A Parisian Affair with Valentino
Paris Fashion Week is always one of my favourite times to be in the city, and this season, Valentino made it particularly special.
From an intimate dinner at Victoria Paris to the Spring/Summer 2027 runway show and one of the most memorable afterparties I’ve attended, it was a beautiful few days discovering the world of Valentino through fashion, art and some very Parisian experiences.
And, of course, I had three different looks for three different occasions!
An Intimate Dinner at Victoria Paris
My Valentino experience began with a lovely, intimate dinner at Victoria Paris, one of those beautiful Parisian restaurants that feels just right for a fashion evening.
For the occasion, I chose a cheetah-print blouse with a bow, paired with short lace shorts. I loved the combination of the bold animal print and delicate lace - feminine, playful and a little daring.
The dinner itself was quite intimate, which I really appreciated, especially during the craziness of Fashion Week. It was a lovely opportunity to enjoy the evening, have conversations and spend time together before the excitement of the show.
A perfect start to my Valentino experience in Paris.
Valentino SS27: Inside the Antibiblioteca
The next chapter was, of course, the Valentino Spring/Summer 2027 show by Alessandro Michele, held at the beautiful Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève in Paris.
For the show, I wore a red dress with a black bow. I loved how elegant yet dramatic the combination looked, and it felt like the perfect choice for Valentino.
The moment I entered the venue, I was impressed by the setting. Imagine a historic Parisian library, surrounded by bookshelves, beautiful iron arches and reading lamps, transformed into a runway.
The collection was called Antibiblioteca, inspired by the idea that the books we haven’t read yet represent everything we still have to discover.
I found that concept particularly interesting when applied to fashion. Clothes can introduce us to different versions of ourselves, new characters and styles we might never have imagined wearing.
Alessandro Michele brought his signature eclectic aesthetic to the runway, mixing romantic lace, corsets, sequins, bold jewellery, exaggerated shoulders and unexpected combinations.
There was a beautiful contrast between delicate, feminine pieces and stronger, more dramatic silhouettes. I loved how different styles and personalities could coexist within one collection.
And the location made the whole experience even more special. There was something quite magical about watching a Valentino show surrounded by centuries of literature and history.
It was one of those shows where the setting and the collection felt perfectly connected.
A Very Parisian Valentino Afterparty
And then came what might have been my favourite surprise of the entire Valentino experience - the afterparty!
For the evening, I changed into a Valentino lace bodysuit, which felt like the perfect choice for a more playful night out.
The celebration took place at Passage des Panoramas, one of Paris’s historic covered passages, and I absolutely loved the concept.
Instead of a typical Fashion Week party in a nightclub or a grand venue, Valentino transformed this charming Parisian passage into its own little world.
The restaurants and bars became part of the celebration, with Valentino details appearing throughout the passage. There was music, an accordion player, beautiful little corners to discover and such a lively atmosphere.
What I loved most was how authentic and local the whole experience felt.
It wasn’t just another glamorous fashion party. It felt like discovering a little piece of Paris, with its traditional restaurants, intimate spaces and beautiful old-world charm, all brought together through Valentino’s creative vision.
And, of course, there was a Valentino x Caviar Kaspia moment, complete with caviar served on a potato.
I genuinely had so much fun exploring the different spots throughout the passage. It was such an original idea for an afterparty and definitely one of the most memorable Fashion Week celebrations I’ve experienced.
Until Next Time, Valentino!
Looking back, what I loved most about these few days was how different each Valentino experience felt.
An intimate dinner, a runway show in one of Paris’s most beautiful historic libraries and an afterparty that turned a traditional Parisian passage into a celebration of fashion.
Three different occasions, three different looks and so many lovely memories.
And that’s what I love about Paris Fashion Week. Sometimes the most memorable moments aren’t just about the clothes on the runway, but everything that happens around them.
With love,
Sasha 💋
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