Inspired by the paintings of Flemish Old Masters (Vermeer in particular), Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s F/W 2013 collection for Valentino is absolutely gorgeous and has been top of my wish list for the winter season.
My look: Intarsia stretch-knit dress and ‘My Own Code’ clutch, both by Valentino, pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps by Saint Laurent and diamond rose ring by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Let me show you my favourite collection for the new season: VALENTINO. Watching this runway show in Paris along with celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie, my heart was beating faster and I was thinking: those pieces have to find a way into my closet!
Inspired by the paintings of Flemish Old Masters (Vermeer in particular), Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli‘s latest collection is absolutely exquisite.
Of course, punk is the trend of the season, but my heart beats for those little white collars and the amazing feminine dresses. The outstanding embellishments are blended with materials: carpet textures, embroidery inspired by Delft ceramics, and chiné and jacquard motifs that reproduce them on knitwear.
And to live my grunge moment, I will invest in the famed rockstud accessories to match.
Valentino’s ad campaign for F/W 2013 was shot by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and shows how fashion meets art in perfection: striking portraits set against ornate still life images of flowers, food and accessories.
Framed by the lovely designer duo, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.
I was so happy to visit the Valentino showroom the next day after the show to explore this amazing collection up close. The moment I saw and felt the details, the outstanding craftsmanship and beautiful designs, I have been even more in love with the collection, if that is anyway possible… Great news is that most of the pieces are hitting the stores now.
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LoL, Sandra
Leather-trimmed wool-blend dress
Beaded tulle-detailed wool and cashmere-blend sweater
Embroidered plastron bonded nappa leather dress
Scalloped wool and silk-blend coat
Beaded tulle and wool-blend crepe mini dress
Patent-leather and velvet T-bar pumps
Patent-leather and velvet T-bar pumps
Rockstud mink and leather clutch
The Rockstud leather trapeze bag
Runway and ad campaign photos: Courtesy of Valentino, all other photos: © Sandra Bauknecht