Object: Evening ensemble
Brand:
Givenchy
(French, founded 1952)
Designer:
Riccardo Tisci
(born 1974)
Date: Spring 2011
Medium: Leather, silk chiffon, and metal
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
Object number: 2011.8.1
DescriptionEvening set; black leather bondage ruffle top and matching low rise pants with attached two layered overskirt, floor length bottom layer in black silk chiffon and top layer leather mini skirt with cut-out front waistband; coordinating black leather open toe platform ankle boots with thong strap
Label Text:This ensemble by Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy includes an elaborate leather harness top. Inspired in-part by bondage wear, it’s an update on the fetish looks McQueen created for Givenchy, but it also continues the legacy of Versace’s sexy fashions. As Tisci explained, “my inspiration comes from many sources, and one of those is precisely the maison Versace... Versace is the peak of sexy.” Tisci’s work at Givenchy became known for its erotic and gothic sensibility.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)
- Power Mode