The singer continues her style narrative off the red carpet with a Valentino look by Alessandro Michele.
By The Fashion Editorial Team
Just days after her moody, avant-garde appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, Lana Del Rey stepped out in Manhattan on May 5th wearing a look that quietly reaffirmed her place among fashion’s most enigmatic style icons. Her custom Valentino ensemble, designed by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, marked a shift toward refined, romantic restraint.
Cut with Michele’s signature reverence for vintage tailoring, the look featured a softened palette and silhouette that leaned into nostalgic glamour. Paired with the coveted Valentino Garavani Viva Superstar bag, Del Rey delivered her latest statement in poetic elegance—blending the house’s new vision with her own dreamy aesthetic.
The appearance marked a tonal contrast to her recent Met Gala look, where she wore black Valentino couture adorned with an exaggerated bow and hand-applied feathering. The ensemble captured the evening’s surrealist theme and her flair for symbolism. Tucked discreetly into her hairstyle: a miniature alligator hairpin—a wry nod to her husband, Louisiana bayou tour guide Jeremy Dufrene, who did not attend the event.
Since her intimate September 2024 wedding, Del Rey has entered what may be her most tantalizing style era yet. Her fashion choices reflect a deeper alignment with Michele’s sensibilities: ornate yet introspective, bold but deliberate.
The Viva Superstar bag, which has quickly gained traction among editors and stylists, served as the focal point. With its crisp lines, polished hardware, and versatile silhouette—worn either crossbody or as a handbag—it complemented the look’s romantic restraint. As an accessory to Michele’s vision, the piece underscored Del Rey’s seamless embrace of Valentino’s evolving narrative.