Alessandro Michele SHOCKS fashion world! New Valentino collection and bags!

[@CalebSnell]

What are your thoughts on this collection? Brilliance? Or Gucci 2.0?

[@ZaneAnderson1]

I’m really liking it

[@Leumasleumas725]

Gucci continues....

[@deborahponzio3179]

I cannot see Valentino 's signature elegant, feminine, sexy vibes anymore. His designs let an attractive person emerge and emphasised the body in a flattering way. Here we see ordinarily nice models covered under layers of luxury stuff.

[@deborahponzio3179]

Also, valentino was obsessed with the hem lenghts, from the front but especially from the back. And movement was of key importance. These models look frozen instead

[@arli6226]

Absolutely in love with Alessandro’s new collection. I can definitely see the Horsebit inspiration with that bag! this collection feels like a dream 💓 if he launched his own label it would be a new chapter for fashion

[@CalebSnell]

I would love nothing more than if he launched his own label! Such a vibe!

[@JK-sx4hp]

Absolutely loved the collection. So beautiful, lux and unique. Appreciate you digging into the archives. Great video!

[@CalebSnell]

Thanks so much!

[@guntaparis7586]

Beautifull collection

[@LauraRealLife]

Looking at his collection, my impression was he went through all his sketchbooks and pulled out everything he could never get made before and dumped it all out now! Boy was there extensive 1970s vibes going on, too - which of course I love because imho, the 1970s never went out of style but what can I say, I'm just an old grey-haired hippie chick who never really left the 70s lol! P.S. Gotta say I freakin' adore how confidently and comfortably you wear that single pearl earing. Not many could pull it off with as much panache as you do!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, Laura!

[@krisabbott6784]

Caleb. I just love how you give us some history. I love the vintage looks.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Kris!

[@digitalgrrl79]

I can't thank you enough for surfacing fashion news like this and giving well-research backstory/history to it. Thank you for helping me stay in the loop (and entertained)!!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, Digital!

[@tredjesongen]

😊A dream came true for me with this. Valentino is back!☺️

[@CalebSnell]

Yes!!

[@DeeHigginbotham-mv3gc]

There were so many eras flashing by I could not keep up.😂. There were some great pieces. I'm sure he'll do well. BTW, love the Dotcom.😉

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Dee!! I hope you’re loving your DotCom too!!

[@ZaneAnderson1]

At first I was like wtf?! But once I really looked at it I could see the difference.

[@CalebSnell]

Exactly!

[@andriamiller9657]

First time watching you, and I think you've got a good understanding of fashion and a great eye and for future fashion. ❤

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, Andria!

[@AutumnBeckman]

Fantastic analysis of this collection. The exceptional pieces were...well...exceptional. I enjoyed the rest, too. Loved the shoes with the crystals on each buckle. You did a great job with this one.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Autumn!

[@likeaguest1203]

Finally Valentino is really getting interesting.

[@CalebSnell]

💯

[@ampersann]

From the slides you showed, I do see a lot of Gucci influence in those piece and I actually quite like it. I was very pleased to get the pieces that I have from Gucci when he was still at the helm as Creative Director. He has a very whimsical style that I think sets him apart from other designers. Glad he found a new home at Valentino.

[@CalebSnell]

I could definitely see you getting into Valentino now that AM is over there!

[@aprilshouseofflair]

“A blanding” is the PERFECT term for what’s happening. Some of the items in the “good” section feel like trying to be more wearable versions of the “exceptional” pieces but a little more bland. Rapid fire it is giving AM at Gucci for sure. But he has a strong esthetic. Sad to hear that Burberry is asking for more “blanding” - the miss I think they made was the price point, not the new pieces, it was the new prices. Otherwise both you and I would already own that Knight bag 😂

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, we'd definitely have the Knight bag for sure!!

[@Jessiestyle]

Such an informative video Caleb!! I think they could have done something more creative with bags which did remind me of Gucci, but I enjoy all accessories like gloves, printed sneakers, scarves and hair clips! Yes true at Burberry as well...

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Jess! I agree, bags were a bit of a miss, but overall I'm really excited!!

[@ChiGuyLux]

A really nice overview. I like the vintage vibes with the more modern take on colors. And yes, bring back the capes! TFS...😊

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, ChiGuy! I'm really excited for this era of Valentino!

[@mariateresaferniani1959]

Nonono

[@valbonaivezaj140]

Damn I really wish Alessandro was with Gucci still because I think his designs are more interesting than the minimalism the new designer is bringing. 😢 now Valentino gets to benefit from Alessandro…

[@CalebSnell]

Exactly! I'm excited to see how things go at Valentino- he's been missed!

[@andreabrown3116]

I miss the old Gucci , so loving the new Valentino vibe.

[@CalebSnell]

Me too!

[@bongojones67]

Bryanboy did an interesting reel, showing some looks side by side with archival Valentino looks, and there's no denying the Valentino references, some were almost identical.

[@CalebSnell]

I'll have to check it out!

[@DeeDee_Bean]

Thanks for another great deep dive and info 🎉👛🛍️🚢🦆🙏

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you!

[@deborahponzio3179]

Valentino Garavani's message was very simple since the beginning: "I want to make women beautiful". And he did that, with elegance. These are pretty girls dressed expensively.

[@CalebSnell]

That's a really good observation!

[@deborahponzio3179]

@@CalebSnell thank you!

[@Pinkexplosion2023]

thumbs up to your research well done. I have been a fan of Alessandro Michele since Gucci. His RTW excites me. I have been saving up money since I heard he joining Valentino. there are some similarity between this work at Valentino and Gucci but overall it is more tamed now the design. It would be sad to me if he completely changed his style because that's what's what I like about his design in the first place.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much! And I agree with a lot of what you said!

[@luxeydaze]

Alessandro hit the ground running! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@CalebSnell]

Yes he did!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Great analysis Caleb ❤😊

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you! 😁

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

@@CalebSnell your welcome

[@Restless318]

love your look mr Caleb

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Hamid!

[@Leumasleumas725]

The only way Michele was able to pull off over 100+ outfits within 2 months was to use the designs originally intended for Gucci resort collection before quitting there abruptly. Just replacing G to V.😅

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

I agree

[@sophiaphillips-jakov2338]

Gucci 2.0 💯 %!!!

[@CalebSnell]

Right?! 💯

[@malcolmwhite9088]

We switching to Valentino

[@CalebSnell]

Yasss

[@andyzamora584]

The Valentino looks are there, but the way it was styled I don’t like, and also the collection was too extensive

[@CalebSnell]

I agree. These pieces will feel different styled another way.

[@barbaralachance5836]

I think the clothes are good, the bags are an absolute let down.

[@CalebSnell]

Good point!

[@ursamajor472]

I didn't like what he did with the handbags. Most of the collection looks like fast fashion.

[@CalebSnell]

That's valid!

[@kismet2354]

Alessandro to me, is a “one trick pony.” What was fresh when he first became Director of Gucci, now simply looks rancid. Just my opinion.

[@CalebSnell]

That's valid!

[@alanledzep1967]

Ummmm, can we please discuss how sexy and stylish Valentino himself was? 🫠

[@CalebSnell]

Haha! Exactly!