Long before fashion became his formal study and work, Valentino already had his mind on the appeal of couture. Valentino was pragmatic; he understood that working with the film industry would help him to grow his popularity and audience. Valentino became an icon of the fashion industry from then on. Though Valentino became famous once for his “No Color” collection, many people know him today for his signature color of “Valentino Red.” The color, in fact, is also interwoven with Valentino Garavani’s love of culture and art. In short, the birth of “Valentino Red” came from — just like many other things Valentino — a love of aestheticism.

Source: Daily Sun January 26, 2026 17:50 UTC