The announcement of the new and exciting Valentino and L ‘Oreal beauty collaboration was made on May 28. The announcement stated that the two brands have joined forces to create and distribute luxury beauty products and fine fragrances starting in January 2019. “We are thrilled to have been granted the license of Maison Valentino. With its unique combination of prestige…
Now that her last Valentino Haute Couture fashion show has come to a close, Maria Grazia Chiuri has found a new luxurious nesting place. A little birdie told us, it’s Dior. Embed from Getty Images Sidney Toledano, chief and executive officer of Christian Dior, informs WWD that Chiuri will be the French fashion house’s seventh couturier. Toledano explains, “The idea…
Fashion is found everywhere, including on TV. These five shows can be found on Netflix, and they all feature incredible fashion, whether designer or made specifically for the show. They’re a treat for any fashionista’s eye. Reign Photo Credit: Reign Instagram “Reign,” a CW series about the young Mary, Queen of Scots, has absolutely beautiful costumes. While not historically accurate,…
There’s no denying that art and fashion have an intertwined history. The two have been inspiring one another for centuries, forcing each art form to adapt in new and innovative ways. And while it is common for editorial photo shoots to be modeled after famous masterpieces, it is less common for garments to be designed to look directly like a…
A step into ancient Rome, Valentino’s Fall 2015 Couture show recreated an atmosphere of the perfect Roman holiday. Valentino took its audience back to a time when Roman royalty and hierarchy ruled, when a now-studied history was rich in content, when the arts and religious significance reigned. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli defined the show, “Mirabilia Romae,” as “kind of a…
Reese Witherspoon and daughter Ava Phillippe are on vacation in Rome, Italy. Phillippe took to Instagram posting photos of the two in landmarks like the Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona. A photo posted by Ava Phillippe (@avaphillippe) on Jun 16, 2015 at 5:45am PDT The lucky 15 year old was even taken to meet Valentino. Witherspoon said on Twitter, “What…
When Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli took over Valentino in 2009, they had a more muted style. Now, for the Resort 2016 line, they are have their signature down to a “T.” They do have a more simple style, with prim silhouettes that allow for more detail in the beading as well as embroidery. This works for the pair,…
Valentino’s new collection is definitely a site to see. With two of the major inspirations being multiculturalism and music festivals. The two concepts harmoniously collide to create a boho world traveler vibe. The structure of the garments is fairly simple. With a lot of straight cut lines, and fits ranged from loosely hanging gowns and a fitted crop top and…
When discussing Valentino’s latest Spring/Summer 2015 runway collection, it would be wiser to ask what the show didn’t have? Mirrored prints? Check. Rainbow-colored pastels? Yep. Velvet, navy gowns (with art deco sheer paneling), frothy chiffon frocks, and lots of laser-cut white ensembles all marked this (it must be said), truly epic show. We think come award season (it will be here before we…
