Valentino Garavani
Valentino Garavani founded his eponymous fashion house in Rome in 1960, quickly gaining fame for his luxurious and glamorous designs, including the iconic "Valentino Red." His clientele included celebrities and royalty, such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor, solidifying his reputation in the 1960s and 1970s. After selling the brand in 1998, Valentino retired in 2008, but the fashion house continues to thrive under new creative direction, maintaining its legacy of elegance and high fashion.