Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani died Jan. 19 at age 93. Here's what to know.

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday on social media. He was 93.

Valentino, as he was called, created one of the most durable and fashionable labels and became an equal of his high society customers.

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93.

Legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died, according to a post shared Monday on his Instagram page. "Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones," the post read.

Valentino Garavani rose to fame as one of Italy’s most celebrated fashion designers, known for his opulent gowns and signature “Valentino red.” Born in 1932, he built a global empire that dressed royalty and stars until his death Monday at age 93 in Rome.

Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, has died at 93. His foundation and own Instagram account announced his death on Jan. 19.

Valentino Garavani, the legendary fashion designer and formative founder of the namesake brand Valentino, died Monday. He was 93. "Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,

The late Valentino, or "VaVa," as he was known to his friends, was introduced to Palm Beach by the legendary boutique owner Martha Phillips.