Strip Teese: Dita Gets Down & Dirty in Martini Glass Feb 19, 2009
But aside from keeping up appearances and coping with the craziness, these young ladies still have to find time to strut from Givenchy to Geometry. "I m coming from school, so my biggest preparation is collecting all the homework and class work I ll be missing over this time period," 16-year-old Somers said with a sigh. (Fox News)
London Fashion Week: 25 years of grit and glamour Feb 18, 2009
His style became increasingly feminine and in 1996 Galliano became the creative director at Givenchy. He moved to Dior the following year, where he remains. (Times Online)
Street Chic: Models Off Duty Feb 18, 2009
by February 17, 2009 Bag-- GivenchyShoes -- Louis Vuitton ... by February 16, 2009 Leggings -- Rag and Bone T-shirt -- The Row Bag -- Givenchy Sweater -- J. Crew. (Teen Vogue)
Michelle Obama makes her mark on the style world Feb 13, 2009
The hugely successful UK-based fashion retail website, , is about to start selling Wu's designs alongside their more established designers, including Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. Most flattering of all for Wu, the American brand ABS, which makes clever copies of red carpet designs, has already started copying Wu, as well as Isabel Toledo, another relatively little known designer favoured by Obama. (guardian.co.uk)
Fashion & Style Feb 11, 2009
Photo Galleries - Celebrity photos, Pictures: Oscars, Emmys, Special Events, Awards, Festivals - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
We'll always have Paris Feb 7, 2009
There's no question Riccardo Tisci, the young Italian designer who has pumped new life into Givenchy, knows how to charm his clients ... The romantic tone was a departure from the tough vibe Givenchy has been doling out these past few seasons. (Globe and Mail)
7 movies that glamorize business travel Feb 7, 2009
Youll laugh, youll cry, youll make fun of Elizabeth Taylors Givenchy togs and then youll wonder why your life on the road isnt nearly so glamorous. More from Portfolio. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Odor tyrants: Those sensitive to scent fight back Apr 1, 2008
A city bus driver in Calgary in Alberta, Canada, kicked a woman off his bus for overdoing her Very Irresistible by Givenchy last March. Last June, a Massachusetts woman filed a lawsuit against her former employer after she was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to a coworkers perfume. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Greg Selkoe keeps hipsters in the loop Mar 20, 2008
Givenchy had Audrey Hepburn. Halston had Liza Minnelli. (Boston Globe)
Celebrating a fresh new look Mar 6, 2008
This dress is BCBG. But on my way here I bought these great Givenchy boots from Filene's Basement. They cost $180, but they should have been $900. (Boston Globe)
Deadly night shades Mar 3, 2008
High-necked blouses in starched ivory, the feminine image-in-negative of the black polo neck, were worn governess-style with ankle-length skirts at Chanel, or teamed with black leather trousers at Givenchy ... Even at Givenchy, where the crucifixes and chains made for the most literally gothic collection - no surprise, as Riccardo Tisci tends toward the gothic every season - the black leather was contrasted with white blouses ... Black ankle boots everywhere, from Givenchy and Herm;s to Chloe. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mercedes-Benz Announces Paco Rabanne and Veronika Jeanvie as 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' Designers for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios Mar 1, 2008
"Mercedes-Benz is committed to innovative design in a range of disciplines, so we are pleased to have Paco Rabanne and Veronika Jeanvie as the 'Mercedes-Benz Presents' Designers this season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios," says Lisa Holladay, National Events Manager, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "The design duo's collaborative works compliment our car design philosophies through their creative metal workings, use of fine fabrics, and the seamless synthesis of their visions."... (PR Newswire)
Leaning toward long: Givenchy and Stella McCartney Feb 29, 2008
Chris Moore/Karl Prouse Givenchy ... As a waterfall of white frills tumbled over a sculpted black suit, Riccardo Tischi's image for Givenchy came into clear focus ... But the true Givenchy spirit came through in the ruffled blouses, which had an insouciant French frivolity but were grounded by black leather pants. (International Herald Tribune)
Lacroix, Givenchy hit the catwalk Feb 28, 2008
Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy presented an austere, but sumptuous collection on Wednesday evening, with lots of ruching and flounces, dripping with giant crystals and passementerie and an elongated, slim silhouette. Billowing sleeves and strangulating high collars or floppy neck ties all spelled 18th century aristocratic decadence. (iAfrica.com)
On a Glam Odyssey Feb 25, 2008
