Valentino, Fall 2012

The creative force behind the Valentino label continues to impress and inspire, even though the master himself is no longer among us. I have always admired the sophisticated elegance and unforced femininity of the designs - delicate yet powerful images of nostalgia for the ladylike style

Click below to see many more designs from the Fall 2012 collection, including runway details, backstage moments and makeup.

 Leather coats, skirts and accessories, crafted to perfection, with breathtaking details. Black leather has never looked better!

 The little black dress is reinvented with intricate details and embellishments.

Photography: Yannis Vlamos, Gianni Pucci and Luca Cannonieri via here.