Valentino Garavani Dies at 93 as Fashion World Mourns Red Carpet Icon

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93 in his Rome residence following a career that defined global elegance for nearly five decades.Known for his signature red gowns, the designer became a favorite of royalty and Hollywood stars including Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Julia Roberts.A funeral for the legendary creator is scheduled for Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri after he lies in repose at his foundation headquarters.