# Space-Themed High Fashion Capsules The Valentino Fall/Winter Collection Boasts a Graphic Motif By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-fallwinter-collection References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/valentino-fw19-pfw/#slide-10) & [valentino](https://www.valentino.com/en-ca/fashionshow/men/fall-winter-2019-20) Paris Fashion Week is underway and the [Valentino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) Fall/Winter collection definitely sparked interest in the audience. The menswear boasts a sophisticated and refined street-style aesthetic, playfully riddled with graphic embellishments. For 2019, the luxe label embraced the uncertainty of space, curating mystery-evoking illustrations and recurring space ship motifs throughout. The Valentino Fall/Winter collection was assembled through [collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-and-palace) -- a dominant mode of business that has proven "to drive novelty and consumer excitement." For its upcoming menswear capsule, Valentino tapped celebrated Japanese streetwear brand UNDERCOVER and Birkenstocks. In the search for a [hybrid between haute couture and streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5), Valentino's creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli also inquires about the balance between "the exclusivity of luxury and the accessibility associated with mass consumer brands." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative High Fashion:** Valentino's collaboration with UNDERCOVER and Birkenstocks proves that partnering with unexpected brands can drive novelty and consumer excitement. - **Space-themed Fashion:** Valentino's use of graphic space ship motifs demonstrates the popularity of space-inspired fashion. - **Luxury Streetwear:** Valentino's sophisticated and refined street-style aesthetic highlights the growing demand for luxury streetwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The Valentino Fall/Winter collection highlights opportunities in the fashion industry for collaborations, space-themed fashion, and luxury streetwear. - **Footwear:** Valentino's collaboration with Birkenstocks demonstrates how footwear companies can partner with high fashion brands to drive consumer excitement. - **Space Technology:** Valentino's use of space-inspired motifs in fashion showcases the potential for collaboration between the fashion industry and space technology companies to create innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Collab Fashion Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-x-vans.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-garavani-2.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)