Director Matt Tyrnauer recalls how the late designer came around to embracing the 2008 film, which became a sleeper hit (thanks in no small part to Oprah).

Matt Tyrnauer spent years with the late designer and his partner Giancarlo Giammetti for his documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor.

For red carpets and other formal events, A-listers across the world turned to Garavani when they needed a dress that would turn heads — be it vis-à-vis a seductive red shade, asymmetrical cut, body-skimming silhouette, use of delicate materials such as chiffon, or the inclusion of a cascading cape.

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93.

Style Points is a column about how fashion intersects with the wider world.

A recent photo book celebrating the legacy of designer Valentino Garavani (more often referred to as as the mononymous Mr. Valentino) now serves as a fitting tribute following the iconic designer’s death last week.

Reality star Kim Kardashian honored Valentino with an emotional tribute to her Instagram after learning of his death.