Givenchy Fall/Winter 2011: Clothing

This is the second and final post covering the sensational Givenchy Fall/Winter 2011 collection which will cover the greater spectrum of their clothing released in the collection. There were many eclectic prints incorporated into blouses and jumpers as well as comfy sweaters, the use of leather and velvet. To view the collection is to feed the soul and a feast for the eyes to witness all the patterns, the detail, the luxurious and varied textures and materials as well as the use of purple, yellow and green to give life to a new tribal pattern. The haunting eyes of the panther and bursts of yellow of the iris and orchids were the details that cuaght your attention on the sleek and shiny blouses as well as the soft and light absorbing sweaters. Let's explore, shall we?

 

These are just a few of the sexy sweaters used in the collection; I haven;t seen much of the first two but I do like the use of flowers around a 1950s naked pin up girl with censored black strips across her chest. I love the look and texture of the first jumper of black velvet, the material hasn't been crushed and instead traps the harsh lights of the runway. No light bounces off it except at the sheen and crinkled lines of the sleeves. For me there is nothing more comoforting that to hide in the folds of a large jumper after completing a touch shift of work; it's the ultimate safety blanket for me.

For those who are anti-drug, facists and square and don't condone illicit substances, this exciting pansy flower pattern uses plenty of green leaves on the skirt and sleeves of the silken bomber jacket and skirt ensemvle. At first I didn't quite agree with the chains bordering the sleeves and trims of the jackets, but now it's really warmed up to me. It injects glamor to the panther motifs and also creates an interesting juxtaposition of man harnessed gold against the beauty and delicate flowers of nature.

There was no major gimmick for the make up of the models in the launch of this runway show- instead there was a greater focus on the intricate detail of the clothes and their bright colours as well as the decor used to decorate the runway. Guests and photographers alike were hidden in the iconic greenery and flowers featured on many of the blouses, jumpers and clutches using one of my favourite shades of purple for the flowers. While the collection didn't feature a lot of bright yellow (quite sparsely distributed only here and there) this mohair jumper and skirt shines brightly. I love the sleeve details of the jumper but would find it hard to pull off wearing something so bright and bombastic myself. Yellow is a very hard colour to properly wear without it end up wearing you, it must be all in inner confidence and self belief.

I love thecareful stitching as well as kooky cut out shapes of the panther army against a sheer blouse- with the sharp black collar at the top this is a blouse I am lusting after. I love the use of black bras in the runway rather than bare chests- it makes the look so much more slick and also doesn't detract attention away from the garment by erotic body parts.

 

I love the sparkly collars and cuff sleeves of this stunning blouse underneath a silk bomber jacker. It's hard to decide what I love more in this photograph but the shy pose of the model and long, black hair reminiscient of geishas makes me feel proud of my Asian heritage. Black panthers on a background of leafy plants as well as purple and yellow pansies is gorgeous but the sparkle of the crystals encrusting this blouse makes reminds me of the lovely Miu Miu 2010 collection. The arrangement of crystals with occasional yellow among purple is just another reason that the Givenchy Fall/ Winter so intricate and well-thought through.

A more toned down andminimalist approach to the collection featured the chain detail on a black blouse as well as boat neck jumper and dual chains around the sleeves. I love the refined texture and print of the chain combined with the simple black of the blouse and jumper. The look is finished off and made quirky with the panther furry cap as well as glasses which feature panthers on either arms of the glasses.

 

I've never had an opportunity to experience the soft and fluffy nature of a mohair jumper and I have to say, the floral wreath at the centre of this luxurious jumper paired with matching skirt is simply divine. I love the shade of purple used as well as the soft halo of iris flowers and fringing yellow pollen and flowers. I wish Santa had brought me something as wonderful as this for Christmas, but a girl can't have it all huh? The pencil skirt in black velvet would look lovely with the jumper combining the top and bottom half of these two runway snap shots together. This shot really shows off the arches of flowers and fake leaves brought in especially for this runway show and impressing upon us the beauty of the floral motifs in the clothes.

 

For something a little less fluffy and more sleek than the mohair jumper comes this silky sweater with a fierce panther at the centre of the chest. If you love the night life but prefer to live in the shadows and hunting prey with style, I highly recommend this Givenchy jumper which emulates the style and fur of the panther in silk with comfortable cuffs and crew neck for ease. Although I adore my sweaters and comfy jumpers I would opt for a bomber jacket over one of these bad boys just as a precaution against wiping my make up against the material. I haven't yet mastered removing it or avoiding getting skin coloured smears on my clothes yet, even at the tender age of eighteen.

