Valentino Haute Couture F/W 08.09 Paris

[j´adore dior]

I love what Alessandra is wearing! She's always very chic.

I love the music!

Me too!, I hope they will keep the camera´s sound on the official video, all the clicks, clicks, clash, clash that sound when each model enters the room, for me it has to do with that form of presentation, much more scaled down.
I am in love with Alessandra.

 

[KKnardi]

My only problem with this is that it for the most part lacks the inherent drama of couture. Its all beautiful - I absolutely adore Alessandra's aesthetic and she's become one of my favorite designers, even back when she was at Gucci I loved her work but this just isn't as dramatic as I would have liked. There needs to be a wow factor with couture - at least for me. I feel as though this looks like souped up ready to wear - gorgeous and wearable but somehow lacking that extra epic feeling of couture.

This is her first showing though and as others have said she has enormous shoes to fill. I'm just excited for her future - she's so talented.

yes, it's beautiful and boring. looking forward to january!

 

[dior_couture1245]

I hope they will keep the camera´s sound on the official video, all the clicks, clicks, clash, clash that sound when each model enters the room

I agree! There is something so exciting and magical about all those camera clicks and flashes!

 

[Marky]

She is creating a modern version of the brand. This collection more than made up for her first lackluster RTW collection.

 

[4n98]

the silhouettes are just stunning!
the floral details are cute and graceful.
Luv it!

 

[vogue28]

^ I agree, exactly.

 

[helmut.newton]

This is the first Valentino Haute Couture collection I've liked.

When Monsieur Valentino did Couture he sometimes over did it. For me, his dresses always skewed towards Barbie territory

But this collection is absolutely stunning. Beautiful details. And its not just about the embroidery, the shapes are quite Couture [they remind me of Balenciaga] and are innovative [for Valentino anyway]

Best Couture collection this season!!!

 

[fouroclock]

Not the biggest fan of the collection, but there's sort of this Mad Men sense where the 1950's gowns are being replaced by women's suits and dresses. That I like. Sorry if I had to put the comparison there.

 

[j´adore dior]

I agree! There is something so exciting and magical about all those camera clicks and flashes!

The official video is up!, unfortunatelly the camera´s sound is not on, I guess it has something to do with showing different angles and editing, an although I wished it had that sound, the video itself is quite special, this collection is magical!!

 

[helmut.newton]

Does anyone have the link to the full show????

It was seriously absolutely stunningly beautiful!!

Probably one of the BEST Couture shows I've ever seen in my life! It was perfection!

When I die I want to go to a heaven where everyone is dressed in this collection!

 

[Street_a_Licious]

anyone feel like comparing?

 

[liberty33r1b]

^that would only make me feel sad and depressed i'm afraid....

 

[nay-k]

i love the collection, but it looks typically valentino ...

 

[thelevintestino]

I love this collection.

 

[ponytrot]

I miss Alessandra...

 

[gb_32]

OMG. this is..... im.... speechless....
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

'10 collection looks quite ordinary compared to this hahaha.

 

[christian zh]

Full Show in ~(HQ) - YouTube stretched this video



I miss Alessandra so much

 

[dior_couture1245]

I miss her too! Her one and only Haute Couture show for the house - nearly 5 years ago - still is worlds more interesting and memorable than any show that the current duo has ever produced. She was so perfect for Valentino and I really wish she would have been able to stay there.

Thank you for posting this video! So good to watch it again and remember all the reasons I loved it before haven't changed one bit!

 

[Crying Diamonds]

Just re-watching this show upsets me - what a waste of talent! If this was her first couture collection for Valentino imagine what she could have done in subsequent collections.
The unusual cuts, the subtle details, the imaginative use of embellishment, the beautiful fabric choices, her unique, very Italian, but extremely feminine touch.

 

[mackos]

Such a beautiful show and poetic show, I really loved her work on volumes and embellishments. What a pity she didn't develop her full potential for the brand.

Also, the show had the most magical soundtrack, fits the mood just perfectly.