Last Day of Milan Fashion Week: Valentino Seduces With A Romantic Revolution And A Heartfelt Tribute To Lebanon
Arrivederci, Milano! Until we meet again…
The last day of Milan Fashion Week was less robust than we’re used to, but hardly lacking in Italy’s gioia di vivere…
Fashion shows were few and far between — yet there was still enough fervor to go around, demonstrating the country’s resilience by way of catwalk. Combating the pandemic’s pandemonium with love and fashion, the shows were a testament to hope.
One of the most touching moments was a heartfelt tribute to Lebanon after the Beirut blasts devastated the country last month. Six up-and-coming brands were virtually shown: Azzi & Osta, Boyfriend the Brand, Emergency Room, Hussein Bazaza, L’Atelier Nawbar and Roni Helou. Ranging from classic couture to minimal street style, the Lebanese fashion talent pool is unfathomable to say the least.
In Valentino news, designer Pierpaolo Piccioli ended the season, painting the town in its signature ruby red. A dressed down collection, the looks ranged from rainbow florals, cool caramels and sequined surprises. Opting out of glamour for the show’s location, the runway was housed in Fonderie Macchi, a metal warehouse from the 1930s, adding to the industrial aura.
The show began with a few heavy taps on a piano as British singer and producer Labrinth gave a live performance within the echo-y space. (You may recognize his haunting voice from the hit show Euphoria, with his song “All for Us.”)
Virtually the show is described on the Valentino website as outlandish fun with a purpose: “Being radical is an act of awareness, the will of an individual gesture. It requires both knowledge and freedom in personal expression.”
Lead image supplied.