Know more about Italian designer Valentino, one of the most prominent representatives of the fashion industry

Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is one of the most prominent representatives of the fashion industry. His collection will always remain synonymous with style and luxury. Valentino was born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera, Italy. He learnt craft basics from a local designer, Ernestina Salvador, and his aunt, Rosa Mahalo. Valentino's design philosophy is seen through his perfectionism and love for beauty and glamour. According to Valentino's mother, he accepted only expensive things. His career in fashion started as a designer with Jean Desses, which he obtained after he finished his design studies at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne schools in Paris, France. Valentino opened his own fashion house in 1959. His name is linked with luxury style and status symbol. His love for beauty and women is reflected in his work throughout his career. Valentino retired from the fashion industry in 2008 with more than forty-five years of wisdom in the fashion industry.