The Valentino Ready-to-Wear collection is a showcased biannual collection for spring-summer and autumn-winter seasons during Paris Fashion Week to an audience of media, retailers, buyers, investors, and customers, under the auspices of the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, which is one of three trade associations affiliated with the Fédération française de la couture, du prêt-à-porter des couturiers et des créateurs de mode.

Spring 2012 The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring 2012 Collection was presented on October 3, 2011, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. Piccioli told Vogue, "Fashion is a dream, and in this moment we need dreams".

Mexico in the early part of the twentieth century served as inspiration—not so much the geography, but rather place as a state of mind. Their mood boards referenced works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Tina Modotti, and Deborah Turbeville.

"Women that had a more personal kind of beauty, very sensual, and sensitive," Chiuri explained to WWD during a preview. "It's all about organic textures but in a very simple shape with the memory of couture."

With a slightly folkloric feeling, design details included puffed shoulders, long sleeves, hemlines that fell just above the ankle, floral prints, and velvet flower appliqués. WWD described the collection as romantic and feminine, with ladylike silhouettes.

The collection featured 55 looks. Bette Franke opened the show and Freja Beha Erichsen closed it. Jessica Biel, Alexa Chung, Anna Dello Russo, Ciara, Natalia Vodianova, and Rachel Zoe attended the show.

Fall 2012

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Fall 2012 Collection was presented on March 5, 2012, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. Folklore and artisanship provided the inspiration and direction. Silhouettes included hussar capes, military coats, childlike vests, cocoons, jumpsuits, and long dresses. Hemlines fell from knee-length skirts to ankle-length pants. The palette included white, black, beige, blue, and red. Fabrications ranged from leather, wool, cady, and astrakhan to chiffon, tulle, lace, and sequins. With patchwork furs and exotic embroideries, WWD described the collection as folk in a very contemporary way. The collection's mood board referenced Janis Joplin, Penelope Tree, and Twiggy.

According to Vogue UK, the designers wanted to "focus on globetrotting and searching for one's roots" with "rediscovered local allure transformed into global synthesis" taking in "an imaginative journey, exploring different knowledge, inconographies and traditions with a keen eye and rapid movements" while " indulging in tactile artisan craftsmanship", which sounds more than a little convoluted in words but played out beautifully in clothes. The collection blended signature girlieness with utilitarian masculinity.

The presentation featured 58 looks. Vanessa Axente opened the runway show and Kati Nescher closed it.Alicia Keys, Natalia Vodianova, Caroline Sieber, Nicky Hilton, Harley Viera-Newton, Genevieve Jones, and Manuela Pavesi attended the show.

Spring 2013

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring 2013 Collection was presented on October 1, 2012, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. According to Vogue Runway, the designers were inspired by their memories of Rome, specifically a recent exhibit by photographer Roman Arturo Ghergo. The collection felt more intimate than previous seasons with a foundation of embellished slipdresses, handpainted floral dresses, and Valentino red gowns.

As told to WWD, "We take a lot of inspiration from Rome," said Chiuri during a preview. "In some ways, our idea of it is not so beautiful. But for us, the city and fashion are about dreams."

Hemlines were below the knee or longer. The palette included ivory, blush, powder, geranium, rouge, navy, tobacco, and black. Fabrications used ranged from chiffon, silk, lace to cotton, georgette, and brocade. The modest silhouette was light and ladylike, with knee-length and long-line dresses layered over petticoats, accessorized by light coats, clear slingbacks, plexiglass mary janes, and lucite minaudieres. Design details varied from lace and ruffled bibs, puffed sleeves, studded, and snakeskin accents. A remix of Vivaldi's Four Season's provided the runway soundtrack. The collection featured 63 looks. Esther Heesch opened the runway presentation and Ondria Hardin closed it. Valentino Garavani, Jennifer Lopez, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, Giovanna Battaglia, Rachel Zoe, Eugenie Niarchos, Shala Monroque, and Jessica Stam attended the show.

Fall 2013

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Fall 2013 Collection was presented on March 4, 2013, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. The collection was inspired by Flemish masters and Dutch painters, specifically Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring. With portrait necklines, a-line shifts, and short alpaca coats Vogue Runway described the collection as austere and severe. Most reviews singled out the China blue Delft ceramic print gowns, which were inspired by a 1968 design from the eponymous founder, Valentino. Lengths varied from mini to maxi. The palette included black, white, grey, scarlet, green, blue, and yellow. Fabrications ranged from fur, mohair, alpaca, and brocade, to lace, chiffon, organdie, and silk. Vogue Italia described the silhouettes as curved and dainty.

The collection featured 67 looks. Erika Labanauskaite opened the runway presentation and Maud Welzen closed it. Frank Ocean, Jessica Alba, Tallulah Harlech, Derek Blasberg, Nicole Richie, Jessica Hart, Elettra Wiedemann, Pace Wu, Miroslava Duma, and Laure Heriard Dubreuil attended the show.

