Valentino Garavani Research Paper
Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is one of Italy’s most important and famous haute couture designers who is very well known for his red carpet gowns and romantic creations.
He was born on May 11, 1932 in Lombardi, Italy and since he was very young he was interested in fashion so when he turned 17 he decided to study in Paris at the Ècole des Beaux-Arts and at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. After his studies he was an apprentice at Jean Dessès where he practiced his sketches and then worked at Guy Laroche’s fashion house. After these years of experience in Paris he returned to Italy and opened his own label which acquired high reputation among italian elite. Short afterwards, in 1960, he met Giancarlo Giammetti who became his business associate at Valentino’s …show more content…
where he dressed NY’s celebrities and personalities. In the 1980’s, he launched a childrenswear and a young adult's line, as well as the Academie Valentino in Rome.
His company was sold in 1998 to Holding di Partecipazioni Industriali and then to Marzotto, a big luxury group, however he stayed as the labels’ designer both times.
In 2008 he announced his retirement and then presented his last prêt-à-porter SS collection in Paris’ FW. Later in 2009 his own documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor was premiered and in 2011 the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum was launched, both showing the designer’s life and works. One year after, in 2012 The Valentino: Master of Couture exhibition, which displays his creations, opened its doors in Somerset House.
Amongst his multiple awards, in 2012, he was given the Commandeur de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal as a recognition for his significance in the fashion industry. Even though he no longer designs for Valentino’s maison, he still works on special commissions, for example the wedding gowns he created for both Anne Hathaway and the Princes of
He was born on May 11, 1932 in Lombardi, Italy and since he was very young he was interested in fashion so when he turned 17 he decided to study in Paris at the Ècole des Beaux-Arts and at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. After his studies he was an apprentice at Jean Dessès where he practiced his sketches and then worked at Guy Laroche’s fashion house. After these years of experience in Paris he returned to Italy and opened his own label which acquired high reputation among italian elite. Short afterwards, in 1960, he met Giancarlo Giammetti who became his business associate at Valentino’s …show more content…
where he dressed NY’s celebrities and personalities. In the 1980’s, he launched a childrenswear and a young adult's line, as well as the Academie Valentino in Rome.
His company was sold in 1998 to Holding di Partecipazioni Industriali and then to Marzotto, a big luxury group, however he stayed as the labels’ designer both times.
In 2008 he announced his retirement and then presented his last prêt-à-porter SS collection in Paris’ FW. Later in 2009 his own documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor was premiered and in 2011 the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum was launched, both showing the designer’s life and works. One year after, in 2012 The Valentino: Master of Couture exhibition, which displays his creations, opened its doors in Somerset House.
Amongst his multiple awards, in 2012, he was given the Commandeur de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal as a recognition for his significance in the fashion industry. Even though he no longer designs for Valentino’s maison, he still works on special commissions, for example the wedding gowns he created for both Anne Hathaway and the Princes of