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10 best Valentino Garavani heels for party season
Founded in 1960, Valentino Garavani has been gracing our runways and adorning our closets with masterful Rome-inspired couture for decades. Now in the talented hands of Alessandro Michele, the brand’s creative direction is rooted in maximalist romanticism, and where better to maximize impact than a pair of Valentino Garavani heels for party season? From the brand’s famous Rockstud embellishments to platforms promising to elevate your out-out look, let us walk you through our expert selection of Valentino Garavani shoes for women, curated by online merchandiser, Judit Kovacs. Don’t forget to check out our partywear edit to complete the look.
Valentino Garavani heels: our expert curation
From the essential Rockstud pumps and stiletto slingbacks to bold VLogo designs, find your next statement shoe.
Valentino Garavani
105mm Fetishique crisscross sandals
Step out in the shoe color of the season. Punchy reds still appear to be making their way around our wardrobes with no signs of stopping. Get involved in the trend with this Valentino Garavani pair, complete with a sculpted heel and delicate cross-over straps, tied together with a retro slingback.
Valentino Garavani
90mm Rockstud sandals
We couldn’t possibly compile a Valentino Garavani shoe roundup without mentioning the famous Rockstud. Inspired by Roman architecture, this embellishment is an emblem of the brand. Here we see a reworking of the classic Rockstud pump, in favour of a cage design and all the hallmarks of the maison’s signature craftsmanship.
Valentino Garavani
80mm V-logo slingback pumps
If you buy any burgundy slingbacks this season, make it this pair. Riffing on the enduring workwear trend, this pair of Valentino Garavani slingbacks proves why officewear can be everyday wear and, indeed, partywear. Complete the look with a pair of balloon trousers and a statement knit or the most glamorous gown you can find.
Valentino Garavani
floral-embroidered ankle-strap pumps
Make a sophisticated statement in this pair of embroidered pumps. Perfect for fans of soft glamour, these Valentino Garavani pumps are a timeless investment. Ankle straps are proving popular on the catwalk while the light yellow and flower design tap into the brand’s classic romanticism.
How to style Valentino Garavani Rockstud heels
Introduced in 2010, the Valentino Garavani Rockstud heel became an instant classic and for good reason. The shoe is still seen on the red carpet as well as being a street-style favorite. But how can you style this famous heel?
We asked our senior online merchandiser, Charlotte Berry, for some styling tips: ‘The rockstud heels from Valentino are the centre of any outfit. For a more glamorous look I would pair with a classic LBD and a statement earring. For something more casual, I think they’d work perfectly with a wide-leg jean and a blazer.’
Are Valentino Garavani heels comfortable?
According to reviews online, most buyers were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable the shoes are compared to other designer heels. Generally, buyers advise you to stick to your true size for sandals and open styles. For closed-toe pumps, reviewers suggest ordering half a size up if you prefer more room or are between sizes. As with all items purchased (exclusions apply) on FARFETCH, customers are able to return an item up to 30 days from the day that it was delivered. Simply return the shoe, purchase the next size up or down and enjoy your Cinderella moment.
OLIVIA WOODHOUSE, SEO copywriter at FARFETCH
Olivia Woodhouse is an SEO copywriter at FARFETCH, where she optimizes on-site content and has helped relaunch the fashion blog as the Fashion Feed. With a background spanning fashion, lifestyle, tech and travel, she brings a versatile voice to every project.