Maison Valentino will present its Fall Winter 2026 collection in a special show in Rome, outside the official Paris Fashion Week schedule. Set to take place on March 12, the show marks a symbolic return to the city where the Maison was founded and where its identity first took shape. Creative Director Alessandro Michele pays homage to Valentino's origins and heritage through this homecoming event, with the exact location to be announced.
Founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Maison Valentino stands as one of the leading houses of Italian haute couture, continuously reinterpreting craftsmanship and emotional beauty for over six decades. Since his appointment as Creative Director in 2024, Alessandro Michele has been reimagining the Maison's rich archive through a contemporary lens, establishing a fresh aesthetic direction.
Under the leadership of CEO Riccardo Bellini and Alessandro Michele, the Maison is set to rejoin the Paris Fashion Week calendar after the Rome show. This homecoming presentation represents a pivotal moment in carrying forward Valentino's narrative in a renewed and distinctive way. The global fashion community awaits this extraordinary moment unfolding in the Maison's birthplace.
Founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti, Maison Valentino stands as one of the leading houses of Italian haute couture, continuously reinterpreting craftsmanship and emotional beauty for over six decades. Since his appointment as Creative Director in 2024, Alessandro Michele has been reimagining the Maison's rich archive through a contemporary lens, establishing a fresh aesthetic direction.
Under the leadership of CEO Riccardo Bellini and Alessandro Michele, the Maison is set to rejoin the Paris Fashion Week calendar after the Rome show. This homecoming presentation represents a pivotal moment in carrying forward Valentino's narrative in a renewed and distinctive way. The global fashion community awaits this extraordinary moment unfolding in the Maison's birthplace.
FAQ
When and where will the Valentino FW26 show take place?
The Valentino FW26 show will take place on March 12, 2026, in Rome. It's a special standalone show outside Paris Fashion Week's official schedule, marking a symbolic return to the Maison's birthplace. The exact venue will be announced later.
When did Alessandro Michele become Valentino's Creative Director?
Alessandro Michele was appointed Creative Director of Valentino in 2024. This Rome show marks an important moment as he reinterprets the Maison's heritage and archives in a contemporary way, paying homage to Valentino's origins.
Why is Valentino showing in Rome instead of Paris?
Valentino is showing in Rome because it's where the Maison was founded in 1960 and the city that forms the foundation of the brand's identity. It represents Alessandro Michele's symbolic return, paying homage to Valentino's origins and heritage.
