Valentino trashed for ‘tacky’ and ‘lazy’ AI ad: Fashionistas accuse luxe couture brand of choosing ‘efficiency over artistry’

Valentino trashed for ‘tacky’ and ‘lazy’ AI ad: Fashionistas accuse luxe couture brand of choosing ‘efficiency over artistry’

A fashion faux pas? Valentino is being slammed after unveiling an advertisement featuring Artificial Intelligence, with trendsetters trashing the release as “cheap” and “tacky.” The Italian luxury couture company collaborated with various artists on works to promote their new DeVain handbag. One mind-bending video, created by a “multi-disciplinary artist” known as Total Emotional Awareness, shows … Read more

‘Doctor Who’ frontman Ncuti Gatwa rules time and space in style

‘Doctor Who’ frontman Ncuti Gatwa rules time and space in style

Trust him, he’s a doctor. Ncuti Gatwa is a man of many faces. One of a handful of breakout stars from Netflix’s “Sex Education” — who also count “White Lotus” fan favorite Aimee Lou Wood among their ranks — the Rwandan-Scottish actor went on to appear in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” before taking up the mantle … Read more

Stars shine in Valentino’s new looks, from Lana Del Rey to Andrew Garfield

Stars shine in Valentino’s new looks, from Lana Del Rey to Andrew Garfield

When Alessandro Michele was announced as the new creative director for Valentino earlier this year, the fashion world awaited his debut with bated breath. Michele is known for the loyal following he attracted during his reign at Gucci, and if his early work at Valentino is to be believed, he’s bringing his signature style to … Read more

‘Sing Sing’ movie star Colman Domingo’s leading-man style

‘Sing Sing’ movie star Colman Domingo’s leading-man style

With the aid of stylist duo Wayman + Micah, Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo (“Rustin”) has been winning the red carpet this year. His new film, “Sing Sing,” about a wrongfully-convicted incarcerated man who joins a theater troupe, is already generating another round of Oscar buzz. And just yesterday, it was announced that Domingo will be … Read more

Bloomingdale’s welcomes Italian brands at NYFW party with ‘Gilded Age’ stars

Bloomingdale’s welcomes Italian brands at NYFW party with ‘Gilded Age’ stars

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. CHE bello!  Bloomingdale’s threw a celebrity-packed party to celebrate the launch of “From Italy, With Love,” a two-month retail event celebrating the best of the country’s fashion, design and cuisine.  The department store’s CEO Olivier Bron teamed with … Read more

Former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele named creative director at Valentino

Former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele named creative director at Valentino

Alessandro Michele, the former Gucci designer, has landed at Valentino as the Italian fashion house’s new creative director. The announcement comes mere days after Valentino’s long-time designer Pierpaolo Piccioli departed the fashion house after 25 years, as speculation swirled about where Michele would go next. “I feel immense joy and enormous responsibility in entering a … Read more

Red tights are trending — how to style the fiery look like a celeb

Red tights are trending — how to style the fiery look like a celeb

In a sea of barely-there hosiery and wool tights worn for warmth, fashion’s cool girls have deemed this season’s hottest accessory a pair of bright red tights. Red is a color with a rich fashion history: red nails, red lips and red shoes have all been variously touted as the ideal attention-grabbers, while the trend … Read more

Valentino celebrates Soho store opening with a Sartiano’s pop-up

Valentino celebrates Soho store opening with a Sartiano’s pop-up

There’s much to savor at Valentino. The Roman fashion house unveiled a tasteful new Soho boutique and a delicious restaurant takeover nearby, then threw a party to celebrate in style.  Celebs including Jemima Kirke, Nicky Hilton, Bowen Yang, Louisa Jacobson, Myha’la Herrold, Lamar Johnson, Kiki Layne and Dylan Sprouse admired the elegant wares in store, … Read more

Valentino rolls out the red carpet for glamorous NYC flagship

Valentino rolls out the red carpet for glamorous NYC flagship

Haute couture is a rarified form of fashion, and only a few dozen houses in the world produce the astronomically priced, made-to-measure, shown-in-Paris confections. Valentino is one of them. Now, the Italian luxury label is bringing that artisanal approach — admired by A-list fans such as Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Florence Pugh and Ashley Park — … Read more

I’m NYC’s ‘sample sale bestie’ helping fashionistas get Gucci, Prada for 90% off

I’m NYC’s ‘sample sale bestie’ helping fashionistas get Gucci, Prada for 90% off

Tita Loyek doesn’t wait until Black Friday to score deals on discounted designer goodies. For the SoHo-living sample sales influencer, every day’s a shopping holiday.  As the jingle bells of cash registers chime, the haute millennial saves up to 90% off on luxe finds — like a pair of $2,000 Jimmy Choo pumps for $200 … Read more

Model Kristen McMenamy falls wearing sky-high heels at Valentino fashion show

Model Kristen McMenamy falls wearing sky-high heels at Valentino fashion show

Valentino’s spring fashion show included a look from the fall. American supermodel Kristen McMenamy, 58, took a tumble on the Valentino runway during their spring 2023 haute couture show in Paris earlier this week. After a viral clip of McMenamy falling to the ground made the rounds on Twitter, the luxury brand was blasted for making … Read more

Florence Pugh stuns in see-through Valentino crop top: ‘Trust the button’

Florence Pugh stuns in see-through Valentino crop top: ‘Trust the button’

Florence Pugh is freeing the nipple and trusting the button at Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday, the Don’t Worry Darling actress shared a few photos to Instagram showing off the sheer Valentino ensemble she wore to the Italian fashion house’s PFW dinner following its Spring 2023 ready-to-wear show. The completely see-through two-piece set was enmeshed … Read more