Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut signaled a transformation, with a stage set like a living room in flux, evoking a sense of renewal.

Valentino debuts new designer, reviving the brand’s bold legacy - Harry Styles and Sir Elton John sat in the front row to see Alessandro Michele’s debut.

Alessandro Michele’s eagerly awaited ready-to-wear Paris Fashion Week debut at Valentino was unveiled in a setting that hinted at a transformation. The scene, poetic and subdued, perfectly set the stage for a "maximalist-lite” spectacle.

All eyes were on Paris for the Valentino show - the first to be designed by Alessandro Michele, the former Gucci designer who has attracted celebrity fans including Harry Styles and Sir Elton John.