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Against a backdrop of chandeliered gilded
salons, models including Kendall Jenner swept down a pink
catwalk in an array of feminine and glamorous gowns, a staple
for Paris-based Valli, whose designs are often seen on the red
carpet.
Voluminous tiered frocks came in pink, red or black tulle and
were strapless, one-shouldered or asymmetric: short at the front
and long at the back. There were also floaty floral print
dresses, hooded jumpers, sequined or frilled tops and
embellished jackets.
The looks were accessorised with embroidered fishnet tights or
long white socks printed with hearts just below the knee.
Footwear included sandals, lace-ups and short lace boots, while
jewelry came as pearl necklaces and sparkling chokers.
"It’s indeed a collaboration rather out of the ordinary,"
fashion publication Vogue quoted Valli as saying on its website.
"I imagined the story of a Roman girl who after traveling the
world — to LA, Berlin, India, London, wherever — comes back here
to spend a fun weekend with her crowd of talented, artsy
friends."
The Rome-born designer, who shows his own ready-to-wear and
haute couture collections in Paris, also presented menswear
creations in the collaboration, including sparkling sequined
trouser suits. Male models also wore floral knits and
tiger-print jackets and trousers.
Animal prints featured elsewhere in the line, which hits H&M
stores worldwide on Nov. 7.
The Swedish budget label has become known for its designer
collaborations, which have previously included Balmain, Versace
and Karl Lagerfeld.
(Reporting by Eleanor Biles; Additional reporting by
Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Kirsten Donovan
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