The two go hand-in-hand, under the brilliant direction of designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, producing the ultimate in ethereal elegance and femininity.
Alexa Chung and Florence Welch were two British stars in attendance and, dressed head-to-toe in the label, perfectly encapsulate this new Valentino girl; iconic, flawless and otherworldly.
Lace and cashmere were woven together on sweaters and worn with A-line skirts with huge bow belts, metal studs embellished dresses, Chantilly lace tops gave way to pleated skirts and was used as overlay on coats. The finale gowns were the stuff of fairytales; blush, midnight blue or beaded, they were immaculate. We all wanted to be this Valentino girl.