Alessandra Facchinetti's début couture collection for the Valentino house was one that managed to both remain true to the maison's dignified history and style while infusing Facchinetti's own vision and and creativity. Facchinetti opened the collection with an eggshell jacket and bulbous skirt that vastly exagerated the body's contours.  It was a sign of things to come as the colle... Read More

After you have presented your final ready-to-wear and couture collections, hired a new designer to take over your brand, and chosen the last Russian model to front your last campaign, what’s next? Well, you take as many trips as possible and prep for your upcoming appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, of course. A documentary about Valentino Garavani called Valentino: The Last Emperor... Read More

Probably the hottest and youngest star on the Oscars red carpet - Miley Cyrus - looks all grown up in the ravishing red Valentino gown. The famous dress closed Valentono' s Spring 2008 - the  last runway show of his career. Again, we see lots of red on this red carpet, and Miley is spot on the trend. I wish Miley had a younger fashion choice for the Oscars though. She i... Read More

As I was looking through the Spring 2008 Ready to Wear collections on style.com. , I really liked the look of Valentino. From pastels, to neutrals, and to the primary colors of blue and red, Valentino' s designs are fresh, feminine, and chic. His clothes are always so beautiful.  Read More

Last night Valentino marked his 90th collection, which was also his last one. After 45 years in business one of the greatest designers of our times is retiring, leaving the red dress and his signature bows in fashion history forever. Valentino' s final haute couture collection was more of a retrospective and  ncluded major elements the designer is known for. Floral Renessance gowns ... Read More