In the first Givenchy show after Matthew Williams’s departure, the in-house team designed a collection inspired by the founder of the Maison, Hubert de Givenchy. For the Men’s Fall/Winter 2024, the brand gave us modern classics with a couture twist.
It wasn’t just the clothes themselves that took inspiration from Givenchy’s founder. Its presentation saw a return to form to shows of his time. In the historic salons at 3 Avenue George V, men’s fashion editors sat at café tables, noting the absence of celebrity appearances that have become the standard.
The collection opens with a direct reference to Mr. Givenchy himself. The blouse blanche, the designer’s uniform in his studio, is reinterpreted. Elegantly minimalist, the first look sets the tone of the collection. Tailored coats and jackets with added twists followed. If some suits reveal the model’s bare arms, horse tails cover some coats.
Despite some hints of camp, particularly with the cat motifs that honoured the founder’s pet, the collection is proudly minimalist. So distant from Matthew William’s vision for the brand, might this be an omen to Givenchy’s future?
Words by Pedro Vasconcelos
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