Giambattista Valli is an Italian fashion designer. He is from Rome, Italy. His collections, both ready to wear and Haute couture, are presented semi-annually during Paris Fashion Week.
Giambattista Valli | |
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 Valli in 2018 | |
| Born | June 27, 1966 Rome, Italy |
| Education | Liceo |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Shows four times a year during Paris Fashion Week |
Early life edit
Born and raised in Rome, Giambattista Valli completed studies at a liceo (an Italian secondary school) and then earned a degree in art. In 1987 he began a foundation course in illustration at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.[1]
Career edit
Early career edit
After stints at Roberto Capucci (1986–1990), Fendi (1990–1995) and Krizia (1995–1996), Valli moved to Paris and worked as Creative Director for Emanuel Ungaro from 1998 to 2004.[2] Ungaro credited Valli with revitalizing the house, and named him as his successor when he retired in 2004.[3] Shortly after, the Ferragamo family, which owned Ungaro, dismissed him during an internal struggle.[4]
Giambattista Valli edit
Valli launched his eponymous brand in 2005, heralding his first ready-to-wear show in Paris where he had moved from Italy. Giambattista Valli shows both ready-to-wear and haute couture collections semiannually in Paris. Valli is one of the few non-French designers granted membership into the historic[5] Chambre Syndicate de la Haute Couture. He showed his first Couture collection in July 2011.[6]
In 2009, Mariella Burani Fashion Group signed a five-year contract to make and distribute the ready-to-wear collection of Giambattista Valli.[7] By 2012, Giambattista Valli's ready-to-wear, couture and collaborations generated an estimated $80 million in sales annually.[8] With the expiration of a contract with Italian fur-maker Ciwifurs for the brand’s own fur coats and jackets, Giambattista Valli brought all production and distribution in-house in 2017.[9]
The brand is owned by Giambattista Valli, with a minority shareholding by Groupe Artémis since 2017.[10][11] Its headquarters are located in a historic building on Rue Boissy d'Anglas, designed by Luigi Scialanga, which also houses the brand's main store. [12] The brand has flagship stores in Paris, London, Milan,[13] Saint Tropez, Doha, Seoul and Beijing, and the brand's international distribution includes more than 245 selling points.[14] Since 2005, the brand has collaborated with MAC Cosmetics.[15]
Other brands edit
In 2014, Giambattista Valli launched Giamba, a new, younger sister ready-to-wear line, with a runway show in Milan.[16][17]
In late 2014, Giambattista Valli designed a spring collection for 7 for All Mankind.[18]
From 2008 to 2017, Giambattista Valli was Creative Director of Moncler Gamme Rouge, reimagining refined activewear design for the brand, including a focus on women’s puffer jackets.[19] Immediately after, the Giambattista Valli brand launched their 2017 activewear capsule collection, including coats, puffer jackets, sweatshirts and track suits.[20]
In 2019, Giambattista Valli released a capsule collection for men and women with H&M,[21] his first foray into designing menswear.[22][23]
Recognition edit
Giambattista Valli is the recipient of a Star Honoree Award from Fashion Group International in 2011 in New York and Best Designer of the Year Awards from Elle China in 2013 and from Marie Claire Spain in 2015.
Clients edit
Giambattista Valli designs have been worn by actresses, models, and royalty including Sarah Jessica Parker, Sonam Kapoor, Hilary Swank, Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Penélope Cruz, Jessica Biel, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Campbell, Mary Kate Olsen, Doutzen Kroes, Iman,[24] Queen Rania of Jordan, Sofia Carson[25] Jelena Karleuša, Clotilde Courau[26] Amal Clooney, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow.[27] In 2019, he designed Charlotte Casiraghi's wedding dress.[28]
References edit
- ^ "Giambattista Valli". www.vogue.es. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ Elizabeth Pineau (2 March 2020), Giambattista Valli celebrates Parisian attitude in catwalk show Reuters.
- ^ Eric Wilson (21 March 2012), Catering to the Valli Girls New York Times.
- ^ Eric Wilson (21 March 2012), Catering to the Valli Girls New York Times.
- ^ Lee, Andrea. "Giambattista Valli: Prince Charming". W Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
- ^ Eric Wilson (21 March 2012), Catering to the Valli Girls New York Times.
- ^ Sofia Celeste (7 July 2009), [Burani to License Giambattista Valli Fashions] Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Eric Wilson (21 March 2012), Catering to the Valli Girls New York Times.
- ^ Joelle Diderich (27 November 2017), Giambattista Valli Moves Into Activewear, Sets Retail Expansion Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Dominique Vidalon (29 June 2017), Kering's Pinault family buys stake in Maison Valli Reuters.
- ^ Lisa Lockwood (29 June 2017), Pinault Family’s Artémis Takes Stake in Giambattista Valli Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Ali Morris (19 February 2014), Designed by Luigi Scialanga Giambattista Valli’s Milan flagship is a decadent enclave on courtyard Via Sant’Andrea Wallpaper.
- ^ Ali Morris (19 February 2014), Designed by Luigi Scialanga Giambattista Valli’s Milan flagship is a decadent enclave on courtyard Via Sant’Andrea Wallpaper.
- ^ Joelle Diderich (27 November 2017), Giambattista Valli Moves Into Activewear, Sets Retail Expansion Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Stuart Emmrich (7 July 2015), A Celebration: Giambattista Valli and MAC Cosmetics New York Times.
- ^ Luisa Zargani (30 May 2014), Giambattista Valli Launches New Line Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Alessandra Turra (8 November 2019), Giambattista Valli Sets New Strategy for The Giamba Line Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Luisa Zargani and Miles Socha (11 November 2014), Giambattista Valli Links With Seven For All Mankind Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Luisa Zargani (13 November 2017), Moncler Ends Gamme Bleu, Rouge Collections Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Joelle Diderich (27 November 2017), Giambattista Valli Moves Into Activewear, Sets Retail Expansion Women's Wear Daily.
- ^ Eleanor Biles (25 October 2019), Couture meets high-street in Giambattista Valli, H&M collaboration Reuters.
- ^ Ellie Violet Bramley (7 November 2019), Giambattista Valli comes to H&M – but will couture work on the high street? The Guardian.
- ^ Alice Cavanagh (4 September 2019), Known for Lavish Evening Gowns, Giambattista Valli Leaps Into Affordable Menswear Wall Street Journal.
- ^ nabos, lili fleury,arnaud. "GIAMBATTISTA VALLI". www.giambattistavalli.com. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Giambattista Valli Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved 2019-10-06.
- ^ "Giambattista Valli | Fashion Designer Biography". FAMOUS FASHION DESIGNERS. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle. "Sofia Carson on Her Couture-Filled New Era". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
- ^ Alice Cavanagh (4 September 2019), Known for Lavish Evening Gowns, Giambattista Valli Leaps Into Affordable Menswear Wall Street Journal.