For Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Creative Direction of the Valentino Maison, they encompass total design. They iconize styles and values in incredibly evocative and seductive items. Accessories play a major role in their design: Rockstud, VaVaVoom, and Lock, which are the icons that are joined each season by new ones, following a path with dynamic and never static certainties that constantly evolve to reflect the spirit of the times.
The sophisticated, offbeat Spring 2014 accessories collection is based on a concept of unconventional elegance. Fluo color – running rampant on python, highlighting embroidery, and adding a splash of artificial light to animal prints or camouflage – defines the subtly rebellious character of the collection with its flawless yet surprising sophistication. Rapid stylistic touches subvert the rules: Valentino’s new classics acquire unexpected facets.
The repertoire develops with a contrast of purity and embellishment that recognizes the antithetical and complementary traits of modern femininity. The process focuses on either convinced addition or inexorable subtraction. A search for absolute elegance leads to understated yet strong individual objects: soft constructions and customizable color contrasts between the exterior and interior make the completely reversible Rockstud Double line of totes, camera cases, hobo bags, and military-style duffle bags the new urban passe-partout that adapts to a person’s gestures and lifestyle. With the sleek lines of My Own Code, the only distinctive signs are the customer’s monogram. Embellishment and structure unite in powerful synthesis. In Rockstud Noir and Rouge, primary and absolute red or black bathe every element in monochrome. Ornate pavé beading in an elegant stud-like motif adorns evening bags.
Tonal scrolls dance across the surfaces of Intrigate. Nuanced lacquered studs create striking trim on Fluo Couture bags. Platinum chain handles boldly multiply on Chaîne de Jour totes and shoulder bags which contrast with the curvy silhouette of the body. Fabric ballet flats, thong sandals, and lace espadrilles express nonchalant elegance that is in thrilling contrast with curried leather sandals with neon feathers. Leather sandals and boots with chunky heels are contemporary classics. Sneakers made of multiple materials are a dynamic, metropolitan touch. The design is completed with silk twill scarves used as a modular element in vibrant holiday capsule wardrobes. Neon camouflage and super stripes are used on tops, maxi-tops, and pajama pants
coordinated with VaVaVoom, espadrilles and totes.
Concentrating on changing consistency, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli define their own personal language of desire. They seduce sight and touch while suggesting sensations and attitude. The savoir faire of haute artisan workmanship is the unifying element, inevitable quality, and true character of the Valentino world.