Fashions by designers from all over the world, including Vivienne Westwood, Christian Dior, Bob Mackie, Givenchy and Dolce na, were showcased at the show. The first part of the show took a look back at 50 years of fashion, including dresses from the 50s, 60s-inspired hippie looks, pantsuits from the 70s, sequin dresses from the 80s and 90s-inspired tailored suits. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Feb 24, 2008
Lindsay finally settles smash suit; Justin makes scents for Givenchy; Eminem's memoir U.K.-bound; Will Smith wins big over Hitler story; Jennifer Lopez finally pops out twins; American Idol drops four wannabes; Aaron Carter's a pot star; Ashton Kutcher has a heppy birthday; more. More News. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Justin Timberlake the New Face of Givenchy Men's Fragrance Feb 23, 2008
Source: Parfums Givenchy ... PARIS, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Parfums Givenchy is pleased to announce its collaboration with Justin Timberlake for the launch of its new men's fragrance ... "Beyond his huge celebrity appeal, we have chosen Justin Timberlake because he is a world recognized trendsetter who redefines modern elegance," says Alain Lorenzo, President and CEO of Parfums Givenchy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Audrey Hepburn Films Feb 21, 2008
Sabrina also established a Hepburn's life-long relationship with famous designer Hubert de Givenchy who created her timeless ball gown in the film ... This feel-good movie continues to capture audiences with its quirky characters and that "little black dress" (designed by Givenchy) every woman seems to want. (Suite101.com)
24 hours in Amsterdam's historic center Feb 19, 2008
Women's wear by local designers, Viktor & Rolf, mix with the latest collections from Balenciaga, Givenchy, and the Belgians Dries van Noten and Ann Demeulemeester. You'll come upon all sorts of culinary kitsch at What's Cooking (Reestraat 16, 31-20-427-0630; www. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Block And His Art Feb 15, 2008
Eventually, the rules were relaxed, but WWD was still feuding with two of the leading designers, Balenciaga and Givenchy, who banned our editors and even Block from their shows. We had three countesses then on our Paris staff, all of them beauties, and sent them out to "swing the bag"--pretend to be streetwalkers working the Avenue Georges V on the sidewalks of both fashion houses, sneaking peeks through the French doors, chatting up the models in the coffee shops, picking up hints of the spirit... (Forbes)
Scent of a woman| Feb 12, 2008
Examples include Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker and Organza by Givenchy. Greens: Think freshly-cut grass and the crispness of spring. (iAfrica.com)
Hinze means business Feb 12, 2008
She has worked the camera for several major international labels, including Givenchy, Diesel and Sisley, and grabbed headlines for strutting down the Australian Fashion Week catwalk in a $6 million diamond-encrusted Tigerlily bikini, with a python wrapped around her neck. But her first forays into acting met with limited success. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
GreenDAY sees the future at NY Fashion Week Feb 5, 2008
Top designers Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Diane Von Furstenberg, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Versace and more were asked to create one-of-a-kind creations using only sustainable materials. The trusted eco-fabrics bamboo, hemp and organic cotton had starring roles, but they shared the catwalk with lesser-known natural materials like PLA (a polyester alternative made from corn), Lyocell (made from wood pulp cellulose) and abaca (a hemp-like material made from the leaf stalks of a... (MSNBC -- Environment)
The State Of Luxury Spending Feb 2, 2008
In fact, LVMH said that couture sales at Givenchy have increased by 30% within the last year. Christian Dior (other-otc: - - ) said sales have doubled. (Forbes)
The best and worst of fashion in 2007 Jan 28, 2008
Jeremy Clarkson reveals the 25 best cars he has driven. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
Fantasy land Jan 26, 2008
Black and white Amid Valentino's creamy sherbet shades and Galliano's electric brights, the contrast of black and white from Lagerfeld and Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy expressed sharp and sober sophistication. Animal queendom Noah's ark arrived in Paris with feathers, marabou and dresses covered in feline spots. (Globe and Mail)
The life aquatic in Paris Jan 25, 2008
For the first time in his three-year tenure, another relative couture newcomer, Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy, this week seemed to have hit his stride. Construction was as elaborate as ever: an evening skirt was embroidered with ostrich, goose and cockerel feathers in shades of blush to pale pistachio; a white poplin shirt had layered cuffs that seemed to reveal a bottom layer of white glass beads. (Guardian Unlimited)
