Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (Voghera, Italy, May 11, 1932), best known as Valentino, is an Italian fashion designer and founder of the Valentino SpA brand and company. His main lines include Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Roma, and R.E.D. Valentino.  He retired in January 2008. Valentino, Couture, Vogue, Vintage Fashion, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Versace, Valentino Couture, Valentino Haute Couture