Gucci and Valentino Conquer Paris Fashion Week with Roman Flair

During Paris Fashion Week, Italian designers Alessandro Michele of Gucci and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, both hailing from Rome, unveiled collections that highlighted the city's artistic vitality. Michele's presentation included a video featuring the works of Leo de Berardinis and Perla Peragallo, followed by a runway show where models interacted with the audience at Le Palace, a nightclub that was once a theater, transformed by Fabrice Eamer in the late 1970s. The show drew inspiration from icons such as William S. Burroughs, Andrée Putman, David Bowie, and others. Piccioli's collection captured the essence of 1970s Roman aristocracy, culminating in a striking orange dress worn by a dark-skinned model. Clara Tosi Pamphili's article for Artribune compares Michele to Leonardo da Vinci, highlighting their shared genius and resemblance, while asserting that Roman designers serve as cultural ambassadors, even for non-Italian brands.