Article: Val, Giammetti deliver sizzlers to Rome clients. (womenswear fashion shows by Valentino and Mila Schon; Giancarlo Giammetti, president of Valentino Couture)

VAL, GIAMMETTI DELIVER SIZZLERS TO ROME CLIENTS

ROME -- Valentino capped off the Rome couture shows with an unassailable spring collection, and not a little controversy. This was Valentino doing what he does best, in control, with just-so proportions and an even hand for detail.

But it was Valentino chairman Giancarlo Giammetti who made the headlines Thursday morning. In a press conference the day before, he had officially announced the firm's decision to show in Paris next week.

The blunt Giammetti minced no words explaining his reasons: "The Roman audience stifles Valentino's creativity. It consists of a bunch of tired Roman socialites and ...

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