Valentino’s Alessandro Michele Stages Paris Show in a Surreal Bathroom Setting

The Fall-Winter 2025 collection explores themes of intimacy, identity, and performance in a provocative, Lynch-inspired venue.

Alessandro Michele transformed a Paris venue into a meticulously recreated public bathroom for Valentino’s Fall-Winter 2025 show, complete with tiled floors, soap dispensers, and toilet stalls bathed in red light.
The collection, titled 'Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités,' blurred boundaries between public and private spaces, using the restroom setting as a metaphor for identity and intimacy.
Michele’s designs featured a mix of lingerie-inspired pieces, sheer lace, retro suiting, and maximalist elements like animal motifs, bold accessories, and opulent fabrics.
The show drew inspiration from David Lynch’s cinematic style and philosophical ideas from figures like Michel Foucault, exploring themes of performance and the fluidity of identity.
The presentation marked a bold departure from Valentino’s classical elegance under Pierpaolo Piccioli, signaling Michele’s intent to challenge traditional fashion norms with political and theatrical undertones.