Givenchy presented its Fall/Winter 2015-16 collection, showcasing romantic garments shrouded in glittering yet seemingly limitless darkness. This season, the collection was inspired by Victorian style and the upper-class South American women known as cholas.

Dresses and sets were crafted from romantic materials reminiscent of the 19th century Victorian era, such as velvet, chiffon, and damask. The colors were primarily black, a trendy color of the time. The dark setting was lavishly embellished with jet stone-embroidered outerwear, a dress adorned with large, flowing flowers made of organza, and a dress entirely embroidered with stones. The stones encroaching on the face evoked a sense of human body augmentation, showcasing the fetishistic makeup typical of Riccardo Tisci.

The corset, an iconic Victorian item, was also featured throughout. Paired with jackets and coats, it created a sharp waistline. The leather rider's jacket featured lines reminiscent of corset boning.

The use of red also links to the men's collection. The contrast of red and black, such as the shiny red-black velvet pants and dresses, the sharply curved outerwear that looks like a combination of a morning coat and collarless jacket, and the piping on the pants, is sensual and striking.

Riccardo's signature, spiteful peacock pattern is still alive and well. The peacock feathers are lined up, bulging like eyes. The peacock peeking out from the fur jacket is a leather blouson.

Givenchy has suspended haute couture, but the brand is making full use of its techniques in ready-to-wear.