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On May 11, 1932, Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, best known as the designer Valentino, was born in Voghera, Lombardy, in northern Italy. During his primary school years, Valentino discovered a love for fashion, and became apprentice to both his aunt Rosa and Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo, who was aunt of the famous artist Aldo Giorgini. Shortly afterward, Valentino was encouraged by his mother and father to move to Paris to pursue a design career. In Paris, Valentino attended the distinguished fine art school École des Beaux-Arts and at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino furthered his study of design in apprenticeships with influential designers Jaques Fath and Balenciaga, as well as one with Jean Desses, where he sketched dress ideas for Countess Jacqueline de Ribes. Valentino split his time at Jean Desses by sketching feverishly between greeting guests who would arrive for the daily afternoon showing. He left Jean Desses to join the Guy Laroche fashion house, where he stayed for two years. Valentino then returned to Italy, where, with the backing of his father and an associate, he opened his own fashion house in 1960. Valentino’s new fashion house was on the popular and fashionable Via Condotti in Rome. The Valentino fashion house had a grandeur reminiscent of the ones found in Paris, and Valentino even had models flown in from Paris for his first show. In 1962, Valentino made his international debut at the Pitti Palace in Florence, the then fashion capital. This debut show was a success for Valentino, who immediately became inundated with orders from international buyers as well as attention from the press. Increasingly popular was the vibrant shade of red that Valentino used often in his designs, a shade that would later be coined “Valentino Red.” As his star rose, Valentino gained international attention from ladies on the best-dressed lists around the world, including his long-time associate from Paris, Countess Jacqueline de Ribes, and well-known New York socialites Babe Paley and Jayne Wrightsman. In 1964, Valentino’s creations caught the eye of Jacqueline Kennedy, who saw Gloria Schiff (socialite and twin of American Vogue’s editor at the time, Consuelo Crespi) at an event wearing an alluring two-piece outfit made of black organza. Mrs. Kennedy was so enthralled with the fashionable garb that she contacted Ms. Schiff to find out who designed it. Upon learning that it was Valentino, Mrs. Kennedy caught wind of a charity ball at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, where Valentino was to present one of his collections in September of that same year. As Mrs. Kennedy was unable to attend the ball, Valentino sent a model with a presentation of key collection pieces to her apartment on Fifth Avenue. Mrs. Kennedy ordered six Valentino dresses, all in variations of black and white, to wear while mourning the death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy. She continued on as both customer and friend of Valentino, who would later design her wedding dress for her marriage to famous shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis. In 1967, Valentino’s reputation as Italy’s premiere couturier was further cemented upon receipt of the prestigious Neiman Marcus Fashion Award, the equal to an Oscar in the fashion world. As his success mounted, Valentino’s friends and customers included such names as Queen Paola of Belgium, the Begum Aga Khan, Farah Diba, Veruschka, Princess Margaret, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Marella Agnelli, Marisa Berenson and Lee Radziwill. Valentino retired from fashion design in January 2008, with a final haute couture show in Paris that showcased legendary models Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Eva Herzigova. His iconic creations are still at the forefront of fashion, in the form of his signature dresses, clothing for both sexes, luxury handbags and jewelry.

Valentino Garavani

Glossy Calfskin 70mm VLogo Reversible Belt 85 34 Brown Pure Red

Condition: Excellent

$715

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Beaded Small Glam Lock Rockstud Flap Black Multicolor

Condition: Very Good

$1,025

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Medium Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Gingerbread

Condition: New

$1,995

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Double Handle Tote Alpaca

Condition: Very Good

$875

Valentino Garavani

Lambskin Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Light Ivory

Condition: Excellent

$1,495

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Medium Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Feminine Pink

Condition: Excellent

$2,775

Valentino Garavani

Wool Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Grey

Condition: Very Good

$1,230

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Medium Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Feminine Pink

Condition: Excellent

$2,675

Valentino Garavani

Lambskin Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Red

Condition: Excellent

$1,495

Valentino Garavani

Craquele Nappa Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,470

Valentino Garavani

Denim Large Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Denim

Condition: Excellent

$2,595

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Ballerina Flats 38.5 Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$715

