The new Givenchy attitude: Urban meets couture
MANILA, Philippines — For pre-fall 2018, Givenchy artistic director Clare Waight Keller, who designed Meghan Markle’s wedding gown, presents her first pre-collection for women and men.
In keeping with the designer’s preference for personal connections and private settings, the pre-fall look book was shot in various indoor and outdoor settings at a private manor in Kent, England. Likewise, the styling emphasizes authentic poses and attitudes to let the clothes convey their real-world appeal. As with Clare Waight Keller’s debut runway show, the pre-fall wardrobe blurs lines with men wearing embroidered evening pieces and women sporting tailored silhouettes with sharp shoulders.
Against this intimate backdrop, an urban vibe runs throughout the collection. Key pieces for women and men seem to mix and mingle almost interchangeably, with an emphasis on sharp tailoring, the stylized 4G emblem sweater, and a pointy boot for men and women. Color blocking in red, blue, amber and black on clothes and the new GV Bucket bag sets the tone for the season.
Arm candy: The new Givenchy bags set the tone for the season.
For evening, the accent is on sexy elegance with detail-rich pieces embellished with metallic embroidery, velvet on lace, faceted studs and pleated tulle. Jewelry focuses on the zodiac signs — a series of artisanal astrology-themed pieces with a highlight on oversized earrings.
Urban influences and couture sensibility make this first pre-fall collection a testimony to the new Givenchy attitude.
In the Philippines, Givenchy is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4, Shangri-La Plaza East Wing and Solaire. Follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
