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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.

Pop singer Chappell Roan was among several high-profile guests to strike a pose in front of a row of sinks.
Speaking to outlets including CNN before the show, actor Jared Leto described Valentino's Alessandro Michele as his "brother from another mother."
PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 09: A model walks the runway during the Valentino "Le Meta-Theatre des Intimites" show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)
Lavish looks from Valentino's Fall-Winter 2025 range, Michele's second ready-to-wear collection for the label.

Overview

  • 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.