Valentino: Themes & Variations

Name: Valentino: Themes & Variations
Brand: Rizzoli
SKU: 9780847831722
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

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Category: Books - Fashion

The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. On the occasion of his last couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this landmark book celebrates forty-five years of Valentino’s remarkable career.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph H. ★★★★★ Nov 11, 2026

The chapter on Valentino's relationship with the French government gave me a whole new appreciation for his place in fashion history. I love flipping through the Rome-inspired sketches, they feel so personal and luxurious.

Victoria ★★★★★ Nov 4, 2026

The photos of the couture work are gorgeous, and I didn't expect the text to go so deep into his Rome atelier years. Reading it on the train, I kept stopping to study the details on the evening gowns.

Ruby B. ★★★★★ Nov 3, 2026

I bought this as a gift for a friend who's obsessed with couture, and the chapter on the Rome atelier's history ended up being the part I read first myself. The print quality on the garment details is sharp enough that you can actually see the stitching.