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FILE: Fashion designer Valentino Garavani during a photo-call to present the documentary film 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' in Rome, 16 Nov 2009

Video. Valentino, Italian fashion's 'Last Emperor' dies aged 93

Updated: 20/01/2026 - 8:04 GMT+1

Valentino, the renowned Italian fashion designer who proudly boasted he "knows what women want" has died in Rome. His sumptuous creations saw him crowned the king of the red carpet for major celebrities needing to be dressed to impress.

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