Valentino

Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri have done an outstanding job at capturing the hearts of the younger fashion flock. By modernizing the brand, a new customer base has been acquired. Even so, they've maintained the feminine aesthetic of Valentino himself, but have applied a different context. This season, ruffles and lace made predictable appearances, but were often juxtaposed with naughtier elements, such as leather. As with the past Spring season, Piccoli and Chiuri have demonstrated an interest in experimentation, turning leathers and metal embroideries into laces. Daywear also made quite the appearance, with an emphasis on the clean and feminine. It was far from minimalist, but had a lovely feeling of simplicity to it. The collection was generally neutral in palette, but had a few shots of color, with the trademark red being often replaced with a more delicate salmon. Without a doubt, the collection can be deemed beautiful, not simply pretty. Not only do Piccoli and Chiuri have technical talent, but they have spurred a new interest and stability in a house that has known limbo all too well. I just hope they continue to do Mr. Garavani proud. I did wonder especially because of his remark in the Valentino: The Last Emperor that, "an evening dress that shows a woman’s ankles when she walks is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen!" The style.com video has evidence suggesting he wasn't completely disgusted, as he tells the camera he is "very proud." Left unscathed, Piccoli and Chiuri will continue to do amazing things.

Hanne Gaby Odiele

Freja Beha Erichsen

Ginta Lapina

Signe Rasmussen

Kendra Spears

Kasia Struss

Jacquelyn Jablonski

Fei Fei Sun

Melodie Monrose

Debora Muller

Frida Gustavsson

Kasia Struss

Sigrid Agren

Julia Saner

Freja Beha Erichsen


Photos via style.com