Unique perspectives in the fashion realm
They say every rule has its exception. And, of course, we couldn’t escape. In fact, just a few days ago, we wrote that fashion maisons whose original designer has left, lose their meaning. In other words, fashion brands lose their essence once the original designer is no longer at the helm.
Indeed, this is not the case with Valentino, which stands as the exception to the rule. Since the duo Piccioli – Chiuri has split from co-designing the brand, Mr Pierpaolo Piccioli didn’t miss a single beat. Though, we cannot say the same about Chiuri’s work.
From the moment he went solo, Piccioli’s sense of design has been a celebration of the Valentino codes. He carefully paid respect to the founder’s work, elaborating the brand DNA while adding a touch of modernity. Elegance has certainly not been lost.
On July 15, we saw the Fall/Winter 21-22 Valentino couture show, streamlined from Venice’s Gaggiandre, Arsenale. What better occasion to find a valid exception to the above rule. The show was a dialogue between fashion and art, presented from a magnificent set-up.
If fashion is not art, it is true that both forms of expression have many aspects in common: creativity, the vital and foundational element that shapes the entire process. But also time, experimentation, and skilled hands. All these are crucial elements needed to reach a perfect realization.
For the show, Pierpaolo Piccioli collaborated with 17 painters, and the final result was sublime. The overlapping of bold colours was a joy for the eye, a breath of fresh air. The fluid silhouettes and clean-cut lines, the game of form and colours, showed a modern way to make couture.
Impeccable tailoring and know-how. Effortless beauty and elegance. An expression of art, and a real celebration of couture.
Bravo!