Valentino's New Era

Pierpaolo Piccioli is out of Maison Valentino, the Italian fashion house responsible for some of the most beautiful haute couture to ever make up a runway show. It's now Alessandro Michele's turn to take a stab at the house. Known for ushering in an incredibly maximalist era at Gucci that sold billions, it's now time to see what he will do now that he has a couture budget. His first show will be debuting as a part of Paris Fashion Week in September of 2024 for the Spring 2025 season. Today, we talk about that, as well as runway prototypes, how to make fashion & runway photography your career, and whether I buy any fast fashion. My new Bottega Veneta bag and so much more on this week's questions episode.
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[@readygi]

I came here for the fashion commentary, but stayed for the gorgeous and passionate human being.

[@seanfoulkes]

Photographer here - I went to undergrad with maybe 50 photographers, then on to grad school (also for photography) with another 8 really, really excellent photographers. like maybe 2 of them make "house-buying money" doing editorial & fashion. It really is a grind to get to that level. You have to make photography your LIFE, and at a pretty deep and involved/informed level of the craft. To make images like Reeves on a daily basis requires both an expert knowledge of photography (and it's history and current trends), as well as an absolute & rapid deployment of all photographic techniques at once, so your every-day image consistency looks as good as your best photos do.

[@carlosdejesus137]

I love PP flamboyant couture era. I’m sad to see him go. I’m also glad Michele is back into the fold. I just hope he doesn’t turn Valentino into another 60s/70s capsule like Gucci.

[@themodel05]

He’s going to destroy Valentino and turn it into a streetwear label They’re just lost all of their clientele and this is why Kering keeps on losing!! You’ve destroyed McQueen and now Valentino!!! Make it make sense because Gucci isn’t coming back

[@shadow_xts]

For the income criticism... I’ve been in social services for a long time and really couldn’t afford designer shit forever, unless in second hand. Sometimes you have real good stuff still lying around, might not be a collection piece but it definitely had some soul put into its design. If you’re inventive enough, you can build yourself a closet that is fun and adapted to your use cases even if you don’t have much money. Actually, the clothes that ended up being the most rewarding for their cost were the designer ones because they’re extremely solid and thought to last, fast fashion ones tend to fall apart within months. Like with anything, fast fashion ends up being more expensive on the poor because you can’t resell your shit with its programmed obsolescence. Whereas you always can sell back your collection pieces if you’re careful enough not to destroy them. But I’d say what’s important with fashion (like with any type of art) is to build your own taste and think by yourself. Don’t go against your body type, don’t go against what you need your clothes for, but be informed about art and art history and history in general. You’ll be surprised by what emerges out of it!

[@eewilson9835]

Why Art? deprogrammed obsolescence, stands alone or in a collecction.

[@GlobalPsybreaksOfficial]

I know we're all pretending that "I love you" at the end was directed at us... and we love you too Bliss!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*IF YOU CANT AFFORD TO BUY DESIGNER* and are forced into fast fashion - *BUY SECOND HAND* It is self-selecting for quality...!!! If a garment is good enough to be SOLD for money after it has been world and washed several times - IT IS GOOD QUALITY. If you want the perfect garment bargaine - buy second-hand slightly too large and have a seamstress alter it to fit you. Rich people LOOK rich not because their clothes are expensive - but because their clothes FIT

[@sustylery]

You've got to love the love between Bliss and Daniela in the beginning of the video 🧡 such a cute fashion power couple

[@alexandraimani888]

Just like Daniela, I also would've chosen Hermes, because after your pfw video this year, I learned so much more about them that I respect, because in secular media, Hermes is just Birkins and Kellys... now I appreciate their craftsmanship (specifically for their RTW) so much more.

[@BlissFoster]

Daniella, with 2 Ls :) Also, strong agree!

[@EMSpdx]

In my 40s and I have collecting things since my 20s- dvf dresses, leather jackets, scarves, shoes, suits, linen and silk blouses and the like. Started from resale shops, Goodwill and like and now I buy major pieces - 1, maybe 2 and pay it off. I am not rich nor will I ever be rich, but I love clothing and I having a specialty wardrobe for me. Understanding my shape, my style and my lifestyle in general makes it easier to splurge and keep things for years, even decades.

[@calvinguile1315]

“What about this?” (thrusts groin into camera)😂🤣🤣

[@larifari_das]

Found the brand Satisfy Running and finally got rid of my unsustainable sport wear, took me about 3 years to phase things out without throwing stuff away.

