tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post3802130992534563466..comments2024-03-06T03:19:26.910-05:00Comments on The Emperor's Old Clothes: Riccardo Tisci's Loopy Givenchy Spring Couture 2010Fluff Chancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17757091504806772512noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-72438253090896271692010-02-07T07:12:16.617-05:002010-02-07T07:12:16.617-05:00I do agree that Tisci has a hard time really commu...I do agree that Tisci has a hard time really communicating something coherent, wearable and modern. it's always a mix of trendy and kind of outer space (i'm thinking of that black halo "hat"). anyway, the reason that Givenchy clothes might seem badly made is that there is no more atelier nor genius "flou" women in Paris, no fittings, no patternmaking, nothing. just drawings, then everything is sent to Italy. At least the demise of Tisci could mean leaving space for newer more inventive talents...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-14169382399020346102010-02-04T17:53:54.960-05:002010-02-04T17:53:54.960-05:00Times change. And there isn't just one form of...Times change. And there isn't just one form of couture in my opinion. Today, If you can afford couture, you want fresh, young, modern Givenchy does for RTW, but with the details and handmade quality that couture offers. <br /><br />by the way. I agree with divalocity, Ciara seems to be Riccardo's latest muse, and doing a great job modeling the couture collection at various events!Shaunhttp://shaunbraxton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-65536517256566253112010-02-04T16:45:52.218-05:002010-02-04T16:45:52.218-05:00I must agree with Feb 3 Anon's comment - "...I must agree with Feb 3 Anon's comment - "Fashion in general just seems off this year". For me the state of fashion is always evident in its translation by the pattern companies. Pattern companies usually issue their seasons based on the influence of the runways, even if it is in it's most simplest form, the silhouettes always seem to echo the moment. As someone who has studied and learned couture techniques and enjoys using the special shaping, details and finishes to make her own garments I have yet to purchase a pattern this past year that reflects any designer's show "star" garment. Or maybe it's because there have been no drop dead silhouettes that stick in the mind long enough for me to recognize them....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18176109795167713603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-71534474870641171622010-02-04T08:42:03.699-05:002010-02-04T08:42:03.699-05:00Well Fluff if one positive thing that can be said ...Well <b>Fluff</b> if one positive thing that can be said of Lacroix's demise is that he doesn't have to watch the House/name he built up be abused like Monseiurs Givenchy, Valentino, and Ungaro. Right?<br /><br />To think, Givenchy used to be known for having beautiful wearable clothes that women were crazy for?! No, it wasn't groundbreaking but solid design and elegance. Those are long ago days sadly. I too remember th days of the Master of the House...it pains me that he's lived to see this.<br /><br />BTW, that purple dress seemed not only to NOT fit the model, but to be poorly sewn. Given that this is couture, these two issues are unpardonable. The poor sewing surprised me given that the atelier is known for good work, but since the rest of the collection was well sewn, I wonder if that dress was a rush job. If so, they needn't have bothered.<br /><br /><b>brooksie</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-53511850544908638712010-02-03T07:05:19.250-05:002010-02-03T07:05:19.250-05:00Fashion in general just seems off this year. I bla...Fashion in general just seems off this year. I blame it on the topsy turvy economic environment we find ourselves in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-80509341891129593822010-02-01T23:27:51.870-05:002010-02-01T23:27:51.870-05:00His first couture shows years ago at the helm of G...His first couture shows years ago at the helm of Givenchy were interesting. But now they're just blah....you could have told me this was pret-a-porter collection and I wouldn't have known.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8401355923091588637.post-31658611498221975802010-02-01T20:14:32.328-05:002010-02-01T20:14:32.328-05:00I did see a few pieces from the collection that we...I did see a few pieces from the collection that were wearable. He certainly has been using Ciara as a muse lately and honestly, she looks great wearing his designs.Divalocityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273194312285528274noreply@blogger.com