Celebrating Valentino Garavani: A Lifetime of Design Excellence
One of the world’s most iconic designers, Valentino Garavani, will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s Fashion Awards.
Known worldwide as the designer who created the infamous “Valentino Red” and awe-striking elegant evening gowns, Valentino Garavani is a legend in the fashion industry. “Mr. Valentino’s legacy is characterized by bold colors, innovative fabrics, intricate embroidery, and impeccable craftsmanship,” states Don-Alvin Adegeest from Fashion United.
Congratulations to Mr. Valentino Garavani who will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at the BFC’s Fashion Awards in December.
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 27, 2023
Recognized for his exquisite Couture creations and red carpet gowns, Mr. Garavani has left an indelible mark on fashion. pic.twitter.com/jc2IySjar0
Garavani began his rise in fashion at 17 years old, leaving for Paris to attend Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Ten years later, it wasn’t until 1959 that Garavani returned to Italy to open his own fashion house. “Valentino brought with him to Rome the grandeur that he had experienced firsthand in Paris, establishing a reputation among the elite of the Dolce Vita,” stated Scarlett Kilcooley-O’Halloran from Vogue.
Tradition and innovation come together for the latest #VALENTINOGARAVANI accessories, now available at https://t.co/2g3vXgCC8x
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 26, 2023
Untied, unfettered, blending into the language of the clothing.
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 14, 2023
The #ValenTie comes center stage on @KaiaGerber for the Maison's latest campaign shot by Steven Meisel.
Discover the new mainstay piece at https://t.co/Abf3oxrTX0 pic.twitter.com/Icmo7DsrYW
Eventually, Garavani’s designs were sought after by the most elite individuals in the world. “Accordingly, Garavani quickly became the darling of socialites and aristocrats from around the world and a star of the Italian fashion scene,” stated Haute History. One of his most elite clients and friends, Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, wore almost exclusively Valentino. “The same year, he designed the dress that Jackie Kennedy wore to marry Aristotle Onassis,” states Kilcooley-O’Halloran.
For her arrival to this year’s #VeniceFilmFestival2023, #ValentinaBellè was seen wearing a full Valentino look, featuring a black dress and #VALENTINOGARAVANI pumps.#Venezia80 pic.twitter.com/shQta84mNc
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 8, 2023
It is among the greatest honors for a fashion designer to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award by the British Fashion Council. Adegeest mentioned, “The Fashion Awards serve as a global gathering in London to honor change-makers, celebrate creative excellence, and support emerging talent.” Garavani achieved all this and more in the time he contributed to the fashion industry.
#ValentinoBlackTie: breaking from convention with @KaiaGerber.
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 11, 2023
For the Maison's latest campaign shot by Steven Meisel, sartorial rules of the past ignite a boundary-breaking reality. Discover the full collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli, featuring the #ValenTie and… pic.twitter.com/jFhc3EW6eG
.@KaiaGerber is the face of the new #ValentinoBlackTie campaign, shot by Steven Meisel.
— Valentino (@MaisonValentino) September 11, 2023
Rules are subverted and tradition upended for a new interpretation of the everyday wardrobe. Delve into the full story and discover pieces like the mainstay #ValenTie, online at… pic.twitter.com/96ItcU0G7J
Valentino Garavani will receive his well-deserved award in London at the Royal Albert Hall on December 4th. His years in fashion are available chronologically in Scarlett Kilcooley-O’Halloran’s article from Vogue. Quotes from Valentino Garavani are available in Andrea Sacal’s article from Hypebeast. Read more about Valentino, the brand, here.
