Valentino

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She may have some pretty stiff competition in her chic 15-year-old costar Saoirse Ronan, but Chic Report gives our best-dressed prize today to Rachel Weisz, who sported a Valentino dress, Roger Vivier shoes, and Tiffany diamonds to last night’s L.A. premiere of The Lovely Bones.

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“Is that John Popper? You were the soundtrack to my youth!”–an anonymous editor to the Blues Traveler frontman last night at the Boom Boom Room. What brought the musician to the Valentino party? Turns out he’s in town for a show, happening tonight at Irving Plaza.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is toasting the DVD debut of Valentino: The Last Emperor at VBH tonight. Last night, the maestro himself dined at Monkey Bar along with Giancarlo Giammetti and Carlos Souza. Also in the room? Ron Perelman, Poppy Delevigne, Graydon Carter, and Robbie Myers. Clearly, we need to go back…

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This Paris season was NOT full of swag. In fact the best present might have come at Valentino and their brand new shades. Margherita Maccapani Missoni (middle) modeled them mere seconds after receiving her brand new accessories.

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We’re counting down the days to the September 8 DVD release of Valentino: The Last Emperor and to celebrate, we’re offering you this Chic Report exclusive clip from the disc’s extras. If you’re lucky enough to own one of Valentino’s legendary red gowns, now you’ll know what goes into making one of these pieces of art.