Valentino showers the runway with optimism for pre-fall

Valentino has shown its pre-fall/winter 2017 collection at The Beekman luxury hotel in New York. Optimism, movement and hope were key influences for Pierpaolo Piccioli's latest outing, as he continues the creative directorship alone after Maria Grazia Chiuri left the label in July.

Valentino temporarily turned its back on Paris to present its pre-fall/winter 2017 collection in the Big Apple, where optimism took center stage on the runway.

As well as presenting its latest creations, the Italian fashion house was keen to convey the collection's overriding feeling of hope, sharing certain silhouettes on Instagram accompanied by uplifting messages such as "Creative Director #PierpaoloPiccioli embraced the America everyone dreams of, one of hope" and "Evolution encourages optimism."

This optimism was channelled with the label's use of colour. Pink - which is currently making a major comeback - was notably seen in several shades, from powdery hues to fuchsia to pale pink. Black and patterned dresses were finished with pink collars. Red, green and yellow also cheered the runway, along with several multicolour creations.

Flowers were another symbol of hope, blooming on coats, floaty dresses and pants that were finished with printed and embroidered floral motifs.

Finally, semi-sheer silhouettes were adorned with sequin embellishments, sparkling their way down the runway.