The Givenchy Dilemma

The Givenchy saga continues with the exit of fashion designer and creative director Matthew Williams from the house. Other than it’s difficult pronunciation, Givenchy’s rich history with haute couture and its namesake founder has evolved to include the work of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Dior fame, and Riccardo Tisci who famously dressed Kanye West for years. Who will continue the rich history of this brand that has developed a sensibility for darkness and has also been at the forefront of streetwear? That, as well as many more questions on today’s questions video.
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[@milaces1323]

Jun Takahashi would elevate Givenchy to the stratosphere, i really wish he'd take over the brand.

[@monopolimanufacturing]

facts

[@iwannaseethereceipts]

The only suggestion I've liked so far. After that last UC collection, it would be life-changing to see him at Givenchy

[@ladyjunon6305]

The issue with Givenchy is that they need a multifaceted designer. Tisci's power is that he was capable of doing both menswear and couture and appealing to those audiences. Usually, the sorts of designers who can design cool menswear often lack the eye for finer beauty needed for haute couture, and vice-versa. That’s why some brands have separate creative directors for womenswear and menswear.

[@humanthetooth]

your speculations on the new givenchy head made me finally understand what its like for sports fans to discuss draft picks (i think thats what theyre called?)

[@BlissFoster]

😂😂 true

[@sarahwatts7152]

Major ditto hahaha

[@VeginMatt]

This video feels like someone talking about professional athlete trades and I love it.

[@gigitastic90]

Givenchy was one of the first tastes of haute couture I had as a young pre teen when I began to fall in love with classic film and saw Funny Face. I enjoyed Gallinos Fall 96 collection and was very happy with McQeen's time (A favorite was his Spring Summer 98. )I wasn't always a fan of Tisci but when I saw pieces of his I liked I LOVED them. I haven't kept up with it in the past few years but I'm excited to see where the house goes next

[@akym82810]

I'm rooting for Robert Wun although I don't think he's well-known enough to get in. Maybe we'll get a LVMH reshuffle.

[@tcme123]

😂 Guh - von - shee! As always Bliss, you provide humor, insight and useful info (you put in the work with your research!!) Thank you.

[@Krapncrunch]

I like how you started the video by flexing your cool box thing

[@umyum1895]

i think Salonpas is really killing it rn. Im wearing 4 patches rn its pretty cool (and hot).

[@tylerserra6480]

I want to see Sebastien Meunier at Givenchy

[@hugoamorim7151]

LOVE UR VIDEOS!I have to requests, one is if u could make a video about ur personnal opinion about mcqueens new creative director and another is talking about what for u make a design or garment look cheap or expensive?Ty in advanced😅

[@franspick7776]

The suit looks really nice bliss

[@BlissFoster]

Always appreciate your comments, Fran. Always thoughtful 💫💫

[@sixriverstyx]

Thank you for supporting Edward Cuming; such an amazing emerging label ~~~

[@karigrandii]

Crazy to see layer-0 on you🔥🔥

[@CW12190]

Awnn I wish there was more light to see your outfit better! But I think you were trying a different vibe maybe? Great video as always ❤🙏🏾

[@ekuude]

ID on that jack in the box thing in intro? Im so intrigued

[@omgkthxbi]

Riccardo Tisci is my favorite contemporary designer, along with Nicolas Ghesquiere. WHERE TF IS MY RICCARDO THO. VERSACE WHEN?! eta: throw back to the time Lauren Conrad said "give en chee"

[@BatsAndBadgers]

if they got theyskens i would implode with brain excitement

[@MFLOVEify]

takahiro miyashita would be great too

[@JeuneF]

7:05 the issue with trying to a good point but it gets over most people’s heads 🥲

[@lotuscooper3920]

love the beanie

[@Sisi-vk6pn]

How about a fashion outsider for Givenchy? LVMH proved that they like the Pharrell kind of guy... Thank you Bliss for another incrediblllllllle year! Can't wait for your 2024 content. If my English was better, I would write you down a novel full of thanks and all the synonyms of gratitude. But, since I also respect your time and your eyes : THANK YOU BLISS 💖🙌

[@BlissFoster]

That means a lot to me, homie. Thank you. Happy new year and thanks for the support 💫💫

[@Sisi-vk6pn]

☺@@BlissFoster

[@connorlicairac6503]

Goal as a designer is to be mentioned on this channel

[@umyum1895]

I just bought a vintage inspired hoodie. Why do vintage inspired brands decide they want to emulate the the dried out shrunken garments wear the heavy fleece feels like a cats tongue. Someone please help me understand

[@fabricadefritanga]

First time I hear you mention Haider Ackermann and it's to say that he's pretty much retired 😢 I really love his vision for women. His line for men just feels weak and aimless, imo.

