Haute couture, the art of creating original clothing for individual clients, dates back to 1858 when Charles Frederic Worth opened the first house of high fashion that catered to the needs of wealthy women. Today, Valentino, among a handful of other fashion designers carry on the tradition of haute couture presenting their work twice a year at fall and spring shows. Valentino has established himself as one of the most important contemporary Italian designers. Valentino is recognized for developing the trend of employing well-known photographers in his advertising campaigns. Valentino's Haute...