Is valentino and mario valentino the same

In accordance with the global co-existence agreement that they signed in 1979, when Valentino Garavani's brand was better far known with couture than handbags, Valentino and Mario Valentino agreed that Mario Valentino was permitted to “use and register the full name Mario Valentino or M.

Yes, there are two Valentino designers. One is Valentino Garavani, the Valentino everyone knows. The other is Mario Valentino, also an Italian designer known mostly for its accessories. As a matter of fact Mario Valentino was the first, you could say, 'original' Valentino.

Mario Valentino and Valentino Garavani may have similar names, but they are very different brands. The similarities have caused a significant amount of consumer confusion, and in recent years, Valentino Garavani has sued Mario Valentino in the court of Milan over their confusing names.

Mario Valentino falls into the premium brand category along with Calvin Klein, DKNY and Diesel. Clothes and accessories that are very well made and that look and feel great; that knock on the door of those luxury brands like Gucci and Burberry, demanding to be respected when worn well by the discerning fashion lover.