Deliberately leaving the zipper undone? Givenchy Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear highlights, casual openness is the ultimate boss energy
Reimagining Riccardo Tisci’s classic Shark Boots!
Summary
- Core Element "Zippers": Utility parts are transformed into a punk armor-like visual focus throughout the handbag and footwear designs.
- "The Cut" Hobo Bag: This oversized hobo bag by Marco De Vincenzo had its zippers intentionally left open on the runway to reveal a vibrant neon yellow lining.
- Reimagining the Classic Shark Boots: Sarah Burton pays homage to Riccardo Tisci's iconic 2012 Shark Boots, adding an outward-folding zipper to the front to express a defensive, tough aesthetic.
- Line-Defining Zipper Heels: These stiletto sandals combine a curved hook heel with exposed zippers, becoming a highly discussed item on social media.
Leaving a zipper undone used to be a minor mistake you’d fix immediately, but at Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear show, it became the runway’s most captivating and confident style statement. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton and new Leather Goods Director Marco De Vincenzo, the zipper became the collection’s core element, blending utilitarianism with a punk-armor aesthetic.
The casual rebellion of an open lining
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For leather goods, new Leather Goods Director Marco De Vincenzo introduced the brand’s new flagship handbag, ‘The Cut’ Hobo Bag. This large-capacity bag features a massive, statement-making zipper that models deliberately left unzipped on the runway. As they walked, the casually opened bags revealed high-contrast neon yellow and vivid linings, creating a striking color-blocked effect. This casual, commanding energy perfectly captures what modern women want in a large bag: a mix of relaxed style and practical storage.
Reimagining a 2012 classic
Beyond handbags, the footwear evoked nostalgia for many longtime fashion fans. Sarah Burton boldly paid homage to and redesigned the legendary Shark Boots originally introduced by former designer Riccardo Tisci in 2012. The new version features an exposed front zipper, which was left completely unzipped on the runway so the material could fold outward naturally, presenting a sharp, punk-armor look packed with a sense of defense.
The accompanying stiletto sandals also feature exposed zipper details, with a heel curved lightly and sharply like a hook. Balancing strength and elegance perfectly, they are definitely one of the most talked-about shoes of the season on social media.
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