The relaxed and sensual elegance of the new Givenchy Plage collection

The new summer collection from Givenchy, called Givenchy Plage, was previewed for fall 2023 and draws inspiration from Hubert de Givenchy's beachwear heritage and his elegant retreat on the French Riviera. The capsule collection, which includes ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for both the city and the beach, celebrates the refined lifestyle and soft colors of Le Clos Fiorentina, Hubert de Givenchy's seaside estate in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.

The collection features distinctive elements of the Maison's past and present, such as bold cut-outs, beach club pieces, sailor stripes, pearls and roses, chain motifs and delicately woven macramé, coming together in silhouettes that convey sensuality with a touch of sportiness and ease. Black and white, shades appreciated by Givenchy for their timeless, seasonless allure, set the tone for a collection designed with unique but easily layered pieces.

Givenchy's creative director, Matthew M. Williams, stated that he wanted to explore the lifestyle of the French Riviera through light and color, particularly the pearl pink facades typical of that region. The Givenchy Plage collection celebrates a relaxed and joyful art de vivre, bringing together the relaxed glamour of the French Riviera and the Californian roots of the creative director.

Linen, one of the couturier's favorite materials, is knitted into bikinis and cover-ups in black or sandy beige, accompanied by a fisherman hat or the season's Givenchy raffia tote. Two prints dating back to 1955 are reimagined for Givenchy's contemporary customers. Trompe l'oeil pearls return on a caftan, sarong, or bright pink dress, and on a transparent t-shirt; a theme echoed in pink and pearl on a handbag or canvas beach sneakers. The collection also includes essential accessories such as the straw basket version of Givenchy's new Voyou bag, Marshmallow wedges, and the classic G-Tote shopper. Sporty mesh duffel bags, sneakers, and a fisherman hat in cool gray tones complete the theme. Overall, the Givenchy Plage collection offers a range of elegant and sensual summer pieces that bridge the gap between the beach and the city.