Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli turned up the drama for fall couture, with regal ruffs, floor-sweeping gowns, and an overall formal tone.

Keeping with the dramatic theme, the collection felt like a blend of Lady Macbeth, Queen Elizabeth I, and Little Red Riding Hood. Plus, if reports are true, the fairy tale is only just beginning for Chiuri, who may be heading for Dior. What a fitting end to couture week.