The designer has just dropped his first beach and swimwear capsule.

In Paris and Milan, models’ eyes were in focus at houses such as Dior, Versace, Giambattista Valli and No. 21.

This crisp, youthful and leggy collection had one foot in Paris, the other in Rome.

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“Everything has to be soft and dreamy, because we are living in a tough world,” said hairstylist Odile Gilbert.

The designer did not scrimp on tulle, delivering the “extravaganza” his clients demand.

See all the looks from the collection.

See all the looks from the collection.

Miniskirt and jacket ensembles carried Valli’s distinctive flair — feminine and flirty, jazzed up with embellishments like tufts of tulle.

Giambattista Valli has traded red carpet dressing for a more intimate approach to luxury.

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The executive joins Maison Valli from Louis Vuitton, and will bring her strong experience in accessories to the house.

The season’s looks — appearing in video presentations — ranged from natural to all about eyes.

Giambattista Valli tested his atelier’s mettle with giant bow constructions, in his ode to the mastery of haute couture.

See all the looks from the couture collection.