Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960.
Valentino Garavani established the label in Rome with his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti. The designer became known for glamorous eveningwear, precise tailoring, and a vivid shade of red that became closely associated with his work. The house presented its first major collection in Florence in 1962, an event that helped bring international attention to the young label.
Valentino’s career developed during the period when Rome was becoming an important center for couture and film-related fashion. His designs were worn by prominent clients and public figures, helping build the brand’s reputation for formal luxury.
The year 1960 refers to the founding of the fashion house, not the debut of its first major collection. Valentino later retired from designing in 2008, while the brand continued under new creative leadership.