Gaultier: A mermaid moment Jan 24, 2008
Givenchy's world was of dance ... The outfit lived up to Givenchy's symbol of a "Gothic ballerina," just as feather dresses made a modernized version of Odette and Odile in "Swan Lake." ... And he would have presented a fine Givenchy show had he not used styling tricks like eyebrow brands and wrinkled leggings, more suited to ready-to-wear. (International Herald Tribune)
Lacroix show a riot of colour Jan 23, 2008
Riccardo Tisci's collection for Givenchy presented on Tuesday evening showcased narrow pants in second-skin stretch white or black leather or embroidered with metal triangles and crystals, worn with big white blouses or tops with jet-embroidered cuffs and black jackets brightened up with gold. Other strong items were highly structured 16th-century inspired jackets and corsets constructed from layers of organza in gradations of white and poppy red. (iAfrica.com)
Electric floor polishers make hardwoods shine Jan 19, 2008
Q: I am trying without success to find Givenchy Gentleman eau de toilette ... A: This men's fragrance from the venerable fashion house of Givenchy has been around for a few decades ... 3-ounce spray of Givenchy Gentleman, which features tarragon, cinnamon, patchouli and Russian leather, for $58. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Valentino bids a final farewell Jan 18, 2008
The big international names in couture are all showing in the first three days of next week: Christian Dior on Monday, Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Givenchy on Tuesday and Jean-Paul Gaultier on Wednesday. Among the other regulars invited to present their couture are Italy's Giorgio Armani, Lebanon's Elie Saab and Portugal's Felipe Oliveira Baptista. (iAfrica.com)
Bistros and refitsUpmarket department stores enjoyed a merry Christmas Jan 15, 2008
There is the familiar scene that greets you at the entrance: a sea of perfume counters staffed by friendly ladies easing awkward gentlemen through the latest offerings from Chanel, Givenchy and Jade Goody. And then you have the menswear department - with the rows of cufflink-and-tie sets and at least one well-groomed sales assistant brandishing a tape measure. (BBC News -- Business)
Retailers limit purchases of designer handbags Jan 10, 2008
For now, the policies of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman apply only to online sales of handbags and shoes from Prada and the Gucci Group labels (Gucci owns Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta), but not other luxury brands like Dior or Givenchy, which are owned by the competing fashion conglomerate LVMH.. Meanwhile, LVMH sells its Louis Vuitton handbags online only on its own site, www. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Is Keira's gown really the dress to die for? Jan 3, 2008
Should the green gown be considered better than the third place getter, Audrey Hepburn's black Givenchy cocktail dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's. At No. 4 is Olivia Newton-John's skin-tight black pants in the finale of Grease. (NEWS.com.au)
Keira Knightley's dress tops costume list of all time Jan 2, 2008
Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's came third followed by the skin tight pants of Olivia Newton John in Grease and Kate Winslet's blue gown from Titanic. Knightley's stylish appearance in the film seems to have also helped her land the title of Women's beauty icon of 2007 , according to The Press Association. (Ninemsn)
Cabaret: Meow Meow Dec 30, 2007
"You've seen, of course, my beautiful Givenchy shoes?" ... "But I do think I can hit a couple of people over the head with my ideas and also make people laugh. And maybe end up with an extra pair of Givenchy shoes at the end.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Liv Tyler loves being the Givenchy girl Nov 30, 2007
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY NEW YORK Being the face of Givenchy's Very Irresistible fragrance has proved to be quite an enticing deal for Liv Tyler ... "Givenchy sends me so many fun things to play with all the time, and I get to share with my friends," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Tobacco Company: No More Print Ads Nov 28, 2007
Kidman went wild in London and wore a leopard-print Givenchy couture jacket with her all-black ensemble. The actress was to promote her new movie The Golden Compass. (KCRA 3, CA)
Viktor & Rolf to design bags for Samsonite Nov 27, 2007
Macdonald, who designed knitwear for Chanel and was formerly creative director for Givenchy, has a powerful celebrity following. He received an award last year from Queen Elizabeth for services to fashion. (International Herald Tribune)
