MANIFESTO

#61

ART NOW

RADICAL ARCHETYPES

2022.10.14

Givenchy FW 2022 accessories are a modern take on contemporary archetypes. A bold collection of radical and innovative elements.

The straightforward vocabulary that Creative Director Matthew M. Williams developed at Givenchy infuses a series of radical and revolutionary accessories, which are key pieces of the Women Fall-Winter 22 Collection. The TK-360 sneaker, first introduced as a men’s sneaker for Pre-Fall 2022, immediately became a Givenchy essential and for this season it promptly crossed over into women’s wear: the TK-360+ plays as a brilliant innovation exploration of form and function. Constructed in a single piece, fusing technical and visual innovation, it allows to walk directly on the knit as its bold silhouette features a classic stretch knit upper that is fully integrated with the sole. The dynamism of its design is further enhanced through grid-like grooves, fresh colors and contrasting accents of pink and violet. For the Fall-Winter 22 the brand also introduces the new G-Hobo bag, an elevated fresh take on Givenchy’s distinctive hardware which sets the tone for today fashion archetypes, channeling feminine nonchalance and an avant-garde sense of style. Further expanding Matthew M. Williams lexicon, it blends a soft, minimalistic shape with elegant materials, featuring a body in luxurious grained leather or python, a sensual suede lining and a strap closure with a leather-incrusted lock. Visually opulent yet warm and understated, this elemental hobo style comes in two sizes: a generous medium design or a compact yet roomy mini version. Classic shades of black, ivory, and tan grained calf leather or black python characterize the medium size, while the the mini G Hobo comes in black, ivory or seasonal shades of celadon, dark orange, and ultraviolet. A modern take on contemporary archetypes, Givenchy Fall-Winter 22 accessories research plays as a bold statement about today’s fashion. 

Sneaker TK-360+, Givenchy.

“I really wanted to create a synthesis of powerful, sophisticated femininity, with an interplay of multiple American and Parisian influences, sports and craftsmanship.”

– Matthew M. Williams

G-Hobo medium bag, Givenchy.
G-Hobo mini bag, Givenchy.
G-Hobo medium bag, Givenchy.
G-Hobo mini bag, Givenchy.

LOUIS VUITTON

GHESQUIÈRE OCTOBER 2014

2023.09.20

The GO-14 bag, an acronym for Ghesquière October 2014, originated as one of the first creations to mark the designer’s debut at the head of the Louis Vuitton Maison.

NEWS

On Foot

2023.09.19

The exhibition On Foot, curated by Jonathan Anderson at Offer Waterman Gallery, will bring contemporary artists in dialogue with works of modern British Art and some interventions conceived by the designer himself.

EXHIBITION

MODE ET SPORT. D'UN PODIUM À L'AUTRE

2023.09.18

Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents Mode et Sport: from September 20th 2023 will be possible to discover the fascinating interconnections between fashion and sport from the ancient world to the present day.

V&A Museaum

FASHION MANIFESTO

2023.09.15

The first exhibition in the UK dedicated to the visionary couturier Gabrielle Coco Chanel – Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto will open on September 16th 2023 at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

JEWELLERY

A BAG BECOMES JEWELLERY

2023.09.14

From September 13th, the Kelly by Hermès will be the star of an exhibition in the Milan boutique of Via Montenapoleone, where the Kellymorphose retrospective will be staged, boldly and surprisingly reinterpreting the brand’s iconic accessory in the world of jewellery.