Celia Birtwell for Valentino
Valentino has collaborated with Celia Birtwell for their pre fall 2015 collection. Together with Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, Birtwell has worked with Botticelli in mind to produce delicate and celestial pieces, both reminiscent of her earlier work and entirely suitable for now.
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Birtwell's larger body of work seems to be testament to the fact that good design is in no way a frivolous exercise. In order to produce work with substance and lasting quality there needs to be an indepth understanding of visual history and culture. Birtwell's own work demonstrates that she reads art and composition naturally – Birtwell and Botticelli's La Primavera are a natural pairing.
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Embroidery Renaissance-welcome work for the dedicated, passionate & patient artisans keeping the skills & craft alive
Thank you for this post. As an Art History student and a long-time follower of fashion these images are amazing. Makes my heart sing!
valentino is truly the work of loving artisans. The construction, the textiles and the designs are beyond fashion, they are the epitome of beauty. His designs aslo keep alive the artistry of skilled hands- and couture technique that we take for granted these days.
Thank you for the opportunity to see these absolutely exquisite designs. Anne is right – it does make your heart sing
Are these dresses embellished with embroidery, applique or felting techniques?