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Valentino is again within the headlines in the present day with the announcement of Alessandro Michele as the following inventive director. And whereas many are already speculating what his imaginative and prescient for the maison will appear to be—plenty of brocade suiting, maybe?—we’re nonetheless dreaming of the entire trendy marvels Pierpaolo Piccioli created throughout his time at Valentino.

Piccioli’s work on the home began in 1999 as an adjunct designer, and on March twenty second it was introduced that he would formally exit from his position as inventive director. Maybe, he tried to warn us of the information along with his final assortment, which featured solely black seems to be—symbolic of a really stylish funeral.

There’s no have to shed tears, although. In Piccioli’s personal phrases shared in an announcement, “Not all tales have a starting or an finish, some stay a type of everlasting current that shines so vibrant that it received’t produce any shadows.” As an alternative of mourning his departure, many people are considering of how to rejoice his era-defining work by including a bit of historical past to our closets.

Forward, uncover 9 magnificent Valentino objects we have now our eyes on as we are saying farewell to Piccioli’s unforgettable chapter.

The Dazzling Denim Shirt

“It’s solely in my goals that I’m a Valentino shopper (the costs being a lot too costly for me), however I’ll select one thing sensible anyway: this denim button-down with sequined pockets, an on a regular basis riff on the elegant hand-beaded ‘denims’ Kaia Gerber wore in Pierpaolo Piccioli’s fall 2023 high fashion assortment for the maison.” —Nicole Phelps, international director of Vogue Runway

The Elegant Night Attire

“Sadly I received’t be shopping for Valentino any time quickly because it’s not my typical worth vary but when I had been, I might go to The RealReal or The Outnet and scoop up one among their nice night attire. Nobody makes a marriage ceremony visitor gown fairly like Valentino and both of those two could be stars of the present.” —Chloe Malle, editor of Vogue.com

The Elevated Necessities

“The elevated sense of ease Piccioli demonstrated in Valentino’s resort 2024 assortment nonetheless lives lease free in my thoughts. If I had a vast price range, I’d anchor my wardrobe with these completely relaxed straight-leg denims and the tailor-made blazer from look 8.”—Alexis Bennett, senior trend author

The Celebration Starter

“I may by no means afford this gown however that received’t cease me from lusting after it from afar. From the nipped waist to the outsized roses on the bust, this can be a flirty and enjoyable piece that livens up the basic LBD. I already know that you simply wouldn’t be capable to maintain me off the dance ground in that gown—you’ve obtained to present one thing that fabulous its second within the solar!” —Hannah Jackson, trend author

The Sharp Blazer

“Enjoying favorites with Pierpaolo Piccioli collections is virtually unattainable. From his legendary pink items to the timeless moments like this tweed blazer, Piccioli designed for the fashionable Valentino lady in each manner.” —Eliseé Browchuk, experiences manufacturing and advertising and marketing supervisor

The Sculptural Prime

“An only-my-dreams prime I might model precisely as seen on the spring/summer season 2024 runway—with dishevelled light-wash denim and stylish slides.” —Talia Abbas, senior buying editor

The Blooming Heels

“I typically discover myself hooked up to his hopelessly romantic equipment and these rose petal pumps are a real treasure.” —Elisée Browchuk, experiences manufacturing and advertising and marketing supervisor