Exploring Elegance: Highlights from Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2024 Show
Join us at Paris Fashion Week as Givenchy unveils the contemporary elegance narrative of the Spring/Summer 2024 women's collection, curated by Matthew M. Williams.
Nestled within the École Militaire park, you'll encounter an expansive urban sculpture, a creation by Gabriel Calatrava's Collaborative Architecture Laboratory. This steel framework, resembling a harmonious synthesis of a dwelling, is adorned with ethereal, billowing white drapes. It serves as the venue for Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show. The runway showcases hourglass silhouettes sculpted from delicate duchesse satin opera coats, ankle-length full skirts paired with suits, chiffon and silk tops, and jersey dresses elegantly cinched with drawstrings, artfully redefining the female form.
This time, the bridge between Givenchy's historical legacy and contemporary vision is a timeless symbol—the flower. Borrowed from the archives of Hubert de Givenchy, Williams reimagines this emblem in exquisite embroidery, hand-painted motifs, captivating prints, and sculpted metal jewelry. The exploration of formalwear extends to accessories, featuring pointed stilettos adorned with intricate mesh overlays, rejuvenated Voyou bags with sliding chain straps, and innovative designs, such as a trapezoidal bag accented by elegant metal buckles. Hardware details inspired by the founder's residence embellish both clothing and accessories.
This is an exploration of modern elegance, conducted with the discerning sensibility of Matthew M. Williams — a celebration of femininity that whispers rather than shouts, refraining from ostentation.
