I am especially grateful that I have been able to keep my own style over the decades, in spite of the many changes that have taken place in the world of fashion and in its business. – Valentino Garavani
Even as a young boy, my passion was to design, and I have been very lucky to be able to do what I have loved all my life. There can be few greater gifts than that. – Valentino Garavani
An evening dress that reveals a woman’s ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. – Valentino Garavani
I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the same track. – Valentino Garavani
Unfortunately, the greatest photographers don’t pay extreme attention to the clothes. If they decide to put a dress in a bathtub or in front of a cow in the countryside with dirt everywhere, well, the dresses come back… ready to be put in the garbage. – Valentino Garavani
There are only three things I can do – make a dress, decorate a house, and entertain people. – Valentino Garavani
I have my favourite fashion decade, yes, yes, yes: ’60s. It was a sort of little revolution; the clothes were amazing but not too exaggerated. – Valentino Garavani
I am happy that thousands of students, young designers and fashion people will be able to see and study my work in every aspect of it. – Valentino Garavani
My first year, people were interested in me because I was new. Then the press started to come. – Valentino Garavani
