MILAN — Alessandro Michele’s opulent vision for Valentino is stepping into Dover Street Market’s global network. The Italian fashion house has forged ties with the retailer conceived by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe for a collaboration that will include a series of pop-ups, installations and permanent spaces at the concept store’s international outposts. Starting from … Read more
While critics, pundits and voters were parsing who said what at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden Sunday — namely the more controversial speakers like comedian Tony Hinchcliffe — others were surprised by Melania Trump’s surprise appearance. Having been largely absent from the campaign trail, the former first lady took to the stage to … Read more
Creative tenures in the fashion industry are getting shorter amid a flurry of changes. During the last year alone, heritage brands such as Celine, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Moschino, Valentino and Alberta Ferretti saw changes at the design helm. Many attribute this climate of upheaval to economic pressure, lifestyle trends and outmoded business models. Here WWD … Read more
Six arrests have been made and six other suspects are being sought in relation to what the Los Angeles Police Department has described as a “flash rob” style robbery at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif. on Friday. The LAPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force said Monday that the incident involved 12 people, … Read more
MILAN – Alessandro Michele is opening another door into his imaginative world through the launch of his first Valentino ad campaign to promote the “Avant les Débuts” resort 2025 collection that was unveiled in June. To this end, he turned to none other than legendary director Federico Fellini. “Starting this new phase, I wanted to … Read more
As the last stop during fashion month, Paris is always the best place to gauge the direction in which fashion is headed, and for spring 2025, those in the French capital swung back toward what has historically been their strong suit: opulence. From Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo to Jessica Crawley at the Al Tayer Group, … Read more
The runways from New York to Paris served up body big time for spring 2025, much to the delight of retailers. Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Gallerie Lafayette’s Alix Morabitto and Brigitte Chatrand of Ssense were among those who pointed to fleshy, lingerie-inspired looks as their highlights, saying these encapsulated the radical spirit overtaking fashion in … Read more
A new opulence emerged in Paris this season, with Alessandro Michele’s lavish debut at Valentino being the strongest sign yet that quiet luxury is going out with a whisper. It was among the most coveted tickets of the week and didn’t disappoint buyers, who credited the Roman designer’s first show as opening the door to … Read more
Securing an invitation to Alessandro Michele’s first runway show for Valentino at Paris Fashion Week was like finding one of Willy Wonka’s golden tickets. The display was the most eagerly anticipated event in a week devoid of other major designer debuts. Space was a luxury, as Michele opted for a set dotted with antique objects … Read more
Originally published on March 17, 1965, this interview sheds light on the women he enjoyed dressing. “I adore being simpatico with everybody … and I want no rancor with anybody.” Valentino backs his words with talent — and a driving desire to get ahead. In five years, the young, handsome Roman couturier (whose unused last name … Read more
