The global fashion community converged upon Rome to pay final respects to the legendary Italian couturier Valentino Garavani, who passed away at 93. The solemn funeral service, held in the Italian capital, became a gathering of international luminaries from the worlds of fashion, film, and celebrity culture. Among the distinguished mourners were actress and model Elizabeth Hurley and Vogue’s editorial director Anna Wintour, both emblematic figures whose careers intersected with Valentino’s enduring influence on haute couture. The ceremony reflected the designer’s monumental impact on fashion, drawing both industry insiders and public admirers who gathered to commemorate his life’s work. Valentino’s death marks the conclusion of an extraordinary 70-year career that redefined elegance and established an unmistakable aesthetic of sophistication and luxury. His legacy includes dressing generations of royalty, Hollywood stars, and style icons, cementing his status as one of fashion’s most transformative figures. The gathering in Rome represented not just a farewell to an individual designer, but the closing of a significant chapter in fashion history.
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino’s funeral in Rome
