On paper, the names Zandra Rhodes and Valentino do not immediately appear analogous: the former, a punk pioneer who champions liberal self-expression, the latter, a fashion house renowned for the intricate refinement of its Italian ateliers. But, as Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli explains, Rhodes’ seismic contribution to the 70s wave of British design reverberated across the continent, and is now resonating with his vision for the house.…
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