Valli withdraws again
Giambattista Valli has pulled out of Paris Fashion Week for a second time this season — a rare double absence that industry analysts say could unsettle buyer calendars and visibility for emerging labels. (runwaylive.com)
Giambattista Valli cancelled its Spring 2026 haute couture show that had been scheduled for January 26, 2026, in Paris. (wwd.com) The brand’s ready‑to‑wear presentation that was listed for March 6, 2026, was removed from the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode’s official Paris Fashion Week calendar after the calendar’s release. (us.fashionnetwork.com) The house issued a statement saying it is undertaking “a thorough review of the organisation of its activities,” while majority shareholder Artémis — the Pinault family holding — has been tied to the decision; Artémis declined to comment. (marketscreener.com) Trade reporting says final preparations, including model fittings, were already under way before the couture cancellation, and the second last‑minute pull occurred days after the womenswear schedule was published. (fashionweekdaily.com) Financial and industry outlets are flagging heightened scrutiny of the house’s balance sheet and reporting that Artémis is exploring strategic options or potential buyers for the label amid the consecutive cancellations. (milanofinanza.it)