Goodbye Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, the ornate 19th-century hôtel particulier in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris that for years had played rococo host to the Valentino fashion shows.

Michele channeled the founder's unbridled opulence with an eclectic collection that resurfaced many of his own obsessions.

Valentino's Spring/Summer 2025 runway show was probably one of the most anticipated shows of Paris Fashion Week. Officially marking Alessandro Michele's catwalk debut as the brand's new creative director,

In Pictures Alessandro Michele’s debut as creative director of fashion house Valentino was arguably the most anticipated event of the September 2024 Paris

Frivolousness is not useless” says the newly installed Valentino creative director in his first runway show that brimmed with possibility.

Alessandro Michele’s debut show for Valentino looked promising for the future of the house. We asked industry insiders to share their first reactions to the collection.

It’s been a while!” said Alessandro Michele with a chuckle on Sunday afternoon in Paris. The designer was holding a press conference following his Valentino debut, which marked the ex-Gucci maestro’s eagerly anticipated return to fashion and his first runway show in two years.

The atmosphere was electric with anticipation leading up to Alessandro Michele’s debut at Valentino on Sunday afternoon in Paris—undeniably the most coveted invite of the season. Instead of opting for the expected,

Although we already had our first taste of Alessandro Michele's Valentino with the latest resort collection, spring/summer 2025 marked his runway debut with the house – and it was one which truly stole all of the attention in Paris.

Lovers of maximalist fashion have had an Alessandro Michele–sized hole in their hearts for the past two years. Absent from the runways has been his signature brand of eclectic energy, allowing quiet luxury brands to thrive.