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 Crocodile Leather & Weasel Fur Coat - IT 38
By Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
Designed with a fitted waist and button-front closure, this rare piece offers timeless elegance and versatile wear. Condition: Very good. Minimal signs of wear, including a small pul...
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Fall 2011 Look 38 Pony hair feather coat
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino X Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 Collection – Look 38 Feather-print pony hair trench coat with belt. Size UK 8. Very good condition.
VALENTINO beige camel hair 2022 CRYSTAL CABLE KNIT Jacket S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino knit jacket in Cammello beige chunky cable knit (47% wool, 34% camel hair, 19% polyamide) intricately embellished with clear crystals and nude beads, adding ...
Valentino coat by Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri Pre-Fall 2014
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - 2014 Pre-Fall ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Multicolored mink fur coat. Composition and size lab...
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag
By Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Custom Made Valentino Dyed Lavender Fox Fur Stole & Matching Handbag: Valentino-Attributed, unmarked custom-made for couture client, this shade of luxurious lavender is seamles...
Valentino 1980s Cashmere Leopard Print Coat with Fox Fur Trim
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Cashmere coat Valentino in leopard print featuring luxurious fox fur trim at cuffs and hem. Constructed from fine cashmere knit in camel and brown leopard motif with dramatic silhoue...
$1,118Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO Vintage Leopard Printed Shearling Coat
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage lamb skin coat by Valentino, made before year 2000 We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 3 gold tone buttons 2 leather pockets Color; B...
VALENTINO 2020 print pink abstract floral nylon ruched cocoon parka coat IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2020 printed pink abstract floral nylon ruched caped sleeves cocoon parka coat IT40 S Reference: MELK/A00443 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Spri...
Valentino Spring 2004 Floral printed Trench
By Valentino, Valentino Roma
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Spring 2004 Floral printed Trench. Size 42 Italian.
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling: Unmarked but confirmed, custom piece from the House of Valentino for a private client, this is an extravagant, ove...
Vintage Valentino Couture by Alixandre Sable Trim Cashmere Cape
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Couture by Alixandre Sable Trim Cape Black cashmere cape with sable trim. One hook closure. One size. Measurements approx: length - front 36 inches , back 31". Tot...
Valentino FW 2007 Gem Embellished Lambskin Coat
By Valentino
Located in Mentone, CA
Own a piece of Valentino history with this exceptional Fall/Winter 2007 mainline coat. Luxuriously crafted from soft lambskin with a flattering fitted cut, it features stunning gem e...
Late 1990's Valentino Boutique Black and White Herringbone Swing Coat
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1990's Valentino Boutique RTW herringbone swing coat with hood. Luxurious oversized black and white herringbone motif wool styled into a gentle swing shaped open front coat with...
VALENTINO green 2025 APRES L'HIVER FLORAL QUILTED Jacket XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino Après l'Hiver evening jacket is crafted from green floral matelassé quilted wool (79%) and silk (21%)—please note the size and content tag are missing. ...
Valentino F/W 2002 Cashmere Black Coat with Silver Fox Fur Collar
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Cut from a dense, matte black 100% cashmere, it falls to midi-calf length in a clean, slightly A-line silhouette with minimal seaming. The structure is understated — wide set shoulde...
Valentino Black Broadtail Fur Shawl with Beaded Embroidery
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This Valentino shawl is made from Broadtail dyed lambs’ fur and features an all-over glass beaded embroidery of an assortment of flowers in a range of ...
VALENTINO VLTN Le Rouge Kisses sequin lips embroidery oversized hoodie XXS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN Le Rouge Kisses white red sequin lips embroidery oversized hoodie XXS Reference: AAWC/A01135 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Le Rouge Kisses...
VALENTINO navy blue wool 20202 OFF-SHOULDER TWILL PEACOAT Jacket 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino peacoat is crafted in navy blue twill wool (100%), offering a refined take on classic outerwear. The design showcases a feminine, fitted silhouette with...
VALENTINO VLTN logo print floral black sheer lace hoodie lace cropped hoodie S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN logo print floral black sheer lace hoodie lace cropped hoodie S Reference: AAWC/A00630 Brand: Valentino Collection: VLTN Material: Viscose, Cotton, Blend Color: Black,...
VALENTINO red pink velvet lipstick beaded applique black hoodie S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red pink velvet lipstick beaded applique black hoodie S Reference: MECG/A00058 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2018 SS Material: Polyamide, Blend...
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 "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...
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 ...
VALENTINO grey wool flannel bow tie front panelled long tailored coat IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
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...
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:...
F/W 1992 Valentino Garavani Runway Gold Embroidered Leather Biker Jacket
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
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 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 ...
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...
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 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 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 Boutique 1990’s Vintage Brown Wool Long Coat - Size 10
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Boutique 1990’s Vintage Brown Wool blend Long Coat - Size 10 This classic 90’s Brown wool/cashmere blend coat has a stripe on stripe look to the fabric, is fully lined, has...
VALENTINO beige cotton 2018 CONVERTABLE TRENCH Coat to Jacket 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino convertible trench coat in beige polyester (62%) and cotton (38%). Bottom unbuttons and converts to cropped jacket. Features partially detached sleeves, epau...
VALENTINO dusty pink silk SIDE RUFFLED TRENCH Coat Jacket 12 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino ruffled double breasted trench coat in dusty rose silk (52%) and polyester (48%). Features epaulettes at the shoulders and the cuffs. Has two buttoned slit p...
