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Giambattista Valli

I have made bouquets of pleats, bouquets of flowers, bouquets of ruffles, bouquets of feathers. Often I design in mousseline, held tightly around the waist, and with something else going on all around.

Giambattista Valli

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Giambattista Valli describes creating layered, decorative elements in his designs that resemble small bunches, using different materials like fabric folds, flowers, ruffles, and feathers. He often works with a lightweight fabric called mousseline, shaping it closely at the waist while adding detailed, dynamic features throughout the rest of the garment.

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