Singapore, May 13th, 2026 – Maison Valentino hosted the Valentino Salon event at The Arts House at the Old Parliament in Singapore, where guests were invited to discover the House’s signature Valentino Garavani accessories and their iterations from the Pre-Fall 2026 collection by Creative Director Alessandro Michele.
Through two dedicated immersive rooms, the experience spotlighted the Valentino Garavani Panthea bag, an expression of the Maison’s elegance and audacity, alongside the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps, an enduring icon defined by its unmistakable codes and reimagined through Alessandro Michele’s contemporary vision.
Set against the historic backdrop of the venue, the evening featured a live performance by Korean singer HWASA.
Among the attendees, the following guests wore Valentino Pre-Fall 2026 collection and Valentino Garavani accessories:
HWASA wore a striped midi dress with a graphic silhouette, defined by a pointed collar and a polka dot bow detail. The look was completed by the Valentino Garavani Panthea small shoulder bag and the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps.
For her performance, HWASA wore a crêpe de chine shirt featuring an animalier motif and a scarf detail, layered with a jacquard lurex overshirt enriched with laminated gold feather embellishments, paired with lace shorts and tights. The look was completed with the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps.
Tasha Low wore a sheer organza jacket with a multicolour floral motif in sequins layered over a lace bodysuit and paired with a mini denim skirt. The look was completed by the Valentino Garavani Panthea bag and the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps.
Shye-Anne Brown wore a linen jacket with black velvet details, layered over a lace bodysuit and paired with denim jeans. The look was completed by the Valentino Garavani Panthea bag and the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps.
THE VALENTINO GARAVANI PANTHEA BAG
First unveiled during Le Méta-Théâtre Des Intimités, the Maison’s Fall Winter 2025/2026 collection, the Valentino Garavani Panthea bag has affirmed its place at the heart of the Valentino Garavani accessories. Consistently present in the collections by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, the Panthea has evolved into a signature bag, reinforcing its original character through every seasonal iteration.
A perfect synthesis of elegance and daring, the Panthea stands out for its structured and sophisticated silhouette, enhanced by sculptural details and exquisite metallic finishes. On the front panel, two enameled feline heads, edged in gold and embellished with crystals, serve as hooks for the chain handles – becoming both iconic emblems and focal points of the design.
Infused with a dual spirit – bourgeois and underground – the Panthea turns contrast into its defining aesthetic code. Its construction combines two types of nappa leather, matte and waxed, crafted into a refined chevron pattern that amplifies the interplay of tones and textures while emphasizing the bag’s tactile richness and softness. An additional detachable leather shoulder strap with all-over eyelets, adds versatility and a contemporary attitude.
The feline head motif, reinterpreted in the Panthea as a three-dimensional jewel-like element, is deeply rooted in the Maison’s history. It first appeared in Valentino’s Haute Couture Fall Winter 1967/1968 collection, on a silk mikado evening tunic adorned with a pattern of large black felines with gem-like eyes. Since then, the feline silhouette – flat, essential, and iconic – has traversed Valentino’s creative tradition, reappearing on Valentino Garavani accessories such as silk scarves, belt buckles, minaudières, and fashion jewelry.
Available in medium and small sizes, the bag comes in a palette of hues including black, mud green, beige, chocolate brown and red. The Panthea family also extends to variations in nappa leather combined with precious skins or suede, further accentuating its bold and contemporary character.
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THE NEW VALENTINO GARAVANI ROCKSTUD PUMPS
First appearing in the Valentino Fall/Winter 2010-11 runway, the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps are now given the spotlight for the Valentino Pre-Fall 2026 collection by Creative Director Alessandro Michele. The shoes’ design is thoughtfully reimagined to highlight the contemporary appeal of the Rockstud – a motif that, preserving its iconic geometry, stands as a structural code of the Maison.
The Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps new silhouette introduces a fashion-forward appeal to the Rockstud family and reinterprets the timeless cage design through chiseled pointy toes with a sleek platinum finish and signature red insoles.
Available in two versions, one with straight heels in 100mm and 40mm heel heights, the shoes come in a wide palette of hues spanning from elegant neutrals to more vibrant colors, including bright green and light blue. Strappy sandals and flats complete the Rockstud family offering with femininity and a sense of measured irreverence.
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