https://www.scmp.com/rss/523380/feed The latest news and top stories on Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer and founder of the Valentino fashion house since 1960. Born in May 1932, Garavani is particularly known for his signature ’Valentino Red’, worn by the royalty, socialites and Hollywood icons including Jackie Kennedy. He retired as creative director in 2008. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Two years into his tenure as creative director, Alessandro Michele – whose near-decade in the same role at Gucci redefined the house’s codes – brought Valentino back to its roots with the fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, Interferenze. Staged at the storied Palazzo Barberini in Rome, the show marked the maison’s first official return to its founder’s hometown since Valentino Garavani’s passing in January. It featured a star-studded front row with Gwyneth Paltrow and Colman Domingo... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347288/style-edit-valentino-returns-rome-alessandro-micheles-fall/winter-2026-collection?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3347288/style-edit-valentino-returns-rome-alessandro-micheles-fall/winter-2026-collection?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Like most young creatives these days, Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan is not defined by one single category and doesn’t like to put himself in a box. The 30-year-old multihyphenate – who has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Prada, Cartier and Valentino – is also the founder of lifestyle and fragrance brand Tsu Lange Yor, a Yiddish toast meaning “to long years”. Sivan’s latest project, however, doesn’t involve fashion, beauty or music. He was recently named creative... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/dining/article/3345712/why-troye-sivans-penfolds-collaboration-unlike-anything-hes-done?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre With brands such as Sacai, Valentino, Giambattista Valli and Coperni skipping Paris Fashion Week – Sacai is taking a break, Valentino showing in Rome, while the other two are not showing amid rumours of financial difficulties – the schedule is a bit thinner this season. But there is still a lot to see, and not just runway shows. The LVMH Prize – one of the most prestigious fashion awards, which also comes with significant financial support – held a presentation and cocktail event to introduce... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345660/paris-fashion-week-2026-chloes-artisanal-beauty-and-rick-owens-apocalyptic-allure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3345660/paris-fashion-week-2026-chloes-artisanal-beauty-and-rick-owens-apocalyptic-allure?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:47:16 +0000 Agence France-Presse,Associated Press Agence France-Presse,Associated Press Fashion’s season of change continues as major luxury houses like Dior and Chanel saw exciting debuts at Paris Haute Couture Week for spring/summer 2026. Meanwhile, Armani unveiled its first couture collection without oversight from founder Giorgio Armani, who passed away last September at the age of 91, and Valentino showed its first couture collection since the passing of Valentino Garavani just days earlier. Here are some highlights from the shows. Chanel After reaching for the stars in his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3341625/paris-haute-couture-week-2026-matthieu-blazys-feathery-flight-armanis-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3341625/paris-haute-couture-week-2026-matthieu-blazys-feathery-flight-armanis-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:48:57 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu Legendary couturier Valentino Garavani, founder of the Valentino fashion house, died yesterday in Rome. He was 93. Those closest to the designer included his long-time friend and business partner Giancarlo Giammetti, also known as GG. Throughout the 1960s until the early 70s, the duo were in a romantic relationship, and while it didn’t last, they remained inseparable for decades. Here’s what to know about the gentleman who was always by Valentino’s side. He co-founded Valentino Born in Rome in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340503/meet-giancarlo-giammetti-long-time-partner-valentino-garavani-who-died-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3340503/meet-giancarlo-giammetti-long-time-partner-valentino-garavani-who-died-aged-93?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:33:25 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns – often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” – were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced on Monday. He was 93. “Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision,” the foundation said in a statement posted on social media. His body will repose at the foundation’s headquarters in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340477/valentino-fashion-designer-stars-dies-aged-93-rome?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340477/valentino-fashion-designer-stars-dies-aged-93-rome?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:15:10 +0000