Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli is an Italian couturier and the founder of his namesake, Paris-based fashion house. Valli is celebrated for his ethereal and sculptural silhouettes. Since launching his label in 2005, Valli has become one of the few non-French designers admitted to the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, debuting his first couture collection on the official Paris calendar in July 2011.

Born in Rome in 1966, Valli trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career with formative roles at Roberto Capucci, Fendi and Krizia before becoming creative director at Emanuel Ungaro. His designs have been praised for their “gravity-defying” elegance, often inspired by ballet, art and classical sculpture. Hallmarks of his work include voluminous tulle, weightless draping, and gowns that seem suspended in motion, earning him accolades from fashion critics and loyalty from his global clientele base.

Valli’s brand has grown into a major international presence, with standalone boutiques in Paris, Milan, London, Saint-Tropez, Doha, Seoul and Beijing, alongside a concession at Bloomingdale’s New York. His collections are also stocked by major luxury retailers, including Net-A-Porter, Harrods, Selfridges, MyTheresa and 24S, with over 245 points of sale worldwide. His impact has been marked by numerous honours: Star Honouree by Fashion Group International (2011), Best Designer of the Year by Elle China (2013) and Marie Claire Spain (2015), and named Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2025.