After the departure of Alessandra Faccinetti, Valentino finally seems to have finally found the talents to fill his shoes in his two new Creative Directors, Marcia Gracia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccoli. Valentino bid arrivederci (or almost) to the world of fashion a year ago when he presented his final collection in Paris.
The Valentino took place in the Grand Amphitheatre at the Sorbonne, ending the haute couture shows on a high note. On the runway were skilfully pleated sheath dresses and the summer coat was back, with bright feathers attached. It was a warm-weather collection which updated Valentino classics, rather than trying to revolutionise what has made the Italian fashion house so great.
We saw muslin, flounces, pleats and folds on a succession of little red dresses in mini and long versions that were a hommage to trademark Valentino.
We loved: the falsely demure bows on suits that would otherwise have been too classic.
Our favourite piece: this evening gown in an earthy colour, beautifully embroidered with feathers and paste gems.
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