Spring 2014

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring 2014 Collection was presented on September 30, 2013, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. Maria Callas as Medea was included on the mood board as a muse. Vogue Runway described the collection as darker and more mysterious than the previous season, "a fashion opera." The collection motifs referenced Roman heritage and Native American, with embroidery, fringe, geometric, and medallion design details.

Hemlines extended from mini to floor length. The palette included black, blue, burgundy, aubergine, brown, green, red, and coral. The fabrications ranged from suede, cotton, brocades, and jacquards to chiffon, silk, organza, and satin. Vogue Italia described the silhouettes as monastic, austere, amphora-shaped, with geometric and asymmetric capes.

The presentation featured 72 looks. Malaika Firth opened and closed the runway presentation. Clotilde Courau, Angie Harmon, Ciara, Alexandre de Betak, Tallulah Harlech, Jessica Hart, Kozue Akimoto, Giovanna Battaglia, Anna Dello Russo, Dasha Zhukova, Miroslava Duma, and Hanneli Mustaparta attended the show.

Fall 2014

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Fall 2014 Collection was presented on March 4, 2014, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.

This season the design duo was inspired by a series of 60's Roman female artists: Giosetta Fioroni, Carol Rama, and Carla Accardi. As toldto Vogue Runway, "They were rule breakers," the designers said beforehand. "Nobody believed that women could be artists."

The hemlines varied from knee-length to floor-length. The palette included: grey, white, brown, green, pink, orange, blue, and red. Fabrications ranged from wool, leather, fur, and shearling to silk, taffeta, lace, and crepe. The streamlined silhouette focused on high-waisted and a-line shapes with wide trousers, kimono shapes, and long, flowing dresses. Design details included gathered waists and caped backs.

The collection featured 71 looks, Maartje Verhoef opened the runway presentation and Ine Neefs closed it. Valentino Garavani, Giancarlo Giammeti, Pauline Ducruet, Bianca Brandolini d'Adda, Dasha Zhukova, Giovanna Battaglia, Anna Dello Russo, Miroslava Duma, and Olivia Palermo attended the show.

Spring 2015

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring 2015 Collection was presented on September 30, 2014, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. According to Vogue Runway, the collection was inspired by many of Italy's patrimonies, from its antiquities to its kitsch, country interiors influenced a series of colorful printed dresses with vivid flowers and arabesque forms. "In this moment when everything is synthetic, digital, and flat, you need something more human. To dream, you need to feel something, not just to see," said Piccioli. The show notes described the collection as the "Grand Tour--a voyage, an educational trip taken by cultured young Europeans to explore the art, philosophy and traditions of Italy." This inspiration was coupled was an ocean theme with seashells, coral, sea horses, and starfish prints.

As explained to WWD, "It's a journey, but a reflection about what we are," said Piccioli backstage. "It's a release of joy and stream of consciousness; fragments of memory."

Silhouettes included tailored linen jackets; dresses in Baroque scarf prints; florals that looked like stained glass; backless pinafores; intricate eveningwear, and embroidered gowns. Hemlines ranged from mini to calf and maxi. The pallette included white, black, indigo, pink, yellow, military green, and cinnamon. The collection was accessorized by flat sandals, gladiators, bucket bags, dainty jewellery, and patterned scarves.

The collection included 79 looks. Yana Van Ginneken opened the runway presentation and Maartje Verhoef closed it. Ciara, Johannes Huebl, Olivia Palermo, Giancarlo Giammetti, Elena Perminova, Hannah Bronfman, Ulyana Sergeenko, Ji-Woo Choi, and Atlanta de Cadenet Taylor attended the show.

Fall 2015

The Valentino Ready-to-Wear Fall 2015 Collection was presented on March 10, 2015, by creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. This season, the design duo was inspired by artists and muses Emilie Flöge and Celia Birtwell. The former was muse to Gustav Klimt and the latter inspired her husband, designer Ossie Clark. Celia Birtwell not only served as a muse; she collaborated with the designers on their Pre-Fall collection. Floge's influence gave way to a-line silhouettes, gold-leaf effects, and quilted velvet; while Celia Birtwell assisted with the dragon motif.

As told to WWD, "Women can be multifaceted," said Chiuri backstage. "They can be muses, they can be artists. And our collections speak about this in a simple way."

The collection had a graphic black and white quality to it with horizontal stripes, checks, and triangles. The palette also featured brighter hues of burgundy, pink, green, and yellow in chevron patterns. Lengths varied from knee to ankle and floor-length. The fabrications ranged from wool, crepe, snakeskin, suede, and fur to chiffon, tulle, lace, satin, and knits. A-line dresses, maxi panels, flared bottoms, sheaths, tunics, trench coats, and capes were accented by pleated ruffles, jet beading, and metallic wire.

The collection featured 84 looks. Paula Galecka opened and closed the runway presentation. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson also made an appearance on the runway. Kate Mara, Garance Doré, Elena Perminova, Chiara Ferragni, Anna Dello Russo, Nicky Hilton, and Valeria Golino attended the show.

Spring 2016