Last season’s couture collection was more Herve Leger than anything one might traditionally associate with the famed Italian couture house.
The duo has come under no shortage of scrutiny ever since, incurring criticism from Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. What’s even worse is that few notable up-and-coming young stars have worn frocks from the house.
Alternatively, with both Sarah Jessica Parker and Chloë Sevigny recently opting for Valentino couture frocks, the label seems to be benefiting from a change of luck.
The goal of luring a younger customer has allowed the design team to focus more on everyday couture looks this season, similar to Alexis Mabille’s approach. But unlike Mabille, the Valentino collection seems to have once again missed the mark, alienating their core customer while arguably failing to attract a new one.
