Valentino Pre-Fall 2008

[Betty_B]

But I agree with Becca Rich she will do a good job, but it will be different, I personaly might not like it, but that doesn't mean I won't appreciate it. It's just i liked what Valentino is about and did, but even if in the future is different at the end the efford and creativity is important and I believe Alessandra will give all she has.

 

[J'ador-DioR]

The grey coat is very lush ...
I hope she continues to use this muted colour palette for Fall. The only problem I have with the skirt on the right is that it really should have been narrower below the waist to exaggerate the billowy effect she's done at the lower part of it.

And to those that say that this isn't Valentino...it certainly isn't!!. It's Alessandra Facchinetti for Valentino ...and judging by these two looks she isn't doing a bad job at her new post at all. I think that tackling the couture line will be a major task for her.

 

[seanutbutter]

The colors and details remind me of certain Alberta Ferretti collections. I'm surprised, but I really enjoy the two outfits we've seen so far. Very promising, especially for a new designer.

 

[Zazie]

I never ever considered Valentino because it was always over-embellished socialite frou-frou stuff stuck somewhere in the past few decades worn by women just as old but this is different, elegant, intelligent, feminine and QUIET, in a pleasing Rochas way. I'm still unsure, but love the sleeves of the grey coat and the crisp shape of the dress. I certainly much prefer this direction - there's always Chanel, Tuleh, Andrew Gn, Oscar de la Renta for that frothy feathers, chiffon and lace stuff, and Rochas is seriously missed.

Fashion is about change, and this change is good.

 

[cavanaugh]

i have to say, i quite like the two pictures posted

 

[TomFordforGucci]

So far, looking at the first two ensembles.. they seem a bit too structured and stiff.

 

[Mélange]

yes I'm afraid this effort is very un-valentino

 

[iyemstoopid]

i think its waaaay to early to make any strong judgements about this considering we've seen 2 images.

I dont like fachinettis previous work but I'm interested in seeing how she envisions the future of the house..

 

[sylen]

doesn't looks like valentino..
don't like this.
and who's the girl????

 

[dior_couture1245]

I never ever considered Valentino because it was always over-embellished socialite frou-frou stuff stuck somewhere in the past few decades worn by women just as old but this is different, elegant, intelligent, feminine and QUIET, in a pleasing Rochas way. I'm still unsure, but love the sleeves of the grey coat and the crisp shape of the dress. I certainly much prefer this direction - there's always Chanel, Tuleh, Andrew Gn, Oscar de la Renta for that frothy feathers, chiffon and lace stuff, and Rochas is seriously missed.

Fashion is about change, and this change is good.

Quiet is exactly what it is...it's quiet but it's not dull, it still has an element of sophistication and a hint of glamor, but it's all very subtle.

and I agree...I REALLY miss Rochas. I don't like Olivier's SS 08 Nina Ricci collection (I did, however, love his FW 07 collection)! I want him back at Rochas!

 

[ilaughead]

I love, love, love that grey coat. Also, the fact that she's avoiding red for the time being is good. It's nice to see a designer who's channeling the house in a less obvious way.

 

[gius]

i really love that colour on the dress on t he right..
how do you call a colour like that
a brown? red ... purple ?

 

[dior_couture1245]

^^It's kind of a dusty rose pink (kind of a combination of pink, purple, brown and gray). Which is usually an awful color, so tacky...so Golden Girls is sick.

But here it looks very chic.

 

[gius]

haha i'm glad you added that last sentence there

great one, diorcouture
it must be the polish and the part with the transparency combined
quite elegant

 

[ptowngal]

well I can't say I'm a fan of the two designs posted. The shape/form of the pieces don't really do it for me. The second one has potential, if you chop everything off below the knee...I like the rest of it just fine!

 

[Starry]

The grey coat is very promising but I'm not sure about the color of the second dress.
Since it's Alessandra Facchinetti who does the design now, changes and unexpected or even weird things will definitely come to us, and it takes time for all of us to adapt that.
So, relax and take it easy guys! I think Valentino has his own thinking when he chose Alessandra Facchinetti to be his successor.
But I hope she could meet Valentino himself soon and have an intensive with each other. Maybe it will do a lot help for her.

 

[larien]

of course we're all gonna look for Valentino in the new collections but it is time to forget about him right now.i liked that two look.they have that Valentino feeling but in more modern and younger way

 

[Dkammern]

Mmm, never thought I'd see a Valentino clothing item that hides a women's figure.....

this is so absurd! have you not really seen a valentino clothing that hides a woman's figure?

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2972861&postcount=99

if you were seeing this image on top of the interview you'd probably be screaming "GO AWAY ALESSANDRA! THIS IS NOT DOLCE&GABBANA!

i find the first coat to be VERY beautiful, and the gown to look a bit Zac Posen as some have mentioned (which is not that good). In any case, "very" is a word that i normally use with Boring when it came to valentino.
As she very well mentioned, Valentino's been doing it for 40 years... and she's been there less than 4 months!

(very very very strange they haven't met in all this time!! i thought he was kinda helping/supervising herninja:

 

[mikel]

Don't like what is see so far. I wonder how long she will last at Valentino.

 

[Miss Dalloway]

I am such a sucker for coats,and i adore that one in the first picture,but i will have to see more to decide if i like this collection.