In any industry, only a few rise to popularity so much to the point of being known even only by their first name. In the vast world of fashion, that means you’re an icon and for the case of Valentino Garavani, it’s eternally true.
His eponymous fashion house has survived through decades of changing trends and still today, after his retirement and the full takeover of different creative directors, his influence remains in the original and new sister brand.
Valentino is known for their specialty in enhancing and celebrating the female figure through feminine materials like lace, silk, chiffon and sometimes, an adornment of embroidery. There’s no better way to see that than in these shirts showcasing the delicate materials mixed with the fashion house’s contemporary vision. We’ve scoured for the 17 Valentino shirts you can get now to get you started on building up your virtual shopping cart.
VALENTINO Cutout striped cotton-poplin shirt
Price: US$1,100.00
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Shopping the men’s section is not a new thing for a fashion girl. It’s almost unfair how their hoodies and shirts seem to be more comfortable than our softest pajamas. If you’ve always been getting yours from the men’s section or hoarding hand-me-downs from your man, this pinstriped shirt will change that for you.
VALENTINO Crêpe shirt
Price: US$679.00
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This crêpe shirt reminds us of something our grandma would wear through its boxy shoulders and hook buttons in front, but vintage looks are popular right now, so this’ll fit right in with the current trends. It’s also in a delectable pastel hue, so this won’t be such a grandma outfit if you pair it with something modern for the bottom.
VALENTINO Cutout denim shirt
Price: US$1,290.00
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A denim jacket brings out the too-cool-kid in you, especially if it’s oversized. This cutout denim shirt gives you more to work with as contrasting pearlescent buttons run down the front and on the sides of the sleeve, ending with a cutout above the cuffs. The denim has realistic fading, but everything else is sturdy to last you a few years of wear.
VALENTINO belted poplin shirt
Price: US$1,450.00
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This poplin shirt is a reimagined version of the wardrobe essential, the white button-down. You can find a white shirt in every random department store, but it wouldn’t be highlighting the female figure like this piece does. The leather belt cinches the waist to balance out the lengthy shirt and sleeves, so whether you wear it all buttoned up or opened to a deep V neck, it would never let you lose your femininity.
VALENTINO Printed silk shirt
Price: US$1,365.00
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Many of us have acquiesced to the loungewear as a normal outdoor clothing, and who could complain when it makes us feel so close to home when we have to leave the house? This silk shirt saves you from the guilt about wearing a pajama top to a meeting because of its business casual look and it treats you with its comfortable bedtime feel.
VALENTINO tied front shirt
Price: US$750.00
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First the belted white button down, now this ribboned one shows that you really can trust Valentino to give you extraordinary basics through the simplest add-ons. This shirt features a classic pointed collar, loose, wide sleeves, and the ribbon that ties in front also cinches your waist to show your curve.
VALENTINO Layered cotton-poplin shirt
Price: US$850.00
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From cinching details to overlays, this cotton-poplin shirt adds a flowy overlay that can either rest on the other shoulder to cover the upper front part of the shirt, or folded back. When you go for the latter, tuck the shirt into some trousers to make it seem more like a blouse.
VALENTINO embroidered butterfly lace shirt
Price: US$2,980.00
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Valentino’s butterfly motif always shows up in almost all of their items from clothing to accessories and shoes. The butterflies on this lace shirt features the slogans that usually accompany the embroidered appliqués. Made with silk, the sheer floral patterned lace showcases your own body’s silhouette.
VALENTINO Striped silk shirt
Price: US$990.00
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Remember the pinstriped shirt we introduced first on this list? There’s another version of that with the button sleeves included, except the cutout is at the back than above the cuffs. A triangle cut reveals an open back, in case you want to subtly show off the sexy back you’d been working on at the gym.
VALENTINO The Rockstud distressed denim shirt
Price: US$1,650.00
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Of course, a Valentino list can’t do without something from the Rockstud collection and what better way to incorporate it in a smart casual shirt than on a denim one? Valentino didn’t go all out on the edginess as most other denim shirts, but pyramid studs surround one breast pocket and a little distressing and fading keeps the denim up-to-date with what you’d be looking for.
VALENTINO Printed virgin wool blouse
Price: US$792.00
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Believe it or not, this shirt is inspired by tropics and the Cuban culture, only with neutral colors of black and beige. It’s another pajama top but the slightly monochrome palette and the big floral print on either sides make it appropriate for business affairs.
VALENTINO cotton button-up shirt
Price: US$850.00
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A lazy day-off for you will meet its match with this classic white shirt. It’s alluded with a Windsor collar, which is a modern and tailored touch when paired with casual jeans and completely professional with trousers or pencil skirts.
VALENTINO Lace shirt
Price: US$1,575.00
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This delicate and adorable pink lace shirt is just a few inches short of being a dress, but you’d love it as a top because of the sheer and long length. You can show off an equally-cute bralette for a frontal detail, while the button fastening and ribbon will take care of the design at the back.
VALENTINO pussybow shirt
Price: US$750.00
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Coming from Valentino’s Spring and Summer 2018 collection, the pussybow shirt gets its name from the collar. That, the loose fit, and the loose sleeves make this shirt look like a fancy top for a uniform, which makes it a perfect office blouse that’s totally okay and acceptable to make a repeat appearance.
REDVALENTINO Silk shirt
Price: US$550.00
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If you want to master the Parisian style, we recommend stacking up silk shirts and blouses. As long as you have plenty, you’ll be able to make several outfits together with a pair of trousers and ankle boots. This cream silk shirt allows you to play with colors on your bottoms and little accessorizing is required as the scalloped ruffles in front takes all the attention.
VALENTINO Printed silk shirt
Price: US$1,890.00
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Only a sartorial girlboss is able to pull off the pajama trend. Prove that you’re a master by wearing this pajama-style blouse that’s easily noticed with the green background and large “Jungle” print. White piping outlines the structure as well as the pockets, so if you’re brave enough, rock this in your workplace with the matching pants to feel at-home in your office.
VALENTINO Silk shirt
Price: US$1,188.00
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Cut similarly as the last top, this bright pink silk shirt really goes along with the pajama style with random little sketches of fish and birds—something you’d find in a real pajama set. On days when you can work wherever, you can still be in a work mood without getting out of your pajamas by wearing this shirt with a pair of extra loose trousers.
Through these shirts, Valentino challenges you to push yourself a bit with dressing up, even when you have shirts designed to dress down. Classic cuts, feminine fabrics, modest silhouettes, and subtle appliqués let you stay in your comfort zone, but bold prints, sheer detailing, and repurposing pushes you out of it little by little.
Whether you’ve already found your personal style in simplicity or you need a starting point towards something more outlandish, these shirts will be your solid foundation for right now until they wither from wear and tear.
