Givenchy Stops Couture Collection

[hexagon sun]

Such a shame. I've said it before in these forums, but I'll say it again, I felt that Couture is where Riccardo truly shined. Givenchy RTW is usually hit and miss for me, but I suppose it will have to suffice from now on.

Hopefully the Couture line gets revived again later down the track, with some fresh inspirations and ideas. Hopefully.

 

[before]

I'm confused, they can't make a couture collection but they will still make couture dresses? How will that work?

 

[YoninahAliza]

Aww... this is disappointing. Givenchy's couture collections were always one to watch. I hope it isn't too long of a hiatus, just a short one to get the inspiration flowing again. I imagine it can be incredibly draining always having to be on schedule and produce so many garments a year.

 

[CrisGalaxy]

How were their HC sales going, I'm guessing not good?

 

[vandekamp]

Oh wow... this is sad. Understandable though. Like YoninahAliza said, it seems extremely draining.

 

[Chanelcouture09]

#Givenchy will skip the January press couture presentation. Keeping the designs a surprise 4 Met Gala, where Riccardo Tisci is co-chair? WWD

*Jimshi809/Twitter

There will be one less fantastical, intricately-crafted collection to ogle at the haute couture shows in January. Givenchy, whose couture collections have always been among the standouts each season, just announced it won’t be officially presenting a couture collection this season.

But that doesn’t mean the house isn’t still committed to producing couture. According to WWD, Givenchy will “continue making high fashions and welcome clients to its salons.” The house also told the trade that it’s still investing in its couture atelier and may present collections in the future.

Givenchy and designer Riccardo Tisci have been moving towards personalization in their couture business since 2010 when they changed the format of the brand’s couture shows. Instead of a runway extravaganza, Givenchy has been showcasing a small number of pieces on models in a still-life presentation format.

So now we’ll have to wait until Cate Blanchett shows up on a red carpet to see Givenchy couture.

But with Tisci co-chairing the Met Costume Institute Gala this spring, there should be plenty of Givenchy haute couture to tide you over.

*Fashionista.com

 

[Melancholybaby]

I'm confused, they can't make a couture collection but they will still make couture dresses? How will that work?

They will just produce custom-made clothes for private clients and celebrities upon request.

 

[before]

They will just produce custom-made clothes for private clients and celebrities upon request.

Yes I understand that but how is it possible for them to put in the resources for making custom-made clothes upon request but not an actual collection. What if the volume of requests is similar to what would be expected in cost from an actual collection?

 

[Phuel]

^^^The way Couture is traditionally presented as a complete vision is a huge loss in a House's revenue: the investment in labor and material to produce a collection, plus the investment in presentation. We all know that RTW and accessories provide the revenue for a House, while Couture provides and enforces the ultra-prestigious branding.

All Givenchy Couture is doing now is to cut the investment in presenting an official HC collection--that may, or may not be purchased by their clientele. The resources are there and ready to work-- if the clientele are ready to pay for a piece. They just want to cut the cost of advertising, so to speak.

 

[CommanderTMugler]

Yes I understand that but how is it possible for them to put in the resources for making custom-made clothes upon request but not an actual collection. What if the volume of requests is similar to what would be expected in cost from an actual collection?

They can use techniques from the past, all a presentation does is show clients samples of what they can do then from there they change it to their liking.

Honestly for the most part Givenchy has just been showing their extraordinary beading abilities for the past seasons (just barely were they changing the direction a bit), the cuts of all those white gowns they were showing is nothing special what made them extraordinary is the detail in them.

If someone requests something it doesn't necessarily have to be from this season particularly, it all depends on the client.

I don't think the cost is really an issue, and I don't see how hard it can be for them to make 15 gowns, take a picture of them and post it online, that's all they have been doing, they didn't even produce a runway show. I'm sure Riccardo has something up his sleeve and is being pretentious.

 

[diorrnottwarr]

I don't think the cost is really an issue, and I don't see how hard it can be for them to make 15 gowns, take a picture of them and post it online, that's all they have been doing, they didn't even produce a runway show. I'm sure Riccardo has something up his sleeve and is being pretentious.

If your view on couture is simply making 15 pieces and posting pictures online then you are sorely mistaken. I'd imagine it's quite hard for them .. or at best certainly not easy.

Also, I'm sure cost is somewhat of an issue. I see the business move behind this decision. I'm not sure on the percentage of hiscouture collections that actually sold but now each piece will have a guaranteed buyer..makes sense to me. In a way it takes couture back to the essence of couture. Producing with a purpose, and making each piece more special, as opposed to producing a collection and hoping it tugs on someone's heartstrings.

