Sarah Burton’s debut show for Givenchy felt like a family reunion, albeit one with a cast of A-listers.
Rooney Mara, Vanessa Kirby, Gwendoline Christie, Ryan Destiny, Joseph Quinn, Fan Chengcheng and Nanao were joined by filmmakers Jonathan Glazer and Halina Reijn at the brand’s historic headquarters on Avenue George V in Paris.
Yseult hugged image architect Law Roach, while Raye did the rounds, warmly greeting guests including “Heartstopper” stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke.
The singer was fresh off her performance of “Skyfall” at the Oscars. “My bucket list is going pretty well,” she said. “The Oscars is pretty crazy – very terrifying, but it was definitely on my bucket list. I didn’t know we’d get there so soon.”
The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer also just heard she’d made it onto King Charles’ Apple playlist. “I love that. I had the pleasure of meeting him last year,” she beamed. “He’s a really nice guy, actually.”
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Though it was only 11 a.m., she was rocking a short dress covered in sparkly discs designed by Burton. “This is such a big moment. I feel the pressure for her, but she’s such a genius, and I’m so excited to see this collection. I’ve got my camera ready,” she said.
Burton did not disappoint, with a collection inspired by a stash of patterns and fabric swatches from founder Hubert de Givenchy’s first collection from 1952.
“I loved all the embroidery. I’ve known Sarah for a long time, and I’m just so excited that she’s here,” said Mara, who’s been the face of the Givenchy fragrance L’Interdit since 2018.
The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020. “When I wore that dress at the Oscars, I was pregnant, and no one knew, so she was so sensitive about making me feel beautiful,” she recalled.
Yseult, who walked in Burton’s final show at McQueen, confessed to shedding a tear when she saw that the designer had cast plus-size models Devyn Garcia, Emeline Hoareau and May Carter in her Givenchy debut.
“I was kind of emotional,” she said. “It’s a premiere so I was very surprised, and I’m so proud of her, and I’m just happy to be there and to support her. The collection is amazing.”
The “Alibi” singer, who kicks off a French tour at the end of the month, singled out the leather biker jacket dress, patent leather shoes and tailoring. “So f***ing cool,” she sighed.
