Monday March 8, 2010 – 7 Place Vendome – Paris 1er
Giambattista Valli’s client-list looks like a Who’ Who directory of the jet-set and royalty. Remaining faithful to that lifestyle, Valli flirted with 60’s inspirations for his Fall 2011 collection. Motivated by the theme of love (as was clearly stated on the backstage inspiration board), Valli designed pieces infatuated with the feminine silhouette. Showing a variety of looks, including day wear, the Giambattista girl could be seen in Aspen peaks in a long quilted coat or be snug in a beige caped topcoat as she takes an autumn afternoon stroll though Central Park. Some Jackie O dresses looked Oval Office ready for a certain Mrs. Michelle Obama. There were also some unexpected transparencies and details that popped up here and there, like with a couple of dresses that revealed models panties or cocktail dresses that bordered on being Haute Couture. In the latter, the finishes were delicate, precise, and handcrafted with sequins, pearls and embroideries. The final gowns included a complete see-through dress topped with ruffles, while a dramatic black mermaid dress closed the show.
When a journalist backstage asked Valli about the production process for certain elaborate dresses, a GV spokeswoman said some of the looks were almost couture and will be made-to-order. There is a modern classic balance in Giambattista’s clothes, they’re timeless pointed out Anna Della Russo to another reporter.
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Giambattista Valli Fall Winter 2010 Fashion Show video
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