Valentino
Retires after 45 years
Posted:
Feb. 2008
After 45 years at the top, Italian fashion icon Valentino
has decided to call it quits after presenting his last collections in Paris, a statement from his fashion house said on Tuesday.
Valentino's last pręt-a-porter collection will be
staged in October while his final haute couture collection is scheduled for
January.
The announcement was expected after last July's three-day extravaganza marking
his extraordinary career dressing the world's most beautiful and famous women.
In a letter announcing His retirement, Valentino
said the Rome celebration "was a magic
moment, one which certainly can never be repeated. It would be impossible to
equal the emotions and joy I felt for the friendship and consideration that was
shown to me on that occasion".
"Thus I believe the time is right to say good bye to the world of fashion.
As the English say: I'd like to leave the party when it's in full swing,"
he added.
"My future now will be full of new activities and interests. Some of these
will be tied to the world of fashion. I intend to create and support
institutions which promote the study of design and conserve the art of fashion.
I believe this would be the best way to continue the marvelous
adventure I have had the privilege to experience," Valentino
said.
The valentino creed
Valentino claims that the secret to his success
is the fact he has never followed fashion trends.
"I never offended a woman nor made her look ridiculous. I have always gone
my own way and the result of this is that everyone else copies me," he
said.
"What really disturbs me about some women today is that they have so much
to choose from they don't know what to do any more. Brunettes go blonde and
their hair color comes out looking like clay. They walk on these ridiculously high heels and carry those dreadful embroidered bags.
"I can't stand it! Long live the simplicity of a white top and a pair of
blue trousers!”
Well we wish him the best... See ya Next time
CJ Henderson AZANI Fashion