In the hopes of bringing the wonder-inducing spectacle first unveiled during Paris Fashion Week’s wider audience, Valentino transported Alessandro Michele’s SS25 dreamscape to The Glass House, Nai Lert Park in Bangkok, Thailand — taking the opportunity to showcase a curation of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear pieces, alongside several key Valentino Garavani handbags, shoes, and accessories from the collection.
Held on 20 and 21 March, the presentation highlighted standout runway pieces like the Valentino Garavani 9to5 bag, featuring the all-over Cherryfic pattern, and the eye-catching Valentino Garavani Le Chat de la Maison cat-shaped minaudière — both written in ways destined to become the season’s most covetable carry-alls. Nostalgic yet otherworldly in detail and finish, they bring forth the maison’s era with a confidence that only forces the viewer to be swept off their feet in a new trance. This is the new age of Valentino, and
Among the distinguished guests were beloved Valentino Brand Ambassador Freen Sarocha and contemporary artist SUNTUR, all wearing Valentino looks and accessories from the Pavillon des Folies collection. The maison’s darling in particular made a stunning and lasting impression, wearing an embroidered jacket with stones and sequins that featured a front frog closure and delicate tassel detailing in light georgette, every bit romantic in Valentino’s new mode of speak as it is a reflection of the Thai star’s charming and warm presence. Ensembled with a midi tube skirt in double duchesse, Valentino Garavani Foliefoliage pumps and a Valentino Garavani 9to5 shoulder bag, Freen is the embodiment of Valentino at present — further bringing to life Michele’s vision for the maison’s new era.
Adding to the evening’s atmosphere was a house, tech house and minimal tech DJ set from Claudine — one of the most exciting rising talents in Thailand’s music and entertainment scene.
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