“Byzantine princesses and Renaissance ladies, whose hair was coiffed with the striking jewelry created by Alessandro Gaggio, took to the catwalks, decked out in togas and capes embroidered with chimeras and mythological animals, patterns and designs borrowed from the marble Cosmatesque floors found in the Romanesque churches of the Eternal City.”

VALENTINO 

HAUTE COUTURE 

 

FALL-WINTER 2015-16

 

ROME, ITALY

“Real luxury is understated; it has no need to amaze, but rather serves as a means of reassurance.”

“This concept of luxury was telegraphed on the catwalk through clean-cut, tailored lines.”

“These were abundantly apparent in the incredible details of ribbons interwoven on plunging necklines, the striking toggles that embellished coats, and the use of exquisite gold embroidery.”

“Sumptuous brocades and sophisticated trimmings were used to define this ethereal, regal profile. It conjured up the idea of a restless, nocturnal animal.”