Be my Valentino x
The dinner gong has sounded with Valentino’s succulent SS14 Collection.
It’s captivating thoughts turned into visual chocolate.
The details are like the feathers of a humming bird.
But…
And there is a but…
Would you wear this on a hot summers day?…Or even a spring one?
Do the colours sing beach, sunshine and easy living?
No? So who is the Emperor in his new clothes?
The punters? The magazines?..or the out of date fashion industry?
Laters, Kate x
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A beautiful collection! I am not a dress kind of chick but the graphic is stunning. I like it (^-^)
Y’see I love a dress..get it right and it’s the ultimate capsule wardrobe..no need to worry about anything else! x
I know! I wish if I am taller and curvier so I can enjoy wearing dresses with pattern. I really really envy you.
Well, Valentino wasn’t the only one who in my opinion missed the Spring -Summer motto. Yes , I do admit that the prints , the elaborate collection looks special, but obviously it’s more winter like , also from the mood not only the colour palette. But Prada/ Miu Miu , went even further with the thick coats, o.k the colour palette was different,but…
I was born in Greece, I’m a med woman, I can assure you that nothing of these pieces are for Summer. When , the temperatures are constantly above 30°C , in high Summer in the 40°C, the only thing you might wear is a bikini & if you are obliged to spent a lot of time in work, you do chose the lightest version of a clothing item you can possible find.
Coming , to your question, for whom is it for ; well for the industry , interests maybe, for the south part of the globe that has winter in that time of the year or simply a failure.
Anyway, I don’t particular like the present duo of designers for Valentino.
They haven’t managed yet to transfer the legacy into a new era , being unmistakable
Valentino, nevertheless. See :Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel or Raf Simmons For Dior ( in such a short time )!
Besides, the video from the fashion week in London is lovely. You both look great & made an impact.
I am with you..thick coats/colour/long sleeves (although I am a fan of long sleeves) all make a mockery of the label ‘ss’ – but can we blame them? It is ridiculous to send out a Collection that won’t be bought for 6 months – by which time it will be old news. And with the rising spending power of China, Africa and Australia – who’s to say when Spring/Summer is anyway? xxx
How true.
Have a nice day .xxx
And you xxx
I really enjoyed some of the more “tribal” prints that were present at the various Fashion Weeks (DVF did it best in NY in my opinion!) and there may be a piece or two from this collection that appeal to me, I’m not sure it would appeal to me in the S/S months! Good observations! 🙂
I just can’t genuinely believe this ready-to-wear Collection is really meant for Summer…call it ‘transeasonal’ and I would understand.. xx
Perhaps Valentino designers had Brussels summer in mind! Gorgeous pieces… yes, I can definitely see me in some of these taking a stroll downtown… they’d even take me through fall! But I agree, I wouldn’t survive 2 mins in them anywhere in the Med!
I do love the drop waist numbers..and I agree – it would definitely benefit from an addition – ‘Spring/Summer…for climates north of Paris’! xxx
I love the “visual chocolate” description and these outstanding ethnic motifs that scream Winter indeed (climate change is the one to blame …). XXX
I am a sucker for ethnic prints and love all the references..I can’t help but wonder if this is the designers way of getting round a problem..go with the flow but do your own thing? xxx
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos – I absolutely love each and every look! I’m already a long time fan of Valentino but this collection has got to be up there as one of my all time favs. Ever.
Apparently the inspiration was Maria Callas in Pasolini’s film version of the opera..perfection meeting perfection.. xxx
Oh my…..sometimes I wish I could just lounge around in couture all day. These dresses are no exception. The colors are so gorgeous…that last dress…sigh. I dream of owning one of these one days! Valentino, if you’re read, donate to the cause! 🙂
I think for me it would have to be the cape..a statement forever! xxx
hmm I love the hummingbird but I guess Valentino predicts a cold summer 2014 after this super hot summer ;p
Oh no! I couldn’t bear it! This summer was a dream!..the cynic in me says it’s perfect for selling now.. xxx
Well it’s selling in China for sure ;p
So true!! xxx
I really loved all the outfits! However, more for Christmas parties than Spring ! Just as well I can’t afford any! Haha
I may have to sell the Grandmother…
You make a good point about presenting fashions 6 months before anyone would wear them. Fashion is set on the street and in the universities and by what is happening NOW. What YOU see. Your photos always reference design shapes, colours and an almost architectural beauty.
I understand these are trends we are supposed to look for when we’re shopping but that kind of workmanship is so far beyond anything I could afford to wear…it’s art. Beautiful textile art.
I think your collection for spring was referencing this tribal palette but in a much more wearable form. I personally, LOVE the long, multi slit skirts with the netting. I think that these looks would work well as transitional wardrobe pieces and the colours ARE scrumptious.
I find it interesting that Tamara Mellon of Jimmy Choo fame is just about to launch her own label – the USP? It’s seasonless with new designs every month..sign of the times? xxx
It’s a great idea, actually. Hit and run fashion.
And then I hit my brick wall…does that mean fast fashion wins? because that feels wrong as well. I think I want the big houses to do three flexible Collections a year with their own inspirational titles nothing to do with seasons that blow everyones minds and can be filtered to the high street, and they are available straight away. Is it a nirvana? xxx
LOVING the humming bird dress and actually every single other piece of this collection. I think it’s super wearable!
I would happily waft about all day in them! x
Hmm, I see what you mean. Lovely, but…
Loving the shapes, the ethnic feel, the tribal inspiration is heart stopping…but I seem to be having a problem with honesty within the Fashion Industry – and this is a perfect illustration x
Who cares if it’s for summer or not it’s stunning. In a world market where everyone is chasing the dollar and afraid of creativity it’s great to see conviction. It’s a beautiful collection, I love the strong ethnic feeling. The thing is when this is delivered to the stores it will actually be in Jan-Feb with the summer sun is still a long way off….
No doubt – it is stunning..but all that work and in 6 months time it will be wrapping up fish and chips. Why not sell it now? Why this archaic structure that surrounds the industry? The music industry has moved on..maybe it’s time the fashion industry did the same? x
You’re right in many ways it a great big dinosaur!
I could also add it is ageist and racist..but then I would be really getting on my soap box! I feel a meteor coming.. xxx
ahhh? these designs are a disaster, why no body can see this fact?
you can’t blindly say it is beautiful just because a famous designer has made them, what is ugly will always be ugly no matter how much you flatter it
A lady with conviction! One man’s meat will always be another man’s poison..this is fillet steak for me! x
Stunning collection! Love everything about it, prints and shapes, definitely my fave is Aztec – Tribal cape -poncho, I would love to have it as I’m a fan of such things, I find them very comfy and cozy. Well, these collection will be fit for Summer in north countries and Winter in hot countries:) but anyway it’s Valentino masterpieces as all his collections, simplicity and lusciousness collaboration.
That tribal cape is something to treasure and pass down through generations, it sings class, style, elegance..with a bit of something extra xxx
I loved the Valentino collection. So rich in material and colours, so noble and so gypsyish at the same time… Hmmmm!!! Lovely!
Ticks all my boxes! xxx
Love the yellow/blue dress & skirt!!
Amazing collection!!
Alixxx
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It’s amazing with that blue shirt isn’t it? xx
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