Supermodel Cindy Crawford has taken to social media to pay tribute to fashion icon Valentino Garavani. She expressed deep heartbreak following the designer’s passing. Crawford, who has long pushed the boundaries of beauty and style, honored Valentino’s enduring legacy and his profound impact on the fashion world.
Cindy Crawford Pays Tribute to Fashion Icon
The supermodel shared her emotional tribute on social media. Crawford’s tribute included a couple of photos with the fashion designer.
Crawford captioned the post, saying, “I’m heartbroken to hear of Valentino Garavani’s passing. He was a true master of his craft, and I will always be grateful for the years I had the privilege of working closely with him. ❤️🩹”
Valentino Garavani’s Passing
The news about the death of Valentino was first announced on social media. The announcement was shared on his foundation’s Instagram page.
The statement was captioned, “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones.”
The caption went on to give details about his upcoming funeral. It continued, “The lying in state will be held at PM23 in Piazza Mignanelli 23 on Wednesday January 21st and Thursday January 22nd, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.”
The post added, “The funeral will take place on Friday, January 23rd at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, in Piazza della Repubblica 8 in Rome, at 11 am.”
Other Fashion Icons Pay Tribute
Other fashion icons shared their respect for Valentino. Fashion designer Zac Posen wrote on his social media, “Mr. Valentino has left us, and with him an era of rare elegance and grace. He believed deeply in glamour, in beauty, and above all in the power and love of women. He was a true gentleman and a romantic in every sense of the word…Sending my love and deepest condolences to his family, his chosen family, his loved ones, and his loyal atelier family. The world is more beautiful because he was in it. Riposa in pace, genio dell’eleganza. 🕊️”
In an Instagram post, supermodel Coco Roach wrote, “Today Fashion lost another giant of our industry, and a true gentleman. I was lucky to know Valentino, not just as the iconic Roman couturier, but as a warm, generous presence who shaped fashion with grace, discipline, and beauty. His legacy lives on in the restraint, elegance and conviction that defined both the man and his work.”
