Exclusive to Brisbane, ‘Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future’ is a major exhibition developed by the renowned institution, Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris. It explores the work of the celebrated Italian fashion house Valentino, known around the world for its sophisticated, timeless design and glamorous clientele.
The exhibition encompasses haute couture from the first collection designed in 1959 by the house’s founder, Valentino Garavani, through to work from the Autumn/Winter 2009–10 creations by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli – appointed as creative directors for Valentino in 2008. Exquisite haute couture garments will reveal Valentino’s mastery of the elegant line, classic form and opulent detail. Particular themes will be explored uniting Valentino’s design approach over five decades: these include the recurrence of geometric patterns and graphic prints, the skilful use of fabric to create dramatic silhouettes and, of course, the distinctive palette of black, white and ‘Valentino red’. The future direction of this most esteemed fashion label is showcased through five creations by the house of Valentino’s new creative directors.
‘Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future is a major exhibition developed by Paris’s renowned decorative arts museum, Les Arts Décoratifs. It explores the work of the celebrated Italian fashion house Valentino, known the world over for its sophisticated, timeless design and glamorous clientele. 
The exhibition encompasses haute couture from the first collection designed in 1959 by the house’s founder, Valentino Garavani, through to work from the Autumn/Winter 2009-10 collection. One hundred exquisite haute couture garments will reveal Valentino’s mastery of the elegant line, classic form and opulent detail. Particular ‘themes and variations’ will be explored that unite Valentino’s design approach across more than five decades: these include the recurrence of geometric patterns and graphic prints, the skilful use of fabric to create dramatic silhouettes, and of course the distinctive palette of black, white and ‘Valentino red’.
Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future will open at GoMA on 7 August 2010, in what will be its exclusive presentation in Australia. This follows the exhibition’s successful realisation in Paris in 2008, which was a celebration of Mr Garavani’s forty-fifth and final collection presented in that year. The future direction of this most esteemed fashion label will be showcased through five designs by the house of Valentino’s new creative directorsMaria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.
Designs from the house of Valentino have been coveted and worn by European royalty, Hollywood celebrities and members of high society the world over. This magnificent exhibition will include garments worn by stars such as Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor and more.
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Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future
