givenchy-ss14_1

givenchy-ss14_2

givenchy-ss14_3

givenchy-ss14_4

givenchy-ss14_5

givenchy-ss14_6

givenchy-ss14_7

givenchy-ss14_8

givenchy-ss14_9

givenchy-ss14_10

givenchy-ss14_11

givenchy-ss14_12

givenchy-ss14_13

givenchy-ss14_14

givenchy-ss14_15

givenchy-ss14_16

givenchy-ss14_17

givenchy-ss14_18

givenchy-ss14_19

givenchy-ss14_20

givenchy-ss14_21

givenchy-ss14_22

givenchy-ss14_23

givenchy-ss14_24

givenchy-ss14_25

givenchy-ss14_26

givenchy-ss14_27

givenchy-ss14_28

givenchy-ss14_29

givenchy-ss14_30

givenchy-ss14_31

givenchy-ss14_32

givenchy-ss14_33

givenchy-ss14_34

givenchy-ss14_35

givenchy-ss14_36

givenchy-ss14_37

givenchy-ss14_38

givenchy-ss14_39

givenchy-ss14_40

givenchy-ss14_41

givenchy-ss14_42

givenchy-ss14_43

givenchy-ss14_44

givenchy-ss14_46

givenchy-ss14_45

givenchy-ss14_47

givenchy-ss14_48

givenchy-ss14_49

givenchy-ss14_50

givenchy-ss14_51

givenchy-ss14_52

givenchy-ss14_53

For the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2014 collection, Riccardo Tisci embarks upon a journey from America to Africa. From L.A. skaters, nerds obsessed with vintage 1970s computers, electronics’ loudspeakers to African ethnography, the show is about mixing colors, shapes, designs and prints. Colorful silhouettes exude a sporty elegance and a freedom of layering with contrasting elements.

Bright and light computerized motifs give a dynamic and graphic take to prints. They are merged with an influence of Masaï and Zulu bold iconography, layered together with the energy of sportswear. Every kind of stripe animates the garments while targets and go-carts add further visual effects. Placed or worked in patchwork, each print reveals elaborate compositions. Intricate fronted shirts and athletic t-shirts with cut-outs also inject geometry.

Oversized shirts, polos, parkas, pleated bermudas and leggings alternate with fitted tailoring. Classic cotton fabrics such as poplin, jersey, gabardine and piqué contrast with thick nylon, silk organza or georgette, printed leather, satin and nylon knitted mesh. Neo-tuxedo pants in plain or printed cotton poplin are layered with silk georgette demonstrating masterful construction.