At Valentino, creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli believes in the art of timeless and genderless elegance. Celebrated for his mastery in sculpting graceful silhouettes for the red carpet and high-octane couture for the runway, Piccioli has brought this thoughtful approach to Maison Valentino Essentials, a curation of men’s wardrobe staples that exude effortless stylishness and functionality.
Fronted by K Pop sensation Suga of BTS, this campaign features versatile pieces culled from the house’s storied collections updated to spearhead a new generation of essentials informed by gender fluidity and reformed notions of masculinity. The result is your new go-to lineup of elevated basics for men, from tailored blazers, wool trousers and shirts to platform sneakers and minibags, all in neutral shades to allow for easy pairing.
Vogue Singapore’s top pick from Maison Valentino Essentials? The statement-making foulard shirt. On Valentino’s spring/summer 2023 runway, models sported the design with the foulard undone for an effortless touch, emphasising the maison’s desire to create freedom of movement for its wearer. Pared-back essentials such as slim-fit wool pants and silk pyjama sets with white piping put the label’s renowned craftsmanship on full display. Meanwhile, on-the-go individuals can channel utilitarian chic with the edit’s outerwear selection, which includes a double-breasted blazer, studded bomber jacket, coat and more, all created with relaxed boxy fits for a contemporary feel.
And what’s a good capsule wardrobe without enviable accessories? The campaign stars the Valentino Garavani Locò crossbody bag in two variations, with both featuring adjustable and removable straps as well as unisex tone-on-tone designs. As for footwear, the maison now offers the Valentino Garavani XL One Stud sneaker, too.
Shop the best of Maison Valentino Essentials below for the perfect wardrobe staples to kickstart 2023.
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Valentino Garavani Mini Locò calfskin bag, $3,180
Available at Valentino.
