The Valentino gala dinner in Rome, held in July 2007, was a grand event celebrating Valentino Garavani's 45 years in the fashion industry. The dinner took place at the Temple of Venus in the Imperial Forum, set up for the occasion by Oscar-winning set designer Dante Ferretti. The event was marked by its opulence, featuring fiberglass replicas of ancient pillars and a dazzling fireworks display. The event was attended by 350 international jet set VIPs including Sarah Jessica Parker, Eva Mendes, Uma Thurman, Mick Jagger, Claudia Schiffer, and other formidable names in international fashion as Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, and Tom Ford.