Covered in small panthers, Texas stars in gold as well as thick glorious chains and amazing patterns at the chest of this blouse, it looks more like an intricate silk scarf than a shirt. I must say though, manufacture and sew each pattern and making it meet up at all the folds of these blouses would take so much time and effort, let alone producting the fantastic patterns on to silk. While the Givenchy collection isn't cheap being one of the most famous fashion houses in the world and producting their own perfume, their reputation for style as well as the quality of their garments certainly contributes to the price tag.

I never thought it possible for one brand, in one single collection to craft so many gorgeous sweaters all of which I adore. Ranging from velvet to silk, mohair, and everything in between all of the jumper the patterns all revolve around the same principle design of flowers, panthers as well as wreaths and naked girls. I wish it was Winter again, I'd love to wear of them and own a jumper and bomber jacket for each day of the week. 

Givenchy Fall/Winter 2011: Accessories

The collection for Givenchy Fall/ Winter 2011 is just so wide and varied, the terrible thing is I'm in love with every single piece available and I need to break up the pieces of clothing from the accessories to be able to cover everything adequately. This is what you would describe as a 'white people problem'. I didn't make this chic little collage and don't own any of the photographs featured but it was all just so lovely and it really gives a showcase of what the collection was all about, that is: panthers, iris, gems, chains, lots of black with purple and lemon yellow. It is hands down, my favourite collection of the season and I haven't fallen in love with so many pieces from one collection in my whole life.

 

 

From little ears on otherwise colours to bright bombastic colours, Givenchy seemed to have covered all bases as far as their collection is considered. These coloured satin clutches are full of class as well as colour, although the yellow clutch shows the pattern off better with border, panther motifs as well as flowers the second clutch on the bottom is more suited for the evening. I'm impartial to the buckle being the central clasp but it is part of the black stripe that secures the bottom of the clutch to the top. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for security and keeping things falling out of my bag but they could have done it in a sleeker fashion? The buckle doesn't put me off the bag at all, the matching of the silk print on the flap of each bag and the panther and iris combination is amazing.

No stone was left unturned as far as the vast range of accessories made, there were glasses, clutches, handbags, suitcases, necklaces, hats as well as what looks to be a helmet. This hand bag above featuring plethora of green-eyed panthers with a plastic finish over the top is my absolute favourite of all the accessories. I previously posted about Denni from the Chicmuse showing off her bag but I still don't really think the photographs do it justice. There must be so much more to it we can't see, the lining as well as the Givenchy signature symbol on the leather straps of the bag as well as the sharp definition of each panther. Maybe before Summer is over I should search the stores myself for such a splendorous bag.

It only clicked while scoping the Internet that the entire Fall/Winter collection of Givenchy featured panthers and that Cotton on had imitated their style on a little sleeveless t-shirt. While I have been exposed to their collection for months now, I've unwittingly been able to recognise the hidden treasure trove of fashion items right under my nose. It's not too late though, I may be able to get something in store for myself before the new 2012 range is launched and everything is left online at very high and expensive prices.

I love the glasses from the collection, they actually make me want to age quickly to a time when I will need glasses and mark my words, given my parents optical history, I will need them. The glasses go for $574 a pair and feature sculpted and art deco style panthers on each arm in exquisite detail. True to the colour pallet from the collection the glasses come in black, purple, yellow as well as the special black fur edition to really make you as fierce as a panther. Don't worry, only the front is furry and the arms are plastic so you won't itch and tickle as you wear them. I really wish I could justify buying such a glamorous pair of glasses, but since I don't even need them to see I wouldn't be able to twist any body's arm in to getting them for me. 

This thick and glorious chained necklace features dual panthers, the motif and pride of the collection in an art deco sculpted door knocker pendant. The thick black chain (oxidised silver?) looks so heavy and radiates weight as well as class. It would take a strong woman to be able to hold her head up high with this around her neck and shoulders but what a breath-taking piece of statement jewellery it is. I love the sleek lines of the head and the way the sculpted detail of the face contributes to this new perspective on the panther. The cute little ears are the right size and not too pointy but the lines look sleek enough to become an adorable hood ornament for a car.

 

The only piece I can find on eBay is a silk scarf from the collection- at an agreeable price range too! I'm not known to wear scarfs really but it would be nice to own a small part of the collection even if it is just a silk scarf. Still- the pattern is fantastic and includes both the panthers and floral motifs.

 

Online and as new, the Givenchy panther clutch costs more than one thousand dollars and is just as lovely as it's hand bag counter part. The definition of each panther comes out really well against this pink background, you can see the chain collar around the panther as well as the detail around the mouth and teeth of the beast. If it was at all possible for me to earn enough money to afford something like this, I might save a little more to try for the handbag. After all, you can get so many more panthers as well as room and security with a hand bag as opposed to a slim and slight clutch. I don't go out enough at night anyway to be able to use a clutch.

 

 

I leave you, dear reader with the yellow frames that came from the Givenchy.