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Article: GIVENCHY'S CLEAN SLATE: RESTORING THE ELEGANCE TO A VENERABLE HOUSE.(Julien Macdonald designs)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- July 5, 2001
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PARIS -- Julien Macdonald did not invite Hubert de Givenchy to his debut Givenchy couture show, slated to take place here Sunday.
But make no mistake: Although Macdonald has never met Givenchy, who retired in 1995, he hopes his first collection of dark dresses and suits pleases the 74-year-old and does justice to his famous name.
"I'm not inviting him to the first one because I don't want to offend him in any way," Macdonald said. "I'm going to send him a look book, a video and a letter. I would love to [establish] a relationship with him, but it's something that has to be done in the right way.
"I genuinely loved what he did. I think Hubert ...