Valli opened his show with his familiar Sixties-flavored shifts, their shoulders and sleeves ringed with organza ruffles; intricate floral embroideries circling the neckline or blooming from the hems. Caped backs added a flourish to some cocktail dresses; sparkly jabots to others. The Empire dresses were lovely, with tight bodices hoisting folds of white chiffon, or dreamy nightgown versions with dense, 3-D embroideries clustered around the bodice. For the finale, grand ball gowns made of tiered and pleated tulle were as impractical as couture gets, yet had a frothy charm in their blush colors and weightless appearance.

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016 Couture

Source:WWD