Valentino’s Le Salon Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2024 collection, led by Creative
Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, represents a notable departure and return to the world of haute
couture. Piccioli’s vision for the collection demonstrates a profound connection to modern life,
embracing current ideals while remaining loyal to the eternal essence of couture.
The show took place at the legendary Valentino salon overlooking Vendôme, paying homage to
the venerated traditions of haute couture while incorporating elements of contemporary
innovation. A star-studded audience, which included Jennifer Lopez, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner,
Florence Pugh, and Nadia Lee Cohen, emphasized the event’s importance in the fashion industry.
On the runway, the collection evolved with emotional intensity, highlighted by a rich and
inventive palette that perfectly balanced conflicting chromatic colors. Voluminous pieces altered
the female silhouette, demonstrating great attention to detail through a variety of textures,
weights, and finishes. Exotic styles, such as fur and feather fusions, hand-cut silk organza, and
sequins, elevated the collection’s extravagance and elegance.
Capes with three-dimensional flowers, delicately embroidered gowns, feathery bodices, and
impeccably cut blazers and jackets were among the standout pieces. Piccioli stressed the
significance of handmade craftsmanship, which was carried out with the extraordinary
excellence that is consistent with the Valentino maison. « Le Salon » embodied a majestic
celebration of awe and the art of creation, reflecting both a return to traditional craft and a shift
toward modernity. Piccioli’s collection confirmed Valentino’s position as a leader in haute
couture, flawlessly merging legacy and innovation to produce a truly unique and unforgettable
presentation of couture brilliance.
