Evening ensemble
Brand
Givenchy
(French, founded 1952)
Designer
Riccardo Tisci
(born 1974)
Spring 2011
Leather, silk chiffon, and metal
Gift of Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
Object number2011.8.1
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.
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 strapCollections
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