Valentino is founder of Valentino brand in 1959. In 1960 Valentino meets Giancarlo Giammetti who is to become his friend as well as long-lasting business partner. In 1968 follows another collection with huge success; the whole apparel is in white and the “V” logo becomes famous. In 1967 Valentino receives Neiman Marcus Fashion Award the nest important awords premium. In the 1970s Valentino is spending considerable time in New York in the company of Diana Vreeland, the Vogue editor-in-chief, and Andy Warhol. Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti create L.I.F.E., an association for support of AIDS-patients, sponsored by the benefits of Accademia Valentino. In 1998 Valentino and Giammetti sell the company to HdP, which sells it later in 2002 to Marzotto Apparel. We distribute all Valentino's products.