Valentino’s Iconic Rockstud Marks Her Return With A Shoe Capsule

This elegant yet edgy interplay defined its allure, capturing a devoted following eager to embrace its statement-making appeal.

For pre-fall 2026, Alessandro Michele reinterprets the iconic shoes, with four new styles making their debut at Valentino. Firstly, the Rockstud Pumps arrive in 40 MM and 100 MM iterations, with the numbers referencing heel heights. Meanwhile, the 100 MM Rockstud Sandal offers an convenient slip-on design, adding everyday ease to the line-up.

Fans can also look forward to the Rockstud Thong Sandal and the Rockstud Mary-Jane Ballerina. Both score top points in terms of wearability and comfort, making them easy additions to any wardrobe. As always, the faceted geometric motif remains constant, while everything else evolves through updated silhouettes or different finishes like laminated exteriors and woven textiles.

Fashion, more broadly, is witnessing a revival of signature pieces from the 2000s and 2010s. What’s driving this shift, in part, is generational nostalgia among today’s core fashion consumers.

To meet that demand, Valentino revisits the icon through fresh renditions. In doing so, it offers fashion devotees new options to add to their growing shoe rotation. Prices range from SGD1210 for the Rockstud Thong Sandal to SGD1770 for the Rockstud Pumps.

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