavani

French Cancan

1955as Man (uncredited)