Fashion Critic Reacts to Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2020 (Pierpaolo goes minimalistic)

Maison Valentino ended the first-ever digital Haute Couture fashion season with a video & photos by the legendary Nick Knight. The collection was almost devoid of color this season, which was quite a shock for the usually bright Pierpaolo Piccoli, who's solo career at Valentino has turned him into one of fashion's brightest stars. The collection was called "Of Grace and Light" which seems to be needed and there was even a performance by FKA Twigs during the collection's premiere video. All in all, it was actually an incredibly interesting collection from Pierpaolo that really focused on the clothing and the importance of Haute Couture, rather than the pomp and circumstance that other brands took on this season.
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[@jonathanwilmers5957]

Wow that finale look is insane... like I’m bored of tulle but holy shit it is so airy and light it’s like a fog surrounding the model.

[@hautelemode]

i'm shocked still at how much i love it cause well we've just seen so much tulle over the years!

[@billbuffett2092]

How much does it cost ? I want to buy it

[@sandravasic1071]

@@billbuffett2092 a lot, i guess Like 6 figures or more😂

[@rocknrollrat2344]

The top reminds me almost of fur the way it is bunched and shaped. It is truly beautiful

[@lmaooop5442]

@@hautelemode Don't you wish they moved the bow to the back though. So its like at the abdomen there was a tight wrap that all connected to a bow at the back?

[@abstractalbatross6291]

Rather than circus, I see flora and fauna in this. Almost like those fancy, kinda old-fashioned greenhouses that also have birds on their perches in them. The stilts could be like herons and cranes.

[@hautelemode]

okay love this interpretation!!

[@abstractalbatross6291]

@@hautelemode Omigosh, thank you! So much respect though

[@aayushivasnik]

@@hautelemode because I think it's not about _what_ you do but _how_ you do it. Loved it

[@billbuffett2092]

4:30 & 15:10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@squidbanana9514]

I was getting angel vibes, the long dresses reminded me of the angels on top of Christmas trees. The idea of cranes really makes my heart sing, though. Maybe it’s a play on both, since they both live in the sky

[@nowrozechowdhury1029]

In most south asian cultures, white represents sadness and mourning. Idk, if valentino was trying to portray that, but i just felt like that.

[@namedesired]

I think this whole collection is very tactful, not bold, elegant and respectful. It's not showing off wealth, when the whole world struggles with health and financial crisis.

[@teehee6916]

Totally! it looks very well thought. Very complex techniques yet very effortless looks

[@ambreenmariyam1827]

It’s funny how Dior by ,she who must not be named, is making tiny doll clothes, while Valentino by pier paulo is doing long gigantic over the top dresses

[@foodexpert6035]

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[@nerdgirl7363]

I love how this collection plays with perspective that drastically modifies the look of the body. The ball gown with the dropped waist and the floral headpiece is probably the best example of this. Up close you can see its a drop waist, but from the larger picture her body looks so high up that it almost gives the illusion of an hourglass figure. The dress really messes with proportions in a truly artistic way that we never would've gotten on a regular runway. The whole collection is really interesting

[@ClaireMonica-Art]

Gotta give a shout out to Philip Tracey who creates all the hats and head pieces dude!

[@billbuffett2092]

The head pieces were spectacular

[@viktorwessulv5829]

I was just looking at old Valentino collections today and it's incredible how different it is since Maria Grazia left. PPP is a true fucking master.

[@EmilyDickmesome]

Best thing to happen to them is Maria Grazia leaving tbh 😂

[@viktorwessulv5829]

@@EmilyDickmesome you leave mariacarla boscono alone

[@EmilyDickmesome]

Viktor Wessulv Hahahahahha omg. Sorry. Edited 🙃

[@foodexpert6035]

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[@sandeepjagjitsingh6293]

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[@kayleeschaefer5834]

the genius here is that the elongation of the pieces meant true social distancing while making the garment. chefkiss.

