Givenchy Catwalk

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This comprehensive overview of Givenchy's collections is presented through stunning catwalk photography and produced in collaboration with the iconic fashion house. Founded by Hubert de Givenchy in 1952, the brand epitomizes effortless elegance, famously represented by Givenchy's muse, Audrey Hepburn. After Givenchy's retirement in 1995, John Galliano briefly led the house, followed by Alexander McQueen, who created his sole haute couture collections for the brand. Italian designer Riccardo Tisci then took Givenchy in a contemporary direction from 2005, dressing stars like Beyoncé, succeeded by Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams. This definitive publication is the only monograph on Givenchy, beginning with a concise history before delving into the collections in chronological order. Each era features an overview and biography of the designer, while individual collections are introduced with insights into their influences and highlights, accompanied by curated catwalk images. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, rounds out the book. Following Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and others, Givenchy is the ninth in a series of high-end, clothbound books that provide an unparalleled look at the collections of the world's leading fashion houses through original photography.