The Valentino fashion show, set in a box mimicking a public bathroom, highlighted a mix of kooky designs by Alessandro Michele. The event pushed against traditional fashion boundaries, reflecting on intimacy and self-presentation through dress. Critics, however, argued that contemporary fashion shows have drifted into mere spectacle, prioritizing entertainment over meaningful narratives and the deeper emotional connections that once characterized fashion storytelling, like those seen with McQueen and Galliano. The show evokes the question of whether today's designers are losing sight of the true purpose behind their creations.
The Valentino show was set in a box resembling a genderless public bathroom, showcasing kooky designs and prompting a reflection on the nature of fashion shows.
Mr. Michele described the show as a peek into the metatheater of intimacy, exploring the transformation of private self into public self through clothing.
Critiques suggest that as fashion shows lean into entertainment, many designers lose the deeper connection that narratives once provided, focusing instead on visual spectacle.
The article links Valentino's show to a growing trend in fashion where over-the-top extravagance detracts from meaningful storytelling in collections.
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