Valentino Pre-Fall 2015

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By Alessandra Turra

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli said they wanted to send out a message of “peace, love and harmony” with their pre-fall collection for Valentino. To this end, they channeled the free-spirited multiculturalism of the bohemian lifestyle, translating it into a beautiful lineup that referenced the Seventies in its silhouettes and prints but was also infused with a fresh, modern appeal.

The duo teamed up with textile designer Celia Birtwell, who created exquisite floral patterns, inspired by Sandro Botticelli’s “La Primavera,” used for a range of chic, hyper-feminine dresses. These included an allover embroidered silk georgette maxi style with long sleeves and a printed minidress with contrasting lace inserts on the bodice that gave it a delicate, youthful twist.

The collection’s sophisticated take on daywear was focused on pattern and texture: Rich embroideries and brass studs with an ethnic feel peppered a silk and wool blazer, worn with a silk georgette shirt and washed denim pants featuring contrasting stitching; a cool hooded Kalgan fur coat was matched with denim culottes, and a clean-lined cashmere coat was artfully embellished with graphic multicolor embroideries and suede details.

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[IZ uS]

I like.

 

[dodencebt]

Jesus, there are 97 looks in the collection. Even Chanel doesn't do that much per show anymore.

 

[GIVENCHYlover]

I don't like the firs 4 looks

 

[Nymphaea]

Way too many looks and just a few I like.

 

[mistress_f]

I just so the collection... it never ends, so unnecessarily long... and mostly ugly. There's a lot of terrible outfits, and this one takes the cake:

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[nataliaapple]

Same ole.

 

[Koibito]

OMG look at the sparkling iron-on crystal detail on camo pants!

 

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[anlabe32]

It started out great with those flowers, then got a little weak but those space outfits at the end are amazing!

 

[gossiping]

it is beautiful but have they ever heard of editing?

 

[RaisinBoy]

For me, Valentino has become an italian version of Burberry.

 

[Niusity]

While I'm not very keen on many of those dresses, their coats are beautiful as always. And what's up with all those capri pants?

 

[Mermaid In Love]

Can somebody tell me the names of the models,please?