Anne Hathaway, Donatella Versace, and Tom Ford were among the mourners at the funeral of iconic designer Valentino Garavani in Rome on Friday. The 93-year-old died at his home in the Italian capital on Monday, surrounded by his loved ones.
The service took place at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, where hundreds of Romans had already paid their respects as his body lay in state for two days. A rose floral arrangement in the shade 'Valentino red' was placed on the road, referencing the designer's signature colour introduced at his debut show in 1959.
Actress Anne Hathaway, who first met Valentino while working on The Devil Wears Prada, was among the first to arrive. Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian also attended, with Damian wearing a note of Valentino red in his outfit. Vogue editor Anna Wintour was also present.
Valentino's six-decade career saw him dress iconic figures including Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy, and Elizabeth Taylor. He opened his fashion house in Rome in 1960 with his partner Giancarlo Giammetti, and retired in 2008 after selling his brand for $300 million.
