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 pret-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 marvellous
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 colour 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
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