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Valentino Clothing

Italian, b. 1932

The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.

An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.

In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.

When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.

As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.

Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.

Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoessunglassesscarves and perfume. 

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Designer: Valentino
Valentino Beaded Knit Plunge V Neckline Top
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino beaded knit, plunge V neckline top in brown. White & crystal beads and sequins trim the neckline and cuffs. Pull on top has 3/4 length sleeves an...
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black Wool Wide Leg Tuxedo Pants
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find large size Valentino black wool gabardine tuxedo pants. There are two black satin ribbons on the bottom half of each pant leg that you can ti...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Lace Dress
By Valentino
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Valentino blush pink lace dress with lace applique throughout. Draped open back with crossover surplice skirt. Button snap closure. New with tags, but mi...
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2010s Valentino Clothing

1991 Valentino Boutique Black Lace Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Spectacular dress by Valentino Boutique Year 1991 Incredible construction of lace and 7 different tulle flounces Black color Velvet bustier Two cen...
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Night by Valentino Black Crepe Evening Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Special occasion dressing is easy wearing this classic black jacket. Shoulder pads. Crepe fabric. Vintage wonder! Size 4 - over sized design Across chest - 20 1/2 in. Across waist -...
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1980s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Python & Leather Jacket with Fur Sleeves Runway 2005
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a rare vintage Valentino leather and fur jacket featuring dark brown python texture panels and trim, multicolor diamond leather panels, a fol...
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Early 2000s Italian Valentino Clothing

vintage VALENTINO fitted red wool jacket with tie detail
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fitted red, wool jacket with tie accented sash half-belt designed by Valentino dating to the late 1990's, early 2000's. U.S. size 6. Approximate measurements: 15" shoulder, bust 33-3...
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Clothing

1970s Valentino Vintage 2pc Linen Dress Skirt Top Ensemble Made in France 6
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This 2 piece vintage Valentino linen dress is in as new condition and was made in France in the 1970's. The outfit has a scoop neck top that buttons up the front and a pretty skirt w...
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1970s French Valentino Clothing

Valentino silk embossed floral halter neck dress. circa 1970s
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino is the single most important and successful designer to emerge in Rome during the 1960s. His designs are for ladies who lunch, socialise and always want to look feminine. The designer’s name gives subliminal messages...
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1970s Italian Valentino Clothing

1980s Valentino Beaded Cuff Jacket
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A late 1980’s Valentino Boutique black fine wool double-face crepe fitted jacket with a round neckline and style seams, the two-piece set-in sleeves featuring a cascading embroidered...
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20th Century Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO Roma c.1990's Black Silk Floral Lace Hem Classic Slip Skirt
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
Valentino Roma black silk floral lace hem classic slip skirt. Thin banded waist. Left side seam invisible zipper closure. Gathered waistline. Black floral lace detail at hem with sca...
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Multicolor Canvas And Rubber Cap Toe Low Top Sneakers Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming in a classic low-top silhouette, these Valentino sneakers are a seamless combination of luxury, comfort, and style. They are made from canvas and leather in multiple shades. T...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

