Alessandro Michele’s second haute couture collection for Valentino is galaxies away from what he showed last year. Out with the heavy; in with the elevating. It’s purely Michele, yet it finally feels like Valentino – meaning la grande bellezza. It was clear the designer felt an added duty to deliver, and to make Garavani smile from fashion heaven. Viewed through the peepholes – or glory holes! – of circular Kaiserpanoramas, the collection became a voyeur’s dream. READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:

Valentino Garavani Bow-embellished Shearling-trimmed Leopard-print Wool Coat

Valentino Garavani Belted Ruffled Embellished Silk-georgette Gown

Valentino Garavani Rockoco Embellished Taffeta-trimmed Suede Pumps

Valentino Garavani Bow-detailed Ruched Wool-crepe Wrap Jacket

Valentino Garavani Velvet-trimmed Satin-crepe Maxi Skirt

Valentino Garavani Fringed Beaded Satin Shoulder Bag

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
Don’t forget to follow Design & Culture by Ed on Instagram.

Hey, did you know about my newsletter – Ed’s Dispatch? Click here to subscribe.