Valentino Garavani Turns 90: Exhibition Opens in Hometown Voghera
On May 11, 2022, Valentino Garavani, the esteemed founder of Maison Valentino, celebrates his 90th birthday. In honor of this milestone, a dedicated exhibition is set to open at Teatro Sociale in Voghera, featuring his iconic designs from the 1960s through the 2000s, including notable red dresses and sketches. This exhibition will be available for viewing until June 5, 2022. Born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera, Valentino pursued fashion studies in Milan and honed his skills in Paris. His career took off in 1962 with a Vogue France cover at Palazzo Pitti. He famously designed Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding gown in 1968 and retired on September 4, 2007. To commemorate his birthday, Maison Valentino is launching a limited-edition sweatshirt, with proceeds benefiting Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti.
Key facts
- Valentino Garavani turns 90 on May 11, 2022.
- Exhibition at Teatro Sociale in Voghera runs until June 5, 2022.
- Valentino was born in Voghera on May 11, 1932.
- He debuted at Sala Bianca, Palazzo Pitti, Florence in 1962.
- Valentino red is patented: 100% magenta, 100% yellow, 10% black.
- He retired on September 4, 2007.
- Documentary 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' by Matt Tyrnauer released in 2007.
- Limited-edition sweatshirt with phrase 'I love beauty, It’s not my fault' sold online; proceeds to Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti.
Entities
Artists
- Valentino Garavani
- Gianni Versace
- Giorgio Armani
- Gianfranco Ferré
- Ernestina Salvadeo
- Jean Dessès
- Guy Laroche
- Emilio Schuberth
- Vincenzo Ferdinandi
- Giancarlo Giammetti
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Aristotle Onassis
- Patrick Kinmonth
- Antonio Monfreda
- Matt Tyrnauer
- Alessandra Facchinetti
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
- Pier Paolo Piccioli
- Federico Poletti
Institutions
- Maison Valentino
- Teatro Sociale
- Berlitz School
- École de La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture
- Palazzo Pitti
- Vogue France
- Neiman Marcus
- Ara Pacis
- Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti
- Artribune
Locations
- Voghera
- Italy
- Milan
- Paris
- France
- Rome
- Florence
- Dallas
- United States