Photos from the career of the late fashion designer Valentino

Italian designer Valentino Garavani was known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” which were fashion show staples for nearly half a century. On Monday his foundation announced he had died.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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