With all of the Couture shows for fall 08 dead and done its time to take a look at the best and why not start with but the epitome, Valentino Fall 08 Couture. The show began with a structured skirt suit not unlike something you'd find at a Balenciaga show. The collection was the first for Valentino's new head designer Alessandra Facchinetti and as expected there were a few slip ups in judgment -though very minor- but otherwise went unnoticed due to the overall success that the collection brought. Facchinetti stayed true to Valentino's classic lunch suits and red dresses but brought a new air of confidence to the classics with her definitive shape shifting and delicate intricacies and detailing. Overall there was success for the new designer who shouldn't be missing a beat with the up coming Spring collection to work on.
New head of Valentino: Alessandra FacchinettiPhotos: style.com
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