International Translation Day 2025

 Copyright ® Françoise Herrmann

Today is International Translation Day. A day designed to celebrate the role of translation in “connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding and development,” per the United Nations Resolution 71/288, proclaiming September 30th, International Translation Day, on May 24th, 2017.

Historically, International Translation Day dates back to 1953, when the International Federation of Translators selected September 30th, corresponding to the celebration of the Feast of Saint Jerome, a day in the Catholic liturgical calendar of Saints. This date was selected because Saint Jerome was a multilingual scholar of the 4th century, who was canonized for having first translated the Bible, from the original Hebrew and the Greek (Septuagint) versions, into a unified Latin version. Saint Jerome's more widely accessible Latin version of the Bible is called the Vulgate. During the 16th century, the Council of Trent subsequently proclaimed Saint Jerome's Vulgate the official version of the Bible for the Catholic Church.

The theme that the International Federation of Translators has selected for the year 2025 is Translation, shaping a world you can trust. A theme that relates to the AI shift in the world, and to the role that translators can play to oversee the trustworthy use of new translation technologies.

Cheers then to all translators, interpreters and terminologists! Happy International Translators Day!

References
FIT– Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs – International Federation of Translators.
https://en.fit-ift.org/
UN International Translators Day, Sept 30^th 2025.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-translation-day 
UN Resolution 71/288 – May 24^th 2017.
https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/71/288

Oh, patents! Valentino combat boots

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The Valentino women's combat boots,  sporting a Valentino 'Vlogo' buckle, are patented. The US design patent, USD900438, titled Shoe, was awarded on November 3rd, 2020, to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group. The patent was then assigned to Valentino S.p.A, in Milan, Italy.

Below, the patent Figure 1, depicting a perspective view of the Valentino combat boot design. An image of the marketed Valentino combat boot is shown beneath, in black leather with Vlogo buckle.

Reference
Valentino Garavani
https://www.valentino.com/en-us/

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™ flat t-strap sandal

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The Valentino Rockstud™* flat t-trap sandal is a patented invention. The US design patent, USD911680S, titled Shoe, was awarded to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group, on March 2nd, 2021. The patent was then assigned Valentino S.p.A, in Milan Italy.

Below, the patent Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of the flat t-stap sandal.  An image of the marketed flat t-strap Rockstud™ sandal is shown beneath in black patent leather.

                                 

   

Note
* As a reminder, the Valentino Rockstud™ trademark, decorating all things Valentino, was inspired by the cut-diamond-shaped stones, adorning the architecture of old Palazzi in the Italian city of Rome. Introduced in 2010, and re-introduced in 2016, the Valentino Rockstud™ is now an inseparable Valentino symbol, at the intersection of rebellion and high fashion.

Reference

Valentino Garavani

https://www.valentino.com/en-us/

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud sandal

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The Valentino Rockstud™* city sandal, with a 60 cm (2.5-inch) heel, is a patented invention. The US design patent, USD811703, titled Shoe, was awarded to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group, on March 6, 2018. The patent was then assigned to Valentino S.p.A, in Milan Italy.

Below, the patent Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of the city sandal with Rockstud™ straps. An image of the marketed Rockstud™ city sandal is shown beneath in a Valentino poudre shade of leather.

Note
* As a reminder, the Valentino Rockstud™ trademark, decorating all things Valentino, was inspired by the cut-diamond-shaped stones, adorning the architecture of old Palazzi in the Italian city of Rome. Introduced in 2010, and re-introduced in 2016, the Valentino Rockstud™ is now an inseparable Valentino symbol, at the intersection of rebellion and high fashion.

Reference

Valentino Garavani

https://www.valentino.com/en-us/

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™-wrap bootties

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Rockstud™* wraparound strap decorating this Valentino bootie design. The Rockstud™-wrap bootie with a three-inch heel is covered by the US design patent, USD834794S, titled Shoe. The patent was awarded to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group, on July 2, 2019. The patent was then assigned to Valentino S.p.A, in Milan Italy.

Below, the patent Figure 1.1 depicts a perspective view of the Valentino Rockstud™-wrap bootie. Two images showing the wraparound strap, on right and left views of the marketed bootie, are also included. The bootie is shown in the classic Valentino poudre shade.

   

Note

* As a reminder, the Valentino Rockstud™ trademark, decorating all things Valentino, was inspired by the cut-diamond-shaped stones, adorning the architecture of old Palazzi in the Italian city of Rome. Introduced  in 2010, and re-introduced  in 2016, the Valentino Rockstud™ is now an inseparable Valentino symbol, at the intersection of rebellion and high fashion.

Reference
Valentino Garavani online boutique 
https://www.valentino.com/en-us

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™ slingback stiletto pump

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Variation on the very popular Rockstud™* ornamental detail. The Valentino Rockstud™ slingback stiletto pump is a patented design. The US design patent, USD852473, titled Shoe, was awarded to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group, on July 2nd, 2019. The patent was then assigned to Valentino S.p.A., in Milan, Italy. 

Below, the patent Figure 1 depicts a perspective view of the Valentino  Rockstud™ stiletto slingback pump. An image of a two-tone, Valentino red and poudre, slingback stiletto pump is also included.

Note

* As a reminder, the Valentino Rockstud™ trademark, decorating all things Valentino, was inspired by the cut-diamond-shaped stones, adorning the architecture of old Palazzi in the Italian city of Rome. Introduced  in 2010, and re-introduced  in 2016, the Valentino Rockstud™ is now an inseparable Valentino symbol, at the intersection of rebellion and high fashion.

Reference

Valentino Garavani online boutique 

https://www.valentino.com/en-us

Oh, patents! Valentino Rockstud™ flat slingback pump

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The Valentino Rockstud™ slingback flat is a patented design. The US design patent, USD835895S, titled Shoe, was awarded, on Dec. 18th, 2018, to Stefano Sassi, former Chief Executive of the Valentino Fashion Group. The patent was then assigned to Valentino S.p.A., in Milan, Italy. 

According to fashion observers, the iconic Rockstud™—I mean, it’s Rockstud™—that decorates all things Valentino, lends an aristo-punk look to the luxury brand (Gilchrist, 2023). Introduced in 2010, to instantly revitalize the brand, then re-introduced anew in 2016, the Valentino Rockstud™ is now an inseparable Valentino symbol, at the intersection of rebellion and high fashion. 

The patent Figure 1, included below, depicts a perspective view of the flat Valentino Rockstud™ slingback pump. The image of a marketed two-tone (black and Valentino poudre) Rockstud™ slingback flat, is also included. 

References
Valentino Garavani online boutique 
https://www.valentino.com/en-us
Gilchrist, A. (Fall 2023).  “I Mean, It’s Rockstud”: Maison Valentino has given us a definitive excuse to indulge In Its most revered icon. Grazia Magazine.
https://graziamagazine.com/articles/valentino-i-mean-its-rockstud/