Valentino funeral live updates: Fashion icons unite to celebrate Italian designer

Italian designer Donatella Versace arrives.

The legacy of Valentino

Valentino, the co-founder of the upscale fashion house and brand, passed away on Monday at his Rome residence, according to a statement posted on the Instagram accounts of Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation.

After launching his brand in 1960, the designer, who is renowned for his statement Valentino Red shade, influenced high fashion throughout the latter decade, including Diana, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Taylor, and former US first lady Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy Onassis.

Anna Wintour, a former editor of Vogue, arrives.

On Friday, Anna Wintour was accompanied by her signature sunglasses to the funeral service.

Arrives the emotional Anne Hathaway

As she arrived at church, the designer’s friends extended a warm hug to Anne Hathaway.

The actress called the fashion ancestor “a titan who made my world brighter.”

It has been an extraordinary honor to have known, loved, and been cared for by the great Valentino Garavani, Anne, who made a cameo in the movie The Devil Wears Prada.

Valentino and the actress forged many dresses for her over the years, including her wedding gown, in a special relationship.

Arrival of Damian Hurley and Liz Hurley, her son

One of the first mourners to arrive at the funeral in Rome on Friday morning is her son Damian, Liz Hurley.

In the 1990s, actress and model Liz forged a close friendship with the designer, who was frequently seen with him at restaurants and premieres as well.

Billy Ray Cyrus’ boyfriend Billy Ray became a fan, too, Lizzie. The country singer stated this week, “I would have never known what a wonderful fashion genius Valentino really was,” adding, “It would have been impossible for me to understand how creatively gifted he was and the color pink she was.” Valentino, you have greatly improved the beauty of the world. “