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Dino-Ray Ramos is a fashion critic whose work has appeared in the Oakland Tribune, Tri-Valley Herald, San Mateo County Times and the Contra Costa Times, and is a fashion journalism instructor at the Academy of Art University.

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This article is part of San Francisco's Year In Review 2008

Valentino bows out in 2008

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December 31, 4:18 PM

by Dino-Ray Ramos, SF Fashion Examiner

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AP Photo/Thibault Camus

Known for his strong rapport with celebrities, the Italian maestro (his last name is Garavani just in case you’re interested) of glamour and elegance took his final bow on the runway in January in Paris after 45 years of service to fashionistas.

His Spring/Summer 2008 haute couture collection was a great way to end his reign as a purveyor of red carpet style with a refined bang. Florals, intricate decollatage, an oversized safari hat and of course, a bold jolt of red blazed down the runway as Valentino left his final mark.

Photo credits: Jacques Brinon/AP

“It was a moment that will be impossible to repeat. And so, at this time, I have decided that is the perfect moment to say adieu to the world of fashion,” the designer said in a September statement announcing his retirement.

It was great to have you on the team Valentino...I'm sure we'll see ya again.

Topics: fashion , style , Designers , clothing , Women's , Runway , Dresses , Valentino

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December 31, 1:54 PM

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Red carpet starlet of 2008

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December 31, 1:22 PM

This year, the red carpet was - how should I put this? Kind of lame. That is, until Tilda Swinton came along.Check her David Bowie look at the SAG awards in January:AP Photo/Evan AgostiniAnd here she is in Lanvin at the 2008 Academy Awards:AP Photo/Kevork... Read More
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Polygamists and nuns were all the rage

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December 31, 1:03 PM

Remember in April when we were introduced to these lovely ladies:AP Photo/Tony GutierrezThese Butterick pattern worthy dresses are the most dowdy things I have ever seen. They are unbelievably matronly with a capital dowdy. Nonetheless, the whole polygamist... Read More
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The most stylish pop diva of the year

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December 31, 10:36 AM

There was one Canadian pop diva that made us go to the mall and build sandcastles in the sand - and she did it with a fabulous fashion sense that can never be duplicated. And her name is...Robin Sparkles. This is why How I Met... Read More
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Fashion exhibits galore in 2008

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December 30, 10:09 PM

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December 30, 4:17 PM

I stumbled upon these videos earlier this year. This has to be one of the best discoveries I made in 2008.Watch, enjoy and thank me later. ... Read More
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I am definitely on my way to having my own talk show where I get to chat with celebs, be best friends with them and then tell the audience in an overly excited voice, "You're all getting a car!"That said, here are some of the fab interviews... Read More
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