Givenchy unveiled its Fall/Winter 2022 women's and men's ready-to-wear collection by Creative Director Matthew M. Williams at 4:00 AM on March 7th (8:00 PM local time on March 6th).
—Matthew M. Williams, Givenchy Creative Director
Applying the sensibility of the haute couture atelier to everyday clothing archetypes, this season Givenchy optimizes formality for everyday wear while elevating seemingly casual pieces. Silhouettes are effortless yet festive, decorative yet practical, layered yet direct. Representing Matthew M. Williams' trademark nexus between luxury and practicality, it once again comes to the forefront for both men and women.
At once formal and informal, the collection prioritizes a sharp, tailored femininity with pure, bold, and taut silhouettes. Even when the materials are expensive, they're not too expensive. In homage to Hubert de Givenchy's sensibility of practical ornament, frayed denim embraces the glamour of sequins and pearls. Ruffled wool dresses blend sport with vibrant colors and netting, elevating everyday wear and bringing ease to evening wear. Elegant yet femininely powerful, the collection evokes a powerful drama heightened by the light of exposed skin.
Taking cues from outerwear and embracing a practical palette of rich browns, greens, greys, and blacks, the designer's color sensibility is unconventionally reflected in sleek, tailored silhouettes and sparsely ruffled dresses, featuring sheer, delicately hand-embroidered details. Here, Givenchy's classicism and radicalism are combined with a play on layered volumes and textures. The everyday familiarity of washed jersey is explored alongside the rigor of new, complex layering, where experimentation with graphics and 4D-printed embroidery is brought to the forefront. At the same time, this attitude contrasts with classic tailoring, exploring distinct single- and double-breasted cuts, softened by the ease and lightness of wool and flannel. Bespoke wide-leg trousers and loose-fitting overcoats create a contrasting effect. Frayed denim is experimented with and treated with the same importance as Duchess satin, which appears in the collection. Everything is unified by silhouettes, either longline and expansive or shortline and sculpted. A cascading quality of intricate ruffles, hand smocking, and pleats softens the look, highlighting movement, ease, and place in the wearer's everyday life.
Elements from Hubert de Givenchy's haute couture archives punctuate a collection that has been modified to this day. Here, hardware becomes jewelry and pearls become studs. Pearls capture the practicality and luxury of hand-beaded clothing, expressed through ubiquitous jewelry and bags. Another new creation from the archives is a reworked 1955 ocelot print, over-dyed and reimagined for men's outerwear. Black thistle embroidery, crafted by hand from goose feathers and painstakingly crafted, is also featured on jewelry and shoes. Alongside pearls, thistles are a motif throughout the collection, appearing in prints.
Leather accessories guide the collection, appearing on luxurious yet practical outerwear, trousers, skirts, and Givenchy's trademark stretch boots, which serve as a smooth second skin underneath. This literally enhances the silhouette. New bags feature softer, more flexible constructions. These include the latest versions of the New Hobo or Kenny, complete with the brand's padlock, and the 4G bag, crafted from soft quilting, experimenting with new proportions. The special finishes on Kenny bags elevate the everyday in a different way.
Meanwhile, the TK 360 sneaker, with its revolutionary all-over knit design, offers wearability for all and the ability to evolve, grow, change and wear, making every day a radical place. This season, the TK 360 has adopted more graphic lines and a sportier vibe.
"I wanted to create a powerful, sophisticated femininity born from the synergy of diverse American and Parisian influences, sport, and craftsmanship. She's flanked by a man her age, possessing a natural allure: carefree chic. On the runway, both are immersed in reality."
—Matthew M. Williams, Givenchy Creative Director
Applying the sensibility of the haute couture atelier to everyday clothing archetypes, this season Givenchy optimizes formality for everyday wear while elevating seemingly casual pieces. Silhouettes are effortless yet festive, decorative yet practical, layered yet direct. Representing Matthew M. Williams' trademark nexus between luxury and practicality, it once again comes to the forefront for both men and women.
At once formal and informal, the collection prioritizes a sharp, tailored femininity with pure, bold, and taut silhouettes. Even when the materials are expensive, they're not too expensive. In homage to Hubert de Givenchy's sensibility of practical ornament, frayed denim embraces the glamour of sequins and pearls. Ruffled wool dresses blend sport with vibrant colors and netting, elevating everyday wear and bringing ease to evening wear. Elegant yet femininely powerful, the collection evokes a powerful drama heightened by the light of exposed skin.
Taking cues from outerwear and embracing a practical palette of rich browns, greens, greys, and blacks, the designer's color sensibility is unconventionally reflected in sleek, tailored silhouettes and sparsely ruffled dresses, featuring sheer, delicately hand-embroidered details. Here, Givenchy's classicism and radicalism are combined with a play on layered volumes and textures. The everyday familiarity of washed jersey is explored alongside the rigor of new, complex layering, where experimentation with graphics and 4D-printed embroidery is brought to the forefront. At the same time, this attitude contrasts with classic tailoring, exploring distinct single- and double-breasted cuts, softened by the ease and lightness of wool and flannel. Bespoke wide-leg trousers and loose-fitting overcoats create a contrasting effect. Frayed denim is experimented with and treated with the same importance as Duchess satin, which appears in the collection. Everything is unified by silhouettes, either longline and expansive or shortline and sculpted. A cascading quality of intricate ruffles, hand smocking, and pleats softens the look, highlighting movement, ease, and place in the wearer's everyday life.
Elements from Hubert de Givenchy's haute couture archives punctuate a collection that has been modified to this day. Here, hardware becomes jewelry and pearls become studs. Pearls capture the practicality and luxury of hand-beaded clothing, expressed through ubiquitous jewelry and bags. Another new creation from the archives is a reworked 1955 ocelot print, over-dyed and reimagined for men's outerwear. Black thistle embroidery, crafted by hand from goose feathers and painstakingly crafted, is also featured on jewelry and shoes. Alongside pearls, thistles are a motif throughout the collection, appearing in prints.
Leather accessories guide the collection, appearing on luxurious yet practical outerwear, trousers, skirts, and Givenchy's trademark stretch boots, which serve as a smooth second skin underneath. This literally enhances the silhouette. New bags feature softer, more flexible constructions. These include the latest versions of the New Hobo or Kenny, complete with the brand's padlock, and the 4G bag, crafted from soft quilting, experimenting with new proportions. The special finishes on Kenny bags elevate the everyday in a different way.
Meanwhile, the TK 360 sneaker, with its revolutionary all-over knit design, offers wearability for all and the ability to evolve, grow, change and wear, making every day a radical place. This season, the TK 360 has adopted more graphic lines and a sportier vibe.
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