Sarah Burton - Designer, Creative Director of Givenchy

[LadyJunon]

The best word to really describe Burton's debut would be odd. Lots of the decisions made for that collection were downright questionable from the catsuits to the tulle montrosity at the end.

 

[reese06]

I like her debut—it just needs the right strategy and merchandising. I can appreciate a show with some oddball choices; Karl did it all the time. I just wish hers felt less immature and more intentional, then I’d be fully on board.

MW’s era was a disaster, which was only reinforced by the sheer volume of employee sample sales LVMH had—online, through third parties, and even allowing employees to bring plus ones to in-person shopping events. And still, I never bought anything. The men’s offerings were uninspired.

At least the women lucked out—shark boots in full-size runs were definitely a win.

 

[jeanclaude]

With that debut collection, it would be better if no one knew who designed it...