Fw1996, Givenchy by Galliano Bow Applique Jacket Size FR36 Pit to pit: 17.5” Length: 22” A likely carryover piece from Givenchy’s Fall 1996 collection, produced for Spring 1997 during John Galliano’s brief yet historic tenure as the first British designer to lead a major French couture house. Crafted from a lilac viscose and linen blend, the jacket features structured shoulders, a cinched waist, and a concealed front closure. Three sculptural bow appliques accent the chest and hip pockets, echoing the bow motifs central to the Fall 1996 season and reflecting Galliano’s romantic, theatrical sensibility. Produced at the end of his time at Givenchy before his move to Dior, the piece captures the transition between his Parisian refinement and the expressive storytelling that would soon define his Dior era.