The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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VALENTINO VLTN black 100% virgin wool logo back poncho cardigan M
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN black 100% virgin wool logo back poncho cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00009 Brand: Valentino Collection: VLTN Material: Virgin Wool Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid Ex...
VALENTINO black floral lace knee length culotte shorts IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black floral lace knee length culotte shorts IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00069 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Lace Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closur...
$864Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO Chain 1967 brown cream crepe de chine silk tie neck blouse IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Chain 1967 brown cream crepe de chine silk tie neck blouse IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01422 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Chain 1967 Material: Si...
$204Sale Price|59% Off
Valentino 1980s Vintage Women's Green White Dress, Italian Size 46
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Miss V Green white pois Dress Totally made in italy in italian size range 46
S/S 1996 Valentino Garavani Runway Beaded Sequin Shell Bodysuit Satin Skirt Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Valentino skirt set from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection is a two-piece ensemble consisting of a beaded bodysuit and a coordinating high-waisted skirt. The bodysuit is richly ...
VALENTINO 2022 Size L Fuchsia Pink Polyamide Oversized One Pocket Short Sleeve Pullover
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO 2022 pullover in a fuchsia pink polyamide featuring an oversized fit, one pocket with Rockstud accent, and crew neck with shoulder zipper detail.Excellent Pre-Owned Conditi...
Valentino Italy Signature Chartreuse Floral Silk Print Tiered Skirt Size 12
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Please Note: Ths beautiful skirt was designed/made when Valentiono Garavani was still head of design at Maison Valentino. It ha sthe class, style and 100% Italian Chic that made him ...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO Iconographe Toile crepe de chine silk print tie blouse IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Iconographe Toile crepe de chine silk print tie blouse IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01421 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Iconographe Material: Silk ...
Valentino Brown Ivory Gingham Wool Bubble Hem Avant Garde Skirt w/ Pockets
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular early 2000s VALENTINO brown and ivory gingham wool bubble hem skirt! Features two cargo pockets on each side of the front waist. Flattering fit, with an impressive bubble...
NWT Valentino Runway Black Cutout Coat Dress Gown
By Gucci, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most distinctive and imaginative fashions of the Valentino fall 2022 runway. Styled with imagination and high style by Pierpaolo Piccioli fashioned in weighty black silk...
Valentino Ruffled Cotton Cropped Top
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Ruffled Cotton Cropped Top White top fully crafted from cotton and designed with a cropped silhouette. Featuring sheer lace panelling, ruffled detailing and elasticated, ...
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
VALENTINO Vintage 2000s Pleated Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Twist Front Bodice
By Valentino
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Exceptional Italian craftsmanship is the essence of this beautiful vintage Valentino evening dress, dating to the mid 2000’s. Crafted in Italy from 100% silk, it features a twisted ...
Valentino Silk Skirt with Beaded Embroidery
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Valentino — Silk Skirt with Beaded Embroidery Country of Origin: Italy This elegant Valentino skirt, crafted in Italy from high-quality silk and adorned with exquisite beaded embroi...
$234Sale Price|35% Off
VALENTINO white cotton black floral lace hem shirt dress IT36 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO white cotton black floral lace hem shirt dress IT36 XS Reference: MELK/A00126 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Cotton, Lace Color: White, Black Patt...
VALENTINO burgundy leather 2022 VLOGO CHAIN Loafers Flats Shoes 38.5
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Valentino loafers are crafted from burgundy smooth leather and feature a striking gold-tone Vlogo chain detail across the front. A timeless and elegant design, t...
Valentino "Limited Edition" Beautifully Detailed Embellished Silk Chiffon Scarf
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino's "Limited Edition"elegantly and wonderfully detailed embellished Valentino chiffon scarf has combinations of silk embroidery with micro se...
Vintage Valentino Black Wool + Velvet Sz 4 Leaf Motif High Waisted Pencil Skirt
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Not just your basic black skirt! This 1990s / 90s black virgin wool vintage VALENTINO high waisted pencil skirt features a black velvet leaf motif appliqué on the front. Flattering d...
$272Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO purple silk blend butterfly jacquard high waisted skirt IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple silk blend butterfly jacquard high waisted skirt IT38 XS Reference: NKLL/A00388 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk, Blend Color: Multicolo...
VALENTION navy silk CAMO BUTTERFLY Short Jumpsuit Romper XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino long-sleeve romper with a ruched shirt top part in black silk (100%). Hot pants are made of black virgin wool (65%) and silk (35%). Op...
Valentino 1971 Pierpaolo Piccioli Prefall 2018 Velvet snake crystal dress
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino 1971 x Pierpaolo Piccioli Pre-Fall 2018 Collection Black velvet dress partially draped around a rhinestone-embellished snake motif. Italian size 40.
