Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have lead the house of Valentino since 2008 and their latest collection, shown in Paris last week, is called Le Silence de Tournesols (“The Silence of Sunflowers”). They called it the most elaborate collection and to illustrate, refer to the number of hours put into the manual craftsmanship, typically from 800 to 900 hours in each… “This collection is so special,” said Chiuri at the time. “I am really emotional about this collection because the workmanship is so incredible that I don’t think anyone will believe it.” The rich embroidery, crystal beading, use of mother of pearl and cords make the collection truly incredible.
Photo: Marcus Tondo
Ed Hafizov
Ed "Zorz" Hafizov is a creative director and lead photographer of Zorz Studios, Manhattan-based boutique photography and filmmaking studio offering alluring and daring portrait, wedding, and event photography. A multiple Fearless Photographer™ award winner, Rangefinder contest Grand-Prix winner, named among the top 50 US wedding photographers, top 10 New York wedding photographers, and winner of Adobe contests. Featured by Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Huffington Post, PopSugar, The Wall Street Journal, Rangefinder, Maxim et al. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week photographer and a distinguished Grace Ormonde Wedding Style's Platinum List member. Commissioned by clients from Alaska to India, he braves the New York City metro area and the world, eager to step out of his—and willing clients'—comfort zone to pursue original artwork with a lasting impression.
