Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Fashion Icon Valentino Honored in Rome
Valentino Garavani, a famous fashion designer, passed away at the age of 93.
His funeral was held in Rome, Italy, at a big church called the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Many important people from the fashion and Hollywood worlds, like Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, and Anne Hathaway, came to say goodbye.
Before the funeral, people could see Valentino's body and pay their respects at a special building in Rome.
Valentino was known for his beautiful dresses, which many celebrities wore to big events like the Academy Awards.
His partner, Giancarlo Giammetti, gave a speech thanking Valentino for teaching him about beauty.
Valentino's favorite color was red, and some fans wore red to honor him.
Valentino's dresses have been worn by many famous people, including Julia Roberts and Cate Blanchett, who wore them when they won Oscars.
Valentino Garavani, the iconic fashion designer, passed away at the age of 93.
His funeral was held in Rome at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Notable attendees included Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, and Anne Hathaway.
A two-day public viewing was held at the Valentino foundation’s headquarters before the funeral.
Valentino's designs have been worn by celebrities at major events, including the Academy Awards.
- Who
- Valentino Garavani, iconic fashion designer
- What
- Funeral service and final tribute
- When
- Friday morning, after a two-day public viewing on Wednesday and Thursday
- Where
- Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Rome, Italy
- Why
- To honor the life and contributions of Valentino Garavani, a celebrated fashion designer
- Name
- Valentino Garavani
- Age at Death
- 93
- Location of Death
- Rome, Italy
- Date of Death
- Monday
- Funeral Location
- Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, Rome
- Notable Attendees
- Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, Anne Hathaway
- Signature Color
- Red
- Public Viewing
- Wednesday and Thursday at Valentino foundation’s headquarters