Givenchy Summer 2026
A total of 16 creative director debuts happened during spring/summer 2026 in luxury fashion. But from this year’s exhaustively shared list of new (and old) names, only two designers were female. They were Rachel Scott, hired to be in charge of the American brand Proenza Schouler, and Louise Trotter, responsible for replacing Matthieu Blazy as creative director of Italian label Bottega Veneta. Last season, during the autumn/winter shows, Sarah Burton, formerly at Alexander McQueen, showcased in Paris her first collection as creative director for Givenchy. Another celebrated appointment due to its unfortunately atypical nature in the industry.
Of course, there are more female creative directors working in the high fashion scene, especially in independent labels. Yet, the disparity exists and is tough to ignore. That’s potentially why, whenever asked, Burton doesn’t miss a chance to expressively state her main goal as a fashion designer. She wants to create for women, always with their desires and needs in mind.
Her premise wasn’t different this time. After introducing her vision for the French brand in March through the autumn/winter show, the designer developed what seemed like a progression of her first-ever Givenchy collection. Burton’s sophomore show, which took place at the prestigious Hôtel des Invalides during Paris Fashion Week, was an ode to powerful femininity.
The Collection
Presented in early October, the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2026 contemplated 51 looks in total. “I wanted to explore the strengths of women through feminine archetypes,” the British designer wrote in the show notes. “It started with peeling back the structure of tailoring to reveal skin and a sense of lightness and ease—and then exploring the female vocabulary of dress and undress,” continued the press release.
Opening the show, a thin-strapped, structured little black dress. With an unexpected neckline, the mini garment was paired with matching ballet flats and geometric maxi earrings in chrome. The silhouette appeared once more, on a satin-feel, light pink dress with pockets and a short cape detail at the back, styled with the same earrings and black leather logo flats.
The concept of dressing and undressing – always through the female gaze – was successfully embodied with several pieces. Several versions of bodysuits appeared on the catwalk, often coupled with big jewellery and flat shoes. Textured, embroidered, and leather bras, either worn with tailored trousers and jackets or with matching long, draped skirts, were another highlight of the season. Mesh-like fabrics, following Burton’s first show for Givenchy, made a new appearance, now spotted on long ruffled dresses with a tulle feel, in both black and bright orange. See-through styles, ranging from flowy dresses and skirts to lace ballet-inspired minis, increased the label’s desirability factor.
Burton’s top-tier tailoring skills were presented via structured white shirts, ultrachic slim-cut suits, and skirt-jacket combos. Just like in autumn/winter, black and white ruled the colour palette for spring/summer. Cream and yellow tones, pink hues, and shades of red and orange, however, stood out smoothly.
By keeping the consistency within collections, Burton is intentionally building her identity at Givenchy, one that has already been marked by a stellar cast and guest list. Supermodels from the past and present walked the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2026 runway, including legends Naomi Campbell and Eva Herzigová, as well as contemporary icons Alex Consani, Mona Tougaard, Vittoria Ceretti, and Kaia Gerber, who closed the show. Globally acclaimed celebrities like actors Jenna Ortega and Cynthia Erivo, as well as singer-songwriter Raye, were sitting front row. Big stars Rooney Mara, Gwendoline Christie, and Tracee Ellis Ross also made an appearance.
Sarah Burton is only the second woman to act as a creative director for Givenchy, a house that previously had seven other designers in charge, with Hubert de Givenchy, its founder, among them (from 1952 to 1995). Before Burton, Clare Waight Keller, now creative director of Uniqlo, was the first female designer to hold the position, from 2017 to 2020. Other names include John Galliano (1995 to 1996), Alexander McQueen (1996 to 2001), Julien Macdonald (2001 to 2004), Riccardo Tisci (2005 to 2017), and Matthew Williams (2020 to 2023). It was about time.
How to shop the collection
Like most collections presented during the latest season of Paris Fashion Week, Givenchy spring/summer 2026 is not yet available for purchase, but it will be released in the upcoming months. Pieces from autumn/winter showcased in March, including shoes, handbags and jewellery, can be found on the brand’s official website and in selected stores globally.
Givenchy is not only home to clothing; it also offers a range of beauty products. The Maison features fragrance, skincare, and makeup options that will certainly match your full Givenchy look. Here is the link to the main website where you can find them.
Picking the right purchase for you or your loved ones is often not a simple task. Givenchy understands that struggle and has its own section of gifts where you can find appealing combinations of goods for special moments and occasions. Here is the link to access the gift options offered by the brand.
If you decide to buy an item through Givenchy’s official website, here are some details you need to know. The delivery time will range between 5 and 8 business days after placing your order. Givenchy delivers to 99% of the world. Corsica, the French overseas departments, such as French Guyana, and Monaco (surprisingly, there is a Givenchy spa there, but not a boutique) are not included in the label’s delivery system. In case you don’t like your purchase, you can return your items and request a refund up to 14 days after receiving them.
Words by Ketlyn Araujo. The sources of information and images are from Paris Fashion Week and Givenchy.
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