Valentino unveils Fall-Winter 2025 collection

Preserving the personal in public spaces

12 Mar 2025

By Irina Perova

Alessandro Michele transported audiences back to his Gucci era—bold, provocative, and undeniably theatrical. The Valentino Fall-Winter 2025 show took place in a meticulously designed gender-neutral public restroom, transformed into an avant-garde exhibition space. This unconventional setting underscored Michele’s commitment to breaking stereotypes and redefining traditional notions of glamour.

In his second ready-to-wear collection for Valentino, Michele delves into the performative nature of intimacy, exploring how one can maintain a sense of personal identity while navigating public spaces.

photo: INSTAGRAM/Valentino

The collection strikes a balance between modern maximalism and timeless relevance. Drawing inspiration from the Valentino archives, Michele reinterprets classic elements – lace, bows, faux fur, tweed jackets, and flowing silk georgette gowns in the house’s signature red and white hues through a contemporary lens, resulting in a harmonious fusion of heritage and modernity.