givenchy fall 2025 debut with new designer

Presented in Paris, today this collection marks a new chapter with its first female designer and successor to former British designers that worked for the storied Maison.
For any new creative director, such a position may be daunting for several reasons; nevertheless, when Sarah Burton’s exploration of the Givenchy archive resulted in the very demonstrative opening look (above) reading Givenchy Paris 1952 all in capital letters, it became clear how important it was to Burton to make this debut a homage to the founder Hubert de Givenchy’s first collection from 1952. 
 Burton is signaling a deep connection between the French designer and the women he dressed with a very seductive and transparent approach to dressing women, just like Givenchy did too; she emphasizes the silhouette. Maison de couture Givenchy is naturally always relying on impeccable silhouette and cut.
The silhouettes elegantly project eveningwear elements into daywear. The cinematic palette pairs black with navy, electrified by Hubert de Givenchy’s beloved sapphire. Sharply constructed décolletés inform the collection. Dresses are constructed with cut-glass collars and bustier dresses with hirondelle décolletage. Necklines are tied up in rigid petal-shaped bows, a motif that reverberates throughout the collection, including opera gloves and shoes, highlighting the ankles. Dramatic draping and raised shoulder blazers sculpt the silhouettes. Faux furs and ethereal embroidered feathers exude a feeling of softness.

Making her debut at the storied French house after spending her entire fashion career at Alexander McQueen, Burton nailed it with an exhilarating display of new silhouettes, including dramatic hourglass.
 A minimalism of colors made this collection fall in line with the black and grey trend of the season with an occasional splash of yellow. The silhouettes elegantly project eveningwear elements into daywear.  The cinematic palette pairs black with navy, electrified by Hubert de Givenchy’s beloved sapphire. Sharply constructed décolletés inform the collection.