The Valentino Haute Couture 2026 show opened a period of reflection for the Italian fashion house, amidst a moment of heritage transition and the need to redefine its identity. Under the hand of Alessandro Michele, couture took on the look of classic cinema, of the glamour of Hollywood that once shone brightly. There, a contemplative sense of history and contemporary fashion coexisted, interwoven with memory, imagery and a slow, measured approach to beauty.
