Grey, subdued tones ran this show which was obviously
inspired by Victorian dress and the demure, sophisticated style of clothing of
the early 20th century. High necklines, long sleeves, a line coats and black,
silk shawls all were displayed before our eyes in the softest materials and
finest detailing. Two piece suits in grey and check looked divine and very
Valentino circa the late 1960's (think Jackie Kennedy but in 2013.) Skirts came
to just below the knee and dresses were embroidered in gold brocade and beads.
Minimalist floor length gowns in red, black and cream floated down the catwalk,
looking elegant and almost saint like. Indeed all the models looked like angels
with hair swept into a chignon and make up natural looking and serene. It was a
show that stated that a woman can still look beautiful covered up, fitted into
a flattering, angelic creation, rather than spilling out of a tight, revealing dress.
For example - Elizabeth Hurley in that tight black safety-pin Versace dress.
Not very angelic.
Print also did feature in the collection. An a line dress
towards the end looked like it had been tie dyed, (I'm sure that's the
incorrect term) as it had white circles dotted around the skirt and down the
middle. We'll call it tie dyed for now! Flowery, mosaic inspired patterns also
appeared on skirts, coats and shift dresses which also looked tasteful and
completely desirable.
Since Valentino Garavani left his fashion house in 2008, the
house of Valentino has taken a turbulent journey in finding their new identity.
However, since Piccioli and Grazia Chiuri took the reins as the creative
directors, Valentino has only risen higher and higher in terms of quality of
clothing and beautiful handcrafted pieces that women (and men) can't get enough
of. And this couture season was no different. Faultless and divine.
Overall, Valentino graced us with another beautiful
collection that even the great Valentino Garavani would have been proud of
himself. This fall, Valentino couture offered us a lifetime load of faultless
gowns in a demure, traditional fashion that only they could produce. Grazia
Chiuri and Piccioli were certainly hoping to see a number of A-List stars in
these dresses, and I wouldn't be surprised if there are. My bets on Anne
Hathaway or Emily Blunt. If only a couple of digits could be knocked off the
price of these gorgeous dresses. Then we would all look like angels, wouldn't
we.
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