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The New ANTIGONA SOFT paves the way for Givenchy’s new chapter.

the New Antigona Soft paves the way for Givenchys new chapter

A few weeks after Matthew Williams, the American designer behind Alyx, took over as creative director for GIVENCHY, even more news dropped.

In 70 years of existence, one of the most classic Givenchy designs isn't even half that age. The ANTIGONA bag, is getting closer to its 10th anniversary this year, and in celebration, the haute couture brand has launched a slouchy new design reinvention, the ANTIGONA Soft.

Crafted in the smoothest Italian leather with a hard-wearing canvas lining, this structured design has enough space for your stuff as long as your closet has space for one of its styles — and, honestly, we would love the issue of having too many bags at once.

Inspired by the bag of all bags, this new take counts on a supple iteration in smooth calfskin that retains the signature geometry and distinctive pentagonal patch of its elder sibling while offering a serene, nonchalant counterpoint to the sleek construction of the OG. Discover the savoir-faire of the Givenchy ateliers by watching the making of the Antigona Soft handbag.

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With boxy silhouette, top handle straps and triangle logo, the style is instantly recognizable and its large proportions make it a utilitarian carryall, too. It didn't take long after its launch until became Givenchy’s best-selling handbag. And like its elder sister, the Antigona Soft comes in the same colorways and is embellished with bold zippers and a distinctive pentagonal patch with a durable sleek leather in all of 'em.

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“Like a favorite leather coat, the ANTIGONA SOFT [has] a versatile, second-skin sensuality",

says the brand on their Gram account.

“Crafted in smooth calfskin, it tempers the Antigona’s signature architecture with a more fluid, androgynous appeal.” So, the new Antigona Line represents the architectural, rigid construction of the classic Antigona, with some contrast against the softness of its new version.

The Antigona Soft gamely plays on contradiction. Building on Givenchy's duality, it offers a counterpoint to the original Antigona by blending sleek lines with suppleness. To the structured, graphic statement of a classic, it replies with serene languor.

Celebrate by copping your new fave bag at Givenchy's webstore — you can choose between the old and the new model.

Now, catch yours and go find more apparel drops.

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