# Underground-Inspired Couture This Givenchy Spring Collection Uses 90s Subculture for Influence By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/givenchy-spring References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/06/10/givenchy-riccardo-tisci-spring-2017-pre-collection/) & [givenchy](https://www.givenchy.com/en/) The [Givenchy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-company-nfts) Spring 2017 pre-collection takes the French luxury brand back to 90s subculture scenes, with looks making use of statement platform lace-up boots, rave-inspired face masks and streetwear styles. Also included in the collection are styles that are more traditional for the brand, with a textured dress and jacket combination and another look that includes a coral pencil skirt and ruffled blouse. These examples are a few of the looks that contrast with the majority of the Spring 2017 collection however, as others feature more grungy combinations, graphic prints and leather. With this, the [couture brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026) shows its competency in recreating [subculture-inspired styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) with a luxurious twist -- using clean cuts, elegant detailing and intricate bright patterns on some pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Subculture-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore unconventional and underground styles for their collections and attract a wider, younger audience. - **Luxury Streetwear:** Opportunity for luxury brands to mix high-end and streetwear styles, bridging the gap between casual and formal fashion for a more versatile look. - **Rave-inspired Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate bold and statement accessories, like rave-inspired face masks, to add a unique element to their collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can incorporate subculture inspiration into their designs to create unique and fresh collections. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the trend of streetwear and integrate high-end items with casual styles to create a new market for their brand. - **Accessories and Jewelry:** Fashion accessory brands can create bold and unique accessories that can complement unconventional and underground styles in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md) - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Elevated Grunge Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-to-mars.md)