Givenchy to relocate spring/summer 2016 show to New York

The French fashion house is leaving Paris this season.

Givenchy will show its upcoming spring/summer 2016 collection in New York, instead of at its usual Paris venue.

The label will not show in the French capital this season, as it usually does and instead will be migrating to New York where it will also celebrate the opening of a new store.

Riccardo Tisci, who is creative director of the brand commented on the move to WWD:

"It's a very delicate day for America, and so the show is going to be a celebration of family and love. It gives me so much energy, and I'm very inspired by the culture. I feel free when I'm there."

The show will take place on September 11th during New York Fashion Week.

The brand previously had a store in New York on Madison Avenue which it closed in 2006, the new space will be a major presence for the brand in New York.

It's also planning further US expansion with stores in Miami and California slated to open next year.

Last week the brand revealed its autumn/winter campaign which features rival designer Donatella Versace who stars in the new ads.