A conversation about the film "Valentino: The Last Emperor"

with Matt Tyrnauer, Giancarlo Giammetti and Valentino
in Movies, TV & Theater, Art & Design
on Thursday, March 19, 2009 * * * * *

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A conversation about the film "Valentino: The Last Emperor" with Italian fashion designer Valentino, Giancarlo Giammetti and director Matt Tyrnauer

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Jacqueline Kennedy
Italy
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Haute Couture

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    1. janeeyre  06/13/2009 05:16 PM Report

      I find it simplistic to say that because we are in hard times, we must toss away love of beauty and a well-cut dress. My grandmother's generation survived the Depression and WWII by washing out their ONE well-made dress at night and rising with a wink and determination to take on an air raid. Clothes are art, armour, and give us dignity. Valentino's artistic contribution trickles down to all layers of fashion from the courtier to the sale rack at our local bargain dept. store. Investing in one or two pieces of clothing, in the LOOK but not cost of a Valentino, gives one the stride to take on all economic challenges and all future job transfers, lay offs etc. Besides, hard times more than the good times require verve, style, and a well-tied scarf that says, "take that doom and gloom." Here's to Valentino and Giancarlo's love story and their zest for life. Thank you Matt. Well done Charlie. And boo to those who would have us march in the sombre shades of surrender.

    2. doylecatt  03/23/2009 05:32 PM Report

      I, too, tuned into this program midway, but I stayed and was riveted. Certainly flamboyant individuals--these two--but keenly artistic, creative and, indeed, brilliant. I was fascinated by what Ken Burns calls a "loving attention to detail," clearly revealed in their discussions, clothing design, and appearance. I look forward to seeing the documentary as I recognized a very humane soul in both gentlemen. Thank you.

    3. tartufe  03/22/2009 10:58 PM Report

      Reactions to my reaction are symptomatic of skewed values and disproportionate rewards sycophantically envied. Idolatry and easily sold virtue are the values that have scuttled our system. Corruption prevails. Pols are political whores and superficial BS in the form of wealth regardless of how attained is adulated in our most cultures - to a fault.

      Earned? Really? Comparable to a good caring, underpaid grade school teacher? Or any good teacher? A welfare worker? A Salvation Army volunteer? Hell, a conscientious trash hauler for that matter.

      Cultures, societies overcompensate the wrong people a la financial wise-guys. These superficial types with their shallow values in turn over inflate the trivia. Magnified in the drivel paid so highly by advertisers on TV, as a larger more pervasive example of skewed values.

      I take it you nay sayers of my nay saying are all well healed. And the only blister ever acquired was valiently planting flowers around your boat dock. Mr Madoff perhaps the only stress in your lives?

    4. politicallysavvy  03/22/2009 06:39 PM Report

      I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I am on overload reading and observing the financial meltdown. This interview transported me to another world. Comment writer Tartufe fails to realize that as Valentino asserts everything he possesses is a result of blood, sweat and tears (i.e., his work). It is easy to minimize the creativity and effort that goes into putting on 4 annual couture shows. Plus Valentino's designs were spectacularly bold and beautiful. No, this isn't brain surgery but it is a fun diversion if for only a 60 minute respite from Wall Street and political nonsense! Thanks.

    5. Pleaselisten  03/22/2009 09:59 AM Report

      Charlie:

      I found this interview and Valentino's passion for beauty inspiring. The life long partnership and respect between these two charming men was touching and left me wanting to know more about the dynamic between them. I am looking forward to seeing the movie. Thanks for a wonderful interview

    6. Maberly_Ontario  03/21/2009 10:37 AM Report

      Its Saturday morning, sunny full of hope and what a joy to find Valentino and guest with you Charlie. The description by Matt, 'one person, two bodies'.and 'finishing each others' sentences' speaks volumes.

      Apart from their incredible contribution to fashion, I felt I was witnessing a relationship to yearn for. As a couple they resemble all we hope for in a life partner--be it business or friend or personal relationship.

      Thank you so very much for this enlightened and very amusing interview.

      My condolences to 'tart..whatever'..obviously angry at something neither of us would recognize.

    7. tartufe  03/20/2009 09:22 PM Report

      Tuned into this midway and left quickly. The part I saw was puerile obscene excess made the more putrid by the current financial atmosphere.

      Private jets and five pug dogs. CR fawning over fatuous childish look-at-me I'm wealthy BS was easy to switch off.