Riccardo Tisci's fifth year at Givenchy yielded an elegant, formal, and refined collection. As usual, Tisci incorporated his signature palette of crimson, black, and white; this time, he worked leopard print into A-line dresses and stretchy leggings. Sharp-shouldered blazers, strategic lace insets, and oversized cross necklaces reflected the trademark austerity of the French fashion house. Sheer column gowns had an otherworldly yet modern appeal (when worn over a black shift). A voluminous, gathered drop-waist dress paired with golden bondage sandals was high fashion at its finest. And although most of the collection wasn't fit for everyday wear, the collection made a statement in a season where other designers played it safe.

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