Shark Lock 85mm leather boots

The model was introduced during the creative direction of Matthew M. Williams, appointed in 2020, who brought an essential and sculptural aesthetic to Givenchy, characterized by clean volumes and metal details. The smooth leather version with an 85mm high heel is among the most recognizable and sought-after in the collection. The success of the Shark Lock is linked to its ability to combine precise construction with a strong, easily identifiable image.

The history of the Shark Lock boots

The model was born within the context of the new creative direction led by Matthew M. Williams, who redefined Givenchy's identity starting in 2020. Williams, the American designer and founder of the brand 1017 ALYX 9SM, brought a language of clean lines and technical metal details to the Parisian maison, also visible in the footwear closures. The Shark Lock boots are among the pieces that best represent this phase, with the enveloping shaft and the lock buckle defining its profile. The line was offered in various heel heights and leather finishes, becoming one of the most well-known models of the maison's recent production.

The Givenchy maison

Givenchy was founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, who opened his maison at just twenty-four years old with the support of figures such as Cristóbal Balenciaga. In the 1950s and 1960s, the house established itself through a sober and modern elegance, far from excess, and became famous for the creations worn by Audrey Hepburn, leading to a long and fruitful partnership.

Following the founder's retirement in 1995, the maison underwent several creative phases, entrusting the direction to designers such as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Riccardo Tisci, and Clare Waight Keller. Under the latter, in 2018, the maison designed Meghan Markle's wedding dress. The arrival of Matthew M. Williams in 2020 marked a new direction, oriented towards an essential and recognizable luxury, of which the Shark Lock boots are one of the most famous examples.