Alessandro Michele reveals his first collection for Valentino: an ode to timeless beauty and the Maison's heritage.
He made his debut as the Creative Director of Valentino with the Resort 2025 collection, unveiled on June 16, 2024, the last day of Milan Men's Fashion Week.
Inspired by Valentino's rich archives and the legacy of its founder, Valentino Garavani, the collection showcases a masterful blend of timeless beauty and bold modern touches.
The first collection is titled "Before the Beginnings," with Alessandro Michele emphasizing that he and his studio "orchestra" are still "tuning their instruments" ahead of their first ready-to-wear SS 2025 show scheduled for this fall's Fashion Week in Paris.
Additionally, Alessandro Michele stresses his deep admiration for the Maison founded by Mr. Valentino Garavani. "I am truly in love with the place I've decided to inhabit, which is becoming my home," the creative director stated. "I have access to extraordinary pieces worn by extraordinary women who were his friends...
His creations speak of him, his very sophisticated obsessions, and how a dress is a vehicle for extraordinary lives," said Alessandro Michele.
"This world is very, very complex—and much less mundane than one might think. There is a level of craftsmanship that I see for the first time in a company. I can ask for the impossible," Michele confessed. "For someone like me, it’s a constant state of euphoria. It's the pinnacle."
Quotes taken from personal interviews with BoF, WWD, and Vogue Business.