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Sequins suits from the spring/summer 2023 collection
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A gold-edged cape from the Resort 2020 collection by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. All photos: Gucci
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A mohair coat from the Resort 2019 collection
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A structured outline from the spring/summer 2019 collection
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Glossy menswear from the spring/summer 2019 collection
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A caped gown from the Resort 2020 collection
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An embroidered dress from the spring/summer 2017 collection
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Flowing layers from the Resort 2018 collection
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Women's tailoring from the autumn/winter 2016
collection
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Elegant drapery from the Resort 2023 collection
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Evening glamour from the pre-autumn 2022 collection
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Lace for men from the autumn/winter 2015 collection
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Rich sequins from the autumn/winter 2016 collection
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Sequins suits from the spring/summer 2023 collection
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A gold-edged cape from the Resort 2020 collection by Alessandro Michele for Gucci. All photos: Gucci
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A mohair coat from the Resort 2019 collection
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A structured outline from the spring/summer 2019 collection
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Glossy menswear from the spring/summer 2019 collection
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A caped gown from the Resort 2020 collection
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An embroidered dress from the spring/summer 2017 collection
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Flowing layers from the Resort 2018 collection
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Women's tailoring from the autumn/winter 2016
collection
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Elegant drapery from the Resort 2023 collection
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Evening glamour from the pre-autumn 2022 collection
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Lace for men from the autumn/winter 2015 collection
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Rich sequins from the autumn/winter 2016 collection
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Sequins suits from the spring/summer 2023 collection
What can we expect as Alessandro Michele takes over at Valentino?
Ambitious past designs hint at what the future may bring to the storied fashion house
Sarah Maisey
29 March, 2024
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