In photos: Valentino’s legacy in Hong Kong— how the master of couture dressed Tatler’s most stylish

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani died on Monday at age 93 at his residence in Rome, surrounded by loved ones. For nearly five decades before his 2008 retirement, Valentino defined elegance with his impeccable tailoring, romantic silhouettes and signature red that became synonymous with glamour itself. In Hong Kong, his influence ran deep—from philanthropists at charity galas to business leaders at landmark events. The women of our community understood that his pieces were expressions of confidence and femininity. Here, we honour his legacy through the Tatler women who chose Valentino for their special moments.

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Carina Lau

Carina Lau in 2017 at the Valentino Lee Gardens opening

Feiping Chang

Feiping Chang in 2017 at the Valentino Lee Gardens opening

Yen Kuok

Yen Kuok in 2017 at the Valentino Lee Gardens opening

Emily Lam-Ho

Emily Lam-Ho in 2017 at the Valentino Lee Gardens opening

Sue-Lynn Woo-Hwa

Sue-Lynn Woo-Hwa in 2017 at the Valentino Lee Gardens opening

Eleanor Lam

Eleanor Lam in Valentino at the M+ Gala Presented by Tatler in 2022

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Feiping Chang

Feiping Chang in Valentino at the M+ Gala Presented by Tatler in 2022

Kōki

Kōki at Tatler Ball at the Londoner Macao in 2023

Ayla Sham

Ayla Sham at Tatler Ball at the Londoner Macao in 2023

Scha Al-Yahya

Scha Al-Yahya (right) in Valentino at Tatler Ball at the Londoner Macao in 2023

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Rina Wadhwani

Jenny Tsang

Ayla Sham

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