Through The Looking Glass

Valentino’s debut capsule collection with new eyewear partner, Akoni Group, is a tribute to the maison’s values and its undisputed mastery of couture. Starting the new chapter are three new exclusive styles in 10 colourways, named after the numbers of historical headquarters. The Valentino

VIII 1950s retro-cool cat-eye style refers to Paris’ Place Vendome while the Valentino XVI oversized ’80s aviator model alludes to Milan’s Turati. The Valentino XXII points to Rome’s Mignanelli, where creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is based with the ateliers and his creative studio. His personal sunglasses inspired the chunky ’60s Wellington silhouette featuring iconic 3D Valentino rockstuds.