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Spine-tinglingly good hardly does justice to Sarah Burton’s third collection for Givenchy. It served as a profound meditation on how we assemble our identities in a fractured landscape, particularly given the current global climate. As one of the rare female creative directors leading a major luxury house, Burton arrived with a heavy question about reconstruction. She answered with a display of resilience that left viewers with actual chills.
The Autumn/Winter 2026 line-up looks back at Northern European painters while keeping its feet firmly planted in the present moment. Every exit resembled a painting brought vividly to life. Heavy duchesse satin capes fell with a regal weight, channelling a Vermeer portrait but completely stripped of stuffy formality. These sweeping garments worked in tandem with sturdy, reliable tailoring, best highlighted by a fantastic blue pinstripe suit. Burton has a unique talent for making a coat function as a protective shield without verging into costume territory.
Carved forms and architectural silhouettes leaned toward the shadows of the old masters while feeling entirely fresh. Burton even twisted conventional shapes by sending out long coats that seemed to be worn back to front, featuring a deep V at the nape of the neck. These intriguing pieces were secured tightly with thick belts, cinching the waist to amplify an hourglass shape.
Primary colours such as red, blue and yellow popped throughout the presentation, bringing a vivid energy to the foundational pieces. Cobalt blue peeked out from under collars and cuffs, adding unexpected jolts of brightness to the rigorous cuts. Leopard prints also made a surprising appearance, introducing a wilder edge to the highly studied lineup. A richer exploration of materials added to the emotional weight of the show. We saw bonded leathers that moulded closely to the torso alongside crushed velvets that swallowed the light. Raw-edged silks frayed gently at the hems, beautifully reinforcing the theme of mending and rebuilding.
One of the most breathtaking moments arrived in the form of shredded flower evening dresses. They appeared as though they had been pulled apart and lovingly stitched back together, illustrating the idea of reconstruction perfectly. Watching the flutter of that distressed fabric was enough to make anyone in the room feel quite emotional. Among the evening pieces, a spectacular bejewelled bustier drew immediate attention, heavily embellished and serving as a testament to the incredible handiwork of the atelier.
The finale escalated this feeling with a series of sweeping, voluminous gowns. Layers of translucent organza in deep crimson and midnight blue featured intricate threadwork resembling mended porcelain, wrapping the wearer in a grand, protective embrace.
Footwear brought a massive surge of excitement as the legendary Shark boots marched back onto the runway. This time around, they appeared elongated, reaching a thigh-high level that perfectly balanced the flowy silhouettes. Headwraps designed by Stephen Jones drew a stark comparison to the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ Using nothing more than a simple cotton T-shirt, he created twists that looked effortlessly chic.
This collection proved that Sarah Burton understands the Givenchy woman on a truly visceral level. She bypasses superficial trends to offer a multi-faceted mirror, reflecting the beautiful complexity of a modern woman’s life.
Discover the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection here.
photography. courtesy of Givenchy
words. Gennaro Costanzo
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Spine-tinglingly good hardly does justice to Sarah Burton’s third collection for Givenchy. It served as a profound meditation on how we assemble our identities in a fractured landscape, particularly given the current global climate. As one of the rare female creative directors leading a major luxury house, Burton arrived with a heavy question about reconstruction. She answered with a display of resilience that left viewers with actual chills.
The Autumn/Winter 2026 line-up looks back at Northern European painters while keeping its feet firmly planted in the present moment. Every exit resembled a painting brought vividly to life. Heavy duchesse satin capes fell with a regal weight, channelling a Vermeer portrait but completely stripped of stuffy formality. These sweeping garments worked in tandem with sturdy, reliable tailoring, best highlighted by a fantastic blue pinstripe suit. Burton has a unique talent for making a coat function as a protective shield without verging into costume territory.
Carved forms and architectural silhouettes leaned toward the shadows of the old masters while feeling entirely fresh. Burton even twisted conventional shapes by sending out long coats that seemed to be worn back to front, featuring a deep V at the nape of the neck. These intriguing pieces were secured tightly with thick belts, cinching the waist to amplify an hourglass shape.
Primary colours such as red, blue and yellow popped throughout the presentation, bringing a vivid energy to the foundational pieces. Cobalt blue peeked out from under collars and cuffs, adding unexpected jolts of brightness to the rigorous cuts. Leopard prints also made a surprising appearance, introducing a wilder edge to the highly studied lineup. A richer exploration of materials added to the emotional weight of the show. We saw bonded leathers that moulded closely to the torso alongside crushed velvets that swallowed the light. Raw-edged silks frayed gently at the hems, beautifully reinforcing the theme of mending and rebuilding.
One of the most breathtaking moments arrived in the form of shredded flower evening dresses. They appeared as though they had been pulled apart and lovingly stitched back together, illustrating the idea of reconstruction perfectly. Watching the flutter of that distressed fabric was enough to make anyone in the room feel quite emotional. Among the evening pieces, a spectacular bejewelled bustier drew immediate attention, heavily embellished and serving as a testament to the incredible handiwork of the atelier.
The finale escalated this feeling with a series of sweeping, voluminous gowns. Layers of translucent organza in deep crimson and midnight blue featured intricate threadwork resembling mended porcelain, wrapping the wearer in a grand, protective embrace.
Footwear brought a massive surge of excitement as the legendary Shark boots marched back onto the runway. This time around, they appeared elongated, reaching a thigh-high level that perfectly balanced the flowy silhouettes. Headwraps designed by Stephen Jones drew a stark comparison to the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ Using nothing more than a simple cotton T-shirt, he created twists that looked effortlessly chic.
This collection proved that Sarah Burton understands the Givenchy woman on a truly visceral level. She bypasses superficial trends to offer a multi-faceted mirror, reflecting the beautiful complexity of a modern woman’s life.
Discover the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection here.
photography. courtesy of Givenchy
words. Gennaro Costanzo
The post givenchy aw26 | the art of reconstruction appeared first on Schön! Magazine.
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