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Fashion Icon Valentino Garavani Passes at 93: Public Viewing Scheduled

1/21/2026

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Valentino Garavani died at age 93.
Valentino Garavani's body lies in state at his foundation in Piazza Mignanelli, with a public viewing on January 21 and 22.
Valentino Garavani's funeral will take place on January 23 at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri praised Valentino as a beloved figure in Italy.
Alessandro Michele, the Valentino brand's current creative director, said Valentino's influence is felt as he prepares for the collection debut in Rome on March 12, marking a shift from the brand's traditional Paris showcases.

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Valentino Garavani died at age 93.
Valentino Garavani's body lies in state at his foundation in Piazza Mignanelli, with a public viewing on January 21 and 22.
Valentino Garavani's funeral will take place on January 23 at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri praised Valentino as a beloved figure in Italy.
Alessandro Michele, the Valentino brand's current creative director, said Valentino's influence is felt as he prepares for the collection debut in Rome on March 12, marking a shift from the brand's traditional Paris showcases.