The fashion world is mourning the loss of one of its most legendary figures following the passing of Valentino Garavani on Monday, Jan. 19. According to the designer's personal Instagram and his foundation, the Italian icon died peacefully in his home in Rome, Italy, surrounded by loved ones. He was 93.
Over the course of more than six decades, the Valentino label became synonymous with timeless glamour, dressing Hollywood's most iconic figures. From former first ladies and award-winning actors to royalty, Valentino's designs have appealed across generations, and it will continue to remain as one of fashion's most iconic names.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Onassis and Sir Hugh Fraser during Costume Institute Gala Presents "Fashions of The Hapsburg Era" at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)Getty Images
Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis played a pivotal role in elevating Valentino's profile and bringing it to the masses. Following the death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, she purchased six of his pieces and began wearing them publicly the following year. Among her most memorable looks was a striking green asymmetrical haute couture gown from Valentino's fall/winter 1967 collection, which she wore during her historic trip to Cambodia in 1967.
Princess Diana
LILLE, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 15: Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a burgundy coloured velvet and lace dress designed by Valentino, attends a performance of Paul McCartney's oratorio 'Liverpool' at the Lille Congress Hall on November 15, 1992 in Lille, France. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)Getty Images
Princess Diana was an inspiring figure in many ways, particularly through her fearless fashion choices. She wore Valentino's designs on several occasions, among them was this daring suede and lace knee-length dress she wore in 1992 while attending a performance by Paul McCartney.
Diana maintained a strong relationship with the designer, as evidenced by photos showing the two yachting together near Stromboli, a volcanic island off the coast of Italy, per Grazia Magazine.
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)Getty Images
Julia Roberts chose to wear a black and white Valentino gown from the designer's 1992 couture collection when she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich in 2001.
In fact, many of Hollywood's leading ladies turned to Valentino for life-changing red carpet moments, including Jessica Lange, who wore the designer while winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Tootsie" in 1983.
Cate Blanchett wore a stunning yellow Valentino gown when she nabbed her first Oscar for The Aviator in 2005.
HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 27: Actress Cate Blanchett poses with her "Best Performance by a Supporting Actress" award for "The Aviator" backstage during the 77th Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2005 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez
HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 23: Actress Jennifer Lopez, wearing Harry Winston jewelry, poses during the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on March 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez has long embraced Valentino, appearing in countless designs over the course of her career. Notably, she wore a green off-the-shoulder gown at the 2003 Oscars that echoed the iconic look Jackie O wore during her trip to Cambodia.
Most recently, J.Lo wowed in a 1960s-inspired Valentino look while attending the designer's spring 2024 haute couture collection. The black gown hugged her curves and featured playful cut-out details along her arms.
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Jennifer Lopez attends the Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)Getty Images
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow and Valentino during 2002 Venice Film Festival - Opening Night - "Frida" Premiere at Palazzo Del Cinema in Venice Lido, Italy. (Photo by J. Vespa/WireImage)Gwyneth Paltrow has been both a longtime friend and devoted wearer of Valentino's designs on the red carpet. After the news of his passing, the actress took to Instagram, sharing a photo kissing the designer on the cheek and writing:
"This feels like the end of an era. He will be deeply missed by me and all who loved him. Rest in peace, Vava ?"
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HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 25: Actress Anne Hathaway attends the 79th Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 25, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty Images
Anne Hathaway has had a long and warm relationship with Valentino, having first met the designer and co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti on the set of 2005's The Devil Wears Prada.
While attending the 2025 WWD Honors in October 2025, Hathaway wore a striking red Valentino gown, which held very special meaning to her. She shared with WWD, "I am wearing Valentino archival couture, which is an amazing thing to be able to say. And I hope I'm getting this right, but I think this dress was shown in 2005, which is actually the year I met Valentino and Giancarlo. So if that's true, it has extra significance."
When asked to name her favorite Valentino look, Hathaway couldn't just choose one, though her stunning wedding gown, which she wore when marrying her husband, Adam Shulman, in 2012, certainly tops the list.
Although Valentino has been a cornerstone of fashion for decades, his timeless designs continue to grace red carpets today, worn by a generation of stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Emma Chamberlain, and Dakota Johnson.
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