Valentino Garavani, founder and former creative director of the Maison Valentino has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the British Fashion Council at The Fashion Awards 2023
His incredible body of work was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall at a fabulous event held in London.
The Fashion Awards, organized by the BFC, celebrate the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence and creativity.
Garavani is universally admired for his exquisite and groundbreaking couture creations and red carpet gowns.
Over his nearly 50 years as a designer, Garavani has constructed gowns for influential and prestigious actresses, society ladies and politicians.
Garavani’s extraordinary designs, dedication to craftsmanship, ubiquitous branding and business acumen have left an indelible mark on the fashion world and cemented him as a legend of haute couture.