Valentino

BoF editors select the best shows of the Spring-Summer 2025 season.

The star designer’s first runway show for Valentino confirmed his own distinct voice, writes Tim Blanks.

Alessandro Michele sits down with Imran Amed to reflect on his evolution as a designer, his deep connection to Valentino’s heritage, and the importance of passion and obsession in achieving creative success.

After a historic turn at Gucci, Alessandro Michele’s next move was the subject of intense industry speculation. Now, the superstar creative director and BoF 500 member has returned to fashion with a new vision for the storied Roman couture house Valentino.

The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels to learn more about the luxury lifestyle brand’s multi-year brand evolution to appeal to a cross-generational consumer base.

Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.

The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.

Over 260 images dropped during Milan Fashion Week provided a look at the star designer’s plans for the Roman couture house. ‘It’s a continuous orgasm,’ he said.

Prestige makeup is fashion’s category expansion du jour. But even the market’s most powerful players could learn a thing or two from its celebrity-backed competition.

The Rome-based couture house’s bet on Rome’s most bankable design talent could help it punch above its weight.