“The light is different in the South of France: Monsieur de Givenchy loved Le Clos Fiorentina for its protected, natural beauty and a relaxed elegance that was a world away from his busy life in Paris. For Givenchy Plage, I wanted to explore that lifestyle through light and color, especially the pearly pink façades that are so typical of that region”. said Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams. Blending the laid-back glamour of the French Riviera and the Creative Director's own Californian roots, the Givenchy Plage capsule celebrates a relaxed and joyful art de vivre.

Black and white — shades prized by Givenchy for their timeless, seasonless and universally flattering allure — set the tone for a collection designed in the spirit of separates, with pieces that lend themselves to easy layering. Linen, one of the couturier's favorite materials, is knitted into bikinis and coverups in black or sandy beige, accompanied by a bob hat or this season's Givenchy tote in raffia.

Pairing Riviera classics with a Californian vibe, Matthew M. Williams revisits the iconic marinière in Givenchy nautical stripes, worn with sun-faded or artfully distressed jean shorts and denim mules, 4G sneakers, or G-Totes with white GIVENCHY lettering. Another all-time French classic is revisited as a Voyou basket with leather belt details and bi-material hardware. New, glossy rubber variations on the Marshmallow wedge appear in matte or glossy black, or seasonal hues of lilac, light pink or pale yellow.

Rounding out the Givenchy Plage capsule are playful, elegant new variations on the 4G Plumetis line of jewelry, including a bracelet, earrings and a ring in pink bio-resin embellished with violet Swarovski crystals set in 4G prongs. The collection will begin arriving in Givenchy stores and online in mid-April, with a rollout through mid-May.