Esteemed fashion house Valentino has gone through many changes in the last few years. Valentino Garavani stepped down as creative director and Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Picciolo took over the reigns. While maintaining brand integrity and couture craftsmanship, Chiuri and Picciolo are shifting the brand to a more wearable, daily living line, rather than an exclusively red carpet brand. And what better way to accomplish that goal than by collaborating with Gap, the ultimate American sportswear company?
In celebration of Gap’s arrival in Italy, Valentino has produced a seven-piece capsule collection. Merging Valentino’s feminine flair of ruffles and bows with Gap’s stylish basics, the collection is composed of wearable, fashionable, and luxurious basics. An above-the-knee tiered khaki skirt with a bow on the hip, a soothing grey T-shirt accented with an oversize bow, a hooded sweatshirt—a Gap staple—and cargo pants with frill-bordered pockets make up the core of the collection.
The most stunning piece is the parka. Fashioned in heavyweight khaki cotton and adorned with three-dimensional ruffles, the parka is available in three different styles: the jacket, a hooded cropped jacket, and a longer parka accented with ruffles around the neckline.
Unfortunately, the collection is not available in the U.S. or online, so you may have to call in a few international favors to get your hands on some.
Valentino x Gap collection is now available at select stores throughout Europe: Gap in Milan and Britain, and Colette in Paris.
