Review of Valentino: The Last Emperor (2008) by Jason R — 05 Jan 2010

I must say that this documentary was excellent! I am not a big fashionista nor am crazy about dresses but the Valentino dresses he created were fabulous, absolutely gorgeous evening wear. This man had a good eye for elegant women's wear.

The film depics his empire from the time he was a young man in his twenties up until his retirement from the fashion world in his mid seventies after 45 years in the business. Also mentioned was his partnership with Giancarlo Giammetti- his lover and business partner of 45 years.

Take an inside look at the glamorous world of Valentino, his chateau in France, his villa in Rome, his yacht and private plane...Valentino has a huge ego, this man was stubborn, egotistical, and quite a pain in the ass sometimes so kudos to his lover (Giancarlo) for putting up with that but Valentino was also very clever and wise.

A man who never confided in anyone and never revealed his weaknessess. A must see film! Added to my private collection!!