By Francesco Bonami

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Valentino was, is and will always be a fashion house at the heart of which lies a great sense of creativity and infinite sources of inspiration that leave us in awe. Would you like to discover a part of this world? Well, you’ll get what you want, as Italian art curator Francesco Bonami will take you on a journey to this universe that was once reigned by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.

This Assouline best-seller reveals their vision of the Valentino woman, explores all that inspired their passion and creativity and explains their impact and contributions to fashion. It traces their way in moving the house’s aesthetic forward through their contemporary and feminine designs, as well as their timeless blend of clean simplicity and modern elegance.

The main highlight of this book is one of the ex-duo’s most profound inspirations, Rome. The Eternal City is not only the birth place of the legendary house, but much more. It is the city that reflects its feel through every design the house creates. Its seamless blend of ancient and modern, pagan and baroque, historic buildings and contemporary lifestyle come alive in every Valentino marvel to create a new concept in fashion.

A must-have on your coffee table, this book will make you fall in love even more with Valentino!

Mirella Haddad