'(15 Mar 1998) English/Nat The Paris fashion show continued on Sunday with Italian designer Valentino presenting his sophisticated winter collection. Valentino said he wanted to celebrate a new understanding of luxury in his glamorous show of 100 dresses. Eagerly awaited by the worlds media the models wore a collection of clothes in the minimalist genre. Valentino drew his inspiration from far-flung cultural influences, letting his clothes take on a modern bohemian flair. The keyword in the collection was freedom - dresses beautifully designed and sleekly finished. Pairing opposite themes, Valentino designed his collection with graphic lines and lavish embellishments. Embroideries, beading, ribbons and fur trim laid over silver grey, cream or basic black cashmere and felt. The collection is deliberately relaxed, looking and feeling like sportswear. Shapes are figure-hugging and long. Raw-edged coats look like robes, skirts are lengthened and full-cut pants are even slightly slouchy And for the evening, sheer luxury, sexily cut, lacy, black evening dresses. Super model Naomi Campbell also dazzled the audience in the designer\'s signature Valentino-red evening dress. Valentino says in his collection he wants no binding rules, just a lightness and freedom that looks new. SOUNDBITE: (English) \"It\'s a very relaxing collection. Very luxurious. Beautiful material and the girls, they look very young and modern. And this is my message for 1998.\" SUPER CAPTION: Valentino, Designer Modern, relaxed and effortless glamour, his collection captures a new spirit that allows women to create, mix and match outfits. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/907708275c11be71daf63ea7f5226ac8'
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