The keyword “valentino” is trending with over 100K searches likely due to the recent announcement of Valentino Garavani’s passing at the age of 93. As a prominent Italian fashion designer, his death has generated considerable public interest, leading many to seek information about his life and career.
Additionally, there has been a surge in media coverage highlighting his contributions to the fashion industry. An interview featured in The Talks with Valentino himself, where he discusses his perspective on taste, further amplifies interest as it provides a glimpse into his thoughts and personality shortly before his passing.
Moreover, The New York Times published a feature titled “Valentino Garavani: A Life in Photos,” showcasing his influential career through visual storytelling. This combination of news reports and retrospective pieces fuels curiosity, prompting a significant spike in searches related to Valentino.
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https://preview.redd.it/j2u5d24ggdeg1.jpeg?width=2592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33f2453b8d8e3a0e83b1090f0882e5b9d4f8aee7 (With Goop, 2008) **Editorial note: Garavani himself retired in 2007. His final collection was SS08.** Any red carpet looks after 2007/8 are likely from the creative minds of Alessandra Facchinetti (2007-2008), Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli (2008-2016) and then Piccioli alone until 2024, or Alessandro Michele (March 2024-present).
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https://preview.redd.it/6swhb3vdgdeg1.jpeg?width=1366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b94d41aaade9c66372bdcb5d43895f7f7d059b6 Coleman Domingo in FW23 is stunning.
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Sublime!
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Oh I had no idea this was Valentino. One of the best looks from him.
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https://preview.redd.it/7gmr5s01gdeg1.jpeg?width=915&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ecf22ab53e0ccc1837765e5ee27b1fdf0e89d19 This dress was, and still is, everything to me.
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This is mine. Love this dress!
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Best one in a whole slide show of beauty.
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I would never have thought she could look so radiant in this colour 🥰
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Absolutely stunning 💫🌟✨
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Yesss, it still lives rent free in my head!
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This shade of yellow 😍…my favorite slide!
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Kate Hudson at the 2003 Golden Globes !! still remember seeing this in People Magazine back in the day haha https://preview.redd.it/g2pr1c73ddeg1.jpeg?width=1584&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=15bafc634e7312a58b0d5d0d67cb9307a0904a03
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This is gorgeous 😍 had never seen it before
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Me neither, and I really love it! Very unexpected print for the red carpet, I think it + the colours are so beautiful, and the bodice fit + draping- so lovely!
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One of my faves for her.
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I love that it’s so HER.
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It’s SO Kate! Boho +glam.
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https://preview.redd.it/rlrs5k1jjdeg1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02ba6d9b2164e8589fb44a56cf812fb495834165 Ashley Judd in Valentino S/S 1993 at the 2000 CFDA Fashon Awards
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This is crazy, might be my favourite on this thread
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I’m obviously biased but yeah the silhouette and the jewelry is just outstanding
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Halle Berry in Valentino Fall 2001 Couture at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards https://preview.redd.it/q2ja0kqjideg1.jpeg?width=1980&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48d3fbb71cd8d63ba9bf058260fdbce4988c508c
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Valentino Fall 2001 Couture https://preview.redd.it/58lo7hitideg1.jpeg?width=240&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93afa420193b398e4d50041a172e18fbd0d9f211
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Halle Berry in Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1995 at the 1996 Oscars ([original post](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatthefrockk/comments/1hae03b/halle_berry_wearing_valentino_fw95_at_the_1996/)) https://preview.redd.it/ygnt9vbmmdeg1.jpeg?width=2170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8935d25aac0a7b044f816d05bd0eb035bcfef011
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worn on the runway by Naomi Campbell (Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1995) https://preview.redd.it/fowskoxpmdeg1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63e797c6c2ec4bbe9c00f8533fe92588b791b51f
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https://preview.redd.it/xm5kuis0gdeg1.jpeg?width=1840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0dc2827e58c0da47b3596ad17ecb9adaca3fa356 Janel Moloney wearing one of the FW 2003 butterfly dresses at the 2003 Emmys is a personal favourite but would also include [Elle Fanning](https://www.vogue.com/article/elle-fanning-valentino-berlin-film-festival-celebrity-red-carpet-fashion) at the Berlin Film Festival and [Naomi Campbell](https://i-d.co/article/valentino-fashion-moments/) walking the Autumn Winter 1995-1996 show in just the most beautiful dress. 💕
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This is so of-the-moment for 2003!
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I love this!!!
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Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s knee-length wedding dress in 1968 (wedding to Aristotle). The look was from Valentino’s spring/summer 1968 collection. https://preview.redd.it/uj6u48esadeg1.jpeg?width=2240&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e91b9228a76ffb7a4b052811113bce382d8eca2
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“It’s believed that Jackie purchased the two-piece during a private showing of Valentino’s haute couture collection, along with several other dresses. “Jackie wore a few Valentino outfits during the 1960s, so it was a natural choice for her wedding dress,” Marissa Speer explains. “Valentino during this time was growing in popularity and went on to be prolific in the 1970s.” (source: [https://www.vogue.com/article/jackie-kennedy-onassis-second-wedding-dress-valentino-sale](https://www.vogue.com/article/jackie-kennedy-onassis-second-wedding-dress-valentino-sale)) Her dress sold for $24,320 at a 2024 auction https://preview.redd.it/6otunim3bdeg1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eac55d57c121e1bd672da4b86bb21ce5123c190d
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https://preview.redd.it/7x1fqg8k7deg1.jpeg?width=483&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11fe6dcf4761ef94a2a122ba8b8c6c5f4368b836 [Julia Roberts full post and details](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatthefrockk/comments/1hkz3nl/julia_roberts_in_vintage_fw92_valentino_at_the/)
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A true classic. If I may, I’d also like to give a tip of the hat to Benjamin Bratt (respectfully), whose look perfectly mirrors hers
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They were a gorgeous couple.
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Wow thanks for saying that, I had missed the perfection of their necklines being in sync.
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Yes! He looks so good! They dated for a good long while!
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I deliberately chose my prom dress because it had this same vibe. This dress is truly iconic.
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I think this might be my fave. She doesn’t love dressy-dresses, but this one fit the Oscar’s bill while still feeling true to her style.
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Sleek with the cool brown insert. I recall it was a vintage design at the time Julia wore it.
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This dress lives rent free in my head.
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https://preview.redd.it/vdoo21stadeg1.png?width=1179&format=png&auto=webp&s=e8bc5499919dd8f1635b2d7a2ff0e7506f0fc578 I remember thinking this whole look struck the perfect balance between rock star and movie star!
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By pierpaolo iirc
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https://preview.redd.it/iz98ltub7deg1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fad501314584504c1ec4deb6f81f0df013c4a1b3 [Jennifer Garner full post and details](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatthefrockk/comments/1gp1ymf/jennifer_garner_in_reworked_vintage_1970s/)
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it reminds of Jennifer Lawrence’s “Girl on Fire” dress in Hunger Games!
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This color on her is absolute perfection!
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This look is breathtaking!
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This one may be my fave.
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I love the dress but I wish it wasn’t so….orange? Is that just the light?
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It was the time
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It’s soooo early 2000s
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Gorgeous
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One of my all time favorite red carpet looks. The perfect gown for her
Additional Sources:
The Talks – Valentino: “I am somebody with taste, of course”
