Re-visiting Matthew Williams' Givenchy (2020-23)

 I previously included some images from this collection in a 2022 post entitled "Fashion Goth"

Matthew Williams, b. 1985, is an American fashion designer known for starting out as a costume designer for Kanye West from 2007, and for being the artistic director of the "Haus of Gaga" from 2008 to 2010. He worked with Lady Gaga her on her first world tour, and on the music video for Alejandro.

He launched his brand ALYX in 2015, and was Creative Director of Givenchy collections for women and men from June 2020 to 2023. He launched a new brand Matthew M Williams summer 2025. He has no formal fashion training.

His debut Givenchy S/S 21 collection:

this is probably my favourite all-round look

Givenchy Pre-Fall 2021:

Givenchy S/S 2022 collection:

(I'm not crazy about this one)

Details from his Givenchy F/W 2022 collection:

" Fashion Goth "

Knwls - Fall 2021

Kiki Riki at Dolls KIll

CROPPED MESH TOP AND FLARE PANTS SET

CA$72.00

Givenchy - Fall 2022

Chloe - fall 2020

Givenchy - Fall 2022

 

Givenchy - Fall 2021

Versace - spring 2019

Chloe - fall 2018

Givenchy - resort 2022

Alexander Wang - fall 2017

Dolce & Gabbana - spring 2022

Versace - fall 2019

Alexander Wang - fall 2020

Diesel Black Gold - pf 2017

2021 Wedding Gown concepts

Givenchy - pre-fall 2021

Carolina Herrera - "Leyla" dress, Bridal spring 2020

double face silk georgette trumpet skirt

Like this but with a plain stretch tulle sleeve, higher funnel neck & 

possibly A-line skirt rather than trumpet

They do have the below one in the same collection:

Carolina Herrera - "London" dress, Bridal spring 2020

Silk faille ballgown with floral organza beaded applique and 

detachable embroidered stretch tulle bolero.

I don't know why they're trying to cover the front of this in every photo, but

I like the kitschy-ness of the roses on this sheer top:

Carolina Herrera - Bridal spring 2018

LOVE this skirt w/ the tiers & sheer panels.

Vera Wang - empire waist silk dress

I'm surprised at how much I appreciate the simplicity of this dress, and how striking

it could be to wear a simple, dark shade gown to your wedding.

This one is ridiculously priced ($5K+), but I want to get a seamstress to

make my dress anyhow.

Above is from a google search, and the url was incorrect

White by Vera Wang - Tulle Beaded Lace Wedding Dress

I'm learning that I like simple material but unusual/bold details i.e. tiers, frills, bows,

sleeves, high necklines, square backs, gloves etc

Boudoir 1861 - Beroche | Linen tiered Bridal Dress

$240 CAD

They also sell skirts by themselves to wear over or under your gown

for just the ceremony or whatnot:

Boutique 1861 - Louise-Marie | White Maxi Skirt

Materials : 100% nylon. Lining: 100% polyester

$68 Sale

Philana | A-Line Tulle Skirt

$120

Robe de K - Korean bridal 

Union Dresses - Square Neckline Long Sleeved gown

I'd like something unembellished - just the material itself with maybe something simple 

on the neckline or cuffs. Potential materials include: Taffeta - a fine lustrous fabric, with a crisp texture.

 Milla Nova - 2021

Francesco Scognamiglio - spring 2019 couture detail

BESIDE COUTURE BY GEMY - BC1414 

But in a richer fabric, like velvet (below).

I don't think I want to do white (or black). Maybe burgundy?

Fendi - fall 2019 couture detail

Alessandra Rich -  FALL 2014

An oldie but still so inspiring! Love the modern relaxed panniers!!!

Panniers or side hoops are women's undergarments worn in the 17th and 18th centuries 

to extend the width of the skirts at the side while leaving the front and back relatively flat.

Alessandra Rich - fall 2016

& this one has inspired me for bridal wear since it came out. Not the sheer skirt, but the very high neck, open shoulders, arms cuffs, side cut outs & large scalloped hemline, all edged in frilly lace. It's not racy because it's just too damned demure! It's brilliant!