Valentino’s Promenade Collection Is A Masterclass In Easy Elegance
A sense of spontaneity underscores the maison’s latest collection, showcased in London’s East End
Last October, Valentino took over the old marketplace at the Carreau du Temple in Paris for its Rendez-Vous spring/summer ’22 show, setting the tone for a collection that took couture-level ready-to-wear to the city streets. In a continuation of this relaxed glamour, the Promenade fall ’22 collection was showcased in London’s East End. Captured in the surrounds of Arnold Circus, it was the perfect setting for presenting the maison’s couture codes with a cool attitude.
The eclectic styling speaks to the Valentino woman – both the long-serving devotees and those newly acquainted with the Italian maison, who appreciate bold color, romantic silhouettes and enduring but exciting style in equal measure. Here, a luxe cashmere poncho in pristine white is paired with an embroidered, gauzy tulle top and wide-leg jeans. A Valentino Garavani ‘Roman Stud’ bag in pale pink and polished black Valentino Garavani boots complete the offbeat elegance. Similarly, an oversized woollen knit with artful cutouts is dressed down with sporty socks and chunky Valentino Garavani brogues, then elevated with the Valentino Garavani ‘One Stud’ shoulder bag, creating the kind of outfit that will take you to from a casual dinner with friends to dancing. Indeed, there is a sense of spontaneity in the collection’s high-low mix.
Valentino is a brand beloved for its high-octane, after-hours glamour, with an omnipresent red-carpet reputation to prove it. So, when only after-dark allure will do, consider the exquisite LBD with an embroidered neckline and style it out with killer heels and one of the house’s iconic evening bags – such as the Valentino Garavani ‘VLogo Chain’ shoulder bag, which has a sleek, elongated ’70s silhouette.
Elsewhere in the collection, playful prints such as graphic zebra stripes decorate shirts and mini dresses, while a striking dragon motif turns a simple shirt into a statement piece. Capturing the essence of the maison in a unique way, the Promenade collection eschews the rules of conventional dress codes and encourages us to invent our own, as well as presenting looks that have a somewhat seasonless, wear-forever quality. The ultimate finishing touch is, of course, the confident attitude that wearing Valentino practically guarantees.
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