Givenchy
PARIS, October 11, 2000
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Alexander McQueen is going through a particularly good moment: After hosting an exquisite couture party for Givenchy last summer and delivering a breathtaking show for his signature line in London two weeks ago, he presented today a tempered, well-thought-out collection for Givenchy ready-to-wear.Teddy boys, rockabilly and David Bowie were all sources of inspiration for McQueen. Skirts with massive confections of pleats, ruffles and crinolines were worn with massive corset-belts, sharp jackets and crisp short-sleeved shirts—perfect for a Sunday sundae at the fashion wonderland drive-in. There were also long, mannish pinstriped overcoats, sheer shirts with gathered panel fronts and several lingerie-inspired looks. Dazzling apple-green and red- checkered coats, spectator pumps and pegged houndstooth trousers were visually arresting, but more traditional Givenchy customers will go for the chocolate suede bombers, fitted pencil skirts and tortoiseshell-print dresses.
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