[@gracewhitene3912]

Wow

[@leizylromero]

I would fill that little box with prerolls ❤

[@gshock_wrist]

okay im back bliss

[@hilohahoma4107]

Sorry but the hallway reminds me more of M.C. Escher mate. HAPPY HOLY DAYS Yippee!!!

[@ko-biko]

Jun would be absolutely fantastic! Makes sense on every level. After Berluti didn't seem to work particularly well, I unfortunately think Haider is out of discussion. From a sales standpoint (in the end that's what counts at LVMH) the Kim Jones and Michele shuffle that was mentioned in the comments could work well. However, Givenchy would be a bigger job than Fendi imo, so Dior Men's and Givenchy at the same time would be overkill and taking Kim out at Dior would make no sense at all. Fingers crossed for Jun!!

[@conniecobb]

NOBODY IS BETTER THAN MCQUEEN!

[@2Z_ccc]

wang as mandarin family name is pronounced wAhhng not wayng

[@rosesilva2452]

Clair W. Keller had a good job in Givenchy. Where is Clair , now ?

[@imbatublau]

we never got to see mattiew's couture 😭but would love to see jun takashi's at givenchy tho😆

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

he did a couture show when they showed jewelry in tiffany's. it was pretty good but just in the service of the jewels, nothing too idea-y =]

[@imbatublau]

@@marvinraphaelmonfort8289 ohh i thought it was just a random big brand collab,my bad

[@oluwaseyifaromoju5814]

You never talk about Australian fashion houses

[@kateapple1]

OK this has nothing to do with your video (which by the way it’s great content always) but as I’m watching your video, I saw your view counter roll over and give you another view like that was so weird 😂

[@BlissFoster]

Oh yea for sure, it’s pretty bizarre to see it in real time. On the backend of KZbin, they give creators a huge, real time view-counter for their whole channel. It’s very tempting to just sit and watch it lol

[@user-vq5ys8ev9i]

Let's be honest Jaquemus isn´t capable to be a director at a huge house . At the end he is a marketing genius but design wise he is lacking any talent or knowledge .

[@alphadream953]

why doesnt the reason the jaquemus guy wouldnt do it not hold for jun takahashi, he also has no reason right

[@saffianosss]

I refuse to ever call in dilara for projects on the basis of how awfully she treats her interns :/ I wish more people knew about it because I’m tired of seeing people rave about her lol

[@KaTheMagician]

The other forums were not nice places o you mean SuFu lol tough crowd but taught me everything through a barrage of insults good times

[@kingx8910]

I’m not mad at pusha t for Givenchy

[@DonnieBosede]

PUSHA T!! 😂

[@jacobkrebs745]

Matthew’s menswear at Givenchy and honestly just in general is really, really good, but the womenswear at Givenchy is terrible. I really hope he focuses back on 1017 ALYX 9SM fully and solely because turning that brand back to its glory would be amazing to see. I am super Matthew bias though, love his work.

[@therealmvpee]

Fashion is a “feeling” as a designer man…it isn’t that serious 😂😂

[@consuelobruton9412]

Hey Bliss… if you could model for some designers, who would you love to model for? 😂 No, seriously..

[@burntpin]

pusha t for Givenchy

[@ljbx8]

dilara findikoglu is a terrible designer lol

[@BlissFoster]

Never heard that take before 🤔 care to elaborate?

[@ljbx8]

@@BlissFoster her entire design identity is just a derivative regression of her forebears; galliano, mcqueen, westwood; the same gothic, romantic historicism, but watered down and caricatured to create a palatable sensibility for a gen z audience. her work is a pastiche of an already well-worn and mastered design genre. she should be paying royalties to galliano because her work is essentially a very cliché attempt to recreate his early career, but it’s so one-dimensional and flat. she’s unable to understand the nuance of those historical themes or weave together those layered references without coming off like a tryhard. her tailoring and dressmaking skills also don’t match the technical finesse of the masters she’s desperately trying to emulate, even in their early work. tl;dr: derivative and campy mcqueen/galliano/westwood CSM copycat & sloppy construction.

[@dimplesd8931]

Why aren’t African designers ever in the conversation? Christopher John Rogers can sell clothes. He’s extremely commercial. Pyer Moss would be a fun choice. Laqaun Smith would fit with Mat Williams sexy vibes in the last collection.

[@NTwisp13]

bro spent minutes making fun of how others pronounce G while also having full videos calling demna "deemna" lol...

[@maya-gur695]

I don't follow couture that much, so thank you for making this video easy to understand for high fashion dummies like me.

