Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, founder of one of the most influential luxury fashion houses in the world, has died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by official sources and reported by major international publications, including The Business of Fashion.

Valentino Garavani passed away in Rome, the city that deeply shaped both his personal life and creative legacy. Although he retired from active design in 2008, Valentino remained an enduring symbol of elegance, haute couture and refinement, forever associated with the iconic “Valentino Red”.

His legacy lives on through the Valentino fashion house, which continues to be a cornerstone of the global luxury industry.