Model standing in a blue top and gold trousers inside an ornate room with weathered fresco walls and a prominent shadow cast against the wall.

Model in long red silk dress holding light leather handbag in ornate historical interior with tiled floor

Models posing in an ornate historic interior for Valentino Fireflies campaign photographed by Willy Vanderperre

Three models standing in a traditional room wearing Valentino Fireflies collection clothing designed by Alessandro Michele

Two models in embellished evening dresses standing by a classical stone fireplace in an ornate interior room

Three models wearing Valentino apparel in an ornate interior shot by Willy Vanderperre for Fireflies.

Three models posed in an ornate interior, including a woman on a couch, a man seated on the floor, and a standing woman.

Model in sheer polka dot blouse and yellow skirt holding a brown leather handbag against an ornate wall paneling background.

Three models posed in a dimly lit interior, featuring a sequined top and tailored grey jacket.

Valentino Fireflies 2026

About

The Fireflies editorial project for Valentino, led by creative director Alessandro Michele, explores a series of composed, narrative-driven scenes within ornate, historic interiors. The imagery captures a shift between moody, low-key chiaroscuro lighting and soft, atmospheric natural light, emphasizing the intricate textures of the collection. Photographer Willy Vanderperre frames the subjects against weathered frescos and dark wood panelling, grounding the high-fashion aesthetic in a tactile, aged environment. Stylist Jonathan Kaye curates a palette ranging from shimmering metallic eveningwear to structured tailoring, with the styling accentuating the collection’s formal and reflective details.