Yes says Matthew Williams, whose Givenchy debut collection this past week in Paris showed a whole lot of back.

While the talk of the town for many in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-spring-2021-trends-dior-chloe-kenzo-balmain">Paris this fashion week</a> were the <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/matthew-williams-first-collection-for-givenchy">three-toed shoes</a> in Matthew Williams&#39; <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/givenchy-matthew-williams-playboi-carti-nick-knight-campaign">debut fashion collection</a> for Givenchy, the Alyx-founder made even more of a statement with his backsides. Referencing founder Hubert de Givenchy&#39;s love of the cutout&nbsp;(see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/art%20&amp;%20culture/audrey-hepburn-and-her-influence-in-fashion">Audrey Hepburn</a>&#39;s infamous LBD in&nbsp;Breakfast at Tiffany&#39;s), Williams debuted open-backed gowns that made more than just one statement.&nbsp;

Audrey Hepburn wearing Givenchy in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

Perched just above the buttocks, a first-ever Givenchy G-string struck a particularly subversive note, and not only for its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/story/tom-ford-gucci-yves-saint-laurent-fashion-nostalgia/">Tom Ford Gucci-era sex appeal.</a> The whale tale&mdash;a trend of the early aughts made famous by Paris Hilton and recently brought back by <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/hailey-bieber-getting-ready-diary-met-gala-2019-crystal-thong">Hailey Bieber at the 2019 Met Gala</a>&mdash;is an overtly feminine style. Clashed between the rest of Williams collection, which easily flows between both sides of the gender closet, the Givenchy G-string&nbsp;a detail of contrasting enchantment. What exactly is Williams trying to say with this song and dance and lock and key? Here&#39;s to more hints at finding out.&nbsp;

Hailey Bieber at 2019 Met Gala in Alexander Wang

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