Maison Valentino announces the opening of the Rockstud Salon at The Meld in Jumeirah, Dubai – an exclusive temporary pop-up space dedicated to the Maison’s iconic Rockstud universe. Launching alongside the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud campaign, the space celebrates the release of the new pumps from the Pre-Fall 2026 collection, reimagined through Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s contemporary vision.

Open to the public from May 15 to 24, the Rockstud Salon brings together a curated selection from the wider Valentino Garavani studded accessories universe, including the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps – an enduring icon of the House. Blending Dubai’s vibrant energy with Valentino’s distinctive elegance, the temporary space offers guests the opportunity to discover the bold attitude and refined sensuality that continue to define the Valentino Garavani Rockstud shoes.

THE NEW VALENTINO GARAVANI ROCKSTUD PUMPS

First appearing in the Valentino Fall/Winter 2010-11 runway, the new Valentino Garavani Rockstud
pumps are now given the spotlight for the Valentino Pre-Fall 2026 collection by Creative Director
Alessandro Michele. The shoes’ design is thoughtfully reimagined to highlight the contemporary appeal
of the Rockstud – a motif that, preserving its iconic geometry, stands as a structural code of the Maison.

The Valentino Garavani Rockstud pumps new silhouette introduces a fashion-forward appeal to the
Rockstud family and reinterprets the timeless cage design through chiseled pointy toes with a sleek
platinum finish and signature red insoles.

Available in two versions, one with straight heels in 100mm and 40mm heel heights, the shoes come in
a wide palette of hues spanning from elegant neutrals to more vibrant colors, including bright green and
light blue. Strappy sandals and flats complete the Rockstud family offering with femininity and a sense
of measured irreverence.