Valentino

Valentino
Valentino born in Voghera, Italy, in May 1932, studied fashion design and French at the art academy in Milan, he then went to the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. While still astudent, he was awarded a prize for fashion design by the International Wool Secretariat, later won by both Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld. His first job in 1950, aged 18, was with couturierJean Desses. He later worked for Guy Laroche. Valentino quickly learned what it takes to be one of the best. It wasn't long before Valentino decided to try and build his own fashion house. Valentinoleft Paris and opened his own fashion studio in Rome in the late 1950's.Naming the fashion house Valentino, after himself, he began to design for his first fashion show. In 1962, Valentino completed hisfirst runway fashion show. It was with the tremendous success of this show that the fashion world first began to take notice of Valentino and his designs. His house was on its way to becoming anempire. His black and white gowns became ultra-fashionable, and remain so to this day. Valentino also created the Valentino Rosso, the patented crimson color. His greatest success came in 1967 whenValentino launched his White Collection. This show and his designs drew critical acclaim
Valentino's designs through the years have remained romantic, just like he prefers. Throughout the years, Valentinohas continued to make romantic, lovely and fashionable designs that speak to women of all ages. Valentino believes that details should be minimal and that the cut of the dress is the most important.His dresses are flawlessly designed, and have remained so for over forty years. Valentino has continued to make romantic, lovely and fashionable designs that speak to women of all ages. Valentinobelieves that details should be minimal and that the cut of the dress is the most important. His dresses are flawlessly designed, and have remained so for over forty years.
In 2006 Valentino was awarded...