Givenchy has been in flux since Riccardo Tisci departed the House in 2017. Givenchy had a clear POV in the Tisci days and was beloved for its It-bags and dark romanticism. In the wake of his departure, the House struggled to find its footing.
Clare Waight Keller, who succeeded Tisci, was later replaced by Matthew Williams, and both designers only sat at the brand’s helm for 3 years. While there were some strong designs under each designer’s tenure (like Williams’ Voyou bag), 3 years is simply not long enough to establish a refreshed vision and new brand direction.
Sarah Burton Takes the Helm
However, Givenchy is hopeful that’s about to change with the hiring of Sarah Burton, who joined the House after its lead seat sat empty for nine months. Burton brings years of experience and a strong, clear point of view. Her first collection, which debuted on the Fall 2025 runway, is finally here.
Starting strong earlier this summer, Burton refreshed a Givenchy signature—the iconic Antigona. However, the Pinch Bag, which arrives as part of her first collection, is all her own, signaling a new era for Givenchy.
The debut of the first bag under a new creative director is not only exciting but also a foreshadowing of what’s to come. What will remain of the person who came before? What will change?
Spoiler alert: a lot.
Introducing the Givenchy Pinch Bag
Williams’ Givenchy was defined by bold hardware and silhouettes with an edge. Still, Givenchy is running it back under Burton’s direction, returning to the chic, paired-back elegance and sophistication of Givenchy in its earliest days—and within the ready-to-wear, sleek, strong tailoring.
The Pinch Bag reflects Burton’s aesthetic on the runway—refined and elegant with sharp, structured lines. The shape is slightly east/west, which feels of the moment but not too trendy. Given its name for the gold hardware on the side of the bag, the top handle silhouette offers a soft structure.
The bag is available in three sizes: mini, medium, and large, each with a detachable shoulder strap. Pricing starts at $2,350. Discover more below and via Givenchy. What do you think?
It’s too grandma looking – not quite crook of arm, not quite handheld, not quite shoulder
No… and looks like smth Strathberry would put out
Strathberry bags have more structure and detail. The large model of this in black looks like a modern version of what the late QEII carried.
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This! Times a billion!
I like it but I wouldn’t invest 3K in a bag that will be worth a third of that within a year or two.
This! Best example pandora and nightingale and antigona. Recently sold mine for a heartbreaking price for like new condition. Well better than nothing and just collecting dust in my closet. Will never buy this brand again.
Kind of boring tbh, it needs something that makes it pop. Wish the branding was on the leather instead of just one handle. Something needs to fill all the negative space between the hardware, which is just too small/inconspicuous to really be the focal point of the bag.
Oh that’s.. ugly.
I LOVE Sarah Burton and everything she did for and at Alexander McQueen. When she left, I eagerly awaited her offerings from Givenchy.
If this boring bag is any indication of what’s to come…😔 Give me the incredible og Nightingale and interesting but practical Pandora and Antigonia bags any day. This new one, tiptoed into the room, paused for a few seconds, and left with a small, almost imperceptible whimper while quietly closing the door behind it.
It’s like, you don’t want to commit to a full (Ferragamo) hug, and would rather just give a (Givenchy) pinch.
I like this bag! Has a different retro future vibe. I think there could be a more evident signature though
I like it – Love the closure system but would need to feel irl for functionality. Given recent price hikes by other luxury houses, I feel this is fairly priced.
I like the overall vibe, but the handles just feel a little too thin/spindly for me, especially on the medium/larger sizes. They look like spaghetti straps!
*Antigona. I like her latest redesign of the original and would love to see her updated design of the Nightingale.
I think this bag is elegant. I would need to see it in person to know whether I would buy. When the design is simple, the beauty of the leather is even more important.