Founded in 1959 by Valentino Garavani, Italian label Valentino exudes its own unique version of sensual Mediterranean styling. The designer took note of Parisian influences while studying at the École des Beaux Arts in Paris before he made his international debut in Florence in 1962. Valentino's collections made waves across the world; most notably with an all-white collection presented in 1966, and he was subsequently inundated with requests from a line-up of leading ladies – including Jackie Onassis.
Today, the Valentino empire continues to inspire international catwalks with divinely feminine collections that echo a timeless, transcendent glamour.