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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.

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 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.