Galliano’s Givenchy debut replaced Hubert de Givenchy’s controlled restraint with bouffant ball gowns, belted suits, corsetry and theatrical historical references. The collection tested his ability to direct a major couture atelier while negotiating the house’s precise waists and aristocratic formality through a more expansive spectacle.
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