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Fashion United
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
Former Givenchy designer Matthew M. Williams launches own fashion label
American fashion designer Matthew M. Williams, best known as the former creative director of LVMH-owned Givenchy, launched a new clothing brand under his own name. This was first reported by American fashion magazine WWD, to which Williams confirmed the news without further comment. The brand will debut during Paris Men's Fashion Week. The first collection, for both men and women, will also be on view from June 26 to July 1 in the showroom of agency Seiya Nakamura. Collections from other brands, including Craig Green, Taiga Takahashi, Arpa Studio, Amomento, Song for the Mute, Khoki and Edward Cuming, are also displayed in the same showroom. Williams is known as a self-taught designer. He stepped down as the creative director of Givenchy in January 2024 after three years in that role. In 2015, he founded the luxury streetwear label 1017 ALYX 9SM, together with Luca Benini, founder of the Italian distribution company Slam Jam. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Hypebeast
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Matthew M. Williams To Debut New Namesake Clothing Brand
Summary Matthew M. Williams, known for his work at1017 ALYX 9SMand his recent departure fromGivenchy, is set to debut his new namesake clothing brand duringParis Men's Fashion Week. This highly anticipated presentation will showcase his distinct vision for menswear, following his exit from the French luxury house at the start of 2024. Paris Men's Fashion Week forSpring/Summer 2026is scheduled to run from June 24 to June 29, 2025. It's the final and most prestigious stop in the menswear fashion calendar, making it an ideal platform for Williams to launch his new venture. While specific details about his show date and location are pending, the event is known for hosting both established powerhouses and emerging designers, providing a grand stage for his return to focusing on his independent label. According toWWD, Williams will be debuting his namesake, independent clothing project at the Seiya Nakamura showroom in Paris. The men's and women's collection is expected to reflect the American designer's product-based approach and will be available for sale during Paris Fashion Week. The Seiya Nakamura showroom will also showcase Craig Green, Taiga Takahashi, Arpa Studio, Amomento, Song for the Mute, Khoki and Edward Cuming. Williams' aesthetic often blends utilitarian elements, industrial hardware, and a sophisticated approach to streetwear. His past collections at Givenchy explored the intersection of classic tailoring with contemporary, urban influences. It's expected that his new brand will continue to develop these themes, offering meticulously constructed garments that reflect his unique perspective on modern masculinity and style. This debut will be closely watched by the fashion industry, eager to see the next chapter in his design journey.
