In Giambattista Valli’s Dream Show, Elizabeth Taylor Opens and Closes, and Brad Pitt Sits Front Row

Designer Giambattista Valli plays a rapid-fire game of “Would You Rather” with W’s Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert. Backstage at his Spring 2017 show, Valli weighs in on dressing first ladies (Michelle Obama, naturally), his ideal front row, and why he loves bad press.