1980s Valentino Burgundy and White Vertical Stripe Blouse
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very sweet 1980s Valentino blouse. Deep burgundy and white vertical stripes. Burgundy stripes look like paint strokes and are all slightly different. Demi Peter Pan collar with three...
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1980s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little Y2K black dress from the house of VALENTINO ! Features a tailored fit with some give. Avant Garde details with accent details at left bust and waist. Interior supp...
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Early 2000s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Beige Leather Embellished Platform Pumps Size 39.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Classic shoes by Valentino that you will love wearing. Fashioned to elevate you, these Valentino beige leather pumps feature covered toes, embellished counters, concealed platforms, ...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO x UNDERCOVER LOVERS red Printed silk Midi Skirt M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino x Undercover lovers print pleated knee-lenght skirt in off-white silk (missing content tag) with multicolored print. Closes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO black viscose LACE PANELED HEM KNIT Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino long-sleeve dress in black viscose (70%) and polyester (30%) with a scalloped u-neck, and two scalloped lace-embroideries at the hemline. Lined with a skirt in black polyes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO black cotton viscose KNIT & LACE Short Sleeve Shirt 44 L
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino shirt in black cotton (71%), viscose (21%) and polyamide (8%) knit and lace. Featuring raglan sleeves (measurements taken from the neck). Unlined. Has been w...
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2010s Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO Sleeveless Cocktail Dress in Silver Lace Embroidered with Sequins 36FR
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant VALENTINO sleeveless cocktail dress in silver lace embroidered with metallic sequins lined (2 times) with beige silk chiffon, draped on the left side. It closes with a zippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Vintage Valentino Brown Silk Blouse
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A vintage silk blouse by Valentino, Valentino Boutique line. This top has a v neckline, 4 button opening at the front and two button cuffs. It has two breast pockets, and small shou...
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1980s Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO white SHEER PLEATED LACE MAXI Skirt M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino sheer pleated lace maxi skirt in white viscose (43%), cotton (34%), polyamide (23%) (missing content tag). Closes with one hoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Pink Leather Bow Heels - 41
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Valentino pink leather platform heels have a large bow in the front and an ankle strap. They are in good condition with some wear to the leather on the back of the heel, bottom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO burgundy GUIPURE LACE WIDE LEG Pants 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Guipure lace trousers in burgundy missing tag (probably cotton) with wide legs, a pleated waist. high rise and slit pockets ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO T-SHIRT COUTURE black viscose EMBELLISHED MESH Shirt 8 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino short sleeve mesh top in black viscose (100%) with black bows, black sequin and rose embroidered details. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino black and white pied de poule wool jacket
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino black and white pied de poule wool jacket totally made in italy in size 48 red cupro lining
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Vlentino Little Black Crochet Mini Dress Size 42/ 8
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring short sleeves, floral, see through, lace top, mini length, side zip closure. The label tag is missing.
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Late 20th Century Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black and White Jacket
By Valentino
Located in Capri, IT
Valentino Black and White jacket totally made in italy in size 10 Composition: Wool
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19th Century Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black Lace Cardigan Top
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring black floral lace, see through, V-neck line, front button closure, black knit trip detail. Made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino New Silk Cut out Jumpsuit
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk jumpsuit by Valentino. It is semi fitted with long raglan sleeves, full straight legs and elongated, gradated oval cutouts radiating from the neckline. It com...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Red Valentino Black Jersey Evening Balloon Sheath Dress 2000s NWT
By REDValentino, Valentino
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Red Valentino 2000s vintage black dress. Elegant short balloon model, with elastic and waistband. Side zip closure. Composition 100% jersey. Made in Ita...
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Early 2000s Italian Valentino Clothing

Vintage Valentino cream and black silk polka dot chiffon dress 1980s
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino, Miss V cream and black silk chiffon polka dot dress...Next to Valentino "red", navy and off white polka dots are a recurring theme in many of Valentino's designs...The simplicity of this dress will take it from casual to dressy with the addition of accessories, half the fun of dressing! Bateau neckline dress...
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Beige Leather And Black Patent Bow D'orsay Open Toe Pumps Size 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed by Valentino, this pair of pumps is shaped out of leather and is truly feminine. Make an audacious style statement while flaunting this pair of beige d'orsay pumps while hea...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino New Lace and Leather Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous strapless black lace dress from Valentino. The body of the dress is comprised of rich elaborate black floral lace with a black leather band above and below the bust around...
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Early 2000s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black Lace Overlay Flared Trousers L
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino's flared trousers project an elegant appeal through the use of lace, fine tailoring, and simple detailing. The comfortable pair is bound to give you a great fit.
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO burgundy silk FLORAL PLEATE WIDE LEG Pants 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino floral pleated wide pants in raspberry, rose, black, and pale blue silk (100%) with belt loops, two slit-pockets on the sides and two welt-pockets on the back. Close with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO red wool & silk EMBELLISHED Sleeveless Flared Dress 44 L
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino sleeveless dress in red virgin wool 65% silk (35%) embellished with multicolor cabochon studs. Lined in red silk. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO black acetate WIDE LEG Pants 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino culotte pleated pants in black acetate (57%) and viscose (43%) with a pleat in the mid-front and at the sides. Closes with one hook and a concealed zipper at...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Red Valentino Slip On Stiletto Pink Leather Heels with Strap, Women's Pumps
By Valentino
Located in Milford, DE
Red Valentino Slip On Stiletto Pink Leather Heels with Strap, Women's Pumps These pumps pink patent leather upper with button-closure ankle straps a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Vintage Valentino Ivory White Cotton Sweater With Black Sash Belt
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely Valentino ivory, almost white cotton sweater with black trim along the hem, cuffs, and raglan sleeve seam, as well as a black waist tie. The waist tie goes through l...
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1980s Italian Valentino Clothing

