Famous Italian designer Valentino Garavani died this Monday at the age of 93 at his residence in Rome, according to his foundation. 'Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,' reads the brief statement from the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation, published on its social media. Born on May 11, 1932, in Voghera (Lombardy, northern Italy), he was the 'last emperor' of design during a 45-year career at the helm of his fashion house. They also confirmed that the wake will take place in Rome on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January, while the funeral will be held on Friday 23 at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome at 11:00 (10:00 GMT). Specifically, the wake will be set up at PM23, the cultural center opened by the Valentino Foundation in Rome in the Mignanelli square.