Valentino Garavani

PVC Jelly Glitter Rockstud Caged Flat Thong Sandals 40 Oro

Condition: Excellent

$350

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Ankle Strap 100mm Pumps 39 Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$745

Valentino Garavani

Patent Tan-Go 55/155mm Platform Pumps 39 Black

Condition: Excellent

$995

Valentino Garavani

Metallic Calfskin Paint Splatter Mens Bounce Sneakers 42 Silver

Condition: Very Good

$350

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Monochrome Rockstud Wristlet Clutch Yellow

Condition: Excellent

$695

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Medium Rockstud Shoulder Tote Poudre

Condition: Very Good

$925

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Small Rockstud Rolling Tote Rubin

Condition: Very Good

$650

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Mini Glam Lock Rockstud Flap Ninphea

Condition: Very Good

$425

Valentino Garavani

Smooth Calfskin Supervee Mini Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$925

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small One Stud Handbag Blossom

Condition: Excellent

$1,795

Valentino Garavani

Suede Nylon Camouflage Soul Rockstud Sneakers 45 Black Grey

Condition: Very Good

$325

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Flap Top Handle Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$695

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Rosso Valentino

Condition: Excellent

$995

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Small Rockstud Single Handle Flap Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$995

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Double Handle Tote Red

Condition: Very Good

$650

Valentino Garavani

Grainy Calfskin Large Vlogo Clutch Water Green

Condition: Giftable

$750

Valentino Garavani

Patent Tan-Go 55/155mm Platform Sandals 39.5 Rose Cannelle

Condition: Excellent

$795

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Love Latch 50mm Pumps 37.5 Black Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$350

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin VLTN Birkenstock Slide Sandals 40 Black

Condition: Very Good

$425

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Rockstud Spike Shoulder Strap Blue

Condition: Excellent

$495

Valentino Garavani

Lambskin VLTN Print Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,595

Valentino Garavani

Smooth Calfskin VLogo Chain Embellished Shoulder Bag Saddle Brown

Condition: Excellent

$1,495

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Rockstud Flair Flat Thong Sandals 37.5 Selleria

Condition: Excellent

$450

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Mini Rockstud Flip-Lock Messenger Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$975

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Flip Lock Flap Messenger Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,195

Valentino Garavani

Patent DiscoBox 80/180mm Platform Pumps 38 Pink PP

Condition: Excellent

$995

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Rockstud Spike 90mm Ankle Boots 36.5 Black

Condition: Excellent

$450

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Poudre

Condition: Very Good

$1,395

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Rockstud Wristlet Clutch Neon Orange

Condition: Excellent

$695

Valentino Garavani

Craquele Nappa Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,395

Valentino Garavani

Denim Vlogo Slingback 40mm Pumps 39.5 Blue

Condition: New

$650

Valentino Garavani

Lambskin Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$1,950

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Chain Pouch Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$695

Valentino Garavani

Lambskin Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$1,595

Valentino Garavani

Craquele Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,295

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Coin Case Card Holder Black

Condition: Very Good

$295

Valentino Garavani

Patent Tan-Go 50/120mm Platform Pumps 37 Rose Violet

Condition: Excellent

$850

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Va Va Voom Shoulder Bag Pop Fuxia

Condition: Good

$350

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Medium One Stud Handbag Blossom

Condition: Excellent

$1,995

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Flap Chain Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$625

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Zip Around Card Holder Wallet Black

Condition: Very Good

$325

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Beaded Guitar Strap Rockstud Rolling Hobo Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,895

Valentino Garavani

Patent Nappa Rockstud Ankle Strap 65mm Pumps 36.5 Black Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$725

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Boudoir Rockstud 50mm Cage Mules 35.5 Poudre

Condition: Giftable

$750

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Roman Stud Flat Slippers 37.5 Black

Condition: Excellent

$650

Valentino Garavani

Smooth Calfskin Stud Sign Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,795

