Givenchy's Spring 2011 Couture collection caught my eye. It consists of ten outfits, designed by Italian Riccardo Tisci, inspired by popular Japanese culture. A Japanese dance style called Butoh is supposedly one of the inspirations for the garments, although I had a look at some (terrifying) YouTube videos of Butoh, and I can't quite see the connection... Anyway, the romance and palette of 'dried flowers' mixed with the huge hats modelled on Japanese robot toys (made by Philip Treacy) is an enchanting mix. I also love the great difference between the front of the garments and the heavily appliquéd and more colourful backs. The effort that has been put into the garments is considerable - one outfit required 2,000 hours of cutting and 4,000 hours of sewing!
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I can see where one of them might catch my eye, but beyond that, I think I am lost. I agree. I do not see the connection.
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