I definitely find it intriguing that for S/S 2012 both menswear and women's RTW (ready-to-wear) share a subtle juxtaposition of exhibiting a characteristic from one another. If one compares each collection to the other you can clearly see that the majority of the womenswear is highly menswear inspired. From tuxedo blazers and trousers to masculine structured jackets, several pieces from the S/S 2012 RTW collection have an air of masculinity but still very much defined by a sexy silhouette. Another great example to my point is the accessories worn by the women. The silver oversized shark tooth necklace is a strong statement piece, but skillfully difused by setting it on a pastel colored back drop.
To argue the same point for the menswear, one could say that the skirts, with the amazing back pleating alludes to the idea it could be womenswear inspired. The softer slimmer sihouette for the trousers and jackets in the men's collection also supports my observation, but by pairing it with a complementing t-shirt, and using strong bold colors it still maintains a strong masculine feel.
Overall, this is just my over analytical observation for both collections, and it would never take away from the fact that the House of Givenchy is one of the greatest design houses today, timeless and with Riccardo Tisci at its helm sexy, edgy, and innovative.
