# Theatrical Fantasy Collections Valentino Spring 2014 Couture Showed in Paris This Week By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2014-01-22 | Updated 2014-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentino-spring-2014-couture References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2014CTR-VALENTIN) & [valentino](http://www.valentino.com/) This week in Paris, Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli presented a dramatic new Valentino Spring 2014 Couture collection. The show was both theatrical and romantic. Many of the garments were completely unsubtle about their inspiration, in the best of ways. The models had her hair parted in the middle and pulled back, while their faces were kept fresh and pale. Towards the beginning of the Valentino Spring 2014 couture show were multiple Christian references that were not at all subtle, but completely gorgeous. Lions roar on coats, snakes wrap around the waist of dresses and an outstanding painting of the garden of Eden is pained on the skirt of a dress. Other over-the-top elements are added to puffed-out sheer dresses, such as music notes, butterflies and feathers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Theatrical Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create dramatic and romantic collections inspired by theatrical elements and Christian references. - **Unsubtle Inspiration:** Opportunity to incorporate bold and overt references in fashion design, such as paintings and nature motifs. - **Sheer Extravagance:** Opportunity to incorporate extravagant elements like music notes, butterflies, and feathers into sheer dresses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can leverage theatrical elements and bold references in their collections. - **Art and Painting:** Artists can collaborate with fashion designers to create garments inspired by famous paintings and nature motifs. - **Textile and Materials:** Opportunity for textile companies to develop and produce innovative materials for sheer and extravagant garments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Surprise Fashion Line Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surprise-valentino-collection.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md)