Valentino Showroom Visit – Alessandro Michele’s Debut Collection
Anna Vescovi, MFA Fashion Design and The Arts, 2025
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Visiting the Maison Valentino showroom was nothing short of a dream. Alessandro Michele’s debut collection for the Maison hosted 85 looks on the basis of obscure beauty.
In true Michele fashion, we see an abundance of sumptuous embroideries, prints, layers and silhouettes that complement each other well, while offering a contrasting variety amongst the mix of men’s and women’s looks. The collection features new items which merge high-low dressing which can be seen throughout the bag designs and stylistic layering. Though the collection is considered prêt-à-porter for SS25, many of the looks could easily be considered high couture through their application of incredible artisanal handwork.
Many of the collection’s details were a mix of Michele’s contemporary vision paired with archival elements pulled from Maison Valentino. Several looks include signature polkadot prints, silhouettes of previous flou gowns and of course the Maison’s signature monogram.
This collection has been one of the most anticipated and influential of this season. It was such an honor to view the impeccable details up close. Thank you, Maison Valentino for having us, and congratulations on this wonderful new chapter.
Victoire Duverdier, BFA Fashion Design, 2025
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Having the opportunity to go to the SS25 Valentino Showroom was an incredible experience. We had the chance to hear the explanation of the collection first hand – allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of the collection as a whole, as well as a better understanding of certain elements and details seen within the collection (such as the double bags worn to show a sense of casualty and real life-ness; as one usually leaves the house with more than one bag).
Being able to see all the details of the clothing from up close, see the actual materiality of all the fabrics and accessories, as well as the techniques used, was also incredible considering Valentino’s traditional aspect to garment making.
As a fashion design senior at Parsons Paris I am so grateful to have been able to have this opportunity and learn more about such an incredible house such as Valentino.
Carla Patrignani, BFA Fashion Design, 2025
During our visit to the « Pavillon des Folies» showroom we got the wonderful opportunity to see the RTW collection, fresh off the runway, in person. This was made even more special by the fact that it was Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino.
Personally I was blown away by the amount of handcrafting, from the embroideries to the pleats, the pieces were all incredibly intricate and precious. The team welcomed us warmly and we were given insight as well as little fun facts about the work.
Waner Sun, MFA Fashion Design and The Arts, 2025
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In a beautiful building on Place Vendôme, I had the honor to visit the Valentino showroom for the Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Surrounded by dozens of intricate and exquisite garments, the whole visit was like a gorgeous dream.
Valentino in my mind is a symbol of elegance with passionate colors, Alessandro Michele added more vitality and fantasy to this elegance with embroidered prints, jewels, ruffles and laces. Layers of ruffled tulle with delicate embroidery and fur, unique facial jewellery, a plethora of intricate and beautiful floral prints with polka dots. Paying homage to Valentino’s classic designs while incorporating the designer’s unique style, I felt the classic and freshness of Valentino.
Thank you Valentino for giving me the opportunity to see these artworks up close and personal, and I look forward to experiencing new surprises at the next show.
