50 Years of
Valentino:
A review of the Master’s London Exhibition Disappointed. The only word that comes to mind after leaving the rather bleak and simple gift shop as one steps out into the cold of London yet again.
Seeing the excitement of others’ faces saddens me, as they are going to enter the exhibition after following the playful red arrows, upon seeing a magnificent vibrant red drape accompanying the winding staircase down. However, despite the disappointment I do applaud the personal touch in the first room, presenting intimate letters, invites, photos and even some of Valentino’s illustration designs, described as “rare to see”. As well as the opportunity to see the exquisite detailing in the 137 dresses, displayed as a catwalk – but to make the viewer feeling the model walking down, well, attempting to as they follow the informative brochure describing each garment; as the (one might add) cheap mannequins, spectate you from various angles, some sitting, others standing.