ROME — Valentino Garavan i, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid tribute to the designer, calling him “the undisputed master of style and elegance and the eternal symbol of Italian haute couture

Gwyneth Paltrow is remembering her dear friend, legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino, who died Monday in Rome at 93.

Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts, Jacqueline Kennedy and Princess Diana were among the women who famously wore the Italian couturier’s designs.

The global fashion industry is in mourning following the death of iconic designer Valentino Garavani. The maestro, known universally by his first name, passed away at his home in Rome. He was 93 years old.

Valentino Garavani, fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ believed in the power of beauty.