Meet me in the bathroom: Valentino challenges the traditional catwalk – and its own DNA

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Valentino's FW25 show Le Méta Théâtre des Intimités curated by Alessandro Michele drew heavily on cinematic influences, challenging the norms of traditional runway shows.
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