The Valentino Couture Collection That Changes Everything

Valentino Couture Prima Darling

Couture collections usually live in their own rarefied world. This self-contained microcosm of fashion sustains itself with prestige, wealthy corporate owners and a small but ultra elite clientele. Continue reading “The Valentino Couture Collection That Changes Everything”

In Case You Missed It; More Pre Fall ’17

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You need the patience of a saint to pay close attention to the Pre-Fall presentations. It’s not that there aren’t some very strong collections being shown, Continue reading “In Case You Missed It; More Pre Fall ’17”

PD’s Favorite Fashion Moments of 2016

Screen Shot 2016-12-20 at 11.46.28 PM Today I reviewed every Prima Darling post since its inception last June in search of what I deem the 10 most significant fashion posts of 2016, or more accurately the last half of the year. Continue reading “PD’s Favorite Fashion Moments of 2016”

At Valentino a Triumph for Pierpaolo Piccioli

Valentino, image vogue.com
Valentino, image vogue.com

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first solo show for Valentino, since he and his longtime partner in design Maria Grazia Chiuri parted ways in July, was a triumph. The success of the two as co-designers for the house is undeniable; together they made Valentino one of the hottest designer brands in the world. After the show over the weekend it’s clear the house is in safe hands with Piccioli at the helm. Continue reading “At Valentino a Triumph for Pierpaolo Piccioli”