Enjoy a look at Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2011 runway featuring the label’s  ethreal styles mixed with sharp tailoring in dark color palette.

The well awaited Valentiono x Gap Collection has sold out in about an hour  as reported by Elle UK . Fret not, Colette has a full assortment that you can purchase here. View the pieces on the flip.

Many of you may already be looking forward to the upcoming Valentino for Gap Collection, releasing Holiday 2010.

“Gap and the house of Valentino are teaming up to create an exclusive capsule collection of 7 essential pieces made to form a perfect silhouette.”

Colette will release the collection November 29th. We will of course keep you posted!

Just because minimalism is on the rise doesn’t eliminate the need for statement pieces like this Valentino crystal feather clutch, an awe-inspiring item singularly capable of lighting up a room and filling it with delight. Bravo, Valentino! Via Netaporter. More looks on the next page.

A tee shirt that takes it to the next level by being cocktail hour appropriate of course gets admiration fom the snobs. The Red Valentino tee , available at Net-a-porter.

With all the emphasis on bright eye liner, it’s not surprising that some of that color has migrated to the eyebrows, a fresh look that I adore even more than the Crayola-colored locks trend. This image is from V Magazine’s “Woman in Full” editorial and once again, the emphasis is on more voluminous 50s-inspired looks. I’m trying not to be bitter because personally this is one of my least favorite fashion eras. My theory is that designers are looking to reset the bar in an effort to shift away from punky looks, but I don’t see it working because it’s too violent of a swing. More likely I see women shifting over to trousers and the like–at least that’s what I hope anyway! Down with the oppresive, styfling and hypocritical ’50s!

Models featured in the shoot are Miranda Kerr (wearing Prada), Karolina Kurkova (wearing Yves Saint Laurent and Celine) and Jacquelyn Jablonski (wearing Valentino and Calvin Klein Collection).  More looks after the flip.

At first glance at the jacket on the left I thought I was looking at Balenciaga or Balmain. But no, This collection is the latest reincarnation of Valentino by designers Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pier Paolo Piccioli.Call me  old school but , being that Valentino is part of that “Holy Grail” of high end fashion that existed bafore most of us were born.

I hesitate to say that I am  fully sold on  the direction. I’m all for reinvention however  hasn’t the Sci-fi- ish thing been done? Thankfully there is detailing on those pieces like the ruffled jumpsuit  that I know would have made Mr. Garavani proud. More images on the next page via style &wire.

If there was ever a doubt in my mind that  the flawless execution of good leather craftmanship,still exists,The Valentino "Petale" would be the proof.A Thing of beauty.Making  a flower on a bag look tasteful,elegant with not a hint of cute.That is talent.