Giambattista Valli
Founder & Creative Director, Giambattista Valli
Italian couturier Giambattista Valli’s vision of contemporary romanticism has had enduring global resonance over the past few decades which was recognised when he was appointed Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2025.


Giambattista Valli's Sculptural Spirit
The designer channelled the peak 1970s abandon of French couture, but the collection felt present, not nostalgic.

Giambattista Valli's Sculptural Spirit
The designer channelled the peak 1970s abandon of French couture, but the collection felt present, not nostalgic.

Giambattista Valli’s Unlikely Marriage of Minimalism and Psychedelia
The Yoko Ono-inspired collection reconciled the irreconcilable, drifting from white to intricate prints, and back, with the freshness that's marked the designer’s work of late.

Giambattista Valli’s Unlikely Marriage of Minimalism and Psychedelia
The Yoko Ono-inspired collection reconciled the irreconcilable, drifting from white to intricate prints, and back, with the freshness that's marked the designer’s work of late.

Giambattista Valli's 'Ghetto Girls'
The collection did not make the slightest concession to the streetwear winds that have swept fashion of late, but it felt energetic and upbeat nonetheless.

Giambattista Valli's 'Ghetto Girls'
The collection did not make the slightest concession to the streetwear winds that have swept fashion of late, but it felt energetic and upbeat nonetheless.

The Lightness of Giambattista Valli
From Afghanistan to the eclectic interiors of Gabriella Crespi, there was a lot to the mix. But it worked — not least because of the deliberate haphazardness of the way things were thrown together.

The Lightness of Giambattista Valli
From Afghanistan to the eclectic interiors of Gabriella Crespi, there was a lot to the mix. But it worked — not least because of the deliberate haphazardness of the way things were thrown together.

Moncler to End 'Gamme' Collections, Part Ways With Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli
The Italian luxury outerwear firm will discontinue its Gamme Bleu and Gamme Rouge runway collections after the Spring/Summer 2018 season, announcing a new strategy in the coming weeks.

Moncler to End 'Gamme' Collections, Part Ways With Thom Browne and Giambattista Valli
The Italian luxury outerwear firm will discontinue its Gamme Bleu and Gamme Rouge runway collections after the Spring/Summer 2018 season, announcing a new strategy in the coming weeks.

Giambattista Valli Turns a Page
The designer stepped out of his comfort zone and delivered a winning collection that was light and fluttery, with a tad of graceful mischief.

Giambattista Valli Turns a Page
The designer stepped out of his comfort zone and delivered a winning collection that was light and fluttery, with a tad of graceful mischief.

Why Artémis, Not Kering, Invested in Giambattista Valli
Last week, Artémis, the mega holding company of the Pinault family, announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Giambattista Valli. But why didn’t Kering just make the investment itself?

Why Artémis, Not Kering, Invested in Giambattista Valli
Last week, Artémis, the mega holding company of the Pinault family, announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Giambattista Valli. But why didn’t Kering just make the investment itself?

Fresh Femininity at Giambattista Valli
The collection marked a change for Valli and not just because of the arrival of Monsieur Pinault.

Fresh Femininity at Giambattista Valli
The collection marked a change for Valli and not just because of the arrival of Monsieur Pinault.

News Bites | Lucky Blue Smith Joins IMG, Giambattista Valli and Artémis
In today's News Bites, Lucky Blue Smith joins the IMG roster, while Artémis secures a minority stake in Giambattista Valli.

News Bites | Lucky Blue Smith Joins IMG, Giambattista Valli and Artémis
In today's News Bites, Lucky Blue Smith joins the IMG roster, while Artémis secures a minority stake in Giambattista Valli.

Timelessness and Nonchalance at Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli combined his ladylike designs with running leggings. The look was both smart and a little odd, adding a welcome touch of nonchalance.

Timelessness and Nonchalance at Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli combined his ladylike designs with running leggings. The look was both smart and a little odd, adding a welcome touch of nonchalance.
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