Madonna Chooses Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci for her 2008 World Tour

Madonna Chooses Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci for her 2008 World Tour

PARIS, August 12/PRNewswire/ -- Madonna has chosen French Haute Couture house Givenchy for her new
"Sticky and Sweet" world tour which starts on the 23rd August in Cardiff
(United Kingdom).

Two outfits from Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci have been
created for her.

The first is a reference to 'Gangster Pimp' and Art Deco.

The second has a Gypsy inspiration.

"I feel incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunity to offer
the world of Givenchy Haute Couture to Madonna the Icon, the Artist, the
Woman for whom I have so much respect and admiration." - Riccardo Tisci

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Gangster Pimp: Frock coat in black stretch satin, trimmed with pleated
black silk organza embroidered with jet beads Givenchy Haute Couture by
Riccardo Tisci.

Waistcoat in black stretch satin trimmed with black silk fringes
embroidered with jet beads and laced up corseted back Givenchy Haute Couture
by Riccardo Tisci.

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Gypsy: Long hooded cape in black silk taffeta, lined in fuchsia silk
taffeta and embroidered with jet stones

Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci;

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Gypsy : Dress in black stretch chiffon trimmed with multicoloured ribbons
and fuchsia coloured metal chains worn with a matching necklace

Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.

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Source: Givenchy Haute Couture

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