Its rare that we see a new brand become instantly classic and iconic, and Giambattista Valli is certainly an example of this. His collections, since he left Emanuel Unagro in 2004 and started his own brand, have had an element of timelessness since the beginning. It felt as though he had always been around, even when he had just arrived. Valli has a way with silhouette and texture that is unrivaled by any young brands.
I Love…
this coat suit: the rounded sleeve, the giant collar, the cropped body, and the pleated skirt. Giambattista Valli is the Cristobal Balenciaga of the 21st century.
the textured fabric manipulation of this skirt.
terry cloth on drugs.
the embellished top contrasting the simple skirt. This is Giambattista Valli at his best.
I Loathe…
this vintage looking sheer dress. There were too many sheers in this collection, and this dress does not exude the class of most Valli pieces.
looking a bit too much like a stuffed animal.
All images from Style.com.
