Valentino (?)

The house of Valentino has been in a state of limbo since Mr. Garavani left. I absolutely adored the Spring/Summer collection, but this couture season, the incredible departure Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli took was so drastic, it was almost offensive. I can't imagine Valentino and his loyal customers are all that thrilled with what came out on the runway. Don't get me wrong, the collection was both interesting and cool. A sort of futuristic tribal warrior seemed to be the inspiration. Avatar was brought up, but I cringed at the reference.

I guess change is inevitable and can lead to beautiful things, but I just have a place in my heart for Valentino and his glamour.

Jac

Hanne Gaby Odiele

Sigrid Agren

Constance Jablonski

Anabela Belikova

Ginta Lapina

Kamila Filipcikova

Anatstasia Kuznetsova

Anastasija Kondratjeva

Dorthea Barth Jorgensen

Sigrid Agren

Jac

Ginta Lapina

Jenny Sinkaberg


A couple thoughts:
The flowy red dress is a lovely and modern ode to Valentino's work.
The choice of closing dress doesn't make sense to me.
The collection was not at all cohesive.

We mustn't be too hard on the new designers. They did create something beautiful.

All photos by style.com