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Small Rockstud Tote Black

Condition: Excellent

$895

Valentino Garavani

Canvas Camouflage Rockstud Reversible Tote Pink

Condition: Very Good

$525

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Rockstud Shoulder Tote Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$925

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Aqua

Condition: Very Good

$1,395

Valentino Garavani

Cashmere Medium Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Marine

Condition: Very Good

$1,550

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Large Roman Stud Shoulder Bag Ivory

Condition: Excellent

$2,570

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Light Ivory

Condition: Good

$850

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Roman Stud Tote White

Condition: New

$2,050

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Small Rockstud Tote Deep Rose

Condition: Very Good

$575

Valentino Garavani

Grainy Calfskin Small Rockstud Alcove Top-Handle Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,050

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Small Rockstud Tote Fuxia Fluo

Condition: Very Good

$525

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Small Rockstud Tote Ninphea

Condition: Very Good

$675

Valentino Garavani

Nappa One Stud Chain Clutch Black

Condition: Excellent

$2,195

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Crossbody Wallet on Chain Poudre

Condition: Excellent

$595

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Free Rockstud Spike Belt Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$795

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Small Rockstud Cabana Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$495

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Rockstud No Limit 60mm Sandals 38.5 Selleria

Condition: Excellent

$595

Valentino Garavani

Patent Bow Hidden Platform High Heel Pumps 38.5 Black

Condition: Very Good

$225

Valentino Garavani

Suede Velvet Lace Up Pumps 39.5 Black

Condition: Excellent

$425

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Rockstud Double Handle Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$925

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Medium Rockstud All Over Backpack Black

Condition: Excellent

$980

Valentino Garavani

Vitello 1973 Rockstud Wristlet Wallet Multicolor

Condition: Very Good

$550

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Medium Rockstud Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$850

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Medium Rockstud Tote Beige

Condition: Very Good

$695

Valentino Garavani

Grained Calfskin Onyx Medium Rockstud Rolling Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$850

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Small Loco Shoulder Bag Gea Green

Condition: Excellent

$2,295

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Small Loco Shoulder Bag Ultramarine

Condition: Very Good

$1,650

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Medium Rockstud Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$820

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Rockstud Rolling Envelope Clutch Black

Condition: Very Good

$385

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Small Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Gingerbread

Condition: Excellent

$1,325

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Small Rockstud Tote Parrot

Condition: Very Good

$625

Valentino Garavani

Grainy Calfskin Rockstud Pouch Black

Condition: Very Good

$695

Valentino Garavani

Smooth Calfskin Micro VSling Shoulder Bag White

Condition: Very Good

$850

Valentino Garavani

Grainy Calfskin VSling Belt Bag Saddle Brown

Condition: Excellent

$725

Valentino Garavani

Textured Patent Calfskin Medium Vring Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$655

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin Rockstud Top Handle Crossbody Bag Yellow Fluo

Condition: Very Good

$725

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Crystal Small Glam Lock Rockstud Flap Black Multicolor

Condition: Very Good

$1,275

Valentino Garavani

Velvet Medium Rockstud Spike Shoulder Bag Water Rose

Condition: Very Good

$1,195

Valentino Garavani

Vitello Small Rockstud Double Handle Tote Fuxia Fluo

Condition: Very Good

$695

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin VLTN Belt Bag Black White

Condition: Very Good

$595

Valentino Garavani

Calf Hair Leopard Print Rockstud Shopper Tote Tan

Condition: Very Good

$725

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Rockstud Spike Camera Bag Rosso Valentino

Condition: Excellent

$750

Valentino Garavani

PVC Jelly Rockstud Bow Thong Sandals 40 Poudre

Condition: Very Good

$350

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Medium Rockstud Tote Deep Coral

Condition: Very Good

$675

Valentino Garavani

Calfskin C-Rockee Sagittarius Fringe Clutch Black

Condition: Very Good

$475

Valentino Garavani

Pebbled Calfskin Medium Rockstud Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$765

Valentino Garavani

Nappa Rockstud Bangle Clutch Red

Condition: Very Good

$495

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