Valentino Eyewear inaugurates a new era for luxury eyewear. With Avant les débuts, its first collection designed by Alessandro Michele, the House of Valentino transforms the accessory into a stylistic manifesto. Blending couture heritage with innovation, each pair of glasses asserts a bold modernity while staying true to Italian artisanal craftsmanship.
Available exclusively from December 2024 and later through a network of select retail outlets, Valentino Eyewear establishes itself as the new benchmark for contemporary luxury.
Appointed Creative Director of Valentino in March 2024, Alessandro Michele immediately imbues the brand with a singular vision, blending extravagance with refinement. After leaving his mark on Gucci with his baroque and retro-modern aesthetic, he signs a collection for Valentino Eyewear where clean design meets the opulence of intricate details.
With « Avant les Débuts », he applies his unique stylistic signature to eyewear: oversized shapes, vintage touches, and sophisticated details. His choice of ultra-thin metal frames, tinted lenses inspired by fashion archives, and meticulous construction attests to his obsession with craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
By combining these elements with Valentino’s couture DNA, he transforms eyewear into a full-fledged fashion accessory—an object that not only adorns the eyes but also tells a story.
Behind their apparent simplicity, Valentino Eyewear glasses embody a true technical feat.
An ultra-light metal frame ensuring comfort and durability.
Acetate temple tips for a flawless finish and optimal fit.
A vintage-inspired lens palette featuring deep green, amber, and light green shades, enhancing the gaze with a retro touch.
The fusion of noble materials and innovation gives each model a strong identity, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity.
For this first collection, Valentino Eyewear relies on the expertise of the Swiss group Akoni, which holds the exclusive license for the design, production, and distribution of Valentino glasses.
Why this choice?
With Akoni, each Valentino eyewear piece becomes an exceptional creation, blending the couture DNA of the brand with high-end Swiss eyewear expertise.
With this first luxury eyewear collection, Valentino Eyewear goes beyond being a mere accessory. It is a true style manifesto, redefining the codes of contemporary luxury.
In a world where fashion evolves at lightning speed, Valentino focuses on timeless values: emotion, durability, and a design that transcends generations. Each pair of Valentino Eyewear reflects this commitment—bold style, craftsmanship built to last, and a sophistication that appeals to both couture enthusiasts and high-end accessory lovers.
In our article “Must-Have Luxury Eyewear: The Perfect Blend of Craftsmanship and Innovation” (Parisee), we explore how “major fashion houses are reinventing eyewear with designs that combine cutting-edge technology and strong identity,” a vision perfectly embodied by Valentino Eyewear.
This collection is not just a beginning. It represents a vision of luxury geared toward the future while staying true to its heritage.
Wearing a pair of Valentino Eyewear Avant les Débuts means embracing a vision of the world where past and future converse with elegance. It’s about choosing an accessory that transcends its function to become a mark of style, a statement of identity, a fragment of history in motion.
As the collection prepares to make its debut on the fashion scene, one question remains: are you ready to see the future through Valentino lenses?
Founded in 1960 in Rome by Valentino Garavani, the House of Valentino quickly established itself as a symbol of Italian elegance and refinement. From its very beginnings, the brand became known for its sophisticated style, impeccable cuts, and the iconic Rouge Valentino, a signature shade embodying timeless glamour.
Icons such as Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn contributed to its global influence, making Valentino a cornerstone of haute couture. Over the decades, the brand has evolved while staying true to its heritage, seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
With the arrival of Alessandro Michele in 2024, Valentino embarks on a new chapter where creative exuberance and avant-garde vision meet couture elegance. The Valentino Eyewear Avant les Débuts collection perfectly aligns with this philosophy, transforming eyewear into a true fashion accessory infused with history and modernity.
1. What makes the Valentino Eyewear Avant les Débuts collection unique?
This collection marks the first Valentino eyewear line designed under the artistic direction of Alessandro Michele. It stands out with its minimalist yet sophisticated design, featuring ultra-light metal frames, vintage-inspired tinted lenses, and high-end craftsmanship.
2. Who manufactures Valentino eyewear?
Since July 2022, Valentino has signed an exclusive 10-year licensing agreement with Akoni Group, a Swiss manufacturer specializing in luxury eyewear.
3. Where can I buy Valentino Eyewear?
The Valentino Eyewear Avant les Débuts models will be available exclusively:
4. What materials are used in Valentino eyewear?
This collection features ultra-light gold-tone metal frames and acetate temple tips for comfort and durability. The tinted lenses come in various shades inspired by Valentino’s archives, including deep green, amber, and light green.
5. How has Alessandro Michele influenced this collection?
Alessandro Michele, known for his retro-modern and exuberant aesthetic, has infused his unique style into this first Valentino Eyewear collection. He has emphasized oversized shapes and vintage references, blending minimalism with sophisticated details to create a look that is both timeless and avant-garde.
6. How should I care for my Valentino glasses?
To maintain the quality and brilliance of your eyewear:
7. What is the price range for Valentino Eyewear?
Exact pricing has not yet been announced, but as a high-end collection, the price is expected to be in a similar range to other luxury eyewear brands, estimated between €400 and €800 depending on the model and finishes.
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