1.5 billion euros in play. A former model claims to be Valentino's nephew and seeks his inheritance: heir or impostor?
Oscar Garavani, a former model known as the 'Viking of Rome,' claims to be the secret nephew of fashion icon Valentino Garavani and is seeking a share of his inheritance following Valentino's death.
Celebrities Visit Valentino Show in Paris
The Paris haute couture week was emotionally charged as the fashion world mourned the passing of legendary designer Valentino Garavani, with a significant number of celebrities in attendance at Alessandro Michele's Spring 2026 collection presentation.
Who is Oscar Garavani, the self-proclaimed nephew of Valentino
Oscar Garavani, 60, who claims to be the great-nephew of the late Valentino Garavani, is navigating the fashion industry while balancing a heavy legacy and his desire for independence through an entrepreneurial venture in accessories.
Valentino and the case of the false great-grandson: 'He invented the family connection'
The family of fashion designer Valentino Garavani officially states that Oscar Garavani is not his great-grandson, ending a long-running narrative that has surrounded the designer's name.
PARIS FASHION WEEK ⟩ Tribute to the fashion emperor 'Valentino'
Paris Haute Couture Week was emotionally charged as the fashion world recently lost the legendary Valentino Garavani, who passed away this winter at the age of 93, with the Spring 2026 Valentino couture collection presented by Alessandro Michele serving as a tribute that intertwined Valentino's visionary legacy with modern aesthetics.