The reaction of the fashion industry and the world to the death of Valentino

Designers, business leaders in the global fashion industry and celebrities have praised Valentine's legacy and his lasting impact on fashion.

News of Valentino Garavani's death comes at the end of Milan Men's Fashion Week and memories and thoughts about the couturier, his legacy and his person are piling up.

Here's what the industry and the world are saying:

Alessandro Michele, creative director of Valentino: "I am extremely sad. An extraordinary man passed away today. Valentino Garavani was not only an undisputed protagonist of fashion, but a central figure in Italian cultural history, able to transform a craft into a language, a craft gesture into a vision of the world.

"Valentino knew how to shape desire and clothe it with light, he taught that beauty is a discipline that one must remain faithful to throughout life. He was able to push the boundaries of his abilities, occasionally crossing the world with a sweet, quiet stubbornness and boundless love of beauty.

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"He left a deep legacy: the idea of creation means care, beauty is a radical and patient attitude to the body, to form, as well as to time and conservation. Death is perhaps more than the end. It is a time when the present no longer belongs to the time of action and becomes the responsibility of those who remain. It does not erase what was, but delivers it to the future, so that it is immobile to act. To continue to act, to orientate, as the poet said, if "to love means to continue the words of another", then we need to accept this debt of love, to keep the wordthat which comes to us, given to us to live in time, so that it continues to speak in the gestures we make and in the way we live in this world, when we work, we strongly feel how his insight continues as a task.

Pierpaolo Piccioli: "I say goodbye to a master, a mentor and a great and generous soul. He taught me that fashion is a joy, a serious and necessary joy, and that beauty is not an ornament, but a refuge, a kind of protection from the world. His guidance has not only shaped my work, but also the way I see and inhabit, in his presence in the presence of his beauty, it will still be in his love and creativity. May he continue, my deepest condolences to his familyAnd to Gian Carlo, whose love sheltered him from the harshness of the world, and allowed him to maintain his delicacy and vision.

Maria Grazia Chiuri: "'After me the flood.' With him ends an irreplaceable time. I will always carry with me what he taught me. With infinite gratitude.

Donatella Versace: "Today we lost a true maestro. I will never forget Valentino. He and Giancarlo were by my side when I and the rest of the world learned of the tragic death of my brother [Gianni]. They gave me their unwavering support and friendship during such a difficult time. He will always have a very special place in my heart."

The Armani Company: "The Armani family and Leo Dell'Orco express their condolences on the death of Valentino and join Giancarlo Giammetti and his loved ones in their grief. An undisputed master of grace and elegance, for whom Giorgio Armani always had the utmost respect, Valentino embodied fashion excellence and defined haute couture, personal icon and absolute beauty.

Ralph Lauren: "We all knew him by his first name - Valentino, a romantic name for his designs and a passion for beauty that inspired him for decades. He said that women wanted to be 'beautiful', and he wanted his memory in his life. Through the timeless beauty of the world he created.

Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli: "We remember Valentino Garavani with great respect for his creativity and sense of elegance. Today we will lose a great voice, a true face of Italian fashion on the world stage."

RAF SIMONS: "Valentino Taravani was a true innovator who presented hat couture with an unparalleled vision, sophistication and elegance. His creativity and elegance. His creativity and elegance. His creative output brought the Italian harvest to global acclaim.

Matthieu Blazy, creative director of Chanel: "Valentino Garavani approached fashion like a baroque architect. He was an extraordinary colorist, artist, poet. From the most extraordinary dress to the simplest blouse, the creations he invented have always served women, both on the red carpet and in everyday life."

Brunello Cucinelli: "To our extraordinary Valentino, a brilliant artist who always loved work, beauty and refinement; one of the enduring symbols of 20th century Italian fashion, to whom we pay our deepest tribute. May creation itself welcome you in its greatest splendor."

Diane von Furstenberg: "I was very friendly with him. I first met him with Marisa Berenson in Capri. He was a perfectionist and he was smart about everything. He loves beauty and he loves the way he decorates his house and the table. He has a big family. He and Giancarlo always have friends around, and friends have become family. Giancarlo is the most wonderful partner to him."

Alberta Ferretti: "Thank you, dear Valentino. You taught us that beauty can be soft, with infinite elegance. Seeing you flow like a dream through clothes and light, leaving behind grace, silence and wonder. You will forever walk among us, where art becomes emotion and fashion becomes poetry."

Lorenzo Serafini, creative director of Alberta Ferretti: "Valentino was the eternal embodiment of my dreams. He shaped my teenage imagination and defined what beauty could mean to me."

