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 gi…

- 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

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 know what women want. They want to be beautiful.

- Valentino Garavani

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…

- Valentino Garavani

An evening dress that reveals a woman's ankles while walking is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.

- Valentino Garavani

When I entertain at home, I take time and pleasure in the small details that make all the difference. Entertaining is about giving to people and shar…

- Valentino Garavani

I love my beauty. It's not my fault.

- Valentino Garavani

My normal life is like being on holiday.

- Valentino Garavani