Valentino: The Last Emperor [Theatrical Release]

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Every iconic fashion designer deserves his or her own documentary, as it’s a chance for the public to consider careers dedicated to making and breaking trends. Lagerfeld Confidential released in 2007, the same year Valentino Garavani saw his museum retrospective at Rome’s Ara Pacis. Where was Valentino’s film? Not to fear, as director Matt Tyrnauer was there with the camera, whether Valentino liked it or not, documenting his retrospective events and the chaos leading up to them. Valentino: The Last Emperor details this 77-year old icon’s history, though it focuses, rather too heavily, on the bonanza surrounding the retrospective and the label’s takeover that Valentino and partner, Giancarlo Giammetti, built over a fifty-year stretch. That said, Valentino is a fascinating interview subject whether he is talking about sequined gowns, dressing Jackie Kennedy, corporate takeover, or his five pugs, who star alongside him in the film. Watching this film, one (click here for further information)