Before we dive into Valentino’s passionate collection, allow us to explain the effect of the color red in fashion. Red is the most emotional and intense color, it stimulates faster heartbeat and breathing – kind-of the same effect when meeting the man of your dreams. Red outfits look much heavier and it gets easily noticed, if you need to draw people’s eyes or attention, then this color makes perfect sense.

Now that the sun is shining and everyone is popping with bright colors, Valentino took the unusual path – the Absolute Rouge Collection consist of red carpet accessories, spotlights everywhere on you and people’s eyes consciously aware of your presence.

The Valentino Red and Rubin Flap Bag is from a Garavani signature flap, finished with fine leather or in ponyskin, both styles embellished with studs on the short handles. But you will want to use the detachable leather strap, you know, there are times you need to free your hands to hold an ice cream. Measuring 19 x 12 x 3 cm (W x H x D), for €1250 euro.

It seems like that Valentino is bringing the traditional back to life, studs everywhere, even on the brand-new Scarlet Minaudier. Thankfully it comes with a crossbody chain, but it’s crafted from grained calfskin; a hard material but very durable. Measuring 16 x 9.5 x 3 cm (W x H x D), for €1390 euro.

Perhaps the Red and Rubin Tote is the sexiest accessories ever crafted. Match it with black pumps to balance the exciting color and this bag just reveals your true personality – full of love and passion. Measuring 40 x 22 x 12 cm (W x H x D), for €1650 euro.