Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have paid heartfelt tribute to the late fashion designer Valentino Garavani following his death at the age of 93. Both reality stars, who were personal friends of Garavani, shared Instagram posts featuring photos of themselves alongside the iconic designer, describing him as “magical” and celebrating his enduring influence on fashion.
Kardashian’s posts included multiple snapshots: one showed her deep in conversation with Garavani in a black suit while she wore a flowing white ensemble, another featured both her and her sister Kourtney walking arm-in-arm with the designer in a garden, and a playful image captured Kim sticking her tongue out at the camera. She captioned the collection: “Sweet Valentino. You were magical, so special. Thank you for your magic. 🕊️ Rest in peace.”
Jenner also honored Garavani on Instagram, calling him a “true legend” and highlighting his visionary artistry, timeless elegance, and personal warmth. She reflected on the designer’s significance to their family, describing him as “warm, generous, kind, and deeply special.” Jenner included a group photo with Kardashian family members, friends, and Garavani’s longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti, which also paid homage to other late fashion icons, André Leon Talley and Virgil Abloh.
The photos harkened back to a pre-wedding lunch at Garavani’s French estate hosted for Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West, during which all attendees wore Valentino designs purchased by the Kardashian–Jenner family. Jenner and the family highlighted their enduring closeness with Garavani through images with him alongside Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie, underscoring the designer’s profound influence on their fashion choices over the years.
Kardashian’s association with Valentino spans decades, including red-carpet appearances and key life events, such as her 2015 pregnancy, when she wore a white Valentino gown with a flowing cape, reflecting her longstanding connection to the fashion house and Garavani’s legacy.#newsafro_
