GIVENCHY GALLANTRY GENTLEMEN

GIVENCHY GALLANTRY GENTLEMEN

“Gentlemanliness is an expression of character” quote on the notes for Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Givenchy reimagines its founder’s own wardrobe for Fall Winter 24, and looked at the “new gentleman” through the perspective of Hubert de Givenchy’s own style. Gentlemanliness is a manifestation of character. It is an atmosphere fueled by instinct and personality, with gallantry and elegance as its foundation. In its continued explorations of modern elegance, Givenchy Studio Prêt-à-Porter Homme presents a study of the…

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GIVENCHY’S SERIOUS TO STREET SMART STYLES

GIVENCHY’S SERIOUS TO STREET SMART STYLES

The serious Givenchy Men’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection included a mix of styles from couture tailoring, street style, and sharp business wear, monochrome to dark tones, few blended into structured well layered silhouettes. Matthew M. Williams, the creative director of Givenchy adopted deconstructed/reconstructed layers of fabrics such as tartan wool and marbled jersey, inspired by a traditional Japanese technique. The collection also included treated work boots, long derby shoes and enlarged and remade versions of the Riccardo…

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Issey Miyake: A Genius of Clothing Design Embedded with the Human Spirit

Issey Miyake: A Genius of Clothing Design Embedded with the Human Spirit

A giant of civilization has passed. Issey Miyake, the Japanese clothing designer, made a remarkable across-the-board impact on society with his creations, which showcased his capacities for innovation, passion, compassion, fearlessness, and humanity. Born in 1938 in Hiroshima, he experienced firsthand the horrors of the atomic bomb in 1945, both physically and psychologically. But he determined that this tragic incident would not scar or identify him, and then and there chose the path of optimism…

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