Fashion
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.
Photo: Shutterstock
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.
Photo: Shutterstock
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.
Photo: Centromedicoloira
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.
Trends that dominated 2016 are firmly back in the forefront in 2026, creating nostalgic style moments from casual streetwear to the runway. This is an unexpected throwback to the past for fashion. The mid-2010s are being channelled by designers, influencers, and A-list celebrities with stylish modern twists, demonstrating that what was once retro is now surprisingly relevant.
2016 fashion — image @shutterstock
Famous wardrobe essentials like chokers, off-the-shoulder tops, baseball caps, and graphic tees pieces that flooded festival fashion ten years ago, are now redesigned for 2026 and are at the front of this comeback. To update these looks beyond their initial casual vibe, stylists advise wearing chokers with layered necklaces and off-the-shoulder tops with fitted pants.
Celebrities are actively participating in the throwback trend. Social media has erupted with a 2016 throwback challenge, seeing stars like Kylie Jenner, Lucy Hale and Eva Longoria revisiting flannel shirts, mirrored sunglasses and distressed denim, classic hallmarks of 2016’s carefree aesthetic.
Hailey Bieber in 2016 fashion — Image @Shutterstock
Royal influence hasn’t been ignored either. Princess Kate has inspired fashion fans by reviving her 2016 British Vogue cover look, particularly the suede trench coat, as a must-have transitional piece for the season.
High fashion is experiencing nostalgia as well. Many Spring/Summer collections pay homage to the spirit of the decade, embracing colorful accessories and streetwear influences that ruled runways ten years ago, even as designers continue to push forward.
Taylor Swift is seen walking in Soho on May 1, 2016 in New York City. — Image @Gettyimage
The return of 2016 fashion is more than just a throwback; it’s a sign of a renewed desire for carefree, expressive, and authentic style, and it serves as a reminder that fashion cycles are dynamic rather than static.
Ralph Lauren is more than a brand; it’s a style institution. For over six decades, the American designer has shaped what “classic cool” looks like, combining rugged utility, Ivy League prep, and luxury refinement into a singular fashion language. This fall, Lauren brought that legacy straight to the global stage with a highly talked-about Men’s Fall 2026 Collection presented at Milan Fashion Week, his first dedicated menswear show in years, and a clear sign that Ralph’s vision remains at the center of fashion.
Ralph Lauren Men’s Fall 2026 Collection — Instagram
The collection is like a story unfolding through the many ways men live and dress. At its core, Fall 2026 channels authentic American style, but with a lively, modern twist. Expect rough textures, deep earth tones, and simple, easy-to-wear tailoring that looks effortless but is carefully considered. Pieces range from vintage‑tinted rugby shirts with bold stripes to loose denim and classic camouflage, honoring the brand’s iconic Polo roots.
Ralph Lauren Men’s Fall 2026 Collection — Instagram
As the show evolved, so did the mood: Ivy League checks and regiment‑style coats gave way to solid wools, herringbone weaves, and forest greens. There’s a witty mix of workwear practicality and clean cuts, a checked suit paired with duck boots one minute, a plush camel cashmere overcoat the next.
Ralph Lauren Men’s Fall 2026 Collection — Instagram
Textures play a key role. Imagine leather jackets that have been worn in, suede jackets with fringe, soft fleeces, and intarsia knits that balance comfort and refinement, perfect for everyday wear. Oversized coats and baggy trousers bring a relaxed charm, rooted in tradition yet wholly fresh.
Ralph Lauren Men’s Fall 2026 Collection — Instagram
This season is different because refinement and relaxed style go hand in hand. The easygoing look of Polo and the crisp details of Purple Label come together to create an outfit that feels both true to the brand and as stylish as it would have been in the 1990s.
Ralph Lauren Men’s Fall 2026 Collection — Instagram
The Fall 2026 Milan Men’s Fashion Week kicked off on January 16 and will run through January 20, taking place in Milan, Italy. From day one, the event has brought together designers, industry insiders, and stars from the entertainment world. Guests like Colman Domingo and Nick Jonas, along with other celebrities, have been seen showing up in sharp tailored suits. So far, the street style outside has become one of the highlights of the show, alongside the runway presentations indoors.
Photographed by Acielle Tanbetova, guests outside the venues were seen in a variety of outfits, but one thing many had in common was jackets and coats. From long overcoats to tailored jackets and trench coats, outerwear played a major role in men’s styling this season, influenced by the winter weather in Milan. Some layered knit sweaters over tailored suits. Others leaned into a more casual look, pairing jeans or plain trousers with coats or leather jackets.
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Neutral palettes were popular across many outfits, with shades like grey, brown, and beige. Deeper colors like dark burgundy appeared in suits and paired with black coats, adding contrast. Accessories like vintage scarves were tied around the neck, while caps, patterned ties, crossbody bags, and glasses tied many outfit together.
The Fall 2026 Milan Menswear street style showed how men layered outfits with different textures. From classic suits to casual combinations finished with detailed accessories.
See below for some of the best-dressed street style from the Fall 2026 Milan Menswear shows.
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
Prince Harry Arrives in the UK Ahead of High Court Battle
Brooklyn Beckham Speaks Out on Family Dispute
Valentino Garavani Dies at 93: Remembering the Italian Fashion Legend
-
Beauty2 months agoInterested in DIY Microneedling? Read this First
-
Beauty4 weeks agoFive Eyebrow Growth Serums That Are Most Effective
-
Fashion2 months agoChanel Métiers d’Art 2026. Key Moments from the New York Show
-
Celebrity Style1 month agoKylie Jenner Trades Sequins for Feathers in a Pink Holiday Look
-
Celebrity Style1 month agoTaraji P. Henson in Fur and Leather, Fall Swagger
-
Fashion2 months agoPrada Acquires Versace. What This Means
-
Celebrity Style1 month agoDua Lipa Makes a Fresh Case for Logomania’s Comeback
-
Celebrity Style1 month agoRihanna Runs Errands in Platform Heels and a Trench Coat