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Valentino Fall 2013: The undeniable ability to translate inner ideas into outer experiences.
Collars and cuffs into explicit emotion.
Historical endings producing their own statement re-births.
Dutch Masters or austere American icons?
Slow yourself to hold the moment and admiringly watch severity transformed into couture desirability.
Laters, Kate x
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the collection is very beautiful, its classy simplicity loaded with precious details… love them all! thanks for sharing ♥ xxx
The cuts, the simplicity..the clarity..they ooze class and style without any pretentiousness. Sigh xxx
Funny enough i love the designs and the collar&cuff dress is just beautiful. Nice post.
aren’t the collars and cuffs stand out? Lazer cut leather…a beautiful modern twist xxx
I concur 🙂
Wednesday Addams wore a similar style, don’t you think? (I confess I loved Morticia!)
Yes!! Could do a fashion editorial combining the picture in the post below with these from Valentino..yum! xxx
Rigour isn’t a bad word when it comes to fashion (love the Amish connection) ! XXXXX
I remember being in an Art class it school, we had to make a picture using 12 dots, all the same size. Given the exactly the same starting ingredients it was still possible to tell who were the best at art..same with this..even so pared back, it’s still genius xxx
These look so elegant. I keep forgetting what a great look it is!
Such clever cuts and such an intelligent use of black and white. I do think, most people using this palette would first think of the sixties rather than further back in time.. xxx
I absolutely adore these looks- I agree there’s something very old world about them. I love how this style got a chic update and looks so fresh, while also reminiscent of the past.
Have you clocked the shoes as well?? LOVE LOVE LOVE!! xxx
It is beautiful this collection! Love the white bag in the first picture!
It is such a good ‘link’ with the other flashes of white..and those shoes! xxx
The collars, the scallops, the braids – straight up enchanting!
Isn’t the headband a subtle, lovely touch?..wonder if there is an age limit on headbands? My brain is telling me their may be..damn it xxx
Love the leather headband! Not sure about an age limit since I dread the thought of boxing ourselves in. Perhaps a scarf interpretation? Either way those collars are to die for . . . xo
Very wise and true. In my head I see Alice in Wonderland with wrinkles..but really I should see freedom instead! xxx
Absolutely adore these designs,it’s how I would love to dress ….but am also totally fascinated by the T strap ‘shoes’….they’re little boots, aren’t they? with a contrast vamp under the T strap .
Yes..like the female equivalent of spats..on a high-heeled t-bar. They are awesome! Def deserve some more investigation.. xxx
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Love this new Valentino collection! Thanks Mason for sharing.
If you get the chance, check out the rest of the collection on style.com..I did cherry pick the black and white..being Valentino it’s quite extensive and very different..and of course, there is a red dress! xxx
Absolutely gorgeous collection!
With it’s simple elegance, it just sings xxx
A perfect example of how fashion recycles itself, yet with innovative twists 🙂
And how one mans poison becomes anothers meat! xxxx
haha yes! well said!
Love the cuffs and the endearing collars/necklines.
Shoulders may change..but collars and cuffs are there for life xxx
Well said xx
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