Marrying Pierpaolo Piccioli's romantic creations with historic Chinese opulence, Valentino staged an unforgettable haute couture show in Beijing
Last week, the fashion set, who hailed from Brazil to Germany, descended upon Beijing, and sat with bated breath under the beautiful halls of the Aman Summer Palace. The luxury resort which used to be the Chinese emperor’s holiday quarters, was transformed by glass boxes into a runway, which connected three palatial rooms, as autumn foliage decorated its perimeter. Outside, enormous block letters spelling Valentino informed each guest that they were in for something big and beautiful. This is, after all, what creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli does best.