The true art of Parisian haute couture, that secret world of perfect dressmaking, was put on display by a few designers - admittedly, a few did it far better than others - last July; one of whom, Riccardo Tisci for the House of Givenchy, showed an intimate (yet impressive) collection of 10 beautifully executed pieces on 10 models.
Riccardo Tisci
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Gossamer light, this outstanding collection was exquisitely crafted using combinations of embroidery, bead work, lace and ostrich feathers. Although I have not been an admirer of Givenchy Couture since Alexander McQueen left the House in 2001 (where he succeeded John Galliano to the helm in 1996), I commend M. Tisci for presenting a collection worthy of the term, 'Couture.' By far, this was one of the best collections shown last July. Well done.
Video courtesy of: bayoucool - youtube.com
Suggested readings:
Givenchy: 40 Years of Creation (1991), by Hubert de Givenchy & Musée de la Mode et du Costume: Paris-Musées
Cristobal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, Hubert de Givenchy: Grand Traditions in French Couture (2010), by Hubert de Givenchy & Christiane de Nicolay-Mazery: Flammarion et Cie
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