Having just finished watching the documentary ‘Valentino: the last Emperor‘ I want to devote today’s post to the man behind the glamour, embellished & floor-sweeping couture gowns. 

Director Matt Tyrnauer & crew filmed this over two years, shooting more than 250 hours of footage. The result: a very intimate, beautiful look at Valentino Garavani, and his inner circle of closest friends – including longtime partner, Giancarlo Giammetti.

In love with these images featuring some of his red dresses that have been become known in the fashion industry as “Valentino red.”