RUNWAY: Valentino SS20

There was a bit of surrealism and escapism to Pierpaolo Piccioli's latest collection Valentino, as were Asian inspired prints that helped convey the idea of peaceful solitude. But Piccioli is all about activity and sportswear so there were plenty of sporty elements to the collection from the activity-ready sneakers to the roomy and cropped pants to the outerwear ready to take on the elements. But it was the softer garments that garnered the most attention, they conveyed serenity with their pleasing color palettes and ease of wear while the dragon motifs and expansive vistas brought escapism and a surreal aspect to the collection the balanced out the sportier aspects. What was not seen here were many tailored garments - though when one walks into a Valentino boutique, there will surely be plenty of RTW tailored offerings but those are not nearly as exciting as these clothes on the runway.