The cult of Givenchy now includes Michael Jackson; the gloved one s been snapped by the paparazzi in Riccardo Tisci s studded jackets. It s not necessarily the kind of endorsement that PR companies go after, but the designer is tickled by the association. By coincidence, he s launching a greatest-hits capsule collection called Redux of his signature white blouses and lightweight studded pieces that will be slightly less expensive than his regular offerings. Key looks in Tisci s glam pre-spring lineup, which skews more North African than his recent Wild West and South American journeys, include draped minidresses accented with gold coin necklaces, a gold sequin strapless dress topped by a black tux jacket, and drop-crotch Moroccan pants worn with a soft white blouse or a trim navy jacket. Tailoring in white stretch piqué, meanwhile, is a preview of what he s planning for his Paris show in October.