Willy Chavarria: "The world of transitional forms will be lifted by Valentino Garvani. He knew that beauty is not an ornament, but an idea born of love. Valentino dresses people as if from an inner life. His legacy is not only what we see, but what we feel."

Dean and Dan Caten: "Valentino Garavani set the mark for generations and defined an enduring concept of beauty. His vision, beauty and fearlessness will live on forever."

Antonio Maras: "Valentino didn't limit himself to dressing women, he gave shape to their most secret dreams, painting the world with a red color that is not just a colour, but a heartbeat, a pure emotion, an indelible mark in history. Today we all feel a little more naked, a little less enchanted. His drawings will last forever, as will the skill with which we let ourselves be stopped by his hands. The children see our elegant father go away. Indifference, but gratefulfor teaching us that the only way to live eternally is to achieve absolute harmony.”

Giambattista Valli: "I feel a little orphaned because it seems that [he] is always close to me, from my childhood to my youth. [He seems to lack a spiritual parent. I always tell him that [it's his] fault when I do this work and make him laugh. I grew up in Rome, so I started thanking him years ago, I started dreaming of him. [Create] my vision of beauty based on his vision - without collaborating with him. [He loves]the Valentino family that is always around him - faithful to him and he is faithful to all, beautiful and beautiful inspiration for all of us.

Tom Ford: "I am absolutely heartbroken. Valentino was not only one of the greatest designers of his generation who influenced fashion for decades, but he was a close and true friend for many years. I am grateful not only to have known him, but to have many memories of the time we shared."

Kris Van Assche: "Mr. Valentino stands as an example, a hero - proving that beauty, when rooted in cut, discipline and emotion, never becomes old-fashioned. He laid out old-fashioned beauty, but reminded us that beauty is not nostalgia, but a form of courage."

Elie Saab: "The death of Monsieur Valentino is a great loss for fashion. He was one of the biggest pillars of the industry and he was the designer who first dreamed of this world. The respect with which he looked at women and the way he transformed beauty into timeless elegance inspired my journey in fashion. His vision and legacy will remain in Cou's heart forever."

Tory Buss: “Valentino is the reason for the best taste. He has the same group of courage and actual skills in work, effort for the age of 50.

Laura Lusuardi, fashion director at Max Mara, said: "Valentino Garavani is a great designer who helped to spread the beauty of Italy and modern art around the world. His work is associated with beauty and femininity. Valentino will continue to be an icon and a master for new generations."

Lavinia Baggiotti Signa, President and CEO of the Baggiotti Group: "With Valentino, I am not only losing a great friend but also a famous master who can transform forms into pure beauty, emotion and beauty. In a universal language.

Marco De Vincenzo, creative director of Etro: "I went to Rome for the first time when I was 14 years old, to send a letter to Mr. Valentino, in which I asked for [the role of] his student. It was early, I know, but the dreams started at that age, and I decided to put me to it. Since then, many things have not worked for the second name, and I have not stopped working for the second name."

Roberto Cavalli's creative director, Fausto Pugliese, said: "Valentino was the Italian emperor who will always be in my heart and childhood memories. I clearly remember the portrait of Helmut Newton: the portrait of Valentino Garavani with Monica Vitti and Michelangelo Antonioni, the beauty of humanity, the beauty of Italy. Forever Valentino! "

Giuliano Calza, Founder and Creative Director of GCDS: "For me, it all started with a kick to the tennis skirt that my mother liked the most. Later, I discovered that Valentino had created a whole world made of elegance, beauty and happiness. A world that will continue to inspire generations of creativity. An imagination so pure, so precise, it will not need to be achieved once. It is not repeated."

Vera Wang: "To my dear friend...Valentino, a true designer and ultimate influencer. Your love for women and beauty never wavered, nor your talent and generosity. I will personally miss you and your boundless glamor and style! RIP. XXV."

Giovanna Engelbert, creative director of Swarovski: "Beyond fashion, Valentino was a man who really dressed women, loved them and put them first. Yes, he celebrated the body, but even more: life, spirit, joy. A rare kind of elegance."

Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton: "He is the creator of beautiful, radiant and luxurious fashion defined by the generous drapery that is inseparable with cinema. Trained in Paris in his youth, Valentino is a tireless champion of haute couture.

