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Ahhh, the Rockstud. One word evokes so many emotions from Valentino lovers worldwide. Who knew one tiny pyramid could create such a stir within the fashion industry?
It's been described as "a deliberate clash between Uptown and Downtown... Old School sophistication and Rocker Girl chic."
Though the name of the collection was never explicitly explained, it can easily be deduced that Valentino's newest head's of design were ready to make their mark and shake things up a bit... Rockstud style.

- The Rockstud collection was Chiuri and Piccioli's first foray into a look completely different for the house of Valentino from it's previous reign of Mr. Garavani.

- The bags first appeared on the Spring Summer 2011 Runway.

- Though this is not the first time Valentino used studs in their handbags (studded Maison), it is the first time an entire collection was devoted to the small pyramidal decoration.

- Though the Rockstud collection started off with handbags, it quickly began to include small accessories, and in 2012, a RTW clothing line!

- As with other new looks for the brand, celebrities were soon seen carrying the Rockstud bags on a regular basis. Including, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, and Jessica Alba.

Rockstud's first appearance on the Runway:'

Studded Tote
Season: Resort 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $1,795
From: Bergdorf Goodman



Studded Top Flap Bag
Season: Resort 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $1,795 (Left)
From: Bergdorf Goodman



Studded Top Flap Bag
Season: Resort 2011
Material: Leather
$2,295 (Right)
From: Bergdorf Goodman


Studded Single Strap Crochet
Season: Resort 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $1,595
From: Neiman Marcus


Stud Trim Tote
Season: Resort 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $1,995
From: Neiman Marcus

Small Rockstud Tote
Season: Fall/Winter 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $2,075
From: Saks Fifth Avenue



Rockstud Tote
Season: Fall/Winter 2011
Material: Leather
Price: $2,075
From: Bergdorf Goodman



VavaVoom
Season: Fall/Winter 2011
Material: Patent
Price: $1,495
From: Neiman Marcus

Rockstud Clutch
Fall Winter 2011
Retail $1,145

Spring Summer 2012
Price unknown at this point

Rockstud Duffel
Spring Summer 2012
$2,075

Domed Rockstud Tote
Spring Summer 2012
$2,145

Resort 2012
PVC rockstud tote
$645

Rockstud Dome Bag
Spring Summer 2012
$1,995

Rockstud Double Handle Shopper
Fall Winter 2011
$2,875

Python Rockstud Clutch
Fall Winter 2011
$2,275

Rockstud Feather Tote
(made of calf hair)
$2,895

Feather Print Rockstud Dome
Fall Winter 2011
$2,575

Leopard Vava voom Clutch
Fall Winter 2011
$2,195