[@Simsfunmodel132]

PP NEEDS to take over Chanel couture. That would be CAPTIVATING, and that word doesn’t even fully describe how great that would be. I really hope so

[@Scorpionturtle]

Bliss'a shirt is so very early 90's in both the fit and pattern. I swear I had that pattern in a silk men's shirt in 1994.

[@thiscouldbeeric7995]

I feel like the lighting in this vid is just amazing. Actually looks mad intentional.

[@milaces1323]

I just love how damn honest you are, keep up the good work! 😊

[@CatsCatsCatsCatsCats]

The products and prototypes question was referring to betsy johnson's brand 'products' and I think prototypes is a brand she is affiliated with

[@2nuts4cars]

Happy anniversary!!!

[@BlissFoster]

Ayyyy thanks homie 😌

[@tonirajap4180]

I have nothing but the most sincerest respect for the work that you put in to produce the intellectual fashion content with such vigour and honesty...thank you❤

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

glad someone else asked about sustainability coz u were probably getting sick of me?😂 the walking home😂 actually, shoes and undies are the only excusable items that can be new coz buying vintage shoes that have been worn by others can eff up one's gait... and self-explanatory for undies. thankyou and happy anniversary! ps the zipper looks so cool

[@daniellord-vera6987]

hi biologist here BLISSS FOSTER HOW COULD YOU SAYYYYY SUCH A THING lol jk jk keep up the great work bro.

[@BlissFoster]

😮‍💨scared me

[@laurenlee322]

Haha the birds cracked me up

[@brittlebricks10]

That's very interesting about women's vs. men's for being able to avoid fast fashion...food for thought.

[@sarahwatts7152]

Is the bag made of special paper? How does it crinkle like regular paper but not disintegrate over time? I'm assuming there's some linen in it, mirroring the way money is made, but at the same time, money doesn't quite sound like that

[@BlissFoster]

Oh wow! Maybe so yea! I’ll have to find out 🦾

[@alexanderpons9246]

To the Fashion Photographer question: In Fashion Photography there are many moving parts from Models, Hair & Makeup Artist and Wardrobe Stylist. They all are pieces of the puzzle but the KEY is that THE PHOTOGRAPHER has to love Fashion because his/her job is always to make sure the clothes(and all accessories) are the star of the shot. Its recomended to start at some level of Assisting a Photographer since you will experience all the behind the scenes prior to the Shoot and that can only be learned that way.

[@aldogoegan3091]

Love the bag 😍😍😍 Congrats! And yes Alessandro and Couture… we need this Building off of the product/prototype question I still find it fascinating the journey from runway to retail and the ‘trimming down’, ‘simplification’ and logomania that occurs to drive commercial success for so many brands. In a way I feel we are often misled to believe one thing about a brand and then find out the everyday DNA is so different. And thanks for addressing the fast fashion question. Something I know I think about enough and appreciate your commentary here.

[@bottlecap_boy2171]

luv these vids 🤧🤧

[@samaker4]

So good... your videos are so good. Thanks

[@johnfullmer1474]

Bliss, I liked your answer, but I was talking about Products by Betsy Johnson and Prototypes by Laura Beham and Callum Pidgeon. Sorry for not clarifying haha.

[@BlissFoster]

😂😂 my bad

[@tatepouncey2752]

best channel regardless of niche on youtube!!!

[@abby-2063]

needed this 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mhtmn4]

Hi Bliss! I've started learning things about fashion only recently and I'm new to your channel but I am very impressed how well you cover all the information, thank you! I wanted to ask if there were some collections that were highly criticized and considered failures by many? Because I notice many compliments for each brand you review (which makes sense) but I'm really curious about the critique, even though I get that as an art it is very subjective. So, if you had a video on this please share a link. And happy anniversary!

[@DariusDevonKing]

Love this

[@Xinrui_Heartflower]

As a Petite (Long leg (32 inseam) and short waist (2.5 inches between top of hip bones and bottom of ribcage) 26.5 inch waist) girlie finding tops or anything high waisted off the rack is some type of hell because it’s all made for longer torsoed more balanced proportioned people

[@4evergogo]

Yayyyyy! I only use YKK zippers on my bags! ❤

[@danevans9742]

Could you give some examples of menswear that was designed to fit like we expect womenswear?

[@mahek5912]

That was FUN

[@zenosAnalytic]

Gr8 video, and I loved editting-Bliss's comment ^v^

[@ornagh]

fair play to you to continue to promote not using fast fashion even though you get abuse online. Thats brave and its needed in the world :)

[@alexandraimani888]

"Don't be a dickhead" - B. Foster (2024). This has to be the best advise to ever give true fashion lovers because people can be so elitist in this industry.

