Roma has never been so precious. Under the frescoed ceilings of Palazzo BarberiniAlessandro Michele brought home the Valentino fashion show for the collection Autumn Winter 2026/2027. Among the masterpieces of Caravaggio and Rubens, it was the one that stole the show Bianca Baltimagnetic presence of an international front row that included names such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Colman Domingo, Pierfrancesco Favino, Georgina Rodriguez. The Italian top model interpreted it spirit of the parade with an elegance between romanticism and rebellious accents.
Bianca Balti’s look at the Valentino fashion show: between romance and rock
The outfit chosen for the Roman event is a sophisticated game of black and white graphic contrasts. Bianca Balti wore one suit jacket with a strong structure, made in a textured cream which recalls the aristocratic silhouettes of the nineteenth century. The focal point is the neck, embellished with a maxi black bow in crêpe de chine, a detail that evokes the sensitivity of romantic poets. It is a style choice that renounces the skirt to leave room for a bolder narrative, where the classicism of the upper part dialogues with a almost underground modernityin perfect balance between grace and character.
Bianca Balti, the look at the Valentino Autumn Winter 2026/2027 fashion show. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Valentino)
Lace and studs
The lower part of the look breaks any nostalgic pattern. The model focused on a pair of Black lace tightsadding a sensual and slightly decadent note to the figure. On your feet, the iconic ones Valentino Garavani Rockstud black introduce a strong rock accent: the studsan iconic element of the brand, here become a graphic sign that interrupts the composure of the fabrics. To complete the set for the Valentino Autumn Winter 2026/2027 collectionthe DeVain bag in a crocodile version, which adds a luxurious and contemporary texture.
A beauty look between art and intellect
The beauty choices also contributed to strengthening the stylistic narrative. Bianca Balti showed off short and wavy hairwith a side parting that openly references the style of mid-nineteenth century European intellectuals. It’s a hairstyle that blurs the lines between masculine and feminine, adding a touch of poetic austerity to the face. This cultural appeal fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the National Galleries of Ancient Art, transforming the top model into a living work of art that seems to emerge directly from the rooms of Palazzo Barberini.
Bianca Balti in the front row of the fashion show together with Ghali. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Valentino)
The maison’s return to the capital marks a historic moment, closing fashion month with a celebration of absolute beauty. The link between supermodel and the creative director appears more solid than ever, consolidated after the success of Sanremo 2026.
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