Parisian Chic Simplicity Is Givenchy’s ‘Arthouse Beauty’ AW20 Collection

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Written By Ally Portee
Model Kaia Gerber

Model Kaia Gerber

Clare Waight Keller’s AW20 ready-to-wear collection for Givenchy is all about the strong woman who knows what she wants and how to get it. Themed ‘Arthouse Beauty’ with references to the French silver screen and the elusive arthouse heroine, it focuses on abstract musings of the female body in performance art.

With pieces that allude to the 1950 through till the 70s, it plays with shapes, the raw cut of fabrics, and masterful volumes with untamed elegance. Quite simply put Keller has created something that is breathtaking and oh so Paris chic. The collection is simple and spicy at the same time, not going overboard and fitting to a French house. With shirred blouses, pleated dresses, pagoda shoulder capes, and coat styles cut in find doubled-faced Melton.

The tailoring is impeccable with high-waist flares piped with contrast tones, peak lapel blazers and reversible duster coats lined with leather. The slim wedge or sandal laced up the ankle, and Haute Couture ‘ombrelle’ hat return in soft felt. The collection with its Parisian chic simplicity and its accessories are fitting for the woman of the Middle East and will leave us coming back for more.  

Ally Portee

With 12 years of professional experience and having lived in 9 countries, with a background in International Relations, Ally has worked in private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Over the past 4 years she has developed an eye for couture craftsmanship, and she has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words. As a result, Ally has developed relationships with some of the world's most leading brands, covering Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week, as well as Riyadh Fashion Week. She currently writes for The Hollywood Reporter and Euronews, with bylines in Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery 29, and Vogue.

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