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Valentino Garavani Panthea Bag Debuts with Feline Motif

other · 2026-04-28

Valentino has launched the Garavani Panthea handbag, featuring twin panther heads in antique gold finish with Swarovski crystals. The panther motif first appeared in the house's Fall/Winter 1967 couture collection, created by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. The bag debuted during Alessandro Michele's sophomore show, Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités, for Fall/Winter 2025, and reappeared in the Cruise 2026 collection. It is crafted from chevron-style nappa leather in matte and waxed finishes, or ostrich and python. The bag has been spotted on celebrities including Lily Allen, Lana Del Rey, and Lila Moss.

Key facts

  • Valentino Garavani Panthea bag features twin panther heads in antique gold finish with Swarovski crystals.
  • Panther motif first appeared in Valentino's Fall/Winter 1967 couture collection.
  • The bag debuted in Alessandro Michele's Fall/Winter 2025 show Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités.
  • It also appeared in the Cruise 2026 collection.
  • Materials include chevron-style nappa leather in matte and waxed finishes, or ostrich and python.
  • Spotted on Lily Allen, Lana Del Rey, and Lila Moss.
  • Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti introduced the panther motif in 1967.
  • The bag is named Garavani Panthea.

Entities

Artists

  • Valentino Garavani
  • Giancarlo Giammetti
  • Alessandro Michele
  • Lily Allen
  • Lana Del Rey
  • Lila Moss

Institutions

  • Valentino
  • CULTURED

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