Givenchy Haute Couture Double Breasted Pant Suit, Fall/Winter 1997

This haute couture suit was produced by Alexander McQueen within his first year as creative director of Givenchy. Its silhouette derived from styles shown in the Autumn/Winter 1997/98 prêt-à-porter collection and was adapted to the client’s specifications and desires. The production of this suit was bookended by McQueen’s iconic collections for Givenchy: The Search for the Golden Fleece and Eclect Dissect. McQueen’s tenure at Givenchy responded to Hubert’s mastery of simplicity by infusing “Parisian chic – with mayhem.”

Haute Couture black wool two-piece pant suit including a jacket with a built up shawl neckline, welt pockets, flared sleeves with curved hems, and front red rhinestone buttons closure; paired with matching straight fit pants with curved hems and front fly closure.
Label: Givenchy / Haute Couture
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: AH 97 / SYBIR / 32

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

PANTS
Waist: 25"
Hips: 36"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43"
Inseam: 32.25"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York