When the bourgeois classic leather design meets the punk subculture that metallic studs embody, Roman Stud sees the light and enriches Valentino Garavani’s stud family with a new icon. This new creation that graced the Maison’s world offers the ultimate take Pierpaolo Piccioli has on this collection and his way to pay tribute to the “bugnato” or bossage that sets Roman Palazzos apart.
Further representing the bold character of these Palazzos, the iconic stud is enlarged in a macro version. With this in mind, Valentino’s unconventional expressivity is redefined, and its attitude given a new romantic, punk and non-conformist makeover that sets the tone to its new community. This vision of Pierpaolo Piccioli defines itself as a dialogue between reality and dream, punk and bourgeois, couture and street. As part of the Creative Director’s resignification journey, it is the perfect representation of the House’s present and future.
To celebrate the Roman Stud, a 96-square-meter pop-up conceived as a tribute to the bag will be set at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates from March 1st to 8th and at The Dubai Mall from March 11th to 24th. The pop up’s metallic gold structure will recall the iconic code’s outline, and the mint green floor will define the space creating a contrast with the burgundy walls. This new space will stage a series of workshops and live performances.
As an Exclusive for the Dubai pop-up store, the Valentino Garavani Roman Stud bags will be presented in two new colors. The collection will be shoppable on the newly launched site for the UAE: me.valentino.com from March 1st, 2021. Aren’t we all excited for the big day?