[@LexSuarez-rf2et]

Haider Ackermann would be great! I'd love to see Ralph Rucci's take on the house. Josep Font would be an interesting choice, too. They have all been out of the spot light for some time, so I doubt that a conglomerate that fishes for more and more "clout" would go in that direction. I would love to see Jun Takahashi have a go at it.

[@blackvirgo09]

The perfect absolutely brilliant Ackermann is a good choice

[@bitsmagtv]

I loved the last Mathew Williams collection SS 2024. I really loved it...

[@RetailRod]

Pusha T - "Take off that Givenchy and lets get raunchy"

[@genuflext]

Jun is doing well enough with undercover. Doesn't need givan

[@CanChikMay]

Not really into fashion, kind of stuck in the 90s but this guys passion is kool

[@commedicgarcon]

i don’t think i’ve heard bliss talk about kiko kostadinov’s work recently, curious to know your thoughts

[@kingdrafted1775]

Been waiting on this

[@davepedroza6355]

The house needs haute couture again and dump all that logo crap!

[@i123456987654]

lol I’ll join the patreon one day

[@Jos3M08]

Thank you bliss

[@piccalillipit9211]

*IF I GET TIME* Ill make you a bespoke day suit, no promises, but I occasionally get board but I don't always want to take on a commission cos it stresses my long covid.

[@burgersuperking]

Clare Waight Keller was the best for Givenchy IMO, although some of her designs gave Sarah Burtons vibes, I dunno who is inspired by whom there. Regarding Haider, there are rumours that he is helping with menswear in YSL, and since SS2020 it looks like collections are at least inspired by his work.

[@aldogoegan3091]

Ya that suit is incredible! And definitely sitting at the edge of my seat to see what happens at Givenchy

[@ivansakharov4689]

Kim Jones moves to Givenchy, Alessandro Michele takes over Fendi. Case closed!

[@BlissFoster]

I could see Michele at Fendi, good call 💫💫

[@marekraetsch5921]

New Video from Bliss = good day

[@tzegoh333]

But you forgot Julien McDonald also designed for Givenchy

[@elibraga1966]

Not Picasso...I guess you meant, Velasquez!!!

[@Horologlee]

where are some good spots to check out during NYFW this SS24? any good public shows or exhibitions?

[@Mchannnel]

Hi Bliss! I’m a university student in Japan and I can’t afford 95% of designer fashion. The exception is some bags from low-tier brands like Coach or a collab line with Uniqlo. Is there any affordable option that you like????

[@commentl0rd467]

😃

[@isaiahkulakevich9058]

🍪

[@QuanNguyen-uc2sn]

Happy Holiday !!!

[@imaniislander755]

Can't wait for this one 😍

[@imaniislander755]

56 minutes in

[@kyrectx2]

notifications are on

[@BlissFoster]

First 💫💫

[@dellplummer5173]

I have followed you for years Bliss and you are as lovely as ever. You have never changed just become more brilliant regarding fashion. Stay strong and do stay safe in Paris. 🌹

[@AshAhms]

Love the mythical wizard mention at the end 😉

[@solanareznor8309]

just turn it into a an expensive street wear brand and call it a day

[@indigoburton9200]

9:30 was so Morty coded haha

[@SpaceLion87]

Tomas Maier? Perhaps

[@David-kj6ng]

the hallway 😂😂😂

[@piccalillipit9211]

*DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE PAIN OF CREATION...?* I've just spent 11 hours today hand sewing the sleeves in a coat with super fine silk thread - and they are not right... too much ease at the back and not enough at the front. I've got to unpick about 2000 backstitches. EDIT: ITS FINISHED...!!! 110 HOURS of almost entirely hand sewing

[@beeveeo]

we never put ease into sleeves just make sure your notches and curves line up

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@beeveeo - I make mens historical suits - so there is 2" + of ease in each sleeve head. Its really borderline, the sleeve head roll MIGHT just even it out enough, it looks better now its had the night to rest...

[@bigbenz123]

Would pierpaolo make sense for Givenchy?

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

he loves volume and givenchy is more sleek and slinky

[@BlissFoster]

He’s at Valentino tho 🤔

[@withallduerespectcompletely]

All boring

[@ParisMoett]

Ye at Givenchy would be full circle from the watch the throne era even though he's the self proclaimed lv don wouldn't be a fit

[@ilovetwinks]

6:36 Bharat mentioned 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🪷🪷🪷🪷🦚🦚🦚🦚 love karu. he didnt get his flowers because of the streetwear epidemic we had but im glad his selfridges route worked out. true visionary