Valentino, In Full Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, (Born May 11, 1932, Voghera, Italy), Italian Fashion Designer Known For Garments In His Trademark “Valentino Red” (Rosso Valentino) And Whose Style Was Described As Jet-Set Chic. As A Child, Valentino Was Interested In Both Fashion And Art. The Luxury Brand Quickly Earned A Reputation For Its Red Dresses – In A Shade That Would Become Known As Valentino Red. ... Valentino Is A Part Of The Valentino Fashion Group And Is Headquartered In Milan.