[@casual_cupcake]

I felt called to leave a comment since I'm 'a biologist' :) :) Although I'm not sure what exactly I could add to that specific discussion from a biology angle. So I'm just gonna say: thanks for the video and keep up the good work.

[@BlissFoster]

You heard it here first, folks 😤🙏

[@laurenlee322]

Happy anniversary!

[@mbsfashion]

The EDP gif got me dead 💀

[@dianebellora1993]

PP at Chanel would be a much needed infusion of fabulousness.

[@rockrock2096]

Cool!!!!

[@BlissFoster]

First! 💫💫

[@brittlebricks10]

"YER A LUCKY MAN, Pedro Pascal!" Looking forward to the zipper video!

[@undercooked13]

the outside of the bag is paper??? what type. of paper

[@feliciaseverson693]

Matt Reeves is AMAZINGLY TALENTED!

[@evalange4626]

BIRDS ARE BIRDS THAT CAN FLY. -Bliss 2024

[@BlissFoster]

😤😤

[@orlandooracle7008]

What about the birds that don’t fly? Are they still considered birds? Or are they the fallen ones? Just me pondering…

[@daniellord-vera6987]

jeffre b small needs to be studied quality and techniques are very good and i feel he must have an archive of books showing old techniques ask him on the next interview.

[@denismustafaraj9547]

personally i am a 19 student who definitely does not have a lot of money to buy the clothes that i would want to, but i try to buy as less clothes as i can and wear them for as long as possible. The last time i bought a clothing item where a pair of pants that i found on sale for like 15 euros like over a year ago and i don't think i will be buying more pants in the next year. I have found that buying a just few clothes that you can wear for a long time from these fast fashion brands can be a lot more helpful to the idea of getting away from these brands and all the shady things they do to run their businesses.Also i try to save some money these way so that i can buy like one or two garments a year from designers that i like.

[@ladykadiijha]

Happy Anniversary

[@balazs7235]

Men in fashion wear clothes that do not fit them. Hit the nail right on the head!! My Rick Dirt Glitter thighs that I can only zip up all the way because I lost weight due to stress lol. Or the bodysuit that only fits me because of it.

[@JellyFlavoredGerman]

I think you should go to Pantin the next time you're visiting Paris and see not just the Hermes ateliers but how the surrounding area is redeveloping partly because of Hermes. They're doing fantastic things for the local economy in what has been, historically considered a poor and even dangerous area by some. I can introduce you to some people who may be able to help you.

[@BlissFoster]

I’d love your advice about that! Reach out to me on Instagram messanger and we’ll talk! 💫💫 pls be sure to mention our convo here :)

[@nikijellen2134]

Can you show the inside of the paper bag?

[@cheetonips6399]

Most everything I got would be easily qualified as fast fashion, in the sense that its all American Eagle plain white tshirts, levis jeans and a couple shoes -mostly my 5yro timbs-, any jackets I have are surplus or a leftover hoodie from when I was younger, I like sticking to my uniform lol

[@eewilson9835]

I sighed a sigh of relief.

[@kingoogie23rd16]

Pierpaolo is going to pull Phoebe phillo and start a his own

[@kianlux1460]

Can someone please tell me the name of the new york times photographer mentioned in the video? can’t find Sim Barash :( Thanks in advance

[@aaronjanlistanco]

Pierpaolo Piccioli at CHANEL?.. heck yeah... Michele at VALENTINO.. I am excited Virginie Viard should be at HALSTON or at JOHN GALLIANO fashion house as Creative Director or at PAUL SMITH Walter Chiapponi maybe at DONNA KARAN or GIANFRANCO FERRE as creative director

[@GregMakro]

Where do you buy second hand from? Any place online you recommend ?

[@GLieb-yg9cm]

Second hand stores in wealthy neighbourhoods always have gems. Otherwise TheRealReal or Vestiaire Collective

[@gabrielpolo318]

Goldie Williams is a very dope fashion photographer

[@EmptyKingdoms]

I would've said something else about the video, but that bit about intellectual insecurity is the funniest, since you're probably one of the three or four KZbin fashion channels that could actually, precisely, meticulously understand _Of Grammatology_ and its dense prose. Cheers to that!

[@BlissFoster]

I’ve never read Of Grammatology, but I like Derrida’s ideas more broadly. Who are the other fashion channels that talk about that book?

