VALENTINO VERTIGINEUX: ALESSANDRO MICHELE’S INAUGURAL COUTURE COLLECTION RECALIBRATES THE HISTORIC ROMAN HOUSE

When Alessandro Michele took the reins at Valentino in March 2024, the industry watched closely. Could the designer, known for transforming Gucci into a cultural and commercial juggernaut, bring the same magic to the Roman couture house? With Valentino’s revenues down 3 percent in 2023 to €1.35 billion, and Kering’s €1.7 billion investment in the brand hinging on long-term growth, expectations were high.