Alessandro Goes to Rome—The Best Backstage Photos From the Valentino Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Show

Just when you thought fashion month was over, Valentino heads to Rome with a select group of editors, stylists and celebrities, where Alessandro Michele shows his Fall 2026 collection at Palazzo Barberini. The 84-piece collection features the palette of Italian Renaissance painters, less classical draping and plenty of showgirl-worthy sparkle. Scroll through Kevin Tachman’s amazing behind-the-scenes moments from the show below.