Valentino's Alessandro Michele Redefines Fashion with Bathroom-Inspired Runway

The Fall/Winter 2025 collection explores intimacy, identity, and spectacle in a provocative public restroom setting at Paris Fashion Week.

Alessandro Michele transformed Valentino's runway into a red-lit, Lynchian recreation of a public restroom, complete with stalls, sinks, and mirrors.
The collection, titled 'Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités,' juxtaposed themes of public and private spaces, blending theatricality with bold, political statements.
Models showcased eclectic designs including sheer lace, lingerie-inspired pieces, faux fur coats, and retro suiting, reflecting Michele's maximalist aesthetic.
The show notes framed the restroom setting as a 'counter-place' challenging rigid binaries and exploring the intersection of intimacy, identity, and performance.
Celebrity guests like Jared Leto and Barry Keoghan attended the show, which featured a soundtrack of Lana Del Rey and techno beats, adding to its surreal atmosphere.