Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2014: For the Goddess in You

By Jihan Forbes

The Scene: FROW dwellers included Kim Kardashian, who is now Valentino’s BFF (he hosted her pre-wedding dinner in May). Baz Luhrmann, who seems to be all over couture week, was also in attendance along with newlywed Olivia Palermo, Anya Ziourova and Emma Watson. The Look: The house went for a goddess feel this season, making Kardashian’s presence even more apropos. Her now husband proclaimed himself a “god” on his last album–now that they’re wed, we guess that makes her a goddess. And she will certainly have a lot to choose from this season. The 61-look overture gave an air of restrained regality and no-fuss opulence. With the exception of a few embroidered and embellished coats, the collection was all dreamy, draped frocks with leather sashes or easy separates: tunics, open blazers with textured lapels and a few flowing maxi skirts. Romanesque vine patterns curled up bodices and fanned out on skirts, adding a graphic touch to the romantic offering. A goddess is born to wear gold, so sheer lace and metallic touches on patterned pieces added to the otherworldly feel. The Accessories: Models were styled in Grecco-Roman deity-approved flat sandals. The Beauty: The makeup look read a little ashen, although it seems they were going for more of a supernatural glow–it seems the makeup team went a bit too heavy on the highlighter. Hair was parted in the center and pulled back into a wavy low ponytail. An easy look for the goddess who doesn’t like a lot of fuss. The Takeaway: It’s hard not to feel like a supernatural queen when you’re wearing a beautiful draped gown–Valentino absolutely nailed that moment with this collection. Beautiful as the offering is, there are a few pieces that could work for ready-to-wear or resort season, like those blazers, a few of those tunics and definitely a handful of those draped dresses. Is a maxi skirt worth a trip to the atelier? Depends on whom you ask. If it’s Kim Kardashian, the answer is probably yes.

images: imaxtree

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2014

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Jihan Forbes
Jihan Forbes

Jihan Forbes spends her days tirelessly writing and her work has been featured on Fashionista, XOJane, The Cut and more. She lives in Harlem, but will always be a Bronx girl. Send her an e-mail sometime.

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