By Phillip D. Johnson
The Givenchy Men’s Spring/Summer 2014 pre-collection is infused with a “Latin influence for all men who are not afraid of mixing prints” seemingly at odds with each other or layering contrasting pieces that are at war with each other. Entitled “Favelas 74,” the collection sums up Riccardo Tisci’s obsession with streetwear and urban culture and includes vivid combinations of flower prints, camouflage print and checks offering a new take on how to mix the masculine and the feminine. This motif is carried over into the corresponding foortwear and debut bag collections consisting of travel bags, small bags and zipped clutches are made of black matte calf, camouflage, flower or flame printed nappa or braided multicolored leather.
