Maison Valentino announces a groundbreaking partnership with Dover Street Market, marking a significant expansion for the Roman House. Following Alessandro Michele's triumphant debut collection for Spring 2025—which reimagined house codes through a maximalist lens—this collaboration will showcase his "Avant Les Débuts" collection through DSM's innovative retail approach.
The partnership strategically amplifies Michele's bold vision for Valentino, beginning October 31 with a series of pop-up installations at Dover Street Market locations in London, Ginza, New York, Singapore, Los Angeles, and Paris. Each space will feature dramatic environments echoing the collection's runway presentation, where antique furniture draped in white and shattered mirrors created a dreamlike atmosphere. A highlight of the collaboration will be Valentino's dramatic takeover of the iconic Elephant Space at DSM Ginza and Beijing, set to debut November 13.
"It's a partnership that underscores our Maison's commitment to showcasing our Roman couture heritage in the contemporary landscape," says Jacopo Venturini, CEO of Maison Valentino. "We are so proud to be embarking on this journey with Dover Street Market, guided by our mutual dedication to creativity, excellence and beauty.”
For Dover Street Market's CEO Adrian Joffe, the alliance represents an exciting new chapter: "Journeys, moments and explorations are the best parts of all of this. The unexpected meetings at the crossroads of various hearts and minds are the exciting things we look forward to."
The collaboration evolves beyond temporary installations into permanent spaces, marking a long-term commitment to this innovative retail approach. The rollout begins with London on November 19, followed by Beijing in January 2025, and Ginza and New York in February 2025.
This strategic partnership unites two forces known for pushing creative boundaries—Valentino's heritage of Roman couture with Michele's maximalist aesthetic, and DSM's avant-garde retail approach. Together, they create an innovative platform that challenges traditional luxury retail conventions while honoring the artistic direction of the storied Italian House.
