Valentino Beauty didn't need a flagship takeover to make Born in Roma travel, just a fragrance bar, a set of fairground games, and two days at École Duperré. As the Summer Tour heads toward Athens, Madrid, and Hamburg, it makes a quieter argument than most activations dare to: consistency and story can carry a brand further than scale ever could.

Valentino Beauty’s "Ciel Baroque" pop-up in Shanghai is a masterclass in immersive retail. Transforming a historic villa into a "living photo studio," the brand invites visitors to discover the new Go-Cushion Glow through interactive games and professionally lit discovery zones. By blending Roman couture heritage with local cultural symbols like the "Lucky Blue" cat, Valentino has created a high-dwell-time ritual that turns product discovery into a shared cultural encounter.

SDD25/17_01: Valentino Beauty has unveiled one of the season’s most captivating retail experiences with its Fantasy House in Shanghai. Inspired by the brand’s haute couture shows, the space invites visitors into a soft, dreamlike world filled with romantic pink tones and whimsical design details. Guests journey through immersive zones like the "Fantasy Porch," where they step into a fairy-tale-like setting, and the "Miniature House," where playful scale shifts create fun, lar

SDD25/01_04: Shanghai's Wujiang Road has been transformed with the unveiling of Butterful & Creamorous’s collaboration with Valentino Beauty. Themed around "Wilderness Purple," this partnership redefines retail design by blending French romance with Italian luxury. The store’s design immerses visitors in a serene yet vibrant atmosphere, where every detail, from lighting to textures, conveys a sense of passion and refinement. The result is a space that combines indulgence and