“There was nothing whimsical or fairytale about this collection – its palette of cream, baby pink, khaki and silver, with the requisite Givenchy black, was its only softness as sleeveless tuxedo dresses, super tight leggings - with silver zips up the back of each ankle - wrapped in miniskirts that hung low at the back, and jackets with alligator lapels and stiff undulating peplums bouncing high on the hips screamed out take-no-prisoners hardcore Tisci attitude.

Huge shark’s teeth pendants and white, metallic heeled stilettos underlined the point, while Tisci took a variety of skins – either python or sting ray – and stamped paillettes out of them which added a couture feel and made the clothes all the more powerful.

Chiffon tunic dresses fell close to the body in tiered layers, with racer backs and fronts - the romance of the colour and fabric entirely in contrast to the message, before silver sequins took over and then pale rose coloured iridescence that called to mind the skin of the mermaid on our invite.

Jodhpur-style leggings with cropped riding jackets were edged in python, while high-waisted pencil skirts were held on by one metallic brace pulled diagonally over one shoulder. It was fast paced and high energy – the Givenchy woman is a force to be reckoned with.”

(via vogue)