This season still showcases Matthew M. Williams’ signature style. Since taking over Givenchy in 2020, he has been experimenting with various materials and colors, and the 2023 autumn/winter menswear collection is no exception. By incorporating haute couture thinking into his designs and combining it with his expertise in street style, he creates a strong visual impact and shapes a bold, unrestrained, and distinctive image.
At the beginning, several male models wore black suits made by a high-end workshop. The suits were tailored to fit perfectly, with deliberate stitching to avoid any wrinkles, creating a sleek silhouette that embodies the brand’s noble and elegant spirit.
The subsequent appearance is Matthew M. Williams’ signature streetwear design, with a classic suit silhouette transformed into an oversized coat paired with shorts and boots. The creative presentation of this season’s collection is achieved through layered clothing, such as the four layers underneath the short hooded top, each layer perfectly proportioned. The knee-length shorts are also paired with contrasting long pants, creating a distinct layered look.
In addition, Matthew M. Williams also plays with deconstructive aesthetics, dismantling and reassembling different elements of menswear, stacking different sizes of hoodies, sportswear, fur coats, faux snakeskin, camouflage clothing, etc. in the styling. He casually adds half skirts, plaid Scottish skirts, and buttonless jumpsuits, bringing American dressing culture into the Paris fashion house.
