The creations of the Valentino Garavani fashion house have been the epitome of elegance and style since the 1950s. Style icons such as Jacqueline Onassis or Elisabeth Taylor dressed primarily in Valentino Garavani. After founder Valentino Garavani took his leave from the fashion world in 2008, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli took over the creative direction of the label. Since 2016, Piccioli has been the sole chief designer at Valentino. The vision of the brand is still feminine and elegant, but with a touch of tougher luxury.