 

[karina_zb]

Well this sucks. Alexander Wang for Balenciaga, Margiela collaborating with H&M, Tisci no longer showing couture. Fashion is changing and not really for the better I think.

 

[y0shi]

I wasn't surprised to hear this at all...It's sad but I'm sure it's not an entirely end to Givenchy couture's craftsmanship. I'm sure little easter eggs will show up every once in a while, granted for the right person....

 

[Chanelcouture09]

They can use techniques from the past, all a presentation does is show clients samples of what they can do then from there they change it to their liking.

Honestly for the most part Givenchy has just been showing their extraordinary beading abilities for the past seasons (just barely were they changing the direction a bit), the cuts of all those white gowns they were showing is nothing special what made them extraordinary is the detail in them.

If someone requests something it doesn't necessarily have to be from this season particularly, it all depends on the client.

I don't think the cost is really an issue, and I don't see how hard it can be for them to make 15 gowns, take a picture of them and post it online, that's all they have been doing, they didn't even produce a runway show. I'm sure Riccardo has something up his sleeve and is being pretentious.

To call Couture 'nothing special' is quite insulting to the industry if I'm honest.

I think your understanding of Couture is mistaken, the most 'average' thing can take weeks if not months to cut and then construct without the most intricate embroideries which of late Givenchy have been increasingly intricate and time consuming which makes 'making 15 gowns, take a picture of them and post it online' by far less than simple to do.

 

[thatsfierce]

Are you kidding?

 

[SGaspar]

I guess Tisci ran out of ideas. Truth be told, the gowns were looking like each other more and more every season.

 

[Thefrenchy]

That is some very sad news. I sincerely hope we're not leaning towards a complete disappearance of couture. It is part of the essence of fashion itself, and justifies why some people refer to fashion as an art form. Having to witness its extinction would be like witnessing the destruction of an historical monument.

Such a shame. I've said it before in these forums, but I'll say it again, I felt that Couture is where Riccardo truly shined...

Agreed. It has been a while since I've liked one of his RTW collections, but he always managed to win me over with his haute couture offers. His last few HC collections were quite repetitive, but they always had that little something that managed to impress me.

 

[FakeFlower]

Nooooo... My favorite couture collections are not being continued?

 

[Psylocke]

He has designed a custom Couture piece for Rihanna's tour... "Urban Haute Couture Elegance"

March 11, 2013
Rihanna to Wear Custom Givenchy Couture on Tour
By Paulina Szmydke
From:
WWD Issue 03/11/2013

A sketch of an onstage costume for Rihanna by Riccardo Tisci.

HAUTE PERFORMANCE: Riccardo Tisci has become a go-to guy for haute stage costumes. Rihanna kicked off her Diamonds World Tour Friday night in Buffalo in a custom Givenchy couture. A floor-sweeping ruffled silk crepe cape in black with a embroidered collar and a pair of black-and-white leather thigh-high boots with lacing details was the first thing the singer’s fans saw when she walked on stage.

The dark, yet romantic mood underlying Rihanna’s music and Tisci’s fashions continued throughout the lower layers of the singer’s costume. Taking cues from his fall men’s collection, Tisci designed a printed parka featuring gold bullet motifs, embroidery and Swarovski Elements. Underneath was a black-and-white leather bra with golden buckles and starry embroideries, juxtaposing a pair of black silk and satin mini shorts. Accenting the ensemble was a pair of couture goggles featuring gold hardware, a gold metal shark tooth necklace reading “RIRI” in the back, and white crystal stud earrings.

According to Givenchy, the costume is a symbol of “female empowerment and urban haute couture elegance.”

“Rihanna represents what young and amazing means today,” explained Tisci. “She is punk and talented. She offers intelligence, energy and pure beauty. She is the face of her generation.”

Following her sold-out performance in Buffalo, Rihanna had to cancel Sunday night’s concert in Boston due to laryngitis.

wwd.com


There are a few pictures of her stage outfits in Rihanna's thread. I'm assuming only the one in the 5th picture is a Givenchy one? They all look horrible.

 

[LRlovesDaria]

He has designed a custom Couture piece for Rihanna's tour... "Urban Haute Couture Elegance"



wwd.com


There are a few pictures of her stage outfits in Rihanna's thread. I'm assuming only the one in the 5th picture is a Givenchy one? They all look horrible.

The pics that she wore the custom couture piece have not been out yet.
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