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The impeccable Valentino show in Paris: anatomy of a haute couture dress

Spring 2022 Collection

>Alex Jover

An elegant Kristen McMenami has been in charge of opening the Valentino fashion show in Paris this Wednesday. Wearing a black mini dress with a ruffled skirt and a rigid neckline, the famous model predicted what would be a masterful demonstration of what Haute Couture is and how it has evolved in recent times.

Valentino's impeccable show in Paris: Anatomy of a Haute Couture Dress

The title that gives name to the new spring collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli gives many clues to the idea that the couturier wanted to convey in this show. In 'Sewing Anatomy', the Italian wanted to return to the origins of this legendary craft. Looking back to dress the current woman.

Framed bodies, fine and polished patterns and classics renewed and dyed in full color draw Valentino's new vision for spring. Fluorine colours, which have invaded wardrobes even in the cold season, are included in the universe of the Italian fashion house in asymmetrical chiffon dresses, monochrome two-piece sets and puffed jackets.

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This show has stood out from the rest of the presentations this week for its variety of models. The idea of ​​inclusivity and the need to represent real bodies on the catwalk is brought up again in the most exclusive fashion circuits thanks, in this case, to Valentino.

Beyond the variety of bodies, the Valentino catwalk has featured faces like Maria Carla Boscono, Anna Ewers and even Jon Kortajarena and Violeta Sánchez. The need to publicize fashion weeks in order for them to recover their privileged place in society after the pandemic has made putting veteran celebrities and models on the catwalk a crucial strategy.

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