Valentino S/S 2016

Models wearing Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli's outfits
(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Mood board: Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli took a thumping, tribal take on spring, sending out their signature gorgeous goddess dresses trimmed in new grass sleeves, intricate beading and horse-hair collars. The look was tinged with ethnic ornamentation, such as tiny strips of sheer tulle with metallic studs, yet were still as feminine and sophisticated as ever.

Finishing touches: With their hair pulled into gangster braided Rasta buns, the models had a fierce look about them that only deepened with cool bone necklaces, flattened clutch bags with wood and stone embroidery and block heeled sandals with criss-cross straps.

Best in show: There were so many spectacular moments in this show – from the moody tie-dyes on canvas anoraks and wide-leg trousers, to an amazing princess gown, unexpectedly crafted from brown plisse leather with a horse hair collar. A brilliant shawl cape and matching skirt, covered in tiny gold studs, exploded into a brilliant tribal pattern, while suede panelled skirts looked like doorways of pink, green and red borders.

Models walking the ramp wearing Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli's outfits

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Model wearing blush pink dress

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Girls wearing boho black outfits and neckpieces

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Models wearing black leather outfit

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Models wearing colourful outfits With their hair pulled into gangster braided Rasta buns

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

Models wearing bone necklace with Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli's outfits

(Image credit: Umberto Fratini; Valentino)

INFORMATION
Photography: Umberto FratiniValentino

JJ Martin