[@karlenglewood8940]

How does the YKK compared to Riri or Lampo? I've not had a good experience with excella and want to know they changed.

[@BlissFoster]

My understanding based on an explanation that came from YKK is that YKK is the top because they can essentially do anything. Like, you need an airtight zipper? They’ll figure it out. You need a zipper than can withstand 200 lbs of pressure? They’ll make it. That said, if you buy the cheapest YKK zipper and the nicest RiRi zipper, I’m sure the RiRi is nicer, yk?

[@karlenglewood8940]

@@BlissFoster excella is supposed to be their top tier.

[@umyum1895]

speaking of gross shirts. i have 2 bootleg vivienne westwood printed shirts that i intend to wear until the wheels fall off. one is printed on a nordstom blank and the other hane. i find these at Wasteland is san francisco and i wanna say the humble materials wear and tear homemade repairs and faded bacne stains have endowed these shirts with unique vintage feel and character and they just feel correct when im wearing them. i think thats my favorite part of curation is really finding those pieces that become true second skin

[@kyrectx2]

i was here

[@BlissFoster]

can confirm ↖️

[@etcot8220]

The fast fashion I bought when I was quite poor are still rotating my wardrobe, but is Nike fast fashion? I tend to believe that Nike is quite underrated or snobbed by fashionista. Fast fashion for me is stuff from Temu or Wish, Shein.

[@itamarelran644]

This might be a weird question, but were do you buy underwear? Are there any options that aren't fast fashion? Get them second hand feels really gross

[@BlissFoster]

Do not buy second hand underwear. Absolutely not. I buy boxer briefs from CDLP. I like how they look on me and i like that they’re made in Portugal. They’re expensive, I had to budget in order to get them. But yea, I have like 22 pairs now and I take really good care of them, so I won’t need to even think about underwear for a few more years.

[@kecojune6857]

its been a year already???!!

[@saulemaroussault6343]

ALSO JOIN THE PATREON

[@arlinejernigan]

What did you give Daniella?

[@BlissFoster]

Some jewelry :)

[@arlinejernigan]

@@BlissFoster zim sure she loved it. Happy anniversary xoxoxoxo

[@samplebien]

birds are are fast-fashion in comparison with INSECTSi have to take a stand for the little ones because there are insects that are so beautiful that it is difficult to imagine that they exist and because they do not have to have there size working in there favor there is an almost endless way in the shapes, colourpallets and styling !🌌

[@Citroen_2cv]

Can anyone ID the pants Bliss is wearing? My dream silhouette.

[@BlissFoster]

Shinya Kozuka 💫

[@Citroen_2cv]

@@BlissFoster Thank you, Bliss -- I just bought the hell out of these. I tracked back to see them on you again and now I see your credit on the screen -- very kind of you to reply.

[@kage122]

what about undergarments? like how can i not go to Uniqlo for my underwear lol

[@jeremyscout1756]

I think your trying to say style is different then fashion.

[@vfarias89]

fast fashion is okay if youre really gonna wear there'll out of it for a handful of years. Like wear it till you can't wear it anymore.

[@mignoncat1]

VALENTINO is now dead to me .

[@BlissFoster]

Why?

[@mignoncat1]

@@BlissFoster PP is one of a handful of grand couturiers. Gucci always looked as if an un-curated thrift store exploded .

[@BlissFoster]

@@mignoncat1 oh I see. My guess is that wherever PP goes, he’ll continue making couture. If he didn’t then I’m gonna be pissed too haha

[@AlexandraBo-mr3vv]

🎉🎉🎉😂

[@dwayne8273]

I hope Pierpaolo goes to Chanel or Dior for girls, cuz Maria grazzia and Virginie are so fcking boring

[@Dwightinho56]

Why is at that Americans insist on pronouncing Bottega Veneta wrong? Where do you see a double ‘tt’ in Veneta? Actually there are no accents in the name at all.

[@alambhola]

There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.

[@YY-tw7kd]

I wish this video was more than 2 mins talking about the valentino era and less about Q&A that has nothing to do with the Valentino Era. Next time do just Q/A .

[@megbologna6483]

My wardrobe is consistent but .. Shoes and socks are my weakness, like I repair socks but eventually I need to buy some new pair. Same with shoes that are perfectly fine on the upper sole, but with holes in the sole (walking lots every day) ... so for the budget I rely on fast fashion for those 🫡 yep I know that leather shoes are the way to go, since you can get the sole done again and again, tbh not the most comfy to walk every single day long distance

[@alysajp]

Happy anniversary!!

[@BlissFoster]

Thank you so much 😌