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Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy

Ladies who lunch (clad in Givenchy, Balenciaga, Celine and Lanvin) received a sweet treat at last week’s Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy fragrance launch at the Neiman Marcus flagship, in Dallas. Fashion Director Ken Downing presented Givenchy’s Fall collection, while guests sipped champagne and enjoyed the floral aroma of the house’s latest scent – Eaudemoiselle. The feminine scent is a “return to Versailles,” says Downing.

Feminine and sophisticated, Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy is surprisingly delicate, with an intense, floral-musky brillance. The elegant, minimalist bottle combines the timeless codes of traditional perfumery with modern sophistication. Thoroughly understated with a delicate vintage style, it expresses the fragrance’s femininity in its soft curves.

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy

The feminine theme also resonated throughout Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci’s Fall collection. Although, in typical Tisci style, the softer side (lingerie-inspired dresses, lace and colorful satin combinations) was shaken up with strong tailoring and military-inspired jackets, expressing a masculine-feminine mix and inspiring Downing’s “Borrowed From The Boys” Fall trend.

Givenchy-clad models backstage.

Downing suggests “the return to the pant” as the essence of the men’s wear trend for Fall.  Tisci’s “updated trouser adobe pant” is the one to covet, especially when it’s paired with a feminine draped blouse and tucked into a riding boot. An asymmetrical, sleeveless dress is the perfect transition piece. Wear it alone or add a layer underneath in the winter. The dress gives off a “molded modern sensibility when paired with a flat riding boot and double cuffs,” says Downing. A feminine floral scent is the perfect touch to capture Fall’s “he said, she said” tone.