GIVENCHY

So Givenchy couture is out. This time it was easy to find the images right away! Not quite a show, more of an exhibition, again, where people would be able to touch, feel and see the clothes up close on still models. Riccardo Tisci did his second collection that would be made from less than a dozen evening gowns. Transparency, embroidery and feathers were used once more perfectly! But I felt that the spring collection was just an evolution of the fall collection. They had the same vibe but at the same time they had their differences, that made each one of the two distinct. 

On the chart above, in the center, you can see a Givenchy Couture Fall 2010 look that is surrounded by looks of spring 2011. I compared Givenchy's collections to Eevee evolutions from Pokemon (I were obsessed when I was little), because I thought that the one was just extension of the other. When Eevee evolutes, she becomes a new creature, new colors but almost the same character. She is still Eevee deep inside but on the outside she's something new. Givenchy remained Givenchy but there were splashes of changes. The magnificent hats that I adored and a bit more color were added. 

I have read that Riccardo was inspired by Japan, I can clearly see Japan but certainly not in the way others do! Of course I can distinguish several traditional Japanese patterns and I could also say that neon is inspired by modern Japan.

Tisci said he was inspired by the late dancer Kazuo Ohno! And you know what I can really see the similarities. But still, no one can get the Pokemon comparison out of my head!

Enjoy him! Amazing.