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Rome and the birth of Valentino

Rome and the birth of Valentino

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 Join our glamorous AI host as she dishes on Valentino Garavani's bold return to Rome in 1959, where he launched his legendary fashion house on the prestigious Via Condotti. Discover how a chance meeting with Giancarlo Giammetti at Café de Paris led to one of fashion's most enduring partnerships, and hear all about the early struggles, financial risks, and that game-changing moment at Florence's Pitti Palace in 1962 that catapulted Valentino from promising designer to international sensation. This is the story of how two ambitious young men with more dreams than money built a luxury empire during Rome's dolce vita era, one exquisite hand-sewn seam at a time. Looking for more captivating stories and engaging content that keeps you hooked from start to finish? Head over to https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ where you'll discover an incredible collection of podcasts covering everything from fashion history to true crime, cultural deep dives, and so much more. Trust us, once you start exploring, you won't want to stop!


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