Valentino Spring 2008 Couture

A room full of fashion adorers leaped to a standing ovation to say farewell to Valentino Garavani, who waved goodbye on his final walk down the runway. His Spring 2008 Couture collection, like the man himself, projected a sense of ultimate class, sophistication, elegance, a superb eye for detail and true appreciation for the feminine.

Here, a peak at the beauty and detail:

The shoes:

photos and for more information: style.com and elle.com