Starting 17 February, Maison Valentino welcomes the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year campaign that captures the joy, hope and spirit of new beginnings that define the festive season.
Created by Creative Director Alessandro Michele, the campaign tells a narrative about dreaming and togetherness, and stars Chinese actress and Valentino Brand Ambassador Lareina Song, alongside model Yi Fan; both wearing looks and accessories from the Valentino Cruise 2026 collection.
The story takes place in an intimate setting, where details and subtle suggestions evoke the zoetrope carried by the protagonist, a symbolic object that introduces movement, transformation, and desire.
This encounter between the two characters unfold with natural warmth where gestures grow lighter, culminating in a dreamlike dance, while the action of the horse running becomes the metaphor of infinite possibilities and of a new beginning.
