A funeral ceremony for Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani is taking place in Rome. The footage is published by Izvestia on January 21.The ceremony is taking place at the PM23 exhibition center near Plaza de Espana,

Rome is paying its final tribute to legendary designer Valentino, who made his high-glamour gowns and trademark shade of red an iconic symbol of Italian elegance.

His sumptuous gowns have graced countless Academy Awards, notably in 2001 when Roberts wore a vintage black and white column to accept her best actress statue.