Awards and Contributions

1967- Valentino receives the Neiman Marcus Award, equivalent to the fashion Oscar, in Dallas Texas.

1984- Valentino celebrates his jubilee and receives a special award from the Italian Ministry of Industry. On that occasion he is officially invited at the Quirinal Palace by the President of the Italian Republic.
  
1986- Valentino is appointed by the President of the Italian Republic the Italian Highest Officials award.
Valentino receives the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style award by Anne Hathaway.

1995- The Mayor of Florence awards him the "Premio speciale dell'arte nella moda".

1996- Valentino is awarded the name Cavaliere del Lavoro. The closest English meaning for it is Haute Couture King.
Valentino Garavani receives the Grand Medaille De Vermeil De La Ville De Paris. 

2006- President Chirac awards Valentino of the Legion d'honneur.

Valentino is the most famous couture designer. He creates clothes that are elegant, glamorous, and graceful cut. He was the creator of big bows, embroidered stockings, and the initial V worn as buttons and on the neckline. Valentino is known for his day wear and evening wear, especially the red dress. His designs are made of quality fabrics, and in Italy his name is a household word. Valentino was the last of his kind. He learned his craft from bottom up and shaped the world of Haute Couture with Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent.



Valentino embroidered flower                    Valentino classic bow                 Valentino red evening gown

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