Valentino Cruise 2026 Campaign Unveiled
Valentino introduces its Cruise 2026 campaign, Nocturne, featuring Dakota Johnson, Tate McRae, Marisa Berenson, Dev Hynes, Anne Imhof, and Devon Teuscher. Directed by Alessandro Michele, the campaign captures the moment just before nightfall, a time when energy fades and people retreat into their own reflections.
Concept and Setting
The campaign is set within separate rooms of a hotel, each inhabited individually by the featured personalities. This setting reflects Michele's idea of "proximity without contact," portraying lives that run parallel but do not intersect.
"The campaign treats these rooms as isolated spaces that exist side by side, reflecting Alessandro Michele’s idea of 'proximity without contact,' where lives run parallel rather than intersecting."
Collection Highlights
- Sheer sequinned dresses
- Tweed blazers
- Printed jackets
- Mini silhouettes
- Feather-trimmed satin pieces
The collection is presented with a calm ambiance, slower than typical runway or editorial contexts.
Accessories
- Panthea Shoulder Bag
- D’Orsay Bondie Pump
Individual Appearances
Each figure appears within their own distinct space, emphasizing solitude over interaction.
"Michele uses the space to show the point in the day when energy drops, conversations end, and people move into their own thoughts."
Author’s summary: Valentino’s Cruise 2026 campaign elegantly captures the quiet transition before nightfall, showcasing a refined collection set in intimate, isolated spaces that emphasize personal reflection.