‘Beauty is always changing’: Alessandro Michele’s Roman tribute to Valentino

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Morwenna Ferrier in RomeMarch 13, 2026 at 01:17 PM
‘Beauty is always changing’: Alessandro Michele’s Roman tribute to Valentino

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Alessandro Michele's first Valentino collection since taking over in 2024 was presented in Rome's Palazzo Barberini as a tribute to the late Valentino Garavani. The autumn/winter show marked the first catwalk since Garavani's death and a return to the city where he lived and worked. Michele's collection explores the tension between his own design aesthetic and the brand's established DNA of beauty. Inspired by the 1980s, the collection featured clashing jewel tones, big shoulders, draped tunics, and lace-dipped hems. Michele's background in costume design was evident in the outsized jewelry and cuffs, highlighting his unique approach to fashion.

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fashion 100% valentino 90% alessandro michele 90% beauty 80% rome 70% autumn/winter collection 60% fashion show 60% 1980s fashion 50% designer 50%

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