[@sharvinjangle3556]

I just thought of doves which means peace after seeing this collection

[@Jackben1mble]

Whatever

[@rifdenuit]

Mon Acosta ur rude

[@kadrikukk4069]

Usually I don't like just white clothes and personally I think coture should not have any white garment. But when you talked about that colour theory "colour are there even we don't see it" suddenly I started to see and imagine those dresses in different colours. I think from now on I will start to see white clothing differently.

[@greenmageish]

A lot of these looks are giving me french revolution and bourgeoisie vibes as well the flower wigs are like powdered wigs but delicate and peaceful and the hoods and metallics are giving me knight in shining armour vibes. I think these pieces are so reflective to whats going on right now in people being fed up to a breaking point with out leaders

[@J9AC9K13]

These long long dresses remind me of christening gowns. Well, the first one did, so by proxy the other ones do too. Extra fancy babies ready to be baptized 😂

[@choochalah]

that is such a cool concept to play with in these times ..are we all being initiated into this new way of being? baptized by the current circumstances

[@sandeepjagjitsingh6293]

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[@Dan-vr7zs]

Luke's face on the thumbnail: *Valentino, you may live*

[@anthonyd9844]

This is couture excellence at its finest. Didn't expect anything less from PP but even in the midst of a pandemic and challenged to create with limited recourses the team at Valentino still went above and beyond to wow viewers. Lets hope the house can come out on top in the fight against the fashion conglomerates!

[@justinjun3896]

Give this man a regular article in a top fashion magazine stat. I’m not a fashion snob, but Who else feels so much smarter and snootier after watching his videos?! 😏😌

[@totallyapng7315]

You're like,,, my favorite fashion critic. So good, I'd be terrified if you came to my school and saw me in sweatpants and shirt lmaofhsfh. You deserve the world

[@Marshall-se9zs]

He's the only fashion critic I watch lmfao partially because I don't explore new channels very much, but I just love his energy

[@megha5176]

Kjksjks same

[@itsjustruthi315]

omg u are positively glowing in this video!!!

[@m.r5039]

Wow i normally don’t really like haute couture because the shapes are so strange and in my eye unwearable. But this collection😍. Duh that’s iconic!!!

[@jjgg275]

It can be weird for some people. But don't worry, if you see it "unwearable", it's normal, haute couture isn't supposed to be wearable, it's supposed to be art. 😊😊😊

[@m.r5039]

Jegaim , yeah I know but Valentino proves that art can indeed be worn in everyday life if you have the money for it. And I think that’s beautiful.

[@jjgg275]

@@m.r5039 oh, that's cool and beautiful! Thanks! 😊

[@VioletFem]

The Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2020 collection was my favorite this season. The gowns and the presentation were simply breathtaking. Additionally, I really appreciate your reviews because it always helps me to gain a new perspective and deeper understanding of these collections.

[@MufaroK]

Luke, I just need to let you know how much I appreciate each and every video you make. The dedication, detail, editing and production is just impeccable and I LOVE how your passion and love for the art of fashion shows enthusiastically throughout all your videos. Thank you so so much for your work and for reminding me with every video why I love fashion so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you have also taught me so much🙌🏾

[@HekatieSquires]

This collection feels very Eurovision ... maybe a video idea- looking into iconic Eurovision looks?

[@cindy4604]

yes!!

[@dianatraykov]

The looks here are truly mesmerising, thank you for giving us this detailed review ❤️

[@choochalah]

I really enjoyed your review of this collection. I agree that it was thoughtful and highlighted the skills and quality of the workers helping to produce those pieces. in a way, the white made me think of those stuck at home with limited supplies, creating masterpieces from their sheets and other a available fabrics elevating them.into these dreamy, ethereal looks.

[@souda2276]

something interesting you mentioned was the use of white to symbolize there being a color. i think you’re onto something because in the video valentino put out, they project light and color onto the dresses almost as a way of saying “the colors are here. they never left. have hope” love these collection analysis vidoes, luke. keep it up man🦦👍

[@blackathena1565]

I LOVE THAT! And with the chrysanthemums and white being a symbol of life and death... there’s so much to unpack!

