The former Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele gave his couture debut at Valentino during the SS25 show in Paris.

The collection entitled “Vertigineux” (Fr.: Schwindelerizer) comprises 49 looks. The collection consists of dramatic clothes – dresses with a huge volume, richly decorated with ruffles, grinding, patterns and bright colors – that are inspired by the New Romantics of the 70s and 80s. Valentino’s bohemian chic is shown in motifs such as the polka dots, which can also be seen in Michele’s Ready-to-Wear collection for SS25.

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