VALENTINO

The Valentino Garavani Stud Sign bag is an expression of the Maison's savoir faire

STUDDED Fantasy

VALENTINO PRESENTS THE VALENTINO GARAVANI STUD SIGN BAG IN THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE “MASTERY TALES”

Accessories, as a part of fashion, defines the look as much as the apparel itself. Over the years, Italian luxury fashion house Maison Valentino, founded by fashion designer Valentino Garavani, has designed and produced many iconic looks, not to mention timeless accessories such as shoes and handbags. Continuing the “Mastery Tales”, a narrative of beauty, creative fervour, passion and tradition that distinguishes the Bottega dell’Arte – the extraordinary savoir faire of Italian artisanship and techniques of Maison Valentino – we look into another chapter of the story.

Divided into a series of episodes with a total of six chapters, every chapter of “Mastery Tales” delves deeper into the timeless excellence and

the culture of couture that identifies the most iconic items of Maison Valentino.

Fast-forward to Chapter 6, Valentino puts the spotlight on the Valentino Garavani Stud Sign bag, defining a new era of accessories for the Maison which was first presented during the Valentino Act Collection show. The show started with the reopening of the Piccolo Teatro of Milan—the Theatre of Europe—while the world had literally stopped in its tracks, a definite showcase of punk gesture. On stage, an identity in which romanticism and sensuality coexist: the desired and much-coveted identity designed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, the identity that is found in the Valentino Garavani Stud Sign bag, the latest re-signification process of the Maison.

Re-signification means giving a new interpretation to a familiar landscape, tracing a future path for the brand based on a memory of signs, codes and colours that are not lost. The Valentino Garavani Stud Sign bag embodies each of these gestures.

Constantly pursuing new languages and visions, the brand’s signature journey paves the way for the Maison’s offering in the current collection. It is a step forward for the combination of the iconic design codes of the Maison with the reinvention of a game-changing shoulder bag that breaks the rules and establishes itself in this collection.

Also known as the Valentino Garavani Stud Sign Grainy Calfskin Shoulder Bag, the bag is structured and comes in a rectangular shape, showing clean and geometric lines. The folding on the side allows the bag to maximise its capacity and functionality. Crafted from the same grainy leather as the Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove, the inside reveals the signature red nappa lining, a sensual and provocative touch to the handbag. It also includes an adjustable and detachable leather shoulder strap with removable chain. A classic choice that will take you from day to night, the Valentino Garavani Stud Sign bag comes in two colour options: white and black. On the outside flap, you can see the slightly curved VLogo Signature in antique brass-finish metal hardware with a magnetic closure. A further twist is conferred by the birth of a new distinctive element, a bold daring chain created by a series of iconic Valentino Garavani Roman Studs.

An active part of the Valentino identity for over a decade, Rockstud has evolved and expanded: through the Roman Stud, it pays homage to the bugnato of the Roman palazzos. Here the Roman Studs, measuring 18 mm x 18 mm, are linked to one another by a chain, a symbol of boldness. To create the chain, the studs are masterfully assembled through a rectangular joining. The contrast between this daring element and the elegant, clean design of the bag, perfectly conveys the punk bourgeoisie attitude of the Valentino Act Collection.