The house in brief
Valentino was founded in Rome in 1960 by Valentino Garavani, and its creative direction and foundation remain based at Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli in Rome, its headquarters since 1967. Qatar-based Mayhoola for Investments has owned the house since 2012, with Kering holding 30% since July 2023 and a stated intention of full ownership by 2028. Alessandro Michele has been creative director since 2024; the maison operated 287 stores worldwide as of 2025, with 2024 revenue of €1.31 billion.
