July 08, 2009
One of my favorite aspects of the unveiling of a new collection is when the parading looks are so obviously inspired by an offbeat trip a designer has taken. Witnessing the translation of tribal ornamentation and indigenous dress to something we wear on more of a daily basis rather than ceremonially makes each piece that much more special. Givenchy's Ricardo Tischi must have worn muse velcro as he traversed through the Middle East and far reaches of Morocco, as an air of Arabian warrior meets harem princess wafted its sweet, exotic aroma through this visceral collection.

