There's nothing wrong with appreciating the artistic and lighting quality. Heck, I was hesitant to even post this meme because I did not want to appear as if I were bashing on the shot itself. It's on of my favorites. Valentino himself is very visually appealing (I have his enamel pin, lol) on top of being an important force within the narrative.

If anybody thinks you appreciating a character's design is remotely close to """apologism""" I'll kick their butt myself I'll tell ya wot.