I can’t seem to find the words to truly articulate how special last night was.
Not only was it a homecoming for @maisonvalentino but it was also a full circle moment for me.
9 years ago I walked my first Valentino couture show in a much different body than as I am now, a body not often shown on a couture runway. It was a far off dream to once again walk for such a special house where there is so much love and consideration put into every detail. Last night that dream was realised. Speaking with @pppiccioli at one of the first fittings, we discussed the importance of the visibility of bodies outside of the standard and what it means for people to be able to see themselves represented. Fashion sometimes feels trivial but I know if 16 year old Holly could see herself now she’d see that her worst fears can actually be embraced and celebrated.
What an absolutely immaculate experience, so grateful to all the hard work that made this happen! @maisonvalentino@pppiccioli@patrizia_pilotti#joemckenna@nextmodels@nmanagement__@patmcgrathreal@guidopalau