Since his first collection in 1960 that featured the color of poppies (later known as his signature "Valentino red"), Valentino Garavani's designs have embodied pure femininity season after season. Turning his nose up to the mod yéyé look that dominated the day, Valentino incorporated tulle, chiffon, flowers, lace, and vibrant rouge and pink to create the heavenliest of confections for the heavenliest of women. (Liz Taylor was one of his first clients; Jacqueline Kennedy and Sophia Loren were quick to follow suit.) In honor of the maestro's birthday and career spanning over half a century, here are some of our favorite vintage Valentino moments!
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YSTERIKE SARAH SKIRT in pink
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FELIX MEDIA ALVARO SOCKS in rojo
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CALLIS CLAVEL HEADBAND in red/beige
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OSTWALD HELGASON MOHAIR SWEATER DRESS in red
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HILLIER DOTTY BUNNY HAIR CLIP
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DELFINA DELETTREZ ROLL IN STONES BRACELET in pink/pearls
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HICKEY FREEMAN & OPENING CEREMONY 2-BUTTON NOTCH LAPEL JACKET in blue check
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GARRETT LEIGHT CALIFORNIA OPTICAL SPEEDWAY SUNGLASSES in gold mirror
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YSTERIKE SARAH SKIRT in pink
FELIX MEDIA ALVARO SOCKS in rojo
CALLIS CLAVEL HEADBAND in red/beige
OSTWALD HELGASON MOHAIR SWEATER DRESS in red
HILLIER DOTTY BUNNY HAIR CLIP
DELFINA DELETTREZ ROLL IN STONES BRACELET in pink/pearls
HICKEY FREEMAN & OPENING CEREMONY 2-BUTTON NOTCH LAPEL JACKET in blue check
GARRETT LEIGHT CALIFORNIA OPTICAL SPEEDWAY SUNGLASSES in gold mirror
