Mario Valentino?? What is the real deal?
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Agreed, Mario Valentino is a beautiful brand, and shouldn't be dragged through the mud just because someone doesn't know the difference between Mario and Mr. Garavani. Mario, the inventor of the stiletto heel (or the very least made it more beautiful), shoe'd Jackie, employed Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace at one time, has been in business since the '50's, r.i.p.
Mr. Valentino Garavani, known for his iconic red dress and haute couture, is well aware of Mario.
It's comparing apples to oranges.
Mr. Valentino Garavani, known for his iconic red dress and haute couture, is well aware of Mario.
It's comparing apples to oranges.
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Most of the replies on the thread aren't "dragging his name through the mud" because they don't know the difference. I think whoever is running the Mario Valentino brand now is doing the name a huge disservice by making the Mario by Mario Valentino line very cheap-looking and blatant knockoffs of other designers, which is what most people seem to have a problem with or be confused by. It's a shame, really. They are dragging themselves through the mud IMO.
It's darling! Love the red. Mario Valentino is still an icon. People get him confused with Valentino Garavani, or they read an online article comparing Mario's bags with other designers. Look through any vogue magazine, including awesome vintage ads of Mario Valentino bags. Jackie O trusted him, so can we. His family is carrying on the legacy. I think the bags are so pretty, I'd rather wear Mario Valentino than Michael Kors, in fact my all time 6 favorites (even if I can't afford most), are Fendi, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Valentino and Mario Valentino!
Where did you find the red? (Maybe they have another for me
It's darling! Love the red. Mario Valentino is still an icon. People get him confused with Valentino Garavani, or they read an online article comparing Mario's bags with other designers. Look through any vogue magazine, including awesome vintage ads of Mario Valentino bags. Jackie O trusted him, so can we. His family is carrying on the legacy. I think the bags are so pretty, I'd rather wear Mario Valentino than Michael Kors, in fact my all time 6 favorites (even if I can't afford most), are Fendi, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Valentino and Mario Valentino!
Where did you find the red? (Maybe they have another for me
That sounded catty towards Michael Kors (I have a nice MK clutch)......didn't mean to......I just like the MV leather and stitching.
Hi, Catbags, thank you for replying I bought it in a shop, it was a "last piece".
So "the problem" is solved because I already returned the bag... it's all right but somehow not my style, too polished for me, I'm more of a rocker kind of girl. And the big signs with designer names are such a turn off for me!
So yeah, I'm sure I'll find a better fit for me sooner or later
I bought it in a shop, it was a "last piece".So "the problem" is solved because I already returned the bag... it's all right but somehow not my style, too polished for me, I'm more of a rocker kind of girl. And the big signs with designer names are such a turn off for me!
So yeah, I'm sure I'll find a better fit for me sooner or later
Well, of course he was not, their family names aren't even similar
(Garavani and Valentino).. Mario's surname was Valentino, while with Valentino Garavani it's his first name 
I am not questioning Mario Valentino’s existence. Google search regarding this particular item from a reputable online seller lead me here! I find it very interesting that everyone who replied in favor of this designer are new members of the forum.
Hope the attached screenshots of the item, I am referring to, will help people looking for any info regarding the brand.
I call this bag “Valentino and Givenchy Antigona together for 1/8th of a price of one”
Hope the attached screenshots of the item, I am referring to, will help people looking for any info regarding the brand.
I call this bag “Valentino and Givenchy Antigona together for 1/8th of a price of one”
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Bumping this because I came across a Mario Valentino bag yesterday while shopping. While I won't discredit what is clearly a very decorated history of the Mario Valentino name, I get the impression that whoever is in charge of the brand now is intentionally trying to confuse the consumer by copying very popular current designs of Garavani (and other brands).
I saw this bag in a department store in NYC yesterday and I think it's a pretty bold move!
I saw this bag in a department store in NYC yesterday and I think it's a pretty bold move!
I own three MV bags and I love them all. The leather is so supple and rich! Did I say I love them? Anyway, I do see what people mean with the copying. However, if you look at many lux brands, it seems that many of them have copied Chanel, or each other, especially when it comes to the quilted look and chain handle. That being said, I do understand wanting what you believe you are paying for.
I am not questioning Mario Valentino’s existence. Google search regarding this particular item from a reputable online seller lead me here! I find it very interesting that everyone who replied in favor of this designer are new members of the forum.
Hope the attached screenshots of the item, I am referring to, will help people looking for any info regarding the brand.
I call this bag “Valentino and Givenchy Antigona together for 1/8th of a price of one”
I found it equally interesting that Mario Valentino has been around longer, and was already established, but very few knew this. What could that mean?? Conspiracy? It isn't that serious.
I think Mario Valentino bags were very well made back in the day. Mario Valentino was a true master at his craft. However, he would be rolling in his grave at what has become of his company. The current Mario Valentino bags are not that well made and mostly copycat other bag designers (Valentino Garavani, Gucci, Givenchy, etc). I totally think they current owners of MV are hoping that some person not familiar with the fact that there are two Valentinos will be duped into believing they are getting a high end VG bag for a great price. However, I also feel the consumer is partly responsible for what they buy. This is why you should never buy a bag based solely on the name. If the price is to good to be true for a high end bag, maybe you should do your research first before buying.
I literally just had this happen to me. It sucks so badly. I didn’t realize there were two Valentino name brands.