Carlo Capasa, head of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana: “Valentino Garavani was the creator of timeless beauty and elegance.His designs spanned eras, cultures, periods and languages, inspiring dreams, visions and fantastical feelings.His works became symbols of style and history of international life and cultural figures.His aesthetics, coherence do not follow strict trends, but the heritage of craftsmanship, was able to integrate modernity and made an important contribution to the worldwide recognition of Italian fashion, and through his travels, he elevated high fashion to the cultural heritage of our country and left a deep legacy to the entire system.

Bruno Pawlowski, President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: "Throughout his career, Valentino Garvani combined technical skill with creative courage. His Roman ateliers became a place of continuous transmission, where he trained many generations of artisans.

Pascal Morand, Executive President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode: "Valentino Garavan, who studied at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris, has always had a strong connection with the Parisian scene, and he stands out for his fashion shows and fashion shows in Paris. Week 9. The depth between Rome and Paris, Italy and France confirms his work on the global cultural scene at an exceptional level.

"I am deeply saddened," said Gildo Zegna, executive chairman of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.Valentino Garavani was the epitome of elegance.His extraordinary creativity played an important role in strengthening the global position of Made in Italy.

Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering: "I am deeply moved to learn about the death of Valentino Garavani. He was a unique creator and the style of Italian haute couture, he introduced the style of fashion in our way of thinking. Valentino emphasized elegance in the language of the world. family, his work with loved ones, especially Giancarlo Giammetti.

François-Henri Pinault, chairman of Kering's board of directors, said: "It is with deep sadness that I learn of the passing of Valentino, an innumerable accountant.He influenced and inspired an entire generation of designers.

Marco Strange. "Mr. Valentino is a beacon of Italian elegance. A master whose creativity and humanity have touched generations. His legacy will live on through the extraordinary homes he built and the people he inspired. My thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Giancarlo and the entire Valentino family. We will all miss him dearly."

Renzo Rosso, President and Founder of OTB Group: “Valentino was a true icon of Italian grooming.With his vision and timeless elegance, he shaped a historic fashion era and introduced Italian creativity to the world.His legacy, spirit and DNA will forever be part of the Maison.”

Matteo Marzotto, whose family company acquired the Valentino brand in 2002: "It's a piece of history and of my life that has passed. He was a real couturier, a very intelligent man. He was inspired series, he would sketch all the time. He was inspired by his travels around the world and drew them on pieces of paper and put them in his pocket."

Leonardo Ferragamo, chairman of Salvatore Ferragamo: "The world and Italy respect Valentino as one of the greatest masters of beauty.

Michele Norsa, former CEO of Valentino: "Valentino was a master of style and incomparable beauty. Everything around him seemed normal and unreal. His houses, gardens, the most beautiful women and dreamy dresses."

Cyril Chapuy, president of L'Oréal Luxe, Valentino beauty licensee: "Mr. Valentino Garavani was more than a couturier; he was a creative genius who redefined glamour. His daring spirit and passion for color continue to live on through our beauty creations which remain forever imbued with the timeless soul of Rome."

Domenico De Sole: “He was a gentleman and one of the truly outstanding designers of his generation, along with Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent.He was one of the greatest and a real star."

British Fashion Council: "We are sad by the passage of designer Valentino Garvani, the visional director and former creativity, our thoughts are with her family and friends.

Colman Domingo on Instagram: "Thank you Mr. Valentino for inspiring so many beautiful people. Quote: 'I can only do three things: make a dress, decorate a house and entertain people.'" This man lived his life doing wonderful things and making us all feel like we were living a fantasy come true.

Olivia Palermo: "I didn't only lose my dear friends - my heart goes out to Gianalakho, Bruce and the Garavani family - but the world has lost an unparialed vision feel truly-to-wear and his harmor. Woman feel trulyBeautiful. "Every day the world touches a piece of Valentino - I will always keep close to my memories of him and the guidance he gave me.

Elizabeth Saltzman, stylist: "Valentino dressed women with beauty, knowledge and acceptance - his clothes were not boring. He started with the right designs, he traveled, he researched - and he cared deeply. He understood the world of his customers. He was a sense of beauty, quality, longevity and beauty - it was always about beauty. I will miss beauty."

Gwyneth Paltrow: "I was so lucky to know and love Valentino - I knew a real man in private. A man who loved beauty, his family, his museums, his friends, his dogs, his gardens and a good Hollywood story. I loved him so much. I loved that he always pestered me to 'wear at least a little mascara' when I loved him so much at his partiesand loved everyone at his party.Will be missed, Wawa.

