FAIRGROUND

A ROUND THE WORLD, ONE PARTY AT A TIME

OCTOBER 2007

COUTURE DYNASTY

Stunning in a red Valentino gown, Joan Collins makes a grand entrance at the Villa Borghese for dinner dancing after the designer's runway show.

WHAT

A weekend celebrating 45 years of Valentino Garavani's influence on the world of fashion.

WHEN

July 6-8, 2007.

WHERE

Rome, Italy.

FRIDAY EVENING

Friends and family attended the Valentino retrospective exhibition at the Museo dell'Aro Pacis, which was followed by dinner at the Temple of Venus.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Longtime Valentino friend Marina Palma hosted a lunch at the Bolognese restaurant.

SATURDAY EVENING

The Valentino haute couture collection was shown in the halls of the Santo Spirito complex.

SATURDAY GALA

Dinner and dancing in the Parco dei Daini, at the Villa Borghese.

SUNDAY MORNING

Arki Busson hosted a brunch at the French Academy of Villa Medici before guests departed.