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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.

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Fashion Week

Giambattista Valli's Sculptural Spirit

The designer channelled the peak 1970s abandon of French couture, but the collection felt present, not nostalgic.

Fashion Week

Giambattista Valli's Sculptural Spirit

The designer channelled the peak 1970s abandon of French couture, but the collection felt present, not nostalgic.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


Financial Markets

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?

Financial Markets

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?


Fashion Week

Fresh Femininity at Giambattista Valli

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

Fashion Week

Fresh Femininity at Giambattista Valli

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


News & Analysis

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 & Analysis

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.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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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