Years & Years, Mnek - Valentino (official Video) Info

The "Valentino" video serves as a reminder that while romance may be fleeting, a good friend and a little bit of creative destruction are the ultimate cures for a broken heart.

: They literalize the breakup by trashing a rose-filled hotel suite and tearing apart the giant teddy bear.

A defining feature of the "Valentino" video is its bold, authentic representation. Olly Alexander expressed immense pride in the project for being noting that two men singing specifically about a boy remains rare in mainstream pop. Years & Years, MNEK - Valentino (Official Video)

: Shot in Stockholm during a stop on the Years & Years EU tour.

The collaboration was an extension of their real-life friendship; the two wrote the track together after bonding over shared experiences with "fuck boys" who had messed them around. By centering their mutual support, the video transforms a story of romantic failure into a victory for queer brotherhood. Production and Context : Jordan Rossi. The "Valentino" video serves as a reminder that

The video begins with a cinematic nod to Sex and the City , as Olly Alexander discovers a sticky note on a massive teddy bear from the titular "Valentino" that reads, "I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me". While Olly is initially devastated, MNEK arrives to shift the energy from heartbreak to empowerment.

Years & Years' 'Valentino' Video, Feat. MNEK: Watch | Billboard Olly Alexander expressed immense pride in the project

: The video highlights the importance of platonic support, with the duo sharing champagne baths and heart-shaped chocolates while "cursing" the boy who did them dirty.