Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani passed away in Rome, Italy on the 19th at the age of 93. His farewell ceremony was held on the 23rd at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, where the atmosphere was solemn and mournful. Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway, who was very close to the master, appeared low-key on the day accompanied by her husband Adam Shulman, coming to bid a sorrowful final farewell to the fashion maestro.
On the day of the funeral, many leading figures from the fashion world gathered to pay tribute to the fallen “Legend of the Red Dress.” In addition to Anne Hathaway, his friend and VALENTINO co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti, “fashion devil” Anna Wintour, designers Donatella Versace and Tom Ford were all present to pay their respects. Afterwards, Donatella changed into a “Valentino Red” outfit to pay the highest tribute to the master with his signature design.