Alessandro Michele's Valentino debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele presented his first collection for Valentino, titled Pavillon des Follies, during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025. The show featured a glass floor installation by Alfredo Pirri, with sounds of breaking glass and percussion accompanying the models. Michele's collection draws from the 1960s and 1980s, reinterpreting archival elements with a personal touch, including lace, bows, pearls, sequins, wide collars, and headpieces. The designer, known for his maximalist style, aims to revive the maison's heritage after the minimalist total black era of former creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Michele's approach is seen as an archaeological excavation of fashion history, similar to his successful tenure at Gucci. The collection challenges the current trend of 'quiet luxury' and prioritizes creativity over commercial simplicity.
Key facts
- Alessandro Michele debuted as creative director of Valentino at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025.
- The collection is titled Pavillon des Follies.
- The show featured a glass floor installation by Alfredo Pirri.
- Sounds of breaking glass and percussion accompanied the runway.
- Michele's designs draw from the 1960s and 1980s.
- Key elements include lace, bows, pearls, sequins, wide collars, and headpieces.
- The collection contrasts with the previous total black era under Pierpaolo Piccioli.
- Michele previously revitalized Gucci with a similar maximalist approach.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Michele
- Alfredo Pirri
- Pierpaolo Piccioli
- Valentino Garavani
- Jackie Kennedy
Institutions
- Valentino
- Gucci
- Paris Fashion Week
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Rome
- Milan
- New York
- Italy
- United States