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Valentino Garavani Dies at 93: Remembering the Italian Fashion Legend
Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer whose name was synonymous with couture discipline and colour mastery, has died at the age of 93. He passed away in Rome on January 19, 2026, according to an official statement released by the Valentino Garavani & Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation.
Born Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani in Voghera in 1932, he began his career at a time when elegance was still governed by structured tailoring and formal codes. Trained in Milan and Paris, Valentino returned to Italy in the late 1950s to establish his fashion house in Rome, a city whose grandeur and history would remain central to his design approach.
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By the 1960s, Valentino had had gained international clients, dressing aristocrats, actresses, and first ladies with a carefulness followed strict couture conventions. His work was featured sharp tailoring. Few designers have so successfully balanced excess with discipline, romance with order.
One of his defining signature is the color that became inseparable from his name a distinctive shade of red that was associated with formal evening wear and couture presentation rather than provocation. It was worn by Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Sophia Loren, and later worn by contemporary actresses and public figures extending his cultural relevance across decades of cultural memory.
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His personal and professional partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti, who joined the house in 1960, shaped the business and public image of the house. Together, they built Valentino into one of Italy’s leading Italian couture houses navigating the transition from couture salon to global fashion house while maintaining its couture focus.
Valentino stepped away from active design in 2008, presenting his final collection with a final haute couture collection in Paris that reflected his long-standing emphasis to form and finish. While the house would go on under new creative leadership, his influence remained embedded in its shapes and couture techniques.
Tributes followed from across the fashion industry, film, and global culture, acknowledging not only his aesthetic contributions but his insistence on standards in an increasingly fast-paced industry. Within the fashion industry Valentino represented a belief in fashion as a discipline one shaped by patience, skill, and an understanding of beauty as something constructed, not improvised.
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He is survived by his partner Giancarlo Giammetti. Funeral arrangements will take place in Rome, with plans for a public viewing to be announced. With his passing, fashion loses one of its last true couturiers a designer whose work did not chase relevance, yet never lost it.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has come to an end, wrapping up two weeks of red carpet appearances, screenings, and celebrity moments on the French Riviera. As anticipated, the red carpet delivered a wide range of fashion looks throughout the festival.
Even with the stricter dress code implemented in 2025, which discouraged nudity and overly revealing outfits, celebrities including Daisy Edgar-Jones still incorporate sheer elements into their appearances.
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Bella Hadid in Schiaparelli
Bella Hadid wore a white Schiaparelli fitted lace gown inspired by a vintage Cannes look from 1969. Taylor Russell wore a white gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and an asymmetrical hem with side-draped detailing.
In contrast, Demi Moore wore a bright pink ball gown with a bold bow detail at the front, creating a more dramatic red carpet moment.
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Simone Ashley in Alexander McQueen
Simone Ashley appeared in a red off-the shoulder mermaid-style gown that flared into pleats and a light train. Kristen Stewart also wore a red Chanel knit dress by Matthieu Blazy, paired with black sneakers instead of heels, giving the look a more casual twist.
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Chloë Zhao in Schiaparelli
Chloë Zhao arrived in a leopard-print two-piece set with a structured top featuring spiked shoulders. The festival ended with a mix of classic vintage gowns, bold color choices, and non-traditional styling, marking another notable year for the Cannes red carpet.
Below are all the best red carpet moments from the festival.
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Daisy Edgar-Jones in Balenciaga
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Demi Moore in Matières Fécales
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Taylor Russell in Dior
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Kristen Stewart in Chanel
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Barbara Palvin in Miu Miu
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Cate Blanchett in Givenchy
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Tilda Swinton in Chanel
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Gillian Anderson in Miu Miu
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Zara Larsson in Roberto Cavalli
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Alexa Chung in Dior
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Demi Moore in Balenciaga
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Alexandra & Charles Leclerc in Paolo Sebastian & Giorgio Armani
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Pajama with Pants
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Pajama with Skirt
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Accessories
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Print Pajama
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Jorts are trending, they were once popular in the early 2000s, worn as loose denim shorts and usually seen as casual everyday clothing. Now they are being worn in different ways, with different styles and fits, depending on the occasion.
Before going into the types of jorts and how they can be styled, let’s look at the meaning. Jorts is a short name for jean shorts, which are made from jeans and cut to a shorter length. It could fall above, around or slightly below the knee.
Types of Jorts
Baggy jorts
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These are not tight on the body, they have an oversized look. The length can sometimes fall above the knee, and other times they go closer to the knee or slightly below. Pair them with a jersey or polo top, and finished with sneakers for an easy everyday look.
Fitted jorts
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These are the opposite of baggy jorts. They might not be fully tight but follow the shape of the legs more. It is more structured compared to baggy styles. They can fall above the knee or around knee length. To style them, combine tank top and loafers.
Ripped jorts
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Ripped jorts come with distressed details like holes or patch-like designs across the front. They have rips and frayed hems, which gives them a more casual feel. Pair these with a fitted top and a mini bag. For a more street-style look, add a tie-belt and finish with sneakers.
Cargo jorts
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Cargo jorts are made from cotton-based fabric rather than denim. They come with two large extra pockets on the sides. Wear with sneakers, a simple top, and a crossbody bag.
Leather jorts
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These are made from leather or faux leather instead of denim and have a more fashion-forward look, not really suited for casual dressing. They work well with a button-down shirt and pointed-toe heels.
Plain jorts
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These are tailored jorts with no extra detailing. They have a clean finish, similar to tailored trousers, and because of this, they look less bold compared to other styles. Wear them with a basic top, pointed-toe pumps, and a slim belt for a neat look.
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