Set on a desolate, rain-soaked runway, Givenchy's Fall/Winter 2021 show highlighted Williams' talent for stylish sportswear.

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/givenchy-appoints-streetwear-designer-matthew-williams-as-new-creative-director" target="_blank">Matthew Williams</a>&#39; sophomore ready-to-wear collection for Givenchy capitalizes on the designer&#39;s talent for sports-inspired obscenity with couture flair. While his <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-bella-hadid-givenchy-campaign" target="_blank">Spring/Summer 2021 collection</a> focused on tailored silhouettes and accentuating the length of the body, the Fall/Winter&nbsp;show formalizes the art of sound into tangible pieces of eccentric and lavish ensembles.

&ldquo;In many ways, this collection is about a constant tension between two worlds. It&rsquo;s about finding personal meaning in difficult circumstances; it&rsquo;s about sincerity in what we do rather than strategy. We wanted to bring a sense of lived reality alongside precision, elegance and extravagance in the clothing and looks. Ultimately, fashion for us is a way of being, feeling and connecting rather than a game to be played. It&rsquo;s almost like monumentalising the everyday, filling it with emotion&ndash;like music you can wear,&quot; says Williams.

The pre-recorded show begins on the upper decks of what looks to be an abandoned sound stage. Models&nbsp;run to catch their curtain time before lights beam down on a single woman, kicking off the co-ed collection. Male models in knitted, cat-eared masks and square necklines, while female models showcase cupless bras and sheer garments brandishing the Givenchy logo. Eye-catching accessories include hooved clogs and a leather cantine necklaces, for a drink on the go. Faux fur and leather textures&nbsp;unite throughout the collection, elevating the sportswear influences and creating a series of luxurious garments that celebrate a youthful excess.

It&#39;s an aesthetic Williams has cultivated off the runway in tandem with his virtual show. Notable faces like <a href="http://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kim-kardashian-west-givenchy-thong-fashion" target="_blank">Kim Kardashian</a>, J Balvin, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/anne-hathaway-locked-down-premiere-at-home-versace" target="_blank">Anne Hathaway</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop%20culture/tiktok-celebrity-mother-daughter-duos-kardashian-jenner-damelio" target="_blank">Laura Dern</a>, as well as models <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/exclusive-kate-moss-photos-fashion-messika" target="_blank">Kate Moss</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-best-bikini-pictures" target="_blank">Kendall Jenner</a> have shared shots in&nbsp;pieces from the collection on social media. Like Kim Jones and Virgil Abloh, as a designer, Williams continues to utilize&nbsp;the relevancy of celebrity influencers as a tool to extend his creative vision in a more accessible way.

Matthew Williams Turns Music into Fashion for Givenchy's Fall/Winter 2021 Collection

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