The Best Bags We Spotted Outside of the Valentino Haute Couture Show

Under Alessandro's helm, Valentino bags are so back!

Valentino Bag Street Style

The news of Alessandro Michele joining Valentino as the Creative Director was fashion music to my ears. Michele proved his ability to not only make a name for himself but also make a brand that is most coveted in the fashion world. And now it’s Valentino’s turn.

I’ve been anxiously awaiting the maximalist design elements Alessandro will bring to Valentino. With its own set of house codes and Alessandro’s touch, there is a new sense of excitement for what’s to come.

The first collection of Valentino bags under his direction is available on-site and being carried by the bag-loving world. Earlier this week, Valentino showed its Haute Couture collection in Paris, and we were there to spot the bags on the attendees.

Embroidery, Patterns and Colors

Alessandro Michele is known for prints, patterns, and colors, and all of these were seen outside (and on) the runway. The ideal sense of fashion for every individual is what speaks to them, and the idea that fashion is an extension of ourselves allows us to let the clothes and accessories tell a story.

Valentino Garavani 9TO5 pony effect calfskin shoulder bag with animalier print
Valentino Garavani 9TO5 Pony Effect Calfskin Shoulder Bag with Animalier Print
Valentino Garavani Vain shoulder bag in tejus
Valentino Garavani Vain Shoulder Bag in Tejus
Valentino Garavani Vain shoulder bag with floral embroidery on a black beaded base
Valentino Garavani Vain Shoulder Bag with Floral Embroidery on a Black Beaded Base
Valentino Garavani Vain bag
Valentino Garavani Vain Bag
X8A1347
Valentino Evening Bag
X8A1892
X8A1904
Valentino Garavani Women s Small Shoulder Bag Loco With Floral Pattern
Valentino Garavani Locò Small Shoulder Bag Embroidered with Floral Pattern

The Classics

However, if maximalism, prints, and patterns aren’t for you, there are classics from Valentino, too. I love the 9to5 bag in its many iterations, including full leather in various colors. The Viva Tote also appeared, and there seemed to be a big push for the Vain bag.

A new era at Valentino is being ushered in and I, for one, am thrilled!

Valentino Garavani 9TO5 shoulder bag
Valentino Garavani 9TO5 Shoulder Bag in Black
Valentino Garavani Viva Superstar large nappa leather shopping bag
Valentino Garavani Viva Superstar Leather Shopping Bag
Valentino Garavani Vain shoulder bag
Valentino Garavani Vain Shoulder Bag
Valentino Garavani 9TO5 shoulder bag oak brown
Valentino Garavani 9TO5 Shoulder Bag in Oak Brown
Valentino Garavani Vain bag
Valentino Garavani Vain Bag
Valentino Garavani Vain shoulder bag
Valentino Garavani Vain Shoulder Bag

Images via Claire Guillon for PurseBlog.

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Andrew

Gosh the detail. These outfits are a feast! Embroidery, jacquard, lace, beadwork… there’s no way fast fashion can replicate this stuff. Finally!

Nyc2017

Absolutely gorgeous 🩷

BlairBags

so happy to have Alessandro at Valentino!! Love these bags!

P. J.

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AdGuru

Excited to see what Alessandro does at Valentino. First up: reimagine that logo, which IMHO makes all the bags look dated and, dare I say, a bit tacky.

Paris

Yes! That logo is horrid and has to go!

Thefashionableteacher

Over-the-top opulence. I love it all!

Nyc2017

The clothes are gorgeous but the bags leave much to be desired

Margaret

I love this collection. Alessandro is one of my favorite designers. I own 26 bags he did for Gucci. I cannot wait to go to Toronto to the Valentino store

EconomicallySavvy

The outfits though🥰🥰🥰

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