Forever Valentino exhibition to open on Oct 28

Forever Valentino exhibition to open on Oct 28

On the occasion of the year-round national cultural movement, Qatar Creates, Qatar Museums and Maison Valentino will present 'Forever Valentino', a major perspective exhibition that pays homage to its founder Valentino Garavani and its still-unfolding heritage of Haute Couture excellence, at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha from October 28 to April 1.

Valentino Garavani in his first Roman atelier, Via dei condotti 11, Roma 1959 (courtesy of Valentino).

'Forever Valentino' is an exploration of the Haute Couture codes of the Maison and a voyage through Rome, Valentino’s home, the place where everything started and where its identity belongs to. The Maison’s largest exhibition to date and its first presentation in the Middle East, coincides with Valentino Garavani’s 90th birthday and the unveiling of the Valentino Autumn/Winter 2022 Haute Couture collection in Rome.

'Forever Valentino' builds a dream-like image of the city of Rome, guiding viewers in and out of palazzos, squares, and courtyards, while simultaneously allowing exclusive access to the celebrated Valentino Ateliers, the storied archives of the Maison, and the fitting salons in the fabled headquarters of Piazza Mignanelli.

The seamstresses at work in the workshop in Palazzo Mignanelli, Rome, 1987. PICTURE Claudio Santini.

The exhibition depicts an instant city constructed as