One thing is certain in the designer fashion world right now: consumers are either cutting back on shopping budgets or reconsidering purchases altogether. Though there are a few labels managing to pull in somewhat decent numbers in recent quarters, some companies are having to change their strategies.

Some people might consider Givenchy's decision ...

From the Nightingale to the George V shopper, Givenchy has given fans of oversized purses something to smile about. While these handbags are convenient for day wear, when the sun sets most of us want to travel a little lighter. That's where the Mini Melancholia purse steps in.

Patent leather ...

Givenchy has released a dramatic new campaign for the upcoming fall/winter season starring models with stares just as icy as the weather ahead!

Creative director Ricardo Tisci has ditched his usual collaboration buddies Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in favor of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Model ...

Girly girls need not apply. This Givenchy Military Satchel keeps the frills to a minimum for a no fuss look.

It's big, black, and boxy. Gold studs give the black leather a dangerous air like a motorcycle jacket. But unlike Nicky Hilton's Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag, there are no tassels to soften ...

Givenchy dress up the traditional shopper with the royally titled George V.

The black leather finish may not be revolutionary, but it's still worth coveting. The calfskin is sumptuously soft and subtly textured with a natural grain. Complementary black stitching runs from top to bottom and around the middle, creating a ...

Givenchy's Pumpkin hobo manages to walk that fine line, offering quirky styling that doesn't look over-the-top. No wonder indie actress Liv Tyler is a fan!

The crescent shape and slight slouch is typically hobo, but this purse's appearance is far from ordinary thanks to the adorable front pockets. Their gathered design ...

Givenchy has enlisted star fashion photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Matadin Vinoodh for its spring/summer 2009 advertising campaign.

Lara Stone and Ana Claudia Michels look incredibly awkward in this shot, thanks to those terrible shoulder pads and their blank expressions. They might be gorgeous girls, but Lara and ...

It might sound like it's just stepped out of the African jungle, but the Mogambo by Givenchy looks like it'd be much more at home on the busy city streets.

The features are classic, from the ultra soft leather finish to the shiny polished hardware. Never one to brag or boast, the ...

Reese Witherspoon, Ashley Olsen, and Nicole Richie agree: the Givenchy Nightingale is a modern classic. The generous 13" x 14" x 6" size means it fits in, sizewise, with all the latest hip, huge bags, but it's simple shape tells us that it will transcend all the trends.

The simplicity of the slouchy ...