Claudia Schiffer: "Sad to learn of the passing of my old friend Valentino. He is what true legends are made of, living forever through the brand he created, the embodiment of timeless elegance and glamour. I loved the special moments where I could bring his creations to life on and off the runway. One of my favorite campaigns was in Rome, where I was "made" in the memory of "La Dolce Vita" in Rome. a treasure forever Iwill remember the fun holidays I spent with him in Majorca, Ibiza and Saint-Tropez.My Valentino wedding dress, which I framed at home, is a constant reminder of his kind, generous, sweet and loyal nature, that he created my wedding dress was one of the great honors of my life, a moment I will treasure forever, Mr. Valentino.

Cindy Crawford: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Valentino Garavani. He was a true master of his craft and I will always be grateful for the years I had the privilege of working closely with him."

Carla Bruni: "I am deeply moved by the death of the great Valentino, who left behind so much beauty for the world. He is a champion. It is a great honor and privilege to know him and walk for him. I will always remember his great kindness and infinite elegance. My thoughts are with Giancarlo Giamti and the entire Valentino family."

Matt Tyrnauer, 'Valentino: The Last Emperor' filmmaker: "Valentino really stands out as one of the great practitioners of that, a defining talent, icon and pioneer of his time. At the time I made this film, people were calling him the greatest couturier of all time, a compliment that meant he was making clothes that could be worn. He really cared about what he wanted to look and feel. He was a better person, if not more innovative. But from this perspective, I think he and Giancarlo"Gianmetti deserves a lot of credit for truly transforming the fashion industry and bringing it to the world."

Coco Rocha: "Today fashion lost another blind man from our industry and a true gentleman. I was lucky to know Valentino, not only as an iconic Roman designer, but as a warm, generous presence that shaped fashion with grace, discipline and beauty. His legacy lives on in the restraint, elegance and conviction that defines both men and their work."

Mariella Elia, CEO of Rinascente: "With the death of Valentino Garavani, the owner of the entire style that turned elegance into a universal language is gone. But his redness will remain immortal."

Arthur Lemoine, CEO of Galeries Lafayette: "We learned of the death of Mr. Valentino Garavani and offer our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. More than 60 years ago, Valentino Garavani created an Italian fashion house with a very special resonance in Paris. This iconic fashion house has been around for several decades."

Tiziana Fasti, owner of 10 Corso Como: "Valentino Garvani embodied grace and an unusual sense of beauty. His decorative vision was deeply human, born of passion and dedication to perfection. He created not only fashion, but also a way of seeing beauty."

Pete Nordstrom, Co-CEO, Nordstrom: "Valentino Garvani is a real person who built more than a store - he built a concept rooted in beauty, discipline and respect for work. He worked hard to build and support the brand."

Jeffrey van Ramdonk, CEO of Saks Global: "Valentino Garvani is one of the architects of true elegance and Italian haute couture. His vision, discipline and unwavering commitment to the form of beauty will live on forever. Together with his trusted partner Giancarlo Giametti, we have built a beautiful relationship over decades. The grace, generosity and grace that matched his creative genius was the first time for me to experience his humanity."Was very happy.

Carla Sozzani: "In 1969-70, I was a young editor and I remember with great gratitude the moment I asked Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti if Valentino's creations could appear in the pages of Cherry Moda. Yes, theirs was generous, natural, full of elegance, the same elegance that welcomed me to Valentino's house and his kindness. He welcomed me. Where Giancarlo's mother was such a presencebright, I learned that work and life, creation and friendship were not separate, life changed, deprivations came, but mutual love and respect never diminished, that is, gratitude, tenderness and a deep sense of being part of something rare and true.

Simon Longland, Buying Director, Fashion at Harrods: "Valentino Garavani was one of the last great men of fashion. Founded more than 60 years ago, he built his house to embody grace, beauty and unquestionable feminine sensibility, redefining how women dress day and night. He remains a source of inspiration, a unique source of inspiration and a unique color. "Valentino Red" one of the most accurate in the history of fashion Valentino has always had a very important place thereHarrods, thanks to the long-term partnership and deep relationship with our customers and our teams.

“We are deeply inspired by Valentino’s words, ‘Fashion is about dreaming and making others dream.’ He was a legendary designer, master stylist and an emperor of style,” said Jude Crane, executive director of buying and branding at Selfridges.

Andrew Burnsin, associate professor at Lin University and former executive vice president of Martha Inc.: "The bond between Martha Philips, Lin Manulis and Valentine, but she was truly a second mother to the young two."

Phillips opened the first Valentino boutique in Palm Beach and often requested design changes to obtain exclusive editions.