The beautifully austere presentation that was Valentino Fall 2013 was meant to be a reflection of what it means to be a modest yet sensual woman.

Pierpaolo Piccioli, one part of the creative duo who heads up the house explained; “We wanted to catch the same spirit of private sensuality…something very spiritual and poetic—women as new Madonnas.”

True to his words each model that walked down the runway was primly dressed and coiffed, yet an underlining refined sense of sensuality peeked through. Here are some of our favorite looks! Enjoy!