1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Valentino Smocked Black Day Dress. 100% wool. Metal zipper closure at back. Bodice gathers at waistband, with smocking detail on front skirt.
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1960s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black Lace Ruffle One Shoulder Short Dress M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a dazzling style statement with this chic dress from Valentino. Designed to beautify, this black piece is ideal for parties or casual events. Tailored from lace, this stunning d...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Chocolate brown top stitched suede jacket
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Chocolate brown top stitched suede jacket with ruched waist back. Cropped buttery soft suede princess seam jacket is fitted through the waist, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Vintage Pastel Green Velvet & Silk Beaded Palazzo Pants - 6 - 1990's
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Vintage Pastel Green Velvet & Silk Beaded Palazzo Pants - 6 - 1990's. These pants are in good vintage condition with general wear and so...
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1990s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Burgundy Leather Poncho Style Fringed Hem Jacket S
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Our hearts have gone to this fashionable jacket from Valentino! It comes made from calf leather in a poncho style with short sleeves, an open front, and fringes on the hem. For a hig...
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2010s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Blue Brown Pink Fair Isle Knit Bralette Crop Top Deadstock New W Tags
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a versatile multi-colored wool fair isle knit bralette style top by Valentino. This deadstock top has original tags attached and the pattern is in pretty shades of sky b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO x UNDERCOVER LOVER red silk PRINTED PUSSY BOW Blouse Shirt 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino x Undercover lovers print pussy bow blouse in off-white silk (100%) with multicolored print. Closes with concealed buttons on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO white cotton & silk POPLIN PUSSY BOW Blouse Shirt 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino long sleeve pussy-bow blouse in white cotton poplin and off-white silk panel at front. Closes with buttons on the back. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTION black wool & silk PLEATED Long Sleeve Jumpsuit Romper 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino long-sleeve romper with a ruched shirt top part in black silk (100%). Hot pants are made of black virgin wool (65%) and silk (35%). Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

1980's Valentino Silk Multi Color Polka Dot Shirt
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and fun 1980s Valentino silk shirt. Colour blocking - yellow collar and orange and grey through the body with one red and one pale blue sleeve. All over white polka dots. White ...
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1980s Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Black Leather Studded Jacket Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Valentino Black Leather Studded Jacket Size 8 Product details: Size 8 Silver tone geometric and turquoise round studs detail Collar Zip closure Two front...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO grey wool blend Flared Hem Long Sleeve Sheath Dress 6 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino long-sleeve dress in grey wool (84%), nylon (11%) and elastane (5%). Flared hem on the bottom and hidden cuff zippers. Has been worn and is in excellent cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Valentino Clothing

Valentino Dress Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Shoulder Waist Detail M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino fabulous black dress with terrific stitching detail and angled ruffle hemline. Sleeves have rolled fabric structural detail. Right waist has subtle r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO black wool LACE DETAIL KNIT PONCHO Sweater XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Valentino knitted poncho in black virgin wool (100%) featuring lace inserts in cotton (90%) and polyamide (10%). Has ben worn and is in excel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO burgundy silk FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse T-Shirt Shirt S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino floral pleated wide pants in raspberry, rose, black, and pale blue silk (100%) with short-sleeves and a key-hole neck. Closes with a matching button on the back. Has been w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino Pinstripe Blue and White Silk Button Down
By Valentino
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Valentino Pinstripe Blue and White Silk Button Down Vertical pinstriped blue and white silk button down shirt by Valentino. A wardrobe essential! Reta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Valentino Clothing

