Valentino puts latest cruise designs on display in ‘Nocturne’

Global stars Dev Hynes, Anne Imhof, Dakota Johnson, Tate McRae and Devon Teuscher model Valentino’s new Cruise 2026 collection. Image courtesy of Valentino
Italian fashion house Valentino is exploring a slower visual tempo with its latest release.
This month, the maison presents its Cruise 2026 campaign, titled “Nocturne,” directed by American photographer Renell Medrano under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele. Global stars Dev Hynes, Anne Imhof, Dakota Johnson, Tate McRae and Devon Teuscher star in the cinematic effort from Valentino Garavani.
Creative language
The film and still imagery unfold in a hotel, where a crew of professional models complements the campaign’s ensemble cast.
Their movements are captured in a black-and-white video soundtracked by Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin’s “Nocturne in E Flat.” Throughout, characters depict the liminal state between wakefulness and sleep, as Mr. Michele calls it, a “liminal space par excellence.”
A set of color photographs profiles each talent intimately. The poetic meditation on solitude, connection and the passage of time includes a selection of men’s and women’s styles from the Cruise 2026 collection.
“Nocturne” is directed by American photographer Renell Medrano
The Valentino Garavani Panthea bag – the new arrival integrates a chevron pattern made of alternating strips of shiny and matte nappa leather – is seen beside friend of the maison Ms. Johnson. In another solo shot, an embroidered DeVain is spotted in Ms. McRae’s hand.
Mr. Hynes spotlights formal wardrobe items; for one look, he wears a Double-Breasted Wool Jacket atop a “Le Chat De La Maison Icon Muse Anti Hero” tee. Other accessories, including statement jewelry, small leather goods, eyewear and more, many adorned with the Vlogo, are also prioritized.
More than a seasonal presentation, “Nocturne” represents the beginning of a new period of storytelling at Valentino, following Mr. Michele’s entry.
The campaign’s slower rhythm, emphasis on sensory atmosphere and deeply human tone stand apart from spectacle-driven expressions of the recent past.
Strategic evolution
Since taking the helm as creative director in March (see story), Mr. Michele has begun reshaping Valentino’s visual and emotional vocabulary, emphasizing authenticity over aspiration.
German visual artist and choreographer Anne Imhof is photographed with American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Devon Teuscher. Image courtesy of Valentino
With “Nocturne,” the maison signals a commitment to narrative depth, leveraging the cinematic and the intimate to articulate brand values of beauty and reflection, as well as shared humanity. The campaign also fosters greater continuity between the worlds of fashion and art.
Uniting collaborators such as art director Christopher Simmonds and stylist Jonathan Kaye to construct a world that appears personal for those on film, the designs on display are distinctly new-era Valentino, as the house welcomes ambassadors such as Ms. Johnson this season (see story) to continue the refresh.
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