Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani

Valentino Garavani, popularly known for the Valentino designer brand, was an Italian born icon from the Voghera town in Lombardy, Italy.

Valentino was heard in his interviews talking about his inspiration behind the brand being the desire to make women look sensational. On January 19, 2026, Valentino passed away at 93.

A pair of Valentino shoes cost about $1,500 CAD, and the skirt can be in the $4,000 CAD range.

The Valentino brand was founded in 1960 by Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani. It was sold to an investment company in 1998.

Valentino in 2007