The famous designer Valentino Garavani has passed away at the age of 93
19 january 2026 в 23:13
Valentino Garavani, the famous Italian designer and founder of the eponymous fashion house, passed away on January 19, 2026, as confirmed by his company. At the time of his death, he was 93 years old, leaving behind an empire and a significant fortune. However, his influence on the fashion industry extends beyond material wealth.
«Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today in his Roman home, surrounded by loved ones», - reads an announcement on Instagram from Valentino. «Farewell services will be held at PM23 on Piazza Minyanelli 23 on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The funeral will take place on Friday, January 23, at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri on Piazza della Repubblica 8 in Rome at 11:00 AM».
As the fashion industry mourns the loss of Garavani, it is worth exploring his legacy, wealth, and the scale of his company’s influence worldwide.
Garavani—full name Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani—became interested in fashion design at an early age. However, it took him many years to establish his own fashion house. After various internships and working as an assistant to other designers, Garavani finally founded his company in 1960.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, by 2026, Garavani’s net worth was estimated at $ 1.5 billion.
Garavani announced his retirement in 2007 and held his final haute couture show in January 2008 at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
«At that moment, I decided it was the perfect time to say goodbye to the fashion world», - the designer said in a statement at the time, according to The New York Times. «As the English say, I wanted to leave the party while it was still full. … I have been very lucky to do what I have loved my whole life. Few things can be a greater gift than that».
Garavani was in a relationship with his longtime business partner and life companion Giancarlo Giammetti from 1960 to 1972. They remained close, though not romantically, until the end of Garavani’s life
«Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today in his Roman home, surrounded by loved ones», - reads an announcement on Instagram from Valentino. «Farewell services will be held at PM23 on Piazza Minyanelli 23 on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The funeral will take place on Friday, January 23, at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri on Piazza della Repubblica 8 in Rome at 11:00 AM».
As the fashion industry mourns the loss of Garavani, it is worth exploring his legacy, wealth, and the scale of his company’s influence worldwide.
Garavani—full name Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani—became interested in fashion design at an early age. However, it took him many years to establish his own fashion house. After various internships and working as an assistant to other designers, Garavani finally founded his company in 1960.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, by 2026, Garavani’s net worth was estimated at $ 1.5 billion.
Garavani announced his retirement in 2007 and held his final haute couture show in January 2008 at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
«At that moment, I decided it was the perfect time to say goodbye to the fashion world», - the designer said in a statement at the time, according to The New York Times. «As the English say, I wanted to leave the party while it was still full. … I have been very lucky to do what I have loved my whole life. Few things can be a greater gift than that».
Garavani was in a relationship with his longtime business partner and life companion Giancarlo Giammetti from 1960 to 1972. They remained close, though not romantically, until the end of Garavani’s life
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