Few T-Shirts in Valentino Film

Monday 27th of April 2009 08:59:37 PM

Few T-Shirts in Valentino Film

There is an independent documentary film out named, “Valentino: The Last Emporer”. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, it tells the story of the famous clothing designer while also addressing the changing world of haute couture.

In this film, you will not find many simple t-shirts because this is a story about high fashion and silk. It is also a story about how the fashion houses are besieged by private equity groups and global clothing chains that want access to the assets of these trend-setting fashion empires. The problem is the equity firms will dismantle the existing business and take the pieces needed for their own clothing empires. After 45 years in the business, the designer Valentino is faced with major changes that could irrevocably change his business.

In Valentino Garavani’s world there are jets, perfect women who wear his fashions with grace and style, and plenty of glitzy catwalks and parties. The fashion designer has a long term companion, Giancarlo Giammetti, and the film explores the friendship and the success of Valentino.

Most people wear moderately priced clothing including t-shirts and jeans. The t-shirts found in this film will be made of the most expensive materials found and embellished with hand sewn accessories. But it is the exotic appeal and the seldom seen view of the interior of a gala-filled world that is fascinating. Viewers get a glimpse of the secret thoughts and goals of one of the most famous designers to ever live. The clothing sparkles throughout out even as the fashion mogul tries to deal with the pressure of industry change.

The clothing industry is in flux due to the recession, the internet, and the need to meet consumer demands. The film looks at both Valentino the fashion designer, and Valentino the friend. But the real message is that nothing in this world ever stays the same and that includes even the most expensive world of high fashion.