Part of any coming-of-age story is the age-old warning to keep clear of mischief. And yet, for all the forewarnings and cautionary tales, there’s something undeniably irresistible about breaking a few rules. Call it a right of passage. Call it formative. You can try and dub it whatever you like, but there’s a loophole to the brain’s system of reward that’s privy to risk—and it’s an itch that simply begs to be scratched. But what would going rogue be without an accomplice? Thelma had Louise; Bonnie stood by Clyde; rebellion is, as the record shows, a double act—style, not excluded! And what better accessory to do so with than that carried on the crook of your arm?
Givenchy, the label that broke the rules of old-school Parisian glam and from its shards built its house of new-school cool, is all too familiar with the unruly tendencies of youth. When it introduced one of its youngest handbags, the Voyou, to its family in 2023, it could’ve easily been described as the black sheep. Not quite as polished as Antigona with its mirror-like patent leather and clean-cut angles. Nowhere near as structured as Pandora with its oblique, cubed shape. Voyou was different from the very beginning. Ditching geometry for languorous folds of high-shine leather, it slouched—but ever rakishly so! It made posture seem, as far as it-bags are concerned, more classic than cutting-edge. But now that the bag is growing into its own, it couldn’t resist breaking a few more rules. And so, the next generation finds this bad boy a cinch more suggestive with a new silhouette so defined and so daring it revs up the rush threefold. Enter the Voyou Bucket.
Tightened with a supple leather drawstring, the biker-inspired bucket bag flirts with volume as sumptuous leather overlaps between its straps. Composed of smooth calfskin with a fine grain and an oh-so-glossy finish, Givenchy’s enfant terrible makes living on the wild side feel just as sexy as it sounds. Doubtful? Simply run your hand across its sleek surface, and gasps of tactile pleasure are sure to follow soon after. Whether in ivory, light pink, chocolate, or black, punctuated with gold hardware, or in cobalt blue leather with silver-tone hardware, the Voyou Bucket is nothing short of an exhilarating joyride. Quel frisson!
Change is inevitable with maturity. And though the silhouette has evolved, two things can be true at once. Hence, the purse provocateur is holding fast to that caution-to-the-wind attitude that built its reputation in the first place. Designed with the wild at heart in mind, the latest spin on Voyou still gives its wearers the freedom to express—without conforming to fit any mold. Dress it up and grab it by the top handle, or dress it down and rock on the shoulder. Even if you just drag it across the body, the Voyou bucket, with its adjustable straps, is simply built for the free-spirited.
No doubt, on the surface, this bag lives for the thrill and won’t err on the side of caution. Deep within, however, it’s another story altogether. A total softie, Voyou’s interior features a plush suede lining and a generous flat pocket. Rest assured, your prized possessions will stay nice and snug—never mind how wild things may get on the road ahead.
This season, don’t play it safe. The new Voyou bucket bag will be available at Givenchy stores and online on May 7th. Click here to discover more.