[@souda2276]

Black Athena woah ya! i totally forgot about the flowers. i actually really liked this collection. something much needed during a time like this one

[@HannaGierzynskaZalewska]

I think it was a true show more like theater spectacle. I felt the message of hope and escapism, everything was so ethereal and above the ground. It expressed the need to look above, we all need it now

[@josiegraffjewelrydesign6907]

The dress at 8:56 feels reminiscent of the 1830's with it's puffy sleeves, fitted cone-shaped bodice and full skirt, and I'm here for it!

[@Bruuuull]

I was dying to see your reaction to this show, bc I really love it. Everything about it was so on point. Pierpaolo it’s truly a genius 😭💖

[@summerzah3791]

I have never gasped and loved a dress on site as much as the tulle masterpiece

[@henryjjwilkinson]

I think the choice to create the whole collection in white was also a reference to Valentino's legendary "white collection" for Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1968, where all the pieces were similarly in shades of white, cream and ivory. It was an extremely important collection in Valentino's history and pieces were worn by stars like Jackie Kennedy (who wore one of the models for her wedding dress) and Audrey Hepburn.

[@katem3553]

Luke! You're wearing the Peter Do shirt I've been lusting after for ages! Jealous.

[@biavechiato]

Kate M it’s a white t shirt

[@perrinchalk7090]

Thank you so much for making these analytical videos, it's so important to me that people look at fashion as a form of art and your videos help me explain that to people!!!!!

[@lizziebennet2084]

I absolutely adore this collection. He is a genius, an artist. And your words help me to understand more of this, to appreciate even more. Thanks for another amazing video!

[@jleeharmon1105]

Not only do I see the references to the circus, I cannot help but see such a direct conversation with studio photography (robert maplethrope's "flowers" series comes to mind!) where the conscious effort to craft within isolation results in stark contrasts of the light, background, foreground, scale, perspective, within the atelier and studio. The consistent references to floral imagery within the collection also reminds me of "vanitas" painting, and the reflection of the transience of life within a visual document. Many Dutch artists would have to wait (upwards to a year) for specific flowers to bloom within their bouquet arraignment before collecting them to paint/photograph. The patience required to produce a singular image and the parallel of endurance of life within the collection and still life imagery is really strong for me.

[@duaasabah4048]

I'm in love with this whole collection

[@momothra]

As someone who loves color theory and aerial arts and also has sight, this collection was nothing other than breathtaking

[@anoukdc]

A truly gorgeous, solid collection. I love how descriptive and detailed you are, Luke!!

[@isabellaoliveira6969]

always love to see how you contextualize these works and theorize about them

[@fiskfraansmoegen]

I genuinely thought it was a quite unique and inspiring collection - and it felt like a breath of fresh air showing-various-fabric-and-sewing-techniques wise. Especially when combined with your as always immaculate commentary!!

[@halvmanehjerte6299]

They all look like angels and along with fka twigs' music it looked like heaven.

[@hannahabdoll1836]

This is possibly my favourite video on this channel. I respect Luke so so much.

[@cocoknows]

You are becoming so brilliant. I'm so impressed with what you are doing with your channel. Well done, Luke.

[@wink360]

This whole collection was so well done and the creativity of the show was spectacular.

[@TheHekateris]

Your videos are so fantastic and informative - thank you. I've really gained new appreciation for designers and have been introduced to so many I'd never heard of before. As for this show, my god, the majority of it is simply gorgeous.

the ostrich feather coat is STUNNINGGG 💗💗💗

[@toluwalaseoduselu5772]

