Celebrities Just Can’t Get Enough of the Valentino Nellcôte 

Alessandro Michele continues to push boundaries and fuse his own eclectic aesthetic with Valentino’s storied heritage. Michele’s Valentino is fun, fresh, and distinct, and when Michele took over the brand’s helm, it was instantly clear that a new era was beginning.

One of the biggest bag launches of the year was also one of the biggest launches of Valentino’s new chapter, and of course, it quickly became a celeb favorite. Making its big debut for Spring 2025, the Nellcôte family of bags takes inspiration from Valentino in its maximalist days, channeling the free-spirited mood that ruled in the late ’60s and early ’70s.

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While the Nellcôte bag debuted on the runway (and later on Bella Hadid) in the now-instantly recognizable fringed suede shoulder bag, the line has expanded to include other shapes, like a shopper and a bumbag, plus novelty iterations with floral embroideries, animal prints, and more.

It continues to play a central role at Valentino, even as Michele’s line-up of bags expands and celebs just can’t seem to get enough of the boho-chic, studded Nellcôte family of bags.

From Anne Hathaway, who was just spotted on set wearing the classic brown version of the fringed shoulder bag, to Bella Hadid, who toted the shopper bag and the original, to a friend of the Maison, Colman Domingo, who opted for black leather and more, the styling inspo is endless. More below!

Anne Hathaway

Bella Hadid

Rosalía

Colman Domingo

Sha’Carri Richardson

Dev Hynes

Amelia Gray Hamlin

Vittoria Ceretti

Alexa Chung

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