Valentino Skirt Haute Couture with Sequins and Lurex Yarns
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1992 Collection under the artistic direction of Valentino Garavani. Satin and silk chiffon skirt entirely covered in sequins and lurex thread. S...
Valentino F/W 2005 Brown Herringbone Tweed Harness-Strap Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2005 collection of Valentino, this tailored jacket is constructed in a flecked herringbone tweed in tonal brown and ecru. The silhouette is closely fitted through the bo...
F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket 8
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In celebration of Valentino's 30th anniversary, this full-length tiger stripe-length Valentino coat is an updated nod to the original Fall 1967 Haute Couture version. Similar to the ...
80s Valentino Velvet Burnout Blouse
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Valentino Boutique sheer silk top with fuzzy velvet burnout floral detailing. The 'velvet' feels more like a short mohair, it is incredibly soft. The shirt has a gathered turt...
VALENTINO grey wool flannel bow tie front panelled long tailored coat IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO grey wool flannel bow tie front panelled long tailored coat IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00421 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Feels like wool Color: G...
Black silk velvet and wool pencil skirt Valentino Boutique
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk velvet and wool pencil skirt. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Split on the left side as well, lenght= 22 cm Rayon lining only inside the velvet part. SIZE XS
VALENTINO Rolling Rockstud green multicolor gold stud caged ballerina flats EU38
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Rolling Rockstud green multicolor gold stud caged ballerina flats EU38 Reference: TGAS/F00387 Brand: Valentino Model: Rockstud Ballerina Material: Leather Color: Green, Mul...
Valentino Square Neckline Black Silk Blend Evening Gown
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Valentino evening gown, featuring a sleek square neckline and floor-length silhouette. Crafted in Italy from a luxurious silk-rich blend. This elegant dress is sleeveless, wi...
Valentino Flower Applique Cotton T-Shirt
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Flower Applique Cotton T-Shirt Grey cotton top adorned with a multi-coloured tropical flower applique to the chest. Featuring short sleeves and a crew neckline. Rrp Appr...
VALENTINO dark grey wool angora brown leather cape sleeve layered coat IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO dark grey wool angora brown leather strap cape sleeve layered coat IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00426 Brand: Valentino Material: Wool, Angora, Blend Color: Grey, Brown Pattern:...
VALENTINO hot fuchsia pink turkey feather leather ankle strap flats EU37
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO hot fuchsia pink turkey feather brown leather ankle strap ballet flats EU37 Reference: MELK/A00323 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Feather, Leather...
VALENTINO black white wool silk crepe polka dot lace overlay pleat dress IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black white wool silk crepe polka dot sheer lace overlay pleated dress IT40 S Reference: MELK/A00455 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Virgin Wool, S...
VALENTINO gold 2021 VLOGO LAME Shorts Pants 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino high-waisted shorts in gold lamé polyester (40%), cotton (29%) and metallic fibers (29%). Features a light gold-tone VLOGO plaque on the waistband (protectiv...
Valentino Alessandro Michele 2025 polka dots silk top ruffle taffetas silk skirt
By Valentino, Alessandro Michele
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino X Alessandro Michele 2025 Ensemble comprising a pleated black chiffon spaghetti-strap top with white polka dots and a matching ruffled taffeta skirt. Italian size 42/40. V...
F/W 1992 Valentino Garavani Runway Gold Embroidered Leather Biker Jacket
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an amazing oversized gold thread embroidered Valentino Garavani leather biker jacket. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection this fabulous jacket debuted on the season's runway modeled by Carla Bruni. With oversized proportions, this jacket is made complete with red and gold embroidery fashioned...
VALENTINO Piccioli 2022 Runway Pink PP 100% silk neck tie relaxed blouse IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Piccioli 2022 Runway Pink PP 100% silk neck tie relaxed blouse IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00484 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 - Runway Mater...
Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print VALENTINO Boutique
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print. Draped on the waist. Zip closure and snap on the left side. SIZE : 8 /M
2020 Valentino Resort Floral Silk Dress with Feather Hem
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching mini-dress is from Valentino’s Resort 2020 collection. Created during Pierpaolo Piccioli’s lauded reign as Creative Director, the Vogue review for this presentation...
1980S VALENTINO OLIVER Red, Green & White Cotton Checked Layered Skirt
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980S VALENTINO OLIVER Red, Green & White Cotton Checked Layered Skirt
Valentino Boutique Jacket and Dress 80s
By Valentino
Located in Rubiera, RE
Valentino Boutique vintage 80s Damask red silk with black polka dots dress suit 100% silk Size 12US Made in Italy The dress has a bodice with splints inside The jacket has padded sho...
