uA pure, vibrant and intense shade, which has a particular characteristic: it harmonizes with any complexion. It is the eternal, inimitable Valentine red, a shade to be more daring than ever even during the party season: for dresses and evening dresses but also to be chosen to revive a classic suit. All to be completed with the right accessories.
How the red color Valentino was born
Even if the parade autumn winter 2022/2023 it is entirely conceived in shades Pink PP and total black, monsieur Garavani’s most famous stylistic feature is the total red look. But how exactly is Valentino red? Intense and sophisticated, this color comes from a real vision of the young couturier when, at the beginning of his career, he was at the Barcelona Opera. Among the crowd of conventional ladies, the most charming and regal was a lady agée dressed in red velvet.
The shade, beloved by the most iconic muse Jackie Kennedy, becomes a real totem for the stylist. And it recurs in all the most memorable releases on its catwalks shining on the most famous supermodels from 60’s to the 90’s until today.
From left, the FW 1998/99, SS 2007, FW 2014/15, SS 2017 and Pre Fall 2019 collections. (photo Getty)
After all, it could not have gone otherwise, as one of his most famous explains well quotes about red valentine: “Red is life, passion, loveand the remedy against the sadness. I think one woman dressed in red, especially in the evening, is wonderful. She is, between the crowdthe perfect heroine image».
The amazing look of Florence Pugh
The ultimate literally glaring example of the inimitable charm of a Valentine red dress is the look worn by Florence Pugh on December 5 at the Fashion Awards 2022. A custom-made model in shiny fabric with a wide, flared skirt and train. And the exaggerated – yet chic – neckline on the back, which is the perfect counterpoint to the punk-couture nose ring.
London, 5 December 2022. Florence Pugh at the Fashion Awards. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
All red accessories for the 2022 Holidays
The Valentine red is such a seductive, iconic and unrepeatable shade that it has a luxurious silk-bound book dedicated to it and a series of Pantone codes which help to trace the 550 shades present in its historical archive. In any case, it is the definitive nuance – highly eye-catching – on which to bet everything when choosing accessories in red. Real passepartout accents that elevate the winter looks with sophisticated flashes of energy and vitality.
From sandalwood with stiletto heel from Aquazzura to the one in metallic leather from Gianvito Rossifrom the shoulder bag from Givenchy at the furry clutch model First of Fendi. All to wear – or imitate – in freedom since there is no risk of fashion faux pasbecause as Garavani says: «Red has such a vitality and charm that I love to see it not only in clothes, but also in houses, flowers, objects, details. He’s my lucky charm”.
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