My Haute Couture coverage is coming to a close with our favorite Italian house. Valentino is one of the most respected brands in fashion biz. The current designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli turned out a collection this season that is an inordinate departure from the label's signature. Stating the obvious, this collection looks like a sci-fi meld of Rodarte and Hervé Léger. Hot, but not at all Valentino. Stylistic piracy is normal, but I'm distressed as most other critics are that this new direction is a desperate plea for a newer younger clientele and does not necessarily reflect the foundation upon which the house was built. Throwing a few "Valentino red" dresses into the mix will not solve that problem. If designers do want to stretch their wings it's best to do it in a direction that is not completely redundant. This collection is like a 90's prom updo, it's just trying too hard. NEXT.
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am i allowed to swear on your blog? in character or not, I FUCKING LOVE THIS LINE.
...and you. bisous, ma cherie.
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