Givenchy has been teasing its newest handbag hard since it first gave shoppers a look at its Pre-Fall 2016 collection in January, and we finally have pricing information and a name for the design debut: the Givenchy Horizon Bag, which so far comes in two sizes and starts at $2,490.
The Horizon is a simple tote-style satchel with a banded detail at the handle base, which serves as the primary design detail. Measurements aren’t available in the pre-order information that’s currently available for the new bag’s two sizes, but the small retails for $2,490 and the medium retails for $2,690; both include optional shoulder straps.
I’ve been very excited about this bag since I saw it in the brand’s press materials six months ago, but now that it’s here, I feel a bit underwhelmed. Most of the pictures I had seen previously were taken at an angle, where the side bulging of the belt detail wasn’t apparent, and now that I’ve seen the bag head-on in several versions, it bothers me a little bit. That might be because I wasn’t expecting it and I’ll eventually get used to the proportion, but right now, I’m feeling more skeptical than I had before.
Are you feeling it, or will you wait to see more pics? Check out the currently available pre-orders below.
Givenchy Medium Horizon Bag
$2,690 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Medium Horizon Bag
$2,690 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Medium Horizon Bag
$2,690 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Small Horizon Bag
$2,490 via Nordstrom
Givenchy Small Horizon Bag
$2,490 via Neiman Marcus
Givenchy Small Horizon Bag
$2,490 via Neiman Marcus
Totally agree. The profile shots in exotics looked gorgeous. These leather versions straight on are, meh.
I like the bulging side of the belt, oddly enough. If it’s not very heavy, I think it’ll be good competition against the Sac De Jour.
I love Givenchy and was hopeful this bag would be amazing. How does it open, do the side bands expand? Hmm, I want to see one IRL…
Did a quick search online and saw more pictures, looks like the bag expands by unsnapping two snap buttons on the belt on the back of the bag.
Not a fan. Givenchy is known for unusual, edgy shaped bags. This looks like another version of the Sac du Jour, Saffiano Lux Tote, Birkin, et cetera. I would also need to see it in person because that opening doesn’t look very functional.
It looks like a bag with a band-aid around it. I know Givenchy can do better.
I am so sorry to the givenchy fans and i am one of them, i agree with you. Why the bandaid 😉
not a fan of that added belt
and someone will pay for $2500 for this ugly bag…
I kind of dig it! it’s like a bondage Birkin. Clean, seemingly simplistic, but kind of irreverent.
from a design point of view, the proportions are really awkward but I appreciate the boldness.
It looks like Sac du Jour crossed with Geordi La Forge.
ROFLMAO! Yesssssssss!
For some reason this reminds me of a Transformer…and not in a good way.
When I first took a look at this bag, I immediately loved the design… But after I read your comment about the side bulges, and I took another look, and kinda blocked them out w/ my hands, I HAVE to agree! It would have been a much more sophisticated look without them!.. BUT, overall I still like the bag. Well done Givenchy!
Not feeling it. I love ‘boxy bags but this is way too boxy for me.
Take a St. Laurent Sac de Jour (itself a Birkin knockoff), wrap an Ace bandage round the middle, and voila! the Horizon bag. Ugh.
Its a nice way of doing minimalism….but that price point is ridiculous.
how ugly?
At first I didn’t pay much attention to this bag, but now I really love and appreciate its minimalist style. The belt detail on the bag is the best part, it is meant to be a band that symbolises the line in the sky/skyline hence the name of the bag ‘Horizon’. The band around definitely sets it apart and makes it not boring when worn. I really love the Hermes Birkin and Saint Laurent Sac De Jour and this Givenchy Horizon bag has that similar style which I love. It’s definitely a classic style. I just need to try it on first to see if it’s roomy and practical.