Review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) by Mimi S — 01 Oct 2009

Best documentary about life in fasion so far.

This review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) was written by Mimi S on 01 Oct 2009.

Valentino: The Last Emperor has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sabra E (147) on 14 Sep 2010

Excellent - especially if you are interested in the last art of couture - handmade clothes - such skill such craft - he definitely had a vision…

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Valentino. The name brings to mind his gorgeous creations, his celebrity clients, and that tanned, serene face…

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An almost all access pass to Valentino from June 2005 to July 2007…

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I feel like Giancarlo Giametti should get the Nobel Prize or something…

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