I was really excited to see Kiko Mizuhara at the “Norwegian Wood” Premiere during the 2010 Venice Film Festival.

That’s because she made me fall back in love with the Valentino Fall 2010 Couture collection.

Talk about heavenly.

See what a touch of style, panache, poise and a smile can do to an amazing gown.

I was ready to put her Miu Miu look in the BDOTW poll, but I think this ethereal Valentino Fall 2010 Couture gown trumps it.

Mullet dresses were starting to turn me off thanks to January Jones and Jessica Alba’s recent red carpet runs. But Kiko shows them how to pull off this sometimes difficult look.

I always expect the big name movie stars to blow me away on the red carpet, but little known Kiko is my favourite at this event so far.

Some may says that her Valentino ruffled heels are a tad OTT, but I think it adds a lot to perfecting this look.

Thankfully all those stunning embroidered details are not lost in this picture.

I think Kiko is turning in to the Fan Bingbing of Venice Film Festival.

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Posted by Fashion Critic on September 3rd, 2010 In: Runway To Red Carpet, Valentino, Venice Film Festival