Valentino to open West End flagship

Italian fashion house Valentino is reportedly opening a flagship store on Old Bond Street “after fighting off competition”, according to the Evening Standard.

Valentino, who designed Keira Knightley’s Oscars gown, has reportedly signed a lease to open the flagship at 39 Old Bond Street, which is currently housing womenswear chain Max Mara.

The store will be addition to its Sloane Street store in Knightsbridge, and will see the fashion label sitting alongside other big names including Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada.

There has been no confirmation on when the store might open.