Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93

Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93 (Yui Mok/PA)

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died aged 93, his foundation said.

The co-founder of the luxury fashion house and brand Valentino died on Monday surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Rome, a statement shared on Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation Instagram account said.