Global fashion figures and the public gathered Friday at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome to pay final respects to iconic designer Valentino Garavani. The funeral followed a two-day public viewing at the Valentino Foundation headquarters in the Italian capital.

Top fashion names including Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour, along with Hollywood star Anne Hathaway, attended the service. Fans outside the church wore or carried red accessories, honoring Valentino’s signature color.

Valentino, who passed away Monday at age 93 at his Rome residence, was celebrated for dressing generations of royals, first ladies, and celebrities including Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Julia Roberts. His couture gowns have graced numerous Academy Awards, notably Roberts in 2001 and Cate Blanchett in 2005.

At the service, longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti paid tribute, recalling their lifelong friendship and shared dreams. “I want to thank Valentino for teaching me beauty… Our journey will always continue,” he said emotionally. Valentino, often called the “last emperor” of Italian fashion, maintained his atelier in Rome while primarily showcasing collections in Paris, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of couture.