An Ode to Valentino Garavani’s Fashion Legacy

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View in Browser  Thursday, January 22, 2026 I can't think of Italian designer Valentino Garavani, who died this week at age 93, without picturing his signature bright red and the special mix of confidence and elegance it represented. Mr. Valentino, as ELLE's fashion features director Véronique Hyland writes in her tribute, "lived a life as bold as his clothes." Read below to be transported to another fashion era and be reminded that we all need to wear a little more red from time to time.   —Sara Austin, executive editor Valentino Garavani Left a Maximalist Mark on Fashion The designer, who has died at 93, helped redefine Italian elegance. READ MORE In Partnership with ALO PSA: You Can Now Work Out with ALO Trainers for Free The brand just relaunched their digital studio, ALO Wellness Club. No subscriptions required. SIGN UP Your Guide to the Cast of Tell Me Lies Season 3 READ MORE Michael B. Jordan Swears by This $100 T-Shirt—and It's the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift READ MORE 3 Essentials Every Jewelry Capsule Needs, According to Experts READ MORE Will There Be a Season 2 of Peacock's Ponies? READ MORE In Case You Missed It Harry Styles Will Release the First Single From His New Album This Week Bridgerton Season 5: What We Know So Far Selena Gomez's Fringe Skirt Brings the Glitz to a Date Night With Benny Blanco These Hair Brushes Stimulate Growth and Thicken Strands Wake up your scalp and stop thinning with these expert-backed tools. READ MORE WHAT'S IN OUR CARTS NOW La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Corrector, $45 SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779