In a significant debut as the Creative Director for Valentino, Alessandro Michele introduced his resort collection on the final day of Milan Men’s Fashion Week, marking a new era for the brand. The collection, themed “Before the Beginnings,” encapsulates Michele’s vision for Valentino, showcasing a deep reverence for the legacy of Mr. Valentino Garavani.
Alessandro Michele expressed his profound admiration and personal connection to the brand. “I’ve fallen in love with the place I’ve decided to call home,” the Creative Director shared. “I had the opportunity to engage with extraordinary garments worn by the extraordinary women among his friends… His creations speak of him, as if the dresses are vessels of an extraordinary life,” Michele reflected.
He also highlighted the astonishing capabilities within the company, stating, “The world is very, very complicated – and far from ordinary. It’s the first time I’ve seen such a high level of execution in a company. I can ask for the impossible,” revealing the exhilarating challenges and high points of his role. “For someone like me, it’s a continuous climax. It’s the climax.”
The collection beautifully merges timeless beauty with bold, modern styles. Exquisite patterns complement the collection’s soft color palette, with accessories like brooches, headbands, earrings, ties, and gloves serving as perfect finishing touches. Michele’s debut as Creative Director showcases his impeccable attention to detail and structural classics, elevating Valentino to new heights.
