Valentino, 1932- (1932-)
Dates
- Existence: 1932-
Biography
Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani was born northern Italy in 1932. After studying fashion in Paris, he was an apprentice in Paris at Jean Dessès. In 1962, his first couture collection was shown and he was awarded the Neiman Marcus Award for his "no-colour collection." In 2012 Valentino was awarded the Commandeur de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres medal - one of France's highest honours.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
1992 February, 1992
This folder contains a column on Parisian haute couture and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Philippe Venet, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, Nina Ricci and photocopies of photos of ensembles by Valentino.
1992 September, 1992
This folder contains one column on Valentino.
August 3-4, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Valentino, photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer and reproductions of fashion illustrations by unnamed designers.
August 27-28, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino and 8x10' black and white negatives and color reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Givenchy, Ungaro, and Philippe Venet.
February 16-17, 1991, 1991
This folder contains skirt silhouettes and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior and Valentino.
February 24-25, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a column and 6 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Hempel, Valentino
July, August, September 1986, 1986
This folder contains articles written for a syndicated column in July, August and September of 1986. Included are over 30 8x10 black and white photographs including the subjects of, Ralph Lauren, Adele Simpson, Halston, Bill Blass, Fur collections, Valentino, the Haute Couture shows, Coats, Fashionable Lingerie, Loungewear, Designer Coats, and Famous Females Gardening.
June 15-16, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column on Oscar de La Renta and black and white photos of ensembles by de la Renta and two photocopies of photos of ensembles by Valentino.
September 21-22, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on coats and color photos of ensembles Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Salvatore Ferragamo and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy and Valentino.