Valentino, 1932- (1932-)

Person

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

1992 February, 1992

folder

Identifier: SC.214.1.1.319

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1992

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

August 3-4, 1991, 1991

folder

Identifier: SC.214.1.1.292

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1991