Overview
- The foundation said he died on January 19 in his Rome residence, surrounded by loved ones.
- The public wake will be held at PM23, Piazza Mignanelli 23, on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January from 11:00 to 18:00.
- The funeral is scheduled for Friday 23 January at 11:00 at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome.
- Tributes poured in from politics and fashion, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calling him a legend and Donatella Versace praising a “true master.”
- Trained in Paris and launched at Pitti in 1962, he became synonymous with ‘Rosso Valentino,’ dressed Jackie Kennedy—including her Onassis wedding dress—and eight Oscar winners; his house later changed owners multiple times, Kering took a 30% stake in 2023, Alessandro Michele is now creative director, and the pair’s foundation recently opened an exhibition in Rome on January 18.