MANIFESTO

#61

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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.

RIVE DROITE

SAINT LAURENT BY
VANESSA BEECROFT

2023.02.15

Saint Laurent invites Vanessa Beecroft to photograph the Spring 23 collection: a selection of 14 polaroids is on display at Rive Droite stores in Paris and Los Angeles. 

COLLECTION

Gucci Après-Ski

2022.12.15

The Maison presents the new Gucci Après-Ski collection, a selection of garments designed for a luxurious and refined high-altitude season told through a retro campaign inspired by the relaxed atmosphere of winter holidays.

JACQUEMUS

"LE RAPHIA"

2022.12.13

Under a relentless rain of raffia, that breaks in like a summer storm, Jacquemus presents its new Spring Summer 2023 collection, titled “Le Raphia”. The natural fiber becomes the undisputed star moving from its raw essence to being extremely luxurious.

CELINE

Age of Indieness

2022.12.12

Age of Indieness spotlights an aesthetic raised from the indie-sleaze era of the 1990s and early 2000s, Celine’s Winter 2023 collection, designed by Hedi Slimane, walk the catwalk at the Wiltern Theatre in the heart of Los Angeles.

Fashion

Chanel
Métiers d’Art

2022.12.09

The Chanel Métiers d’Art 2022/23 collection, presented under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard, parades at the Palais de Justice in Dakar, capital of Senegal. The show is unique in terms of creativity, and a tribute to the savoir-faire of the place.