VALENTINO pink silk FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt 40 S
By Valentina, Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino short-sleeved blouse in lilac, petrol green, petrol blue, red, nude, espresso brown, black, purple and blue floral printed silk (100%). Key hole on the back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Valentino Clothing

Valentino clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Valentino clothing available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, pink, blue and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Moschino, Louis Vuitton, and Prada appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Valentino clothing from top boutiques around the world. Valentino clothing prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $74 and tops out at $28,995, while the average work can sell for $607.
Questions About Valentino Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    No, Mario Valentino is not the same as Valentino — Mario Valentino was a Naples, Italy-born shoe designer who eventually expanded his offerings to include handbags, jackets and other apparel in the 1960s, while Valentino Garavani, who is mostly known simply as “Valentino,” is a fashion designer originally from Lombardy, Italy. Other than the Valentino line, the latter’s collections include Valentino Roma, R.E.D. Valentino and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    No, Valentino and Valentino Garavani are not exactly the same. Valentino is the name of an Italian luxury fashion house. The maker offers both couture and ready-to-wear apparel and accessories under the Valentino label. Valentino Garavani is a diffusion brand offered by Valentino. Its focus is mostly on shoes, handbags and small leather goods. Shop a variety of Valentino apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Valentino Garavani is known mononymously as Valentino. He is the Italian fashion designer and founder of Valentino, a high-fashion luxury brand which makes haute couture and ready-to-wear fashions. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Valentino pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Valentino, the Italian luxury brand, is 61 years old and was founded in 1960. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavan, the founder of Valentino, is 89 years old and was born 1932. Valentino clothing and accessories are available directly through Valentino’s website or boutiques as well as through selected authorized sellers, such as 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    No, REDValentino and Valentino are not exactly the same. Both luxury fashion lines have been under the umbrella of the Italian house of Valentino, but they are distinct from one another. Valentino is the main luxury collection, while REDValentino was a diffusion line launched in 2003 to produce fashions that appeal to a younger demographic of women. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Valentino apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Valentino was founded in 1960. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani established the Italian fashion house in Rome. When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Valentino apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The difference between Valentino Garavani and Mario Valentino is that they are two distinct designers who are not affiliated with each other. Valentino Garavani founded the Italian luxury fashion house of Valentino in Rome in 1960. Mario Valentino established his eponymous brand, Mario Valentino, in Naples, Italy, in 1952.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Who the real Valentino designer is depends on the context, because two designers share the same name. The first is Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, who founded the Italian luxury fashion house in 1960. Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. The second is Mario Valentino, who launched his own eponymous label in 1952. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Valentino and Mario Valentino apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No, Valentino is not a French brand. The luxury fashion house is actually Italian, operating out of its headquarters in Milan. Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani established his eponymous fashion brand in Rome, Italy, in 1960. Explore a diverse assortment of Valentino apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether your Valentino shoes are fake, first look at the box they came in. A genuine Valentino box has a linen texture with the brand name embossed in red. Check the stitching on the tag sewn into the interior of the shoe, which should be neat and even. The brand font is crisp, and the sole under the tag is flat, not puffed up. Genuine Valentino does have a serial number that’s the same color as the hardware, while a fake pair will typically have no serial number at all. Shop a collection of authentic Valentino footwear from trusted sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your Valentino handbag is real or fake. Authentic Valentino purses will have the same print in the logo as the rivet color, silver with silver and gold with gold. The inner logo inside of the bag will be centered on a red patch and all four sides will be sewn down. Newer bags will also have a serial number that is often found in an inner pocket. Shop a collection of authentic Valentino purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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