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HRT costume designer reveals all about Valentina Miletić's dress: 'She is a top professional'
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HRT costume designer reveals all about Valentina Miletić's dress: 'She is a top professional'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A TV host's dress sparked a social media debate after a football commentator praised it during a live broadcast.
  • The commentator compared the dress to the "best match" and called it "unbeatable."
  • The host's costume designer explained that the presenter prefers supporting local designers and that the compliment, though perhaps awkwardly phrased, was well-intentioned.

A simple blue dress worn by HRT television host Valentina Miletić has become a surprising topic of conversation on social media, following a live broadcast of a football match.

The best match, the smartest play, at the right time they showed that character has paid off. That Goethe was right when he said that talent develops in peace, and character in a storm. Today was a storm, but we brought it to an end, we won the storm. And we even reached the level of Valentina's dress, which is without competition the most beautiful on day 17! I don't know what she was waiting for.

— Tomislav IvkovićA football commentator's unexpected praise for a TV host's dress during a live broadcast.

During the post-match analysis, commentator Tomislav Ivković diverted attention to Miletić's attire. He declared it the "best match" and the "smartest play," even quoting Goethe to emphasize its impact. "Today was a storm, but we brought it to an end, we won the storm. And we even reached the level of Valentina's dress, which is without competition the most beautiful on day 17! I don't know what she was waiting for," Ivković stated.

I didn't expect that.

— Valentina MiletićThe TV host's reaction to the commentator's praise for her dress.

Miletić, visibly taken aback, thanked him for the compliment, admitting she "didn't expect it." She attempted to steer the conversation back to the game, but another commentator, Robert Matteoni, also chimed in, calling the dress "beautiful."

The dress is beautiful.

— Robert MatteoniAnother commentator's brief remark on the host's dress.

The dress, from the brand Cataleya by designer Martina Ješa, has drawn attention to Miletić's preference for local fashion. Her costume designer, Vesna Šipušić Buljan, commented on the situation. "I think Mr. Ivković didn't want to say anything bad, but just wanted to give a compliment, which turned out a bit differently," Šipušić Buljan said. She added that Miletić is a "consummate professional" who listens to suggestions and enjoys looking "ladylike and elegant." Šipušić Buljan also confirmed that Miletić often wears creations by Croatian designers like Martina Ješa, Aleksandra Dojčinović, and Elfs, supporting young local talent.

I think Mr. Ivković didn't want to say anything bad, but just wanted to give a compliment, which turned out a bit differently.

— Vesna Šipušić BuljanThe costume designer's interpretation of the commentator's remarks.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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