The only channel I won’t skip ads for 😩

[@AliceLouiseJulie]

this video gave me life!!!! i'm probably going to be redundant with some others comments but I absolutly wanna share theories about this collection because you engaged with the thematics of these garnements so deeply I was almost surprised that you didn't go for the obvious "white canvas" meaning of making an all-white collection... I'm just really fascinated by the fact that these are both incredible haute couture garnement but also /screens/ which gives it so much more meaning, it truly feels like a celebration of imagination, of cinema, of storytelling in a time when we feel cornered by real-world circumstances. It's all-white... but it doesn't /feel/ minimalistic because there's so much room for us to project our own emotions and ideas onto these blank screens. Ngl I also think "Of Grace and Light" is a genius title for this and you truly nailed it when you went into that color theory segment (it seems like the usual valentino rainbow of colors just went through a prism to be sublimated into this all white moment) even though it also seems to hint at religious themes, some of the looks reminded me of communion outfits... Idk at this point I think any interpretation is valid, in the end I'm just in awe that this managed to be so dreamy and awe-inspiring, to genuinely communicate emotions, despite the fact that the world is such a bleak dumpster fire rn. and also lowkey i'm glad that it can be both deep AND beautiful in a very palatable way bc some couture houses *coughs* managed neither of the two in 2020

[@jennifermc1221]

I am so happy I can be a patron to your channel. Honestly your critique have made me start sewing again:)

[@castoputa]

Save your money! This guy doesn’t know the slightest thing about sewing.

[@flaviaalves7455]

So satisfying to see all those garments! Thanks for the video Luke

[@foxycinnamon7307]

Absolutely mesmerizing = some of the shapes reminded me of IVP, especially the floral arrangement on wire, on a trapeze moment. Gorgeous.

[@luisfelipearango582]

Im sure you know this by now but Luca Guadagnino (director of call me by your name and suspiria's remake) directed a short film in collaboration and inspired by Pier Paolo Piccioli's work. You should totally review the costumes made by Piccioli. The film is called The Staggering Girl.

[@claudialorenz3120]

I would love to see a video of you discussing your fashion experiences/work and how you learned all of your knowledge!!

[@dedejubran]

I don’t think that Pierpaolo made this collection to be focused on clothes. He wanted the film to show the message. In this collection he referred to his previous work I guess because he doesn’t want us to focus much on the clothing rather than the projections, the film, the movement and the music that was chosen very carefully.. He wanted to give us a surreal experience and it worked 🤍 I also don’t understand why designers aren’t serving us like the way Pierpaolo did!! I mean he used his imagination to produce this magic.. in the other hand they gave us look books 🙂

[@AnasNaamani]

She who must not be named!! Hahahhaha!! I love you!! 🤣🤣♥️♥️

[@annabellesigmond4918]

my favorite valentino collection so far, thanks for analyzing!

[@barakamuthoka9492]

We've been waiting!!!

[@kaemincha]

Loved this video and your interpretation of the collection so much!!!

[@ht7740]

I was waiting for this one ! Turn it up!!!!💕💕

[@michelecilano1710]

Great one!!!I just love your thoughtfulness,research,Humor.No one does it better in my 50 year old opinion.So happy to have found you last year! M

[@soy4138]

Can you please give us a review of the clothes on Killing Eve? or maybe clothes from other cultures? PLEASE

[@squirrel_friend9829]

syza I feel like reviewing clothes from distinct cultures might be a bit dicey

[@squirrel_friend9829]

syza Although a history lesson or insight into a certain cultures clothing would be very interesting and something I’d like to see

[@soy4138]

@@squirrel_friend9829 Oh my bad! I meant a history lesson or maybe a lesson on how clothes are constructed in different cultures especially non-white cultures.

[@bemymoonlight5484]

syza that’s a beautiful idea but I don’t think Luke should do it since cultural pieces is such a sensitive topic and if he gets a fact wrong it can be pretty bad.

[@esnoa6341]

Thanks for posting, really needed it🥰

[@ehla0144]

Loved the collection and your interpretation of the message behind. I love you, bom bom.

[@ericaburris4860]

I love this break down. This is a stunning collection.

[@olufson]

not to be disrespectful at all but all the while you were unravelling the poignant symbolism of a crysanthemum I just couldn't stop thinking that it also means bussy in chinese gay slang and that for some reason I know this 😞

[@olufson]

tbh it is actually a beautifully refined and tasteful term that we, the gays of culture deserve so good for them

[@angelikazajac9885]

This show is not only fashion but pure art😍 I am amazed!

