Valentino Goes Dutch! Autumn/Winter Collection Unveiled At Paris Fashion Week Is Inspired By Classic Flemish Style

The white collars and sublime colors of Vermeer's masterpiece 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' inspired the mood for Valentino's ready-to-wear show at Paris Fashion Week.

Using the Flemish masters as a starting point for the Autumn/Winter 13/14 collection, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered a more varied silhouette than last season with white Flemish-style collar and frequent full-length sleeves.
'It's for different women for different moments,' said Piccioli of the collection from the Italian fashion house which featured Dutch floral patterns, rich reds and royal blues.

The models showcased Dutch floral patterns in white and royal blues

Simple hair and make-up: The models wore headbands with their long hair in plaits while the make-up was subtle

Short-skirted, sexy looks signaled a slight relaxing for the house known for its austere edge. And, incredibly, some short looks cut with a cool circular edge pattern in red, pale pink, green and blue even came across sporty.

'It's severity with the idea of sensuality,' Chiuri said.
In keeping with the rustic Dutch feel, the models wore their hair in plaits with simple headbands and subtle make-up.
Feminine charm: Designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered billowing long dresses in lace, prints and silks

Current: There were also shorter mini dresses for a more modern feel in lace and leathers

Front row attendees included Nicole Ritchie and Jessica Alba

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