Holiday gift guide: Classic Givenchy and other scents at the fragrance counter this holiday Nov 18, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hubert de Givenchy expanded into the fragrance business 50 years ago using a famous face as inspiration: his muse, the late Audrey Hepburn ... The company celebrates its history this season by reintroducing L'Interdit, which is dominated by the scents of jasmine and May rose, along with the house's other classic fragrances, Le De, Givenchy III and Eau de Givenchy for women, and Monsieur, Eau de Vetyver and Xeryus for men ... Givenchy also launched a new ad campaign for Very... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
It's a cinch Nov 16, 2007
They will realise quickly that, like an echo, the cinched waist recalls the original definition of modern glamour, as laid down in the 1940s and 1950s by fashion houses such as Dior, Chanel, Vionnet, Louis, Lanvin, Fath and Givenchy. It was they who embedded the sophisticated, womanly seduction of a full and swaying or tightly fitted cigarette skirt cinched into the waistline with a two-finger or wider belt, in our collective cultural psyche. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Who Is Jessica Stam? Nov 10, 2007
Jess' model trademark is her light blue eyes, which she's flaunted in catwalk shows for Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier. And if you needed any further proof of Jess' super-style status, she also modelled for Vogue, dahling. (Sky News)
Fashion Exhibitions in Art Museums Nov 3, 2007
Houses other than Dior's represented in this show include those of Cristbal Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain and Hubert de Givenchy, among others ... The fashion designs of Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, John Galliano, John Paul Gauthier, Givenchy, House of Harlot, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, Thierry Mugler, Nike and Speedo, among others, are represented. (Suite101.com)
Slideshow | Looks from Paris Fashion Week 2008 Oct 31, 2007
Large grommets add interest to this Givenchy jacket. KIRK MCKOY / LOS ANGELES TIMES. (The Miami Herald)
Airbus A380 - the complete guide Oct 28, 2007
In a few of the 12 elite suites, the inhabitants have had their flat beds made up, and sprawl languorously under Givenchy duvets in front of their 23in TVs. Nobody sleeps, though. (Times Online)
Singapore Air Starts Flights on Airbus A380 to Sydney (Update1) Oct 25, 2007
Cabin crew will make up the bed with a duvet and cushions from French fashion house Givenchy when the passenger is ready to sleep. The 399 economy-class seats have a 10. (Bloomberg)
On fashion runways, racial diversity is out Oct 23, 2007
"Years ago, runways were almost dominated by black girls," said J. Alexander, a judge on "America's Next Top Model," referring to the gorgeous mosaic runway shows staged by Hubert de Givenchy or Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s. "Now some people are not interested in the vision of the black girl unless they're doing a jungle theme.". (International Herald Tribune)
Star perfumes: Diddy, even Brit make huge dollars from scents Oct 19, 2007
"In the 1950s and '60s, when fashion designers like Christian Dior and Givenchy became popular, it was easier to market their perfumes, because there wasn't so much competition," says sociologist Henrik Vejlaard, author of Anatomy of a Trend. "It takes a lot of money to make a designer perfume well-known these days," he says. (USA Today -- Money)
Singapore's A380 'has no first class' Oct 16, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Singapore's A380 'has no first class' Posted: 16 October 2007 0357 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Airbus A380: In Business at Last Oct 16, 2007
Inside, the suites have either single or double beds with Givenchy cushions and duvets and a separate seat and table ... And they'll be served on Givenchy porcelain and silverware, with wine in crystal glasses. (BusinessWeek)
Airbus, nearly 2 years late, delivers superjumbo Oct 16, 2007
The sight of the petal-strewn mattress furnished with duvets and cushions by French fashion house Givenchy impressed Enders so much, he told The Associated Press, that he'd like to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary on one with his wife Friederike ... Celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsey and Georges Blanc have advised on the menu, served on fine bone chinaware also designed by Givenchy. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
MILE-HIGH CLUB: The luxurious 'Suites' on the A380 superjumbo launched yesterday offer full-size beds. AFP Oct 16, 2007
First class has been rejected by the Asian carrier as a label for the 12 seats on the plane that feature 58-centimetre flat-screen televisions, sheets by French designer Givenchy and a full-length bed with separate mattress. For couples with the money, there is an option to join two suites together to make a double bed, forming a self-contained bubble for two with closed sides and complete privacy. (iAfrica.com)
This season, dangerous shoes make an impact Oct 16, 2007
Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy offered gladiator styles that laced to the knees, in sandal and stiletto variations. Alexander McQueen included a pagoda shoe in his show that elicited applause for the model who wore them without falling; and Antonio Berardi showed a high heel on an elongated platform at the toe that actually had no heel (a style similar to ones Marc Jacobs did for his New York show). (International Herald Tribune)
Paris fashion rises ro a pedestal -- or sinks into absurdity Oct 13, 2007
Givenchy, Chanel Designers need muses or at least a fantasy woman they envision dressing ... Courtney Love seems to be an unlikely and worrisome character to inspire any designer and yet she has been sitting front row at a host of shows, including Givenchy ... Riccardo Tisci, the designer at Givenchy, has been working to transform the label once known for grace and restraint into something more aggressive and provocative. (Newsday -- New York City)
Fashion for all Oct 9, 2007
Frock coats made a sequence of cameo appearances: in cream silk at Christian Dior, cinched tight in Prince of Wales check at Alexander McQueen, zipped at Givenchy, deconstructed at Hussein Chalayan. The subverted-French-maid look cropped up twice (super-short, like aprons without a skirt, at Miu Miu; in lime and white frills at Giambattista Valli). (Guardian Unlimited)
French women don't get schlubby: The fashion divide comes down to classic over trendy Oct 8, 2007
Plenty of products marketed in the U.S. tap into this envy: Bourjois cosmetics introduced makeup kits called Lessons in Effortless French Chic; the little black dress that has become a staple of the American wardrobe is inspired by versions created decades ago by Coco Chanel and Hubert de Givenchy; and Mireille Guiliano spun the French woman's love affair with red wine and cheese into best-selling books. But you can't bottle "je ne sais quoi.". (North County Times)
Paris Fashion Week Oct 5, 2007
Send in the artist/decorators -- Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Giambattista Valli - International Herald Tribune ... Send in the artist/decorators -- Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Giambattista Valli ... At Givenchy, Riccardo Tischi is trying so hard - maybe too hard - to give a modern image to the house. (International Herald Tribune)
Luxury market lures 'second careerists' of all stripes Sep 29, 2007
She worked for Alexander McQueen at Givenchy in Paris and Rebecca Taylor in New York, both experiences that gave her an idea of fashion as a business. "You can study books but you need to discover what makes things successful," she says. (International Herald Tribune)
Experts on applying, choosing lipstick Sep 28, 2007
Day shades: Benefit Silky Finish in Candy Store, $16; Givenchy Rouge Interdit in Secret Pink, $26. Night colors: Nars in Scarlet Empress, $23; Revlon Super Lustrous in Love That Red, $8; at drugstores. (CNN)
LVMH plans $500m-600m PE fund Sep 24, 2007
The luxury goods giant, which has brands like Christian Dior, Fendi, TAG Heuer and Dom Perignon, is also gearing up to launch luxury brands like Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, couture brands Givenchy, Loewe, Celine and Pucci by 2008. The company is drawing plans for its beauty business. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
And the Amy goes to ... Sep 18, 2007
On Tuesday, Leelee Sobieski and Tricia Helfer picked up pumps by Givenchy, Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti. Toronto's anti-Louboutin: Ron White. (Globe and Mail)
Key Trends and Issues Facing the UK Women's Fragrances Market Sep 13, 2007
Demographics Figure 2: Structure of the UK female population, by age, 2002-12 Holidays Figure 3: Outbound holiday visits, by region visited, 2002-06 Value for money Figure 4: Attitudes towards 'expensive perfumes', 2002-06 Competitive Context Key points Scented toiletries Figure 5: UK value sales of competitive markets, at current prices, 2003-07 Competition from Christmas gift items Natural trend Scent marketing Strengths and Weaknesses in the Market Strengths Weaknesses Market Size and... (BusinessWire)
eBay Dealt Blow on Fake Rolexes by German Court Jul 28, 2007
Another suit filed last year by Parfums Christian Dior, Kenzo Parfums, Parfums Givenchy and Guerlain Societe in Paris alleges eBay sites have interfered with the perfume makers exclusive distribution network, eBay said. The plaintiffs seek 9 million euros and an injunction against further sales. (eWeek)
Be Chic For Less This Fall Jul 25, 2007
Shift dresses were all over the fall runways, featured by Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, and Givenchy, to name a few. Splurge: Milly shift dress: $342. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Paris lives for decadence Jul 21, 2007
But this being France, the usual suspects have been replaced with the poshest brands possible, from Givenchy to Christian Lacroix. These boutiques stock last year's fashions at a minimum of 30 percent off, but if you hit the shops when they're trying to clear out the previous season's merchandise, you'll find couture at truly cut-rate (although not necessarily cheap) prices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
