ROME - The fashion world has paid tribute to Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer behind the Valentino empire.
The fashion powerhouse died in Rome at the age of 93.
A titan of 20th-century couture, Valentino dressed generations of celebrities and first ladies.
From Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy to Julia Roberts, they all wore his creations.
His signature Valentino red and opulent gowns helped define modern glamour.
He launched his brand in 1960 and spent decades at fashion's top table alongside Armani and Lagerfeld.
Valentino will lie in state in Rome before a funeral service on Wednesday.
Tributes are pouring in for a designer celebrated for beauty, luxury, and a lifelong love of the red carpet.