Valentino Garavani, a Valentino S.p.A. collection, also part of the Valentino Fashion Group founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani, designs lines of accessories such as handbags, shoes, small leather goods, belts and jewellery for men and women. The characteristic Haute Couture details can be found in these refined creations, often made by hand. The classic iconic Valentino motifs are also reinterpreted with style consistency through accessories with incredibly modern lines. A product category with wide acclaim and in continuous growth.
Since October 2008 Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli are Valentino's Creative Directors. Maria Grazia and Pierpaolo, who for ten years worked closely with Valentino Garavani, contributing to the success of the accessories project, made their debut with their first Haute Couture collection in Paris, in January 2009, proving to fully understand and interpret the Valentino world. Their creativity immediately received positive feedback, obtaining unanimous approval by all protagonists of the fashion world.
Hollywood stars, socialites and fashion leaders have worn and appreciated their creations. Jennifer Aniston chose a dress from their first Haute Couture collection for the Oscars in 2009. Rachel Weisz and Evangeline Lilly wore creations from their first Prêt-à -Porter collection at the Cannes Festival in 2009. The Haute Couture of July 2009 by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli defined their new vision of the Valentino woman. A femininity out of the norm, a concept of elegance that borders on the way of being. Synthesising in clothing its fragile and dangerous nature, its cult of uniqueness and distinction.