Givenchy

Riccardo Tisci has done for Givenchy what Nicolas Ghesquière achieved at Balenciaga: making the brand his own, giving it a young, modern, urban edge. Of course the classic Givenchy spirit remains intact through sharp tailoring and attention to detail. But the gothic-glamour style, biker jackets and head-to-toe one-color outfits are Tisci's signature.

"The Lesson", a photo shoot featuring in this month's issue of Elle Romania, focuses on a post-modern Lolita look, inspired by one very well known absurd play. The February 2008 issue of Elle Magazine (Romanian edition) features a lovely fashion note inspired by Eugene Ionesco' s notorious absurd play "The Lesson". The ‘post-modern Lolita' look is easily built up with this season's key fashion accessories such as those superb platform suede shoes from Kenzo.

The spring 2008 ad campaign for Givenchy ready-to-wear line uses a baroque setting, lots of mirrors and the cliché duo of a blonde and a brunette. Riccardo Tisci's pal, Mariacarla Boscono, and it-model of the moment, Lara Stone, sport the spring/summer 2008 rtw collection's highlights: the knee-high gladiator sandals, metallic eyelet inserts adorning leather jackets and chiffon tops and the quirky bubble dress with oversize polka dot print.

Givenchy Spring 2008 Couture Show, held at Paris on the 22nd of January, started with designer's friend and house mascot Mariacarla Boscono dressed in a sharp black doublet jacket and a molded circle skirt with a white frilled lining edging out. Givenchy Spring 2008 Couture Show pursues a new line. "Gothic Ballerina" is how Riccardo Tisci describes his latest couture collection for the notorious Parisian House.