Donatella Versace pays tribute to Valentino Garavani in Rome

Donatella Versace joined Pier Paolo Piccioli at the PM23 foundation in Rome to pay respects after Valentino Garavani passed away; the designer’s lying in state was held at PM23 and his funeral is scheduled for January 23.

Donatella Versace and Pier Paolo Piccioli appeared together outside the PM23 foundation in Rome to pay their respects to Valentino Garavani, who passed away earlier this week. Donatella wore a bold red suit in a reference to the signature Valentino red. Pier Paolo Piccioli attended in a dark coat, hoodie and trainers. The foundation announced arrangements for a lying in state at PM23 and a funeral at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. Details of the visit: - The meeting took place outside the PM23 foundation in Rome. - Donatella Versace wore a structured red blazer, matching flared trousers, red platform heels and a Versace leather handbag. - Pier Paolo Piccioli was dressed in a black double-breasted coat, a dark grey hoodie and chunky trainers. - Valentino Garavani, aged 93, was known for the signature "Valentino red" he popularised after a 1959 show and for dressing many high-profile clients over a long career. - The foundation said the lying in state was held at PM23 on January 21 and 22, and the funeral is scheduled for January 23 at 11:00 at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. Summary: The visit by Donatella Versace and Pier Paolo Piccioli was a public moment of respect that referenced Valentino’s long influence, notably his association with the colour known as Valentino red. The foundation has held a lying in state at PM23 and the funeral is scheduled for January 23 at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.