10 Iconic Valentino Runway Looks to Inspire Your Valentine's Day Fit

Words by Attia Taylor

If you’re asking yourself what to wear on Valentine’s Day this year and you need inspiration, look no further. Whether you’re single, partnered, in a situationship, or it’s complicated, everyone deserves to look and feel amazing on Valentine’s Day. And when you look good, you feel good.

With the recent passing of legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, we thought it would be fun to honor his legacy by sharing some of Valentino’s iconic looks from the last 5 years. Especially looks that are timeless elegant, romantic, and feminine.

You may not be wearing Valentino head to toe (we aren’t either), but we hope these iconic runway looks inspire you to be unapologetically stylish this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy dinner at home or a night out, dress with intention. You are absolutely worthy of all the love.

 
A model walks the runway in a dramatic Valentino look featuring a deep red velvet gown layered with oversized pink ruffles, embodying the house’s signature romance, elegance, and couture-level craftsmanship.

Valentino Haute Couture Beijing

A model presents a striking Valentino runway look in a voluminous pink ruffled gown, paired with a metallic silver face finish that highlights the house’s flair for drama, romance, and avant-garde couture.

Valentino Haute Couture Beijing

A model strides the runway in a sculptural Valentino ensemble featuring an oversized rose-textured pink top and a flowing ombré skirt, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of romantic drama and couture artistry.

Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019

A model debuts a bold Valentino couture gown with dramatic sculptural ruffles and a voluminous crimson silhouette, capturing the house’s iconic fusion of romance, elegance, and high-drama runway glamour.

Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019

A model walks the runway in a Valentino look featuring a feather-textured white mini dress paired with delicate accessories, reflecting the house’s signature blend of ethereal elegance, modern femininity, and couture craftsmanship.

Valentino Spring/Summer 2020 Women's Collection

A model showcases a richly embroidered Valentino gown in soft pink, green, and ivory tones, adorned with intricate floral embellishments that reflect the house’s legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and romantic couture design.

Valentino Haute Couture Beijing

A model walks the runway in a modern Valentino look featuring a sheer beige trench layered over a mint knit and shimmering sequin trousers, highlighting the house’s mastery of unexpected color pairings and refined contemporary elegance.

Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019

A model glides down the runway in an ethereal Valentino gown featuring sheer layers and intricate black floral embroidery, exemplifying the house’s signature balance of delicate romance and refined couture elegance.

Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2018

A model commands the runway in a flowing black Valentino gown with sheer, subtly shimmering layers and a high neckline, embodying the house’s timeless elegance and quietly dramatic couture sensibility.

Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2018

A model descends the steps in a striking Valentino look combining a crystal-studded black suit with a dramatic red sculptural headpiece, showcasing the house’s bold fusion of couture craftsmanship, theatrical flair, and modern elegance.

Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2022-23