Givenchy F/W 07.08 Paris

[tiffany]

This collection is superb I think he's becoming very comfortable and confident designing for Givenchy and it comes across in his work

 

[LibertyRose]

It seems like he's finally coming into his own... And I'm excited for that! I didn't like his designs until this year's couture collection, but boy did that one win me over.

I actually don't see much continuation of the couture collection here. He's really making a distinction of couture and ready-to-wear (take note, Galliano). Not did he tone down the drama in terms of pleats and color, he's working with a completely different color palette for ready-to-wear.

The collection mixes Balenciaga's military sleekness and Rochas' fluidity, while Tisci's own brand of elegant goth is on prominent display: the floor sweepers, the over-the-knee ruched boots, and neck details are an intriguing combination.

A personal best, and definitely one of the top collections of a great season.

 

[Melly5525]

Ive never been a fan of Givenchy ready to wear collections before, but I absolutely love this collection, I agree with everyone that this is a highlight of the Paris season so far. The jackets are all incredible, I want them all. I could definitely see someone fabulous like Carine Rotfield rocking them especially the one with the big gold pryamid studs, love the dress on Freja too and the shoes...

 

[Tinuviel]

Phenomenal!! Best collection so far. It's impossibly beautiful and chic, everything is cut to perfection and that contrasting touch of diaphanous pleating with the maritime allusions... Love love love.

 

[kimair]

review from style.com

Riffing in a straightforward way on the naval theme that he'd more opaquely alluded to in his Spring Couture show, Riccardo Tisci sent out his most concise and focused ready-to-wear collection yet for Givenchy. All it took, according to his program notes, was a Japanese marine jacket circa the 1920's.

Coats and jackets looked particularly strong. A navy fur with a deep, rich pile was the very essence of opulence. Easier to wear, and sure to sell by the boatload, were the fitted peacoats and blazers, including a few winners with face-framing collars cut to look like oversize ribbons.

Skirts came long and lean and trailing fishtail hems, while black dresses were wrapped asymmetrically about the body. For trousers, Tisci showed two distinct styles: The first was essentially a sailor pant, high-waisted and narrow through the thigh, then flaring dramatically at the ankle; the less said about the droopy leather drawers, the better.

In short, all wasn't perfect. The brass buttons that decorated dresses and coats in Art Deco patterns will, for those who want to wear them beyond the runway, be better in smaller doses. The twisting and pleated pink party frocks seemed out of place among the predominantly black and navy palette. And the white opaque hosiery and glittery heels were styling missteps. But all in all, Tisci has really improved. Good for him.

 

[jssy4eva]

I really like this collection. The boots look stunning as well.

 

[The_Ida]

This is what Ghesquière should have done in stead of whatever he's doing now. I haven't even bothered to look at Balenciaga this season. I've been looking forward to this ever since HC, he really won me over. But where are the detail shots?

 

[dannyboy0828]

i LOVE this

between this season and HC SS 07, im starting to become a big givenchy fan! i even the see the HC influence, but it's still seems FRESH.

Bravo Riccardo!

 

[Miss Dalloway]

Brilliant is the word!!!!!

Beautiful collection and yes its a bit reminescent of Balenciaga but in a good way.I am very happy that i like this so much,he is very talented.

 

[boubou]

MAGIC

 

[pandinha]

aaaaaaaaah! ooooh! yawza!
i wish i could marry ricardo! he's wearing a flannel shirt.

 

[Spike413]

Bout time he does something I actually like. Nautical tailoring is always a classic, and he managed to make it his own without making some completely rediculous "statement" out of it.

 

[stilettogirl84]

This is what Ghesquière should have done in stead of whatever he's doing now. I haven't even bothered to look at Balenciaga this season. I've been looking forward to this ever since HC, he really won me over. But where are the detail shots?

absolutely

 

[The_Ida]

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[stilettogirl84]

the shoes are lousy, but i still like the collection as a whole

 

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