Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli collaborated with Pantone to create a new Pink PP shade, and this striking color united the entire Valentino Fall 2022 RTW collection during Paris Fashion Week. By paring down the Autumn/Winter 2022 fashion down to a single shade of pink, the brand sought to do "more with less, maximizing expressive possibilities in the apparent lack of possibilities."
The nearly all-pink collection focused on silhouettes, textures, and details on knit pieces, sequinned loungewear, suits, oversized tailored coats, mini dresses, and wide-leg jumpsuits. Men and women walked the Paris runway clad head-to-toe in the unmissable Pink PP, which also set the scene for the show with an equally colorful backdrop. The monotone collection was interrupted by sleek achromatic looks mid-way through.
Electric Fuchsia Fashion
Valentino Fall 2022 RTW Explored a Bright New Pantone Color
Trend Themes
1. Monochrome Fashion - The rise of single color fashion collections presents an opportunity to explore innovative ways to maximize use of color with minimal pieces.
2. Eco-friendly Dyeing - The development of new dyes and processes that minimize the environmental impact of creating bold, vibrant colors may create a disruptive shift in the fashion industry.
3. Textured Knitwear - Exploring the use of texture and material in knitwear to create a visually striking effect with different shades of a singular color.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Monochrome fashion presents an opportunity to disrupt the industry by challenging designers to create unique pieces with minimalist use of color.
2. Textile Manufacturing - As single color fashion collections become more widespread, innovative dyeing techniques that produce bold shades with minimal environmental impact will become increasingly important in the textile industry.
3. Luxury Goods - The use of a single color unifies luxury goods like fashion and appears to be a trend with staying power.