Times they are a-changin'. Judging from Valentino's Spring/Summer '08 ads, it seems there's no longer a need for pretty-faced models to show off luxurious designer items. Even though it's Amber Valetta, Anja Rubik, Raquel Zimmermann, and Shalom Harlow hiding behind those drop-dead bags, it might as well have been any other model with a slim bod; Valentino could have even saved himself a buck or two! These ads are different and attention grabbing, and for that I admire them. For once, a designer has placed the accessories — not the model — front and center. What do you think?
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I guess it's a good way to emphasize the products...
1Meh, they are OK...not really my cup of tea though.
2It's ok. I don't see it as anything ground breaking. Remember those early ads by Etro using birds heads in place of models faces? At the time, that was something really different. Mr. Garavani is retiring from the business but does he still have control of the ads? I guess what I'm asking here is if this ad campaign was his call.
3do know but i think the shoes seem more prominent in these ads.or maybe i jus want to see the shoes...hmmm
4it does make me look twice...and don't those pink bow shoes look a bit kate spade-ish??
5Not a bad idea...I'm not crazy for them though.
6i like it and i think its a great idea.. but i hope others don't copy him because its going got get stale.. and then models wouldn't require to be pretty in my face..
7I want those shoes!
8Love it!
9Love it
10the covering of the models faces in interesting and quite different
11also the shoes are stunning
I'm torn...I like some but not all the pics. But...if the bags sell without seeing the celebs faces what the heck is the point of having celebs model??
12it's great! what a great way to show off the fashion
13I dont really like it, but at least no ones face sells it!
14The Models are still TOO SKINNY!!! HINT TO DESIGNERS, GET REAL and use models that are not stick figures!
15COVERING UP THE MODELS' FACES WOULD GET THEM OVER THEMSELVES - FAST! WHAT'S WITH GISELE (FOR EXAMPLE) MAKING ALL THAT MONEY JUST TO WEAR SOME CLOTHES??? I DONT CARE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE, THEY ARE ALL ONLY THERE TO PROMOTE THE DESIGNER'S IDEAS AND DESIGNS. BUT, I GO ON...
16very unique
17and bold of him
pretty soon every designer is going to be doing it
I think it's Major! We obsess far too much over a model's body and face. This was Sexy and Chic in a non threatning or overpowering way..
18Good idea. It reminded me of a couple of photos my friend Jarrod did for one of his projects. www.jarrodphoto.com see vivacious creations.
19the concept is genius, so that people would actually see the goods and not the models
20To me, this reads: It's not the person, it's what they're wearing... it takes the human element out of an industry that has little in it to begin with. Bad move.
21I like the shoes. I don't think it matters if you can't see the faces.
22the shoes are great,,,...even though i can't see the models faces...,,,i love how the models emphasize the shoes...SO FABULOUS!!!
23I love the shoes and the bag which the model is holding over her face.
24Its totally differant idea of hiding model's faces behind the VALENTINO products.
25The concept is genious and i think all the other brands should follow and try to do sth differant which would be eye cathing.Good job VALENTINO............
26I don't think it's that daring or original. It's STILL just a skinny model. Except for a few of the big-named models, I can't identify them in advertisements, so it's not like their faces are distracting me from the product. They usually aren't that pretty anyway--just tall and skinny. If anything, I think this is more distracting because now I'm focusing on her body and wondering what her face looks like. Her value is still in just being a skinny girl. Whatever. I doubt I'll ever own a Valentino bag...and I'll certainly never be that skinny. Maybe it's just jealousy.
27It is interesting to look at but I don't think it's a good trend.
28I think it's a play on how a lot of the celebs are hiding from the paps these days. I've seen numberous pictures of a headless Olsen hiding behind her mammoth bag!
29Yes, Brilliant take on that one Mrs Rock! I just got a visual and it was Too cute! I should try that around here but they'd probably think I was flaunting my handbag! LOL!
30I love this it is perfect, It lets you really focus on the cloths and purses.
31Interesting....I can see why they would want to go this route.. I dont know if Im crazy about it, but it works- and thats all that matters!
32I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE these ads.
33GOOD EMPHASIS ON PRODUCTS
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