[@indirabisht]

That looked stunning. Artistry.

[@ShayBabae]

I enjoyed this collection and I think your deeper meaning thoughts were lovely ❤️

[@chrissydimos9751]

Hey luke, looooved this video, but i wouldnt say some colour theories "believe" white is the reflection of all light... in physics, it **is** the reflection of all light, and i think its worth separating it from other colour theories and speaking in absolutes

[@rangerovinaround]

I can see how, using the projections at the beginning of the show, Pierpaolo is demonstrating the current view of society being focused solely on color. By then switching to showcase the looks in the monochromatic format, he’s showcasing a vision for how he wants humanity to view one another, simply as humans. Also the projections could be showcasing to clients that the textiles can be customized to whatever pattern is desired rather than just the textile presented.

[@natekat7238]

Wow I live for that metallic gloves with those ivory gowns😍

[@bubba_banks]

I was literally in the middle of watching his reaction to other fashion shows

[@jasmingreen8414]

I hope someone takes Lukes advice and buys one of those flower headdress...so we can have a headdress moment simply breathtaking

[@kitcera4315]

I always love your review! You give me life! And I live whenever you come across with she who must not be named.

[@evBeef]

:o I saw the photos and was like 'cool, ok' but now I see the videos I'm loving it!!

[@reverie6034]

I would love to see this collection on display at the Met or somewhere so I could just stare at the detail of these dresses until my eyeballs fall out. So so beautiful. And you’re right - this collection has a soul like no other I’ve seen in a long time.

[@valeriebegnoche2193]

i love this show! The best of the season.

[@dwayne8273]

I loved this collection and I was waiting for ur reaction

[@ajunabraunschweiger4248]

Wow, watching 11 seconds after posting. This never happened. Doing god's work Luke!

[@wayawuffin]

just absolutely stunning

[@Quaronna]

I feel proud to be the only one who knows that that is Mariacarla Boscono in the thumbnail. A queen. 😍👏🏿

[@ileniapeluso552]

This collection is stunning

[@AshleyMDean]

This collection is stunning 🖤🖤

[@LukeMartinez1991]

Oh my God, the jellyfish hat was gorgeous. It reminded me of a warrior prince's from the realm of princess mononoke.

[@Meandyoujustus]

Excited, Luke!

[@allie34]

haute la mode comes before online school and that’s just how it is😌🤍

[@ShelbyRaeMarshall]

It's really interesting that you spoke about the different meanings of chrysanthemums, and I think that carries over the use of white as well. In some places in Asia white is worn as a color of mourning, and white flowers are used almost exclusively at funerals, whereas in North America, (and especially in North American Christianity) wearing white is associated with more joyous occasions like weddings, baptisms, and communion,

[@pariwhoop4935]

Wow this is like the second high fashion collection i ve seen that's actually cool

[@krystathirteenth4904]

Yay early squad 😘 love this channel !!

[@sharvinjangle3556]

First watch it tho

[@annemarie9980]

Thanks Luke LOVE THE WHITE COLLECTION...HEAVEN !!!

[@Girlofthe3rdseason]

Luke, every time I watch you videos I always think that your fireplace looks like soft ripened cheese, which is kind of satisfying

[@milir03]

love your content, keep up the good work! could you try reacting to the Sydney annual fashion duck parade?

[@anthonytemporal2920]

“She who must not be named” hahaha

[@allylefan1952]

Favorite upcoming 2020 trend is stilts. You heard it here first.

[@christinecollins6302]

I like wasp waist body con- but this is so beautifully done I am won over

[@maphiac]

Your grammar and choice of words tho, perfection

[@barakamuthoka9492]

I'm so excited I can't even

[@Cindy-jy1lv]

I also feel like the white in it and the flower is also respect for the medical workers

[@bittersweet3927]

All of the designs were beautiful, but idk, they just all seem very reminiscent of past designs. But I do love how the whites and creams

[@louise-yo7kz]

Love it. Pierpaolo piccioli is boss

[@callateyescucha8860]

I love the collection 🌞💯