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Valentino Garavani Dies at 93: Remembering the Italian Fashion Legend

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4 weeks ago

20 January 2026

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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.

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Bad Bunny Wears Unreleased Adidas BadBo 1.0 During Super Bowl Halftime Performance

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3 days ago

11 February 2026

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During the Super Bowl LX halftime show, Bad Bunny took the stage wearing an unreleased Adidas Originals BadBo 1.0 in cream. This period has been all about the Puerto Rican superstar, following his recent Grammy wins and making history at the Super Bowl by becoming the first Spanish-language artist to headline one of the world’s most-watched performances.

The model was first introduced in January 2026 with a limited release of just 1,994 brown pairs to commemorate the year of his birth, which debuted the day after Bad Bunny won three Grammy awards. During his halftime show, he wore the new cream-colored Adidas BadBo 1.0, marking the first public appearance of this colorway.

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He paired the exclusive footwear with an off-white outfit, including a cropped football jersey and a pair of gloves with similar designs on the sneakers.

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With over five years of collaboration with Adidas on several models, the BadBo 1.0 mixes a classic sporty look with modern details. The suede and nubuck upper is defined with winged overlays without the regular Three Stripes motif. A double collar shows the Trefoil logo on the outer side, and a stitched emblem from past collaborations appears on the tongue tag.

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Bad Bunny’s past collaborations with Adidas include the Forum Low, Response CL, Campus, Gazelle, Adizero SL72, Ballerina, and Adiracer GT models. Each release has blended retro sneaker styles with Bad Bunny’s signature design touches. No official release details have been announced for the Bad Bunny x Adidas BadBo 1.0 beyond its initial availability following the Super Bowl performance.

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Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Pays Tribute to Giorgio Armani

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1 week ago

7 February 2026

Trisha Dona

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Milan’s Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony included a tribute to the late Giorgio Armani, marking the designer’s lasting influence on fashion and Italian culture. Models dressed in green, white, and red Armani designs represented the colors of the Italian flag, creating a visual homage that connected the ceremony to Italy’s sartorial heritage.

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Armani, who passed away in September 2025 at age 91, had a longstanding connection to both fashion and sport. His EA7 Emporio Armani line has been used to outfit Team Italy at major competitions, and this partnership was incorporated into the opening ceremony as part of the tribute.

During the segment, models walked in Armani designs, giving viewers a clear sense of the designer’s aesthetic and contribution to Italian style. The presentation also reflected his influence within the fashion industry and his role in shaping Italy’s presence on the global stage.

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Officials, athletes, and attendees acknowledged the tribute, demonstrating respect for the designer’s work. The ceremony combined athletic celebration with cultural recognition, showing how the Olympics can highlight figures who have had a lasting impact on national and international identity.

The tribute stood out as a key moment on the opening night, placing Armani’s legacy at the forefront of Milano-Cortina 2026. By incorporating his designs and influence into the ceremony, organizers ensured that the Winter Olympics not only celebrated sport but also recognized Italian culture and fashion at an international level.

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Our Favourite Street Style Photos from Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026

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2 weeks ago

29 January 2026

Trisha Dona

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Copenhagen has long been known for its street style, during fashion week guests put more thought into their outfits stepping out in laid back or bold layered outfits despite the snow.

Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026 has begun and showed clear seasonal trends, the most photographed outfits came from guests moving between shows. The focus stayed on practical layers, relaxed tailoring, and pieces that can be worn beyond a single event.

Dramatic sleeves, shirts, skirts, and coordinated sets all appeared on the streets. Most were styled with loose cuts and simple shapes, keeping the patterns easy to wear. Matching two-piece sets and oversized button-downs were common, often paired with straight trousers or skirts.

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Outerwear dominated. Faux fur, trench coats, and puffer jackets were layered over basics for warmth and flexibility. The overall fit leaned relaxed rather than tailored

Accessories stayed on top, oversized clutch bags, caps, mini bags and headwear added detail.

Overall, the looks featured loose fits and practical layers with comfort-first styling. Everyday clothing remains central to Copenhagen’s street style.