She hearts Givenchy
Jee-von-shee (Givenchy)
Most recent candids and past candids has featured Rihanna wearing the French label. Probably one of the best labels the singer has worn, mostly because of the style of clothing and how it looks great on her ,especially the menswear which she mostly wears.…
Hubert de Givenchy born Febuary 1st 1927 in Beauvais, France. Fashion designer and aristocrat, he opened his first fashion house in 1952. His designs were worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn, remember breakfast at Tiffany’s and that gorgeous little black dress? other clients also included Jackie O and Elizabeth Taylor. Givenchy retired in 1995. Fast forward to 2005 Riccardo Tisci takes over as creative director.
Riccardo Tisci born in Taranto, southern Italy in 1974. Age 17 he studied at London’s most prestigious schools, Central saint Martins. After graduating he moved back to Italy working for a few brands. 2005 began a new journey. He was announced creative director for Givenchy. The designer was inspired by art and Gothic style as seen in his spring 2012 couture collection and his spring 2012 mens collection.
“Riccardo Tisci took over the helms of Givenchy in 2005. In just five years, he has re-established the French haute couture house as one of the most intriguing labels of the 21st century” ID magazine pre spring 2010 issue
The designer has worked with American hip hop artists Kanye West & Jay Z in helping them design an album artwork for watch the throne. He has also worked with numerous of well known faces which has also helped boost the labels name.
