The Power of Subtraction: Valentino's Spring/Summer 2023 Collection

Valentino's Spring/Summer 2023 collection tells the story of a conscious purity, an important process of subtraction—not absence—of the superfluous. Pierpaolo Piccioli's goal is to bring us back to that authentic ideal of essential.

Thus, like a cascade of different colors, volumes, and textures, Valentino's Spring/Summer 2023 show ends. A riot of different vibes, from the important return of the stainless Valentino Red, a symbol of that omnipresent heritage, to cutout dresses with a minimalist charm, with this collection, Piccioli translates the language of couture into the ready-to-wear alphabet.

The iconic logo of the Maison, used until the end of the '70s, is also revived, embellishing dresses, hoods, and beauty looks. Between logomania and minimalism, Piccioli never ceases to amaze us.

The lightness of each garment is striking. The color palette fluctuates from nude shades to a mashup of other colors such as yellow, blue, red, green, and black. The details, on the other hand, on trousers and jacket sleeves, are plumed while other looks get their time to shine. Dresses, bags, and catsuits light up with sparkling sequins.