Valentino Garavani—couturier, Roman icon, and the man who made “Valentino red” shorthand for bright, cinematic glamour—has died at the age of 93.
In a statement released today (Monday, January 19, 2026), the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti announced that he passed away peacefully at his Roman residence, “circondato dall’affetto dei suoi cari.” surrounded by loved ones.
Public viewing in Rome at PM23
The Foundation also shared details for those who wish to pay their respects in person. A public viewing will be held at PM23, Piazza Mignanelli 23, Rome;
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 — 11:00–18:00
Thursday, January 22, 2026 — 11:00–18:00
Funeral details
The funeral service is scheduled for:
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Piazza della Repubblica 8, Rome
The end of an era—measured in elegance
For decades, Valentino dressed the jet set and the silver screen alike, shaping a global idea of Italian refinement that felt both disciplined and impossibly romantic. Tributes began arriving immediately from across fashion and public life, reflecting the scale of his influence—an Italian legacy that traveled far beyond Rome’s atelier walls.
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