Alessandro Michele has opened a new chapter in his career at the iconic fashion house Valentino. VOGUE writer Rebecca Mead met him in person and witnessed how he fully embraces his newfound creative freedom in shaping his collections. Annie LEIBOVITZ c/o LGA MGMT captured the fashion special about the creative director in her unmistakable photographic style. Her iconic portraits not only capture Michele's vision for the fashion house but also highlight the subtle blend of tradition and innovation that the designer presents in his first collection for Valentino.

The images show Alessandro Michele in his creative environment at the Palazzo Mignanelli in Rome, where he works as Valentino’s creative director. Leibovitz’s photographs convey not only the fashion but also the atmosphere of the place where he develops his ideas. The shots offer an intimate glimpse into the designer’s world and his vision, showing how he reinterprets Valentino’s heritage with a modern, distinctive signature.

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