When Valentino himself retired from designing his eponymous line, I was a little concerned. Who, after all, can replace an icon? The current designers, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, however worked under the man himself designing accessories, and their designs haven't disrupted the continuity of his legacy, at least in ...

Valentino can do anything other designers do, only sleeker, chicer, and with more oomph. Seriously, in the pantheon of fashion gods, this man is Zeus, and his retirement is a tragedy from which I may never recover. But no matter, because he has left behind loads of little delicacies like this one.

And ...

Just another note in the Valentino is awesome file, the new Valentino Kaleidoscope Stone Tote has begun racking up a waiting list of pre-orders for fall 09.

The gradient stones that cover ever inch of the gray satin tote give the illusion of mirrors the way they catch the light. ...

Well, hello Upper East Siders, I spy a delectable leather accessory on the arm of Queen B. It seems that despite her romantic shortcomings, Blair Waldorf's fashion sense is as on point as ever. If you don't worship at the Gossip Girl altar like yours truly here then I may have already ...

Valentino rules the red carpet. And for good reason. His clothing is timeless, sophisticated, feminine, and the very definition of chic. His accessory line is an extremely worthy accompaniment to his clothing. And this to die for Rose Vertigo Shopper fits right in.

There are a lot of florals around this season. Floral ...

Ladylike floral prints are big for spring. This Valentino Bouquet d'Ete Printed Tote is perfect for the woman who wants to embrace the trend but avoid overly-fussy all-over patterns.

A vibrant decorative statement adorns this taffeta tote which is accented with patent leather trim and silver-toned hardware. When you're spending Valentino-level money ...

It wasn't your average documentary premiere on a weekday night. With all of the buzz surrounding the new film Valentino: The Last Emperor, there were sure to be some big names attending.

Celebrity fans, models, and designers showed up in droves for the opening night including everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway ...

It doesn't strike me as odd to hear that fashion designer Valentino will be visiting New York City next week. What puzzles me a little is the fact that he'll be in town to film an appearance on The Martha Stewart Show.

Sure, Martha has had all kinds of celebrities on her show, from Jennifer ...

Calm down, Calm down! The stunning Valentino Histoire design is now a glossy framed tote and done in a succulent-looking shade of raspberry patent leather.

The Valentino Histoire Framed Tote has the classic silhouette sophisticated collector's crave. The "braided" design elements only serve to enhance the bag's inherent appeal.

Plus, the candy-colored ...

It seems that we won't have to wait much longer to see the highly-anticipated movie about the life and work of Valentino.

The documentary entitled Valentino: The Last Emperor, which originally premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2008, will make its way into New York City theatres on March 18th ...

I often find myself wondering who actually photographs handbags for the web. Quite frankly I think I could do a much better job of it.

The photos just do not do justice to the remarkable style and sophistication of the majority of designer handbags.

For instance, the Valentino Histoire Belted Tote (pictured right) ...

It's a commonplace to say so, but it's really hard to go wrong with Valentino. I mean, if you can afford him, that is. His combination of elegant invention and timeless design turns everything he touches into an instant classic, and the Nuage hobo is certainly no exception.

The traditional hobo shape is ...

Valentino is looking to add a little glamour to your next trip to the mall with its new handbag line. Acclaimed designers Maria Grazia Chiui and Pier Paolo have created 10 different purses for the Shopping Couture collection.

Each beautiful bag has a style all its own. Rock and ...

The stunning color combinations and lush textures of this Valentino pochette purse set it apart from the pack.

Swatches of burgundy and hunter green suede are sewn together for a dazzling patchwork effect. These rich colors are accented by chocolate crocodile leather trim and belt details. I love the way the soft suede contrasts with ...

Now that the shows for the Spring collections are over and autumn purses have saturated the net, we need something new to excite us. Well, these delicious Valentino Patent Histoire Bags will certainly do the trick.

This celebrity favorite has gotten a sweet make-over in the form of raspberry and ...

Alessandra Facchinetti is leaving Valentino after less than a year as creative director. She was allegedly fired only two hours after the brand’s ready-to-wear show in Paris on Friday.

Style By Me is reporting that Ms Facchinetti was bitter about her dismissal after reporters told her she was being replaced. Her employment was apparently terminated ...

Add a dose of girlish glamour to your evening wardrobe with this beautiful Blossom Rosette satchel from Valentino.

The front features a pleated rosette which is feminine and elegant. The ruching is subtle and sophisticated, giving this bag a soft classic charm. It's also available in black, but whoever heard of a black rose? I’d ...

Fashion designers have long taken inspiration from the art world. We recently showed you Loop Design NYC's Andy Warhol tote, which is perfect for everyday use. But what should art lovers carry at night? How about this gorgeous Valentino purse inspired by legendary graffiti artist Jean-Michael Basquiat?

The bag features the vibrant hues and ...

This Valentino Histoire handbag is the purse of choice for Hollywood's yummy mommies Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Garner. And it's not hard to see why. This elegant purse makes it easy to add a touch of class to any wardrobe.

The Histoire is one of Valentino's most popular handbag lines, so it's available in a bigger ...

When Valentino released the Maison handbag earlier this year, they sold out in record time. And it's not hard to see why! There are a lot of reasons to love this fashion forward pintucked purse.

The emphasis here is on quality. It's made from super soft pebbled lambskin accented with patent leather trim. The colors ...

As one of the stars of Cashmere Mafia, Lucy Liu has a glamorous reputation to uphold. So it's little surprise to hear she loves the Valentino Couture tote bag. Her gold metallic variety adds a little glitz to any outfit.

If you're not comfortable toting such a bold metallic bag, don't worry. The Couture is ...