CULTURED and Valentino Celebrate The CULT100
CULTURED and Valentino celebrated The CULT100 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York on Thursday, where notable guests wore Valentino looks by Creative Director Alessandro Michele.
A Sequin Story That Feels Familiar
Grace Gummer has had a strong fashion fortnight, and this Valentino Spring 2026 gown continues that run. Some might say this fluid, sequin-embellished silhouette is very Dakota Johnson-coded, and to be fair, it aligns perfectly with Michele’s vision and his circle of muses.
Styled by Nicky Campbell.
Rock-Star Tailoring With A Twist
Sombr was naturally in attendance as a brand ambassador, dressed in a Valentino classic suit styled with a shimmering animal-print lavallière scarf shirt and dark shades, nodding to his rock-star aesthetic.
Let The Fabric Do The Work
Naomi Watts wore her second Valentino look of the week. I wasn’t convinced by the styling of the first, but a shimmering lurex gown like this doesn’t need styling tricks to sell it. The appeal lies in the fabrication, and the glamour of it all.
Styled by Jeanann Williams.
Tailoring Takes Centre Stage
Keke Palmer’s fashion choices are usually multi-layered, so I appreciate the restraint here. The sharp tailoring and mint-green hue do all the work, giving a slight retro hostess feel that nods to her love for archival fashion.
Styled by Molly Dickson.
A Styling Misstep
Those Valentino Garavani Rockstuds, paired with Natasha Lyonne’s Valentino dress and thick tights? Choices were made, and they don’t quite come together.
More Statement Than Subtle
Natalia Dyer opted for a Valentino sequin floral dress that firmly sits on the statement end of the spectrum. It doesn’t read understated; instead, it adds to the evening’s run of high-impact looks.
Styled by Brad Goreski.
Classic Done Cleanly
Nicholas Chavez kept things simple in Valentino, delivering a statement-free, clean, tailored look.
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