His technical mastery, sense of draping and meticulous attention to detail demonstrate an intimate understanding of the codes of Parisian Couture, which he enriched with Italian aesthetic sensibility. Furthermore, Valentino Garavani contributed through his craft to the international influence of Haute Couture and played a key role in the renown of the Official Calendar of Haute Couture Week, affirming the place of an Italian House at the heart of Parisian excellence.
His creations have dressed the greatest international personalities, from First Ladies to cinema icons, establishing his House as an enduring reference of luxury and refinement. Decorated with the Légion d'honneur by President Jacques Chirac in 2006, Valentino Garavani left his mark on fashion history through his ability to unite two great schools of couture. The Fédération salutes a creator who demonstrated that excellence transcends borders, making his house a symbol of sophistication and international distinction.
"Throughout his career, Valentino Garavani united technical mastery with creative audacity. His Roman ateliers became a place of ongoing transmission where he trained generations of artisans in the most exacting and precisetechniques of the craft. These savoir-faire, perpetuated by those he mentored in his ateliers, form a vital legacy for the future of Couture."
Bruno Pavlovsky, President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
"Trained in Paris at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, Valentino Garavani has always had a strong connection with the Parisian scene, which he has honored with his fashion shows during Paris Fashion Week since 1975 and Haute Couture Week since 1989. He has thus fostered a creative dialogue of great aesthetic depth between Rome and Paris, between Italy and France, while establishing his work in the global cultural arena at an exceptional level."
Pascal Morand, Executive President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
