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Runway to Real Way: Givenchy Fall 2008




Regardless of who has been at the helm of Givenchy (pronounced zhee-VAHN-shee) over the years, this fashion house has always been near and dear to my heart. But this Fall, Riccardo Tisci blew me away with his collection that was both runwaylicious and laden with ideas we could extract and apply to our own real life wardrobes. It was dark (lots of black and leather), it was romantic (lots of lace and ruffles) and it was divine (lots of layered chains and crosses). Here are some pieces inspired by the Givenchy collection that will lift your sartorial spirits but won't break the bank.



GO International Lace Top with Camisole at Target.com, $29.99


Stretch Sateen Pleated Black Jacket at Rampage.com, $58.00


Ruffled bib-front shirt at Gap.com, $38


"Helen" Boots at Bakersshoes.com, Was: $89.95 Now: $79.99


Lace Button Front Blouse at ArmaniExchange.com, $88.00 *Plus 30% off all regular price merchandise through 11/16


Multi Strand Cross Necklace at Forever21.com, $5.80


Faux leather skinnies at CharlotteRusse.com, $29.99


Side Bow Peep-Toe Bootie at GoJane.com, $27.99


Comments
You have found the one peep-toe bootie that doesn't make me shudder in dismay! Also LOVING that lacy blouse ...
#1 Sal (Homepage) on 2008-11-15 16:15 (Reply)
Just checked out Forever21 - they have a lace blouse similar to the one from Armani Exchange. The only difference? It costs $17.80...
#2 Erin on 2008-11-17 13:42 (Reply)
I love the flapper skirt featured in this collection. How can I get it, or one inspired by it.
#3 Kelly Carter on 2008-11-17 15:53 (Reply)
i'm sorry. this fall line was supposed to exude a dark yet romantic type of feeling. In your second and third images, they are just awful representations of what the line can look like in reality. The first featuring a one button jacket and pants is just way too workwear. The lines are harsh and defintely not romantic whatsoever. Furthermore, the second look with light-blue jeans is just too bohemian and does not capture the dark, brooding loveliness of the line. Otherwise than that, I appreciated the faux-leather skinnies, which look fantastic.
#4 foshizzle my nizzlee on 2009-04-17 00:22 (Reply)
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