LEONARDO VALENTINI’s “BARATTO” 2024

LEONARDO VALENTINI’s “BARATTO” 2024

LEONARDO VALENTINI, the seasonless and genderless brand, kicks off 2024 with its latest Pre-Collection, “BARATTO,” inspired by Renato Zero’s iconic 1979 hit. This collection sets the stage for the Main 2024-2025 season, presenting a thematic exploration of love, sex, glamour, and excess within relationships. Centered around the “Angelic Zebra Print,” the collection features silk, stretch, and sheer fabrics, complemented by black leather accessories and gold bijoux.

The theme of bartering, interpreted as an exchange between love and sex, unfolds through a couple’s perspective, capturing the essence of the night, glamour, and the allure of excess. The collection’s logo, adorned with two Cupids kissing and wearing Playboy masks, symbolizes angels engaging in intimate acts with the phrase “ANGELS HAVE NO GENDER BUT HAVE SEX” imprinted on t-shirts and engraved on bijoux.

The creative force behind LEONARDO VALENTINI, speaking about the process, reveals a unique approach: “Historically, most fashion houses start with the idea of the woman and then translate it to the man. In my case, it’s the opposite process. Everything starts with the man and evolves into the woman, inspired by my passion for Billy Idol and recently departed Sinéad O’Connor. I prefer to call it more of an aesthetic project than just a brand.”

The collection’s preview showcases leather excellence and craftsmanship synonymous with LEONARDOVALENTINI, offering a glimpse into the upcoming Main 2024-2025 season. This season is set to debut with the brand’s first fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in February 2024.

The ANIMAUX FORMIDABLES, a couple both on stage and in their private lives, take center stage in the campaign. Dressed by LEONARDOVALENTINI during X Factor 2023, they perfectly embody the BARATTO concept with their strong and glamorous aesthetic, characterized by face-covering masks – echoing the brand’s logo.

The collaboration with the ANIMAUX FORMIDABLES further solidifies LEONARDO VALENTINI’s connection to the musical world, previously dressing renowned artists like Maneskin, Irama, Ghali, and Rose Villain.

“BARATTO” is available for purchase starting January 8th, 2024, on leonardovalentini.com. With this collection, LEONARDO VALENTINI invites fashion enthusiasts into a world where love, sex, and glamour intersect, setting the tone for a remarkable year ahead.