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Giambattista Valli without Giambattista?

By Léo Durin

Published on 23.04.2026 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Relations between the Italian fashion designer and the Pinault family's holding company are continuing to sour, in part due to the provisions of his contract, which is due to expire next year.

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