NWT $9800 Valentino Black Leather Suede Studded Fringe Trim Cape size 4 Oversize
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Valentino Black Leather Suede Studded Fringe Trim Cape Designer size - 4 ( will fit bigger sizes also, pls. check measurements) Black lambskin leather, embellished collar with me...
$450Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO VLTN Le Rouge Kisses red sequin lips embroidery oversized hoodie XXS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO VLTN Le Rouge Kisses white red sequin lips embroidery oversized hoodie XXS Reference: AAWC/A01135 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Le Rouge Kisses...
Valentino Boutique Cape Black Angora Wool Knit Caplet High Collar 1980s OSFM EUC
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An elegant and highly wearable vintage Valentino Boutique cape, most likely dating to the early 1980s. Crafted in Italy from a luxuriously soft black angora wool–blend knit (no fabri...
Valentino coat Resort 2019
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Mid-length white lamb fur coat embroidered with yellow and silvery pearls and sequins. Size 38FR indicated. 2019 Resort Collection by Pier Paolo Picciolli...
Vintage Valentino Coat (Italy, size 44)
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Vintage Valentino Coat (Italy, size 44) Excellent condition – ready for the new season! An elegant vintage coat from the legendary house of Valentino, made in Italy. The perfect cut...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO kelly green virgin wool blend single breasted oversized coat IT40 S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO kelly green virgin wool blend single breasted oversized coat IT40 S Reference: CC/A00518 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Virgin Wool, Blend Color: ...
Valentino Runway Navy Floral Sequin Panelled Mink Fur Coat
By Valentino
Located in London, England
Valentino Runway Navy Floral Sequin Panelled Mink Fur Coat 2022 -Navy mink fur body -Bead leaf embellishment panels -Mid-weight construction -Full...
$1,751
Valentino pink coat
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Iridescent pink fabric mid-length coat. Pink marabou stork feather coat bottom. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Condition: Very good condition D...
$472Sale Price|25% Off
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 Tattoo Bead-Embroidered Fur Trimmed Parka Coat
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Valentino Tattoo Bead-Embroidered Fur Trimmed Parka Coat Beige oversized parka crafted from cotton and lined with silk. Adorned with multicolored old-school tattoo-style...
Rare Valentino Raincoat Vintage Trench Coat Purple Violet Yellow
By Valentino
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Valentino Raincoat. Love these colours! Purple/violet and yellow, definitely Gucci vibes, a super rare and extraordinairy piece. Puff Shoul...
$3,036Sale Price|37% Off
Valentino F/W 2009 Runway Black Wool Silk Fully Embellished Coat size 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Valentino Black Runway Embellished Coat Designer size 8 F/W 2009 Collection Fully Embellished with Colorful Glass Beads, Content - 50% Wool, 50% Silk, Two Side Pockets, Fully Lined, ...
Valentino Trench coat summer 2023
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long beige trench coat. Lining embroidered with feathers. Detachable set, and belts on wrists and waist. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR/40FR. 2023 Spri...
Valentino Camellia Silk Pleated Avorio & Fuchsia Trench Coat Sz.42
By Valentio, Valentino
Located in Krakow, PL
Retail $7700 Authentic Valentino trench coat from the Camellia collection, crafted in luxurious pleated silk crepe de chine. Features elegant pleating, a classic trench silhouette, a...
$3,356Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO Size 10 Black Shiny Lamb Shearling Coat
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO coat comes in a black shiny lamb shearling featuring a large lapel, flap pockets, fur trim, and a hook & eye closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked...
Valentino, Hooded cashmere poncho in camel
By Valentino
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Valentino, Hooded cashmere poncho in camel. The item is in good condition.
Valentino Black Leather Studded Jacket Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Valentino Black Leather Studded Jacket Size 8 Product details: Size 8 Silver tone geometric and turquoise round studs detail Collar Zip closure Two front...
$864Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top Reference: AAWC/A01415 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Feels like wool Color: Black, White P...
Valentino — Leather Jacket, Italy, Size 50 (M)
By Valentino
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Valentino — Leather Jacket, Italy, Size 50 (M) Original Valentino leather jacket, made in Italy. Size: 50 (M) Condition: Good — gently worn, ...
VALENTINO cream cotton 2022 POINTELLE OVERSIZED SHIRT Jacket S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino shirt jacket in Almond (cream) cotton (80%) and polyamide (20% - please note the content and size tag are missing) showcases intricate floral pointelle ...
Valentino Haute Couture Pin-Striped Open Coat
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 90's Valentino haute couture wool and silk open coat. With its straight tailored cut and the sharp details at the sleeves and at the back...
$892Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Black Leather Half Coat Vintage
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous half coat VALENTINO BOUTIQUE vintage from 1990s in shiny black used leather with crinkled effect, a notched lapel fur trim, two flap pockets, three stud buttons closure, long sleeves with fur cuff. Fully lined with fur. The fur lining and collar are not removable they are fixed. Made in Italy, no size-cleaning label. Styled with : A chanel vintage Lion necklace...
VALENTINO black silk & wool 2018 OVERSIZED DOUBLE BREASTE Blazer Jacket 46 XL
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino oversized double-breasted crepe blazer in black silk (64%) and wool (36%). Features a tailored silhouette, a peak lapel, a chest pocket and two welt pockets ...
VALENTINO beige silk & wool Blazer Jacket 44 L
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino blazer in beige silk (64%) and wool (36%). Features a peak lapel and two welt pockets. Closes with two fabric covered buttons on the front and is lined in si...
Red Valentino Wool Coat with Animal Feather Sleeves - '10s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertly crafted from a luxurious wool blend, the Red Valentino Wool Coat exudes sophistication with its tailored fit and elegant fabric covered bu...