Givenchy’s Resort 2025 collection takes a surprising turn, with a delightful Anglo influence bubbling just beneath the surface. But it’s not a complete departure from the brand’s DNA. The new design duo, Susanna Venegas (womenswear) and Josh Bullen (menswear), cleverly reinterpret the house’s archive through the lens of iconic British figures.
Venegas channels the carefree elegance of late model Stella Tennant. Think relaxed takes on couture-inspired looks, with crisp tailoring softened by pops of cheetah-print shearling. Eveningwear remains unfussy, with one playful exception: a white pom-pom cage gown reminiscent of the Swinging Sixties.
“There’s an unwavering confidence,” Venegas explains, “a playfulness that’s still undeniably chic.” That confidence translates into pieces like a pastel yellow cable-knit sweater paired with black patent kitten heels adorned with a cute paw detail-a subtle nod to Givenchy‘s love of cats.
Bullen, meanwhile, unleashes his inner prankster. Tiny blue ribbons adorn a “tongue-in-cheek” kitten sweater, while a ’70s print gets a punk makeover as “cat camouflage” on a field jacket. Vintage trompe l’oeil hair prints add a touch of whimsy, appearing as loose scarves, incorporated into a pussy-bow blouse, and even adorning a novelty sweatshirt.
Bullen’s menswear is a study in contrasts, fusing the gentleman with the punk. We see colorful tuxedo jackets dressed down with ribbed tank tops inspired by former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon. Artist Julian Schnabel’s penchant for public pajamas translates into a robe-collared jacket and a slinky navy monogram matching set. A mint green cardigan features a 3D woven jacquard motif inspired by the argyle pattern found on a tea set once owned by Givenchy’s founder – a quintessentially British touch.
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