A girl, a style: at Suzi de Givenchy in Paris
Fashion at 50 years and dust, Suzi de Givenchy embodies everything that fashion makes more beautiful in 2021. And for good reason, this mother of three children, more muse than a model, is the embodied joy of life.Solar meeting.By Eugénie Trochu
A girl
From the first meeting, it is obvious. Suzi de Givenchy is a separate personality. Is it its open-mindedness? His contagious good humor? His spontaneous chic? His almost accidental cool? It is a mixture of all this, a I do not know what almost unspeakable, which made me tell me that she was the perfect incarnation of the New Parisian. At the crossroads of styles and countries, the one who was born in Hong Kong of Chinese parents is a plural personality. And globetrotter. At the age of 4 she moved to the United States and then spins in France, in Paris more precisely, to celebrate her 20th birthday. She will stay there for love. It is a meeting with Hubert de Givenchy, not the designer but his nephew that will change the situation: “First for the love of a man and now for love in a European way of living . I am now a widow but still live in France for over 30 years, I have 3 big boys and an accent which I cannot get rid of. ”
The fashion
It’s a fairly unique meeting that starts its recent fashionable relationship. "As often happens in life, a path has come to me." During a dinner, she meets Versae Vanni, director of Next Management France who said to her: "Suzi, you don't know but you will change things". She takes 6 months to decide to join the agency, and then one morning she launches jumping as she likes to say "with her runner". Her first parade will be for Off-White, then she will start working with Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, who makes her one of her favorite models. "This is a very sentimental affair because my husband's uncle, the great designer, Hubert de Givenchy began his career at Balenciaga." In this small environment that is fashion, today Suzi has become a reference. "I hope to be an inspiration in my own way. Show that life can change direction at any age and any time. That we can overcome difficult times. You need courage, conviction, intention and a lot of humor. And above all, never forget to breathe and enjoy it because life is short. ”
A style
His fashion relationship is simple.A rule advocates: that of ease (hello closings in the back when you live alone).“I want to feel good in what I’m doing.”And dress for yourself: "If I find myself beautiful, I think others will find it too."
Decor
Vintage passion, with a very special mention for the chips of Clignancourt."I like this idea of second breath, of transmission, to give another life and new memories to objects and furniture."All this cohabits happily with elements of design, like this chandelier signed Serge Mouille, these Charles Eames, Hansen and Knoll chairs or this Charles house round table.And then, there are the paintings and sculptures of her husband, a large and beautiful collection of photographs, without forgetting her ultimate passion for flowers and plants to make life in town softer.
First fashion memory
A failed haircut.“I was between 10 and 12 years old and I had a horrible permanent.I wanted to have the curls of other girls in school ... which is actually impracticable with my hair type.I looked like Little Orphan Annie! ”
Basic
For Suzi, fashion must, above all, be comfortable.Among her essential basics: sneakers signed Veja, Adidas or Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello preferably, simple t-shirts that she likes "well cut and very light cotton", jeans and jackets.His favorite pieces?A “vintage chanel” jacket and “a tuxedo Saint Laurent”.Timeless and chic, like its appearance.
Favorite creators
Passionate about beautiful things, she admits regularly changing favorite creators.At the moment, his heart balances between the creations of Hedi Slimane for Celine, the Belgian Dries Van Notten and obviously Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga.An eclectic fashion that sticks to his personality and his spontaneous style which varies according to his mood.
His essential part
A gap denim jacket, which she has had for no less than 25 years and which is almost patinated with the beauty of the years.
Its jewelry box
Her jewelry often has a sentimental dimension: like gold bracelets with the names of his children engraved inside, a lucky charm in the shape of a four -leaf clover, an Apple Watch watch, gift from its boys, Creoles created byOne of his friends.But also beautiful pieces like a Cartier Santos watch with two interchangeable bracelets or creations of young artists.His last discovery?Traditional jewelry of the Colombian brand Bibi Marini.
Bags
During the day, one watchword: the functional.Suzi likes to favor bags in shoulder, practical because it works a lot.In the evening, make way for fantasy and pockets signed Bottega Veneta, Celine by Hedi Slimane, Givenchy, Prada, Marni, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello but also Pépites Mode du label German Stiebich + Rieth.
Shoes
Shoes, she collects them.But not just any: in heels or in sneakers, it once again advocates comfort, corresponding to its lifestyle a thousand on time.His favorite pairs?Pumps Jimmy Choo and Gianvito Rossi, Stan Smith, former moccasins Jérôme Dreyfuss and Alberto Fasciani shoes, “like slippers”!In summer, she relies on simplicity with birkenstock, the tropéziennes sandals and Havaianas flip flops.
Evening
More than an outfit for her, a uniform.Its unstoppable combo?Well -cut pants, a silk caracon under a beautiful jacket or a pretty dress.Some jewelry and a simple make-up come to accessorize everything.
His latest impulsive purchase
“A pair of green shoes from Gianvito Rossi and a Bottega Veneta pocket in the same color.”
A beauty routine
Morning and evening, the last beauty advice of Suzi de Givenchy is to clean his face well: "I never go to bed without cleaning my skin, even after an evening that ends late."She particularly likes Bioderma, Caudalie and Elizabeth Arden products and pointed beauty brands like Skin Ceuticals, Paula's Choice, Drink Elephant to nourish and take care of her skin. Make Up, she favors natural: mascara, a bit ofHappy Mine Effect Powder, a tinted gloss and, when it comes out, red lipstick of the red mouth.
A fashion icon
Franca Sozzani.“I looked at her son Francesco's documentary.I was very touched by this courageous woman.She broke the barriers and was not afraid to go against the criteria of the time. "
Photographer: Adeline May Journalist: Eugénie Trochustyist: Emmanuelle de Luzehair and Make-Up: Sergio Villafanevido: Etienne Baussanmontage: Sofiana PubillProduction: Mathias Holst
