Valentino was a quasi-documentary that was intended to profile the colorful life of the fashion genius who has dominated Italian Haute Couture for almost 50 years. It was an interesting look into the Fashion Industry and how the creative mastermind of one man helped to build a Corporate empire. Did you know that each dress Valentino created was a one-of-a-kind? Several seamstresses worked tirelessly to hand sew and hand bead every gown to his incredible standards. He personally drew each piece and went through rounds of re-do’s to arrive at the final work of art. Watching the man at work was fascinating.
There was a lack of emotion to the story that made it drag a little. There were brief moments of diva-like behavior that one would expect to see. We did find it impressive that Valentino managed to maintain his artistic integrity despite pressure from the Corporate side to expand into other more profitable areas of mainstream fashion. His firm resolve to remain focused on evening wear helped elevate his name in Europe and around the world.
The movie’s main thrust was a build up to the incredible production that was his retirement celebration. It was an event produced by his life partner Giancarlo Giametti and it knew no bounds. You have to see the film to appreciate the grandeur of this event.
Though a little long, this is a great movie to see with friends. Dress up, and follow the movie with a nice lunch or dinner in Legacy for a great outing!
We rated this film 2 out of 5
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