1980s Miss V Valentino Red Wool Swing Coat
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Miss V by Valentino coat from the 1980s. Red wool with round red plastic buttons. Swing shape with ruched oversized shawl collar. Very large patch pocke...
VALENTINO cream& black wool blend 2021 POLKA DOT TWEED Jacket 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino jacket is crafted from cream and black polka-dot flocked tweed composed of wool (65%), acrylic (26%), polyamide (5%), and polyester (4%). It features a ...
$155Sale Price|32% Off
Early 1990s Valentino High Waisted Black Wool Pants (S)
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Port Hope, ON
Perfect high waisted pants with two front pleats and side zipper closure.
VALENTINO cyan blue leather ROCKSTUD 85 Pointed Toe Pumps Shoes 37.5
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Rockstud pointed-toe pumps in cyan blue calfskin with signature Rockstud on the heel. Have been worn with a few scratches on the heel and on the inside part ...
Red double breasted wool coat VALENTINO BOUTIQUE
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red double breasted wool coat. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably rayon. Raglan sleeve. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Pocket flap ( but no pocket, onl...
VALENTINO red wool GRISAILLES WIDE-LEG Jeans Pants XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino dress pants in red grisaille wool (100%) exude timeless elegance. Featuring a high-waisted silhouette with wide legs and creased front and back, they of...
2000s Valentino Garavani Black Linen Backless Rhinestone Buckle Midi Dress 8
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this Valentino black linen midi dress features a sleek front silhouette that contrasts with an open back framed by crossover straps. Adjustable rhinestone-embel...
$2,592Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO 2022 Pier Paolo Piccioli hot pink mohair blend jewel sweater S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2022 Pier Paolo Piccioli hot pink mohair blend jewel sweater S Reference: AAWC/A01377 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 Fall Winter - Runway A...
VALENTINO white cotton 2022 CRISP VLOGO TWEED MINI Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino Crisp dress in white tweed cotton (31%), viscose (31%), wool (18%), llama wool (11%), and polyamide (9%)—please note the content and size tag are missin...
Rare Antonio Berardi Boho Chic Hand Beaded Voluminous Dress Gown
By Valentino, Antonio Berardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamy ethereal beaded gown by Antonio Berardi. A wonderful wearable exquisite work of wearable art. Very expensive and limited in production. Fashioned of pale pink silk chiffon wi...
VALENTINO black 2018 CLEAR VINYL Jacket 42 L
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino vinyl jacket in clear polyurethane (100%). Features a high standing collar and side pockets. Closes within zipper on the front and is lined in black silk (10...
Valentino Wool Cape with Black Leather Ascot Tie
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - (Made in Italy) Dark blue new wool cape with a black leather ascot tie. Indicated size L, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...
Valentino S/S 2006 Runway Silk Fully Beaded & Embroidered Jacket Blazer size 4
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Silk Fully Embellished Blazer Jacket S/S 2006 Runway Collection Designer size - 4 100% Silk, Main Colors - Pink, Aqua and Black, Exquisite Beaded and Embroidered, Button Cl...
Valentino dress coat by Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri circa 2009
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - A ready-to-wear Collection circa Fall-Winter 2009, under the artistic direction of Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Mid-length broadtail lamb fur straight coa...
Valentino Haute Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino haute couture floral print silk chiffon blouse with flounced sleeves and skirt ensemble. Skirt wraps at the waist band and ties at the front with pink silk cords. In...
$432Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO yellow wool silk short sleeve ruffle hem fit flare dress IT42 M
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO yellow wool silk short sleeve ruffle hem fit flare dress IT42 M Reference: LACG/A00400 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Wool, Silk Color: Yellow Pat...
VALENTINO black & brown wool 2020 SEQUIN RIB-KNIT TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino rib-knit turtleneck sweater in black soft wool (100%). The design is embellished with dark brown sequins and opens with a zipper on the back. Has been worn a...
VALENTINO black leather ROCKSTUD BUCKLE Combat Boots Shoes 39.5
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Rockstud buckled combat boots in black smooth calfskin embellished with gunmetal studs. Open with concealed zip fastening along the inside and are set on a b...
VALENTINO yellow poudre silver giallo sequined pailettes silk vest IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO yellow poudre silver giallo sequined pailettes silk vest IT40 S Reference: NKLL/A00562 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Yellow, Silver P...
$768Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO 2022 Chain 1967 black white crepe de chine silk blouse IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2022 Chain 1967 black white crepe de chine silk blouse IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01423 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Model: 10845746522 Collection: 2022 Ma...