At Sunday’s Valentino show, held at the historic Bibliothèque Sainte Geneviève in Paris, celebrities brought their favorite books, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Naomi Watts, recalling her past library visits, shared that she brought “Jane Eyre,” reflecting on her childhood habit of reading extensively. Zoey Deutch, who chose “The Sixth Extinction,” mentioned her recent shift to enjoying Kindle reading.
Other attendees embraced childhood memories too. Joe Alwyn brought Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach,” highlighting the adventurous nature of Dahl’s stories, while Jeff Satur recalled nightly readings of “Muddy Face.” Alexander Skarsgård presented “Isländska Sagor,” a collection of Swedish tales from his upbringing, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in his culture.
In a world often distracted by digital screens, many expressed a desire to return to the tangible joy of reading, making books potentially the next big fashion accessory.
