There are book launch parties, and then there are Valentino book launch parties. If you assumed the latter would be good enough, you’re right. Last night in Los Angeles, the prestigious Italian house attracted an exceptionally well-dressed crowd to celebrate the release of a special book. specula mundi. Filled with hundreds of images taken by Mark Borthwick, the photography book celebrates Alessandro Michele’s spring/summer 2026 couture collection of the same name.
“Created as a limited-edition collector’s piece, the book reflects Michele’s couture vision through a series of intimate, poetic images, offering a new way to experience the show,” Valentino explained in a press release. The book will be available in select Valentino boutiques worldwide on May 11. Be warned: only 1500 copies will be printed, so getting a copy of the book may require some dedication. However, these stylish celebrity outfit photos from the party are all you need to spend a few minutes scrolling through.
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Teyana Taylor attended the party with stylist Jason Bolden, which was held at the Marciano Art Foundation.
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Dree Hemingway stood out from the crowd in a bubblegum pink dress and a pistachio green Valentino Garavani Dewen Embroidered Small Shoulder Bag ($4950).
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Last night, Tate McRae officially co-signed the return of bootcut jeans, pairing them with a Valentino Pre-Fall 2026 jacket and a. Dewayne Small Nappa Shoulder Bag ($2200), also by brand.
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always cool hacks Actress Hannah Einbinder was also present at the book launch party in LA
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wearing valentino Mary A Velvet Slide Sandal ($1100), Mindy Kaling looked pretty in pink at the event.
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Sombre donned her best leopard-print pants for the occasion.
