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Giambattista Valli Cancels Jan. 26 Couture Show as Artémis Reviews Operations

The Pinault family office says the label is assessing its structure to secure long-term viability.

Overview

  • The house confirmed it will not stage its Paris haute couture show on Jan. 26, citing an in-depth assessment of its activities.
  • Artémis said the brand is engaged in a thorough reflection on its organization to ensure sustainability, pointing to that process as the reason for the cancellation.
  • Market reports say Artémis has explored a potential sale of Giambattista Valli with Rothschild & Co advising, a process not confirmed by the parties.
  • Coverage links the decision to reported financial pressures and a search for new investment at the Paris-based label.
  • Artémis took a minority stake in 2017 and assumed majority control in 2021, as Paris Couture Week runs Jan. 26–29 with Dior and Chanel debuting first high-fashion collections under Jonathan Anderson and Matthieu Blazy.