The Art of Crafting

The thrill of discovering French savoir-faire

All year long, La Vallée Village pays tribute to the hands that shape exceptional creations. With ‘The Art of Crafting’, discover a vision of luxury deeply rooted in savoir-faire. From raw material to finished motif, discreet detail to the shared emotion that each creation evokes, every chapter reveals the unique skills that define French elegance.

Talent in the spotlight

Artist in the Spotlight

Gaspard Fleury Dugy

Gaspard Fleury-Dugy is a designer and knitter. His work draws inspiration from textile techniques and the visual language they evoke. He takes great pleasure in working with simple shapes and colours. Come and see Gaspard’s exhibition in the Village from 15 June.

An expression of pattern

Graphic or delicate, printed, embroidered or woven, patterns are a signature element, giving a piece its distinctive identity.

Explore the pattern edit

Valentino La Vallée Village Long-sleeve button-up blouse with green, pink and orange ornate paisley floral pattern and pointed collar.

Valentino Garavani

Lamé shirt with voyage imaginaire paisley print

ZIMMERMANN

Cascadian strapless midi dress in floral print

Village price

703 €

Recommended Price

1.050 €

Rabanne 1969 tie-dye bag La Vallée Village

Rabanne

1969 tie-dye bag

Village price

590 €

Recommended Price

1.490 €

The Chapters

A tribute to the hands behind exceptional craftsmanship

With ‘The Art of Crafting’, we invite guests into the world of the ateliers to explore the technical mastery, creativity and ever-evolving heritage at the heart of French luxury. From raw materials to finished designs, from the hidden details to the emotion each creation inspires, every chapter is a thrilling discovery of savoir‑faire expressed through the brands and maisons in the Village.

Chapter 1: The Gesture of Material

Before form comes material. Leather, silk, linen, wool, cotton and feathers all come to life in the hands of artisans. Each texture reveals a delicate dialogue between tradition and innovation – an invitation to discover how gesture magnifies material and gives it its exceptional character >

Chapter 2: The Gesture of Pattern

Repeated, transformed and continuously reimagined, patterns create a visual language of their own. They bring rhythm to fabrics, define silhouettes and express identity. Printed, embroidered, woven or engraved, each pattern is born from precision craftsmanship, giving every creation a distinctive character.

Chapter 3: The Gesture of Detail

Coming Soon

Chapter 4: The Gesture of Celebrating

Coming Soon

The Partnership

La Vallée Village is a stage for the gesture

When ‘The Art of Crafting’ takes over La Vallée Village, walkways become an open‑air gallery of couture-designed benches, large-scale scenography and installations celebrating raw materials. Here, every gesture becomes a signature – and the thrill of discovering French savoir-faire comes vividly to life.

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