Alessandro Michele’s much-anticipated debut at Valentino has launched with the Resort 2025 Avant les Débuts campaign, marking a bold new chapter for the brand. Teaming up again with photographer Glen Luchford and art director Christopher Simmonds, Michele delivers his signature cinematic and luxurious style. Set against the historic backdrop of Rome and Valentino’s headquarters, Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli, the campaign draws on the opulent spirit of Federico Fellini’s Roma to create a narrative of Italian glamour and decadence.A short film accompanies the campaign, blending lavish imagery—like crystal drinkware and pearl-clad pugs—with moments of quiet romance set to Mozart’s Lacrimosa. While Michele’s work at Valentino echoes the retro aesthetics and fluid elegance he brought to Gucci, it offers a fresh vision that connects with Valentino’s own legacy. By grounding his debut in Rome, Michele pays homage to the brand’s heritage, suggesting a promising fusion of his unique style with Valentino’s storied past.