Tribute to Valentino Garavani

January 2009 etched a new history in the fashion world when the duo of designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, replacing Alessandra Facchinetti as skipper Valentino.

Both proved that they are the right successor for the maestro who abdicates the throne in 2008. Hall of the Sorbonne, Paris, to witness the time for the first time the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who previously served as designer accessories for Valentino fashion house, presents his debut couture collection for the fashion label.

Both like to bring tribute to Valentino Garavani, the founder Valentino, by presenting the collection according to tradition and grip, two things that failed are presented Facchinetti.

One year has passed, but Chiuri Piccioli and clung to the roots of the fashion label. Both of them still continue to enter the draft despite the image of Valentino in a new vision which is now tucked Piccioli and Chiuri abstracted from the social phenomenon and consumers are always changing.

The combination is expressed both in the collection of spring and summer that lure in fresh silhouette, young, but remained faithful to the image of Valentino. Ruffle, lace, and floral motifs to complement the feminine breath want presented Piccioli and Chiuri, hand tailored and soft structural style is shown in a typical Valentino chiffon and satin layers.

The urban side spattered coat-dress in silhouette, tulip skirts, as well as practical channel dedicated to women’s career elegant. Meanwhile, for those who want a glamorous atmosphere, Piccioli and Chiuri offer Rosso red dress in long sleeved maxi dress silhouette with exotic decorative belts.

For color, red, of course, included in the list both options palette, coupled with a parade of pink, purple, white, ivory, khaki, black as well.

If other designers make them more feminine shoes, footwear look at Valentino’s tougher to bring a little contrast with ladylike style dress. Valentino, who sat in the front row of the show, looks satisfied with what they are doing both his successor.

Chiuri added that urban women today prefer practical clothing, but still with the element of elegance. One of the collections from Valentino that is guaranteed to be hit in the spring is double-breasted jacket with ruffles that detail shorts paired together.

Others, for young dynamic women, Piccioli and Chiuri bring together matching tank top and denim shirts. As for those who like edgy style could choose a long-sleeved gown, too short suit with ruffle and lace detail.

Compared with Christopher Bailey who often injects young blood in the collection of Burberry or John Galliano who always appear eccentric to Christian Dior, what do Piccioli and Chiuri may seem too careful and safe.

However, the fashion editors agree, though they do not want to risk too great, Piccioli and Chiuri give consumers what they need from their favorite fashion label.