Valentino Fall/Winter 2011
Posted by Stephan Moskovic | March 18th, 2011
The Valentino brand has always understood femininity, but under the direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, that means something very different than it did when the legendary Garavani was at the helm. Chiuri and Piccioli favor a light and almost demure look that skews girly with touches of lace and sheer detailing, but never looks immature. This season featured the gauzy dresses the duo have become known for, but expanded the airy look to include structured separates for day, floral printed gowns and a lineup of on trend python accessories. No matter the look, an ethereal feel ran through the entire showing; even the thick fur worn by Patricia Van Der Vliet and the laser cut leather skirt on Daphne Groeneveld seemed to float. When designers can take materials that dense and imbue them with lightness it shows not only talent, but the power of a compelling design signature.
Valentino
Fall/Winter 2011
Fall/Winter 2011
Photos: Stephan Moskovic
Text: Janelle Okwodu
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Pat McGrath
models in order of appearance above:
Freja Beha Erichsen
Ruby Aldridge
Jac Jagaciak
Sigrid Agren
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Caroline Brasch Nielsen
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Freja Beha Erichsen
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Aline Zanella
Tatiana Cotliar
Debora Muller
Nimue Smit
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Hanne Gaby Odiele
Daga Ziober
Emily Baker
Daphne Groeneveld
Kasia Struss
Josephine Skriver
Maud Welzen
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Marique Schimmel
Mirte Maas
Julia Saner
Freja Beha Erichsen
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Jourdan Dunn
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Tatiana Cotliar in fur
Arizona Muse
Jac Jagaciak
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Daphne Groeneveld
Daga Ziober
Maud Welzen
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Lydia Carron
Aline Zanella
Sigrid Agren
Nimue Smit
Sara Blomqvist
Caroline Brasch Nielsen
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Ruby Aldridge
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Julia Saner
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Frida Gustavsson
Freja Beha Erichsen
Finale
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Lovely photos and collection!
Nice work on the designers part. BUT this is not Valentino. Its a mix of Chanel Gucci, and a bit of Versace. Mr Valentino Garavani was a masterpiece, an original. He knew femininity, luxury and most importantly, beauty! It is sad his work never carried on!
I just fell in love.
Wow, can’t go wrong with sticking to the classics. Love the clothes 🙂 Particularly the feathered skirt outfit worn by Jordan, and that leather trench. If I were rich or a celeb, Valentino would surely account for my closet. For the time being, I’ll just stick to guess jeans clothes ;p
I found a beautiful color palette of nude and green. But he lost the originality of the same style of bag by Prada created with that footprint of different hand and some models are already a little past.
Freja’s BACCCCCKKK!!
Jourdan Dunn is everywhere this season!
Perfection! and so is Freja <3
@Mia, I agree with you even if Valentino’s latest collections are beautiful, I think no one can denies it, but I find them so austere and kind of repetitive. Valentino was all about glamour, sofistication, and opulence. I know that the house must grow but conserving its roots. for me Jason Wu or Takoon would’ve kept Valentino’s legacy better.
It was surely one the designing duo’s strongest, most Valentino-centric shows to date, coupling with the S/S 2011 show. I loved the coat and sheer dress in the Reeve’s Pheasant print, the 3 very Valentino, studded flannel (or other textile) pieces and the sheer peach frock on Kasia. In US Vogue of this month, there is an image of Giovanna Battaglia working the frack out of the 1st look of the F/W2010 Show. It seems as the duo are discovering a stable footing. There are some pretty fantastic pieces instore..It will be an interesting voyage as they continue developement.
Such an onslaught of Dutch girls (not that I’m complaining)!
Amazing collection, pretty models.
i just love jourdan *sigh* LOL
I love any collections of Valentino, and this is unique.
very Valentino
He must be at his very best..
more to come
I’m sure
Ottawa
It’s nice but not Valentino in anyway. It’s way too generic and boring for my taste.
v for valentino!
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wow
Wow- I will take one of everything please!
On a side note- anyone else notice Tati is shrinking before our very eyes? It’s a bit frightening.
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Can someone tell me why Freja is such a big deal? Of course she’s beautiful but I have no idea what sets her apart from other girls. No idea.
So wonderful. I love it.
Exquisite. I have fallen.
freja， she is always the best one.
There’s something about Freja…. I don’t know what it is…..But I LOVE IT!!!!
beautiful
Valentino is amazing!
ahh this was totally flawless, valentino always doin' a great things in fashion!