About Francesco Smalto
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Francesco Smalto was an Italian dressmaker and costume designer.
Francesco Smalto (5 November 1927 – 5 April 2015) was an Italian fashion designer.
Born in Reggio Calabria, Smalto started working in his hometown as a tailor, and he created his first dress when he was 14 years old. He dressed many celebrities and also several heads of state, notably François Mitterrand and King Hassan II of Morocco.
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Who was Francesco Smalto?
Italian fashion designer (1927-2015)
When was Francesco Smalto born?
Francesco Smalto was born on 5 November 1927 in Reggio Calabria.
When did Francesco Smalto die?
Francesco Smalto died on 5 April 2015 in Marrakech.
What was Francesco Smalto's occupation?
Francesco Smalto was a dressmaker and costume designer.
What nationality was Francesco Smalto?
Francesco Smalto was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francesco Smalto. https://biography.guide/francesco-smalto/
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