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style VIII
and quality that both the companies are
noted for.
A new chapter of Valentino Eyewear was
launched in July 2022 with a first capsule
collection. The three new exclusive sunglass
styles personify the Valentino couture
approach by utilising the finest materials and style XXII
a combination of time-honoured and cutting-
edge production techniques. The models are
named after and in tribute to the address An oversized 80’s inspired aviator shape and a
numbers of the company’s historical Valentino low base curve retro lenses define the decidedly
headquarters: Paris Place Vendome (VIII), Milan contemporary Valentino XVI, emphasised with
Turati (XVI), and Rome Mignanelli (XXII), the the brand’s 3D Valentino rock-studs on the
studio where creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli bridge, brow bar, temples, and temple tips, all
and his team are based. made in Japanese titanium. Its innovative design
and construction complement the multi-colour
The innovative designs are then produced gradient sun lenses. This model too is available
by master artisans in the finest workshop in refined Valentino colour combinations.
in Japan, with the highest quality materials
and techniques. Piccioli envisioned the new The Valentino XXII style has been inspired
eyewear to reflect all the values he believes in: by the personal frame of Pierpaolo Piccioli.
a celebration of diversity through a product This is a modern interpretation of the retro
that emphasises his belief in excellence, details, 60’s Wellington shape that was all the rage
perfection in the execution, but also personal during the golden era of Italian cinema. The
and individual in self-expression. comfortable yet sophisticated frame features
an 8mm thick front sculpted with signature
The Valentino VIII style for women is a Valentino embellishments including 3D rock-
timeless cat-eye shape inspired by the 1950s. studs on the front, temples, temple tips, five-
This reinterpretation in a contemporary form barrel hinges and custom wire core. The colour
has been crafted in titanium and acetate to offer choices are classics in solid black, brown tortoise
lightweight comfort and lasting quality. Elegant and mid-honey tortoise.
design elements show up in the iconic Valentino
3D rock-studs on the top and front of the bridge, The second launch, due in October this
progressive twisted temples, extruded stud year, will offer six additional styles. The entire
temple tips and custom hinges. The sunglasses collection will be available in India through
are available in heritage Valentino colour Kolkata-based Omni Astra Pvt. Ltd., Valentino
combinations including black, clear brown and Eyewear’s sole authorised partner and
crystal bordeaux. distributor for the country.
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