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Croquis Fashion

Hermes Croquis De Tigre Blanket Naturel Cashmere New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Croquis De Tigre blanket featured in Naturel. Impossibly soft Cashmere
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws

Hermes Croquis De Tigre Blanket Gris Cashmere New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Croquis De Tigre blanket featured in Gris
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2010s French Pillows and Throws

YSL Yves SAINT LAURENT, Clip-on Earrings, Vintage 80s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
", inscription "P9" on clasp, size 1,9 x 3,2 cm, weight 12 g, good state. French fashion designer Yves Saint
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
and are slightly cropped to evoke traditional espagnolettes. In great Linke fashion, these rich
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Le Lever - Impressionist Figures in Interior Pastel by Jean Louis Forain
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Blanche. His work draws a picture of the society of the period, not in a strictly imitative fashion but
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Board

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A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1820/1850 Russia (?) or Europe Rare long paisley shawl in silk woven on Jacquard looms of an extreme fineness of weaving . Large central reserve added on original in cream sil...
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Mid-19th Century French Shawls

A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
A fine & Early Silk & wool Paisley Shawl -Europe Circa 1820/1850
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Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Francoise Linke.
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French kingwood and marquetry, ormolu-mounted Bureau plat, signed Linke. Having three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, inset Moroccan leather...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Diamond Himalaya Blanc Crocodile White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 30 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile. Exquisite coloration and details, this rare and coveted bag is becoming more elusive and dif...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Art Deco style paste and enamel brooch, Ciner, USA, 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large and dynamic brooch in high Art Deco style from Ciner, New York. Although made from base metal, enamel and paste, it echoes the wonderful designs of Cartier and Van Cleet and ...
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1990s American Art Deco Brooches

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Base Metal

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

GIA Certified 4.10 Carats Diamond Stud Earrings Round Brilliant in White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional diamond solitaire stud earrings showcasing 2 spectacular GIA Certified round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 4.10 carats in total. They are accompanied by 2 GIA certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Hermès Pink Parrots Beach Towel
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
1990's Vintage Hermès Beach Towel 100% cotton Fair Condition Measure: 150x90 cm or 59x35 inches Paris, Made In France Since 1984, when he met Jean-Louis Dumas, Robert Dallet has...
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1980s French Textiles and Quilts

Chanel Taupe Silk Sleeveless Faces Print Dress Collectors Spring 2000
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From a buttoned-up classiness to an effortless elegance, fashion by Chanel runs the gamut season after season that are both current yet act as a looking glass into the past. Circa 20...
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1990s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture Matrix Collection Skirt Automne Hiver 1999-2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Unique waxed cotton and leather "skirt" by John Galliano for Christian Dior Haute Couture. The collection from which this "skirt" derives from was presented at Versailles. Guests we...
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Late 20th Century French Skirts

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amber Perfume Bottle Gold Brooch Pendant
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Also can be wear as a pendant. Size: 3.0*2.7 cm. Weight: Approx. 23 g. _ _ _ Great for every...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Iconic Vintage Galliano for Christian Dior Gold Padlock & Key Bracelet 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A totally iconic Vintage Dior Padlock Bracelet. Crafted in weighty gold plated metal and with a working padlock mechanism releasing the chain to fit on and off. Very good vintage con...
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Early 2000s Charm Bracelets

Chanel 80s Rare Gripoix Large Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel by Victoire de Castellaine collectible 80s oversized clip earrings. Multicolor gripoix (poured glass) and gold tone metal. Come with original box.
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel 80s Rare Gripoix Large Earrings
Chanel 80s Rare Gripoix Large Earrings
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Hermes Toucan Beaded and Embroidered Limited Edition Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes Beaded Silk Toucan Pillow. Beautiful silk Cream pillow with intricately beaded Toucan. Rear is solid grey. Hidden zip. Exquisite! Has a small light mark on...
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1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis
By Madame Gres
Located in Houston, TX
. The dress comes with its croquis. Born in Paris, around the turn of the 20th century, Madame Grès
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1980s French Evening Dresses

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Floral Lattice Lace Mod Dress Original Design
By Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
philanthropist that was considered Rockefeller's favorite grandchild*. A true lover of the art of fashion and
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1960s French Day Dresses

18th C Dutch Old Master Drawing by Reinier Vinkeles Gentlemen Playing Cards
By Reinier Vinkeles
Located in Gouda, NL
cards, seated on rather old-fashioned high-backed chairs. In the background drawn curtains and a mirror
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Dior Blue Croquis Printed Silk Square Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
print all over featuring the brand's signature and Croquis lettering. It'll be the focal point of your
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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Scarf Croquis Champ de Course by Hubert de Watrigant 90 cm Silk Twill
By Hermès, Hubert de Watrigant
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
HERMES Scarf Croquis Champ de Course by Hubert de Watrigant, very sought after design, 1 single
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Early 2000s French Scarves

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Marc Bohan Fall 1982 Mohair blend tunic blazer
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a darker hue as a skirt suit ensemble as evident by the attached croquis currently housed in the
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1980s French Blazers

Hermes Suitcase Faubourg Express Limited Edition Only 3 in USA Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
available in the U.S. Interior features smooth cotton Croquis Champs de Courses motif scarf print. Plastic
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Late 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks

Elegantes in Cafe
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Blanche. His work draws a picture of the society of the period, not in a strictly imitative fashion
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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pierrot et la Danseuse - 19th Century Oil, Figures/Dancers in Blue by J L Forain
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
imitative fashion but in the form of the 'dessin-charge' or mild caricature. In 1880 he illustrated Parisian
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1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Le Maitre du Barreau - French Impressionist Portrait Oil by Jean Louis Forain
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Blanche. His work draws a picture of the society of the period, not in a strictly imitative fashion but
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Hermes Croquis De Tigre Blanket Naturel Cashmere New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Croquis De Tigre blanket featured in Naturel. Impossibly soft Cashmere
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2010s French Pillows and Throws

Enrico Sacchetti, Fashion croquis, 1935, tempera on cardboard, signed and dated
By Enrico Sacchetti 1
Located in Florence, IT
example, in Paris was edited a a collection of his fashion croquis, called "Robes et Femmes”). The lady
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1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera, Cardboard

Les Avocats
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Blanche. His work draws a picture of the society of the period, not in a strictly imitative fashion but
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Le Ballerines
By Jean Louis Forain
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
picture of the society of the period, not in a strictly imitative fashion but in the form of the 'dessin
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening coat produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in limited numbers for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 113 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in limited numbers for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in limited numbers for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a cocktail or dinner suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening look produced in a limited number for couture clients, with attached fabric samples.
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis
H 11 in W 8 in
Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Day Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a day dress produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Pants Ensemble
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a pants look produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Day Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a day dress produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Pants Ensemble
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a pants look produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Skirt Suit with Attached Fabric Sample
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients
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1990s French Other

Givenchy Croquis of a Jacket and Pants with Attached Fabric Swatch
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients
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1990s French Other

Karl Lagerfeld Original Sketch Croquis For Chloe Mini Dress 1970
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Berlin, DE
An original drawing by Karl Lagerfeld for french fashion house of Chloe, printemps / ete 1970
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1970s French Other

Givenchy Haute Couture Framed Croquis of a Pink Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a day dress produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4" Framed Height 121/4" Widt...
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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Olive Green Dress and Shawl with Attached Fabric Sample
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients
Category

1990s French Other

Givenchy Croquis of a Yellow Evening Gown with Attached Fabric Swatch
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Red Suit and Broad Brimmed Hat with Attached Fabric Sample
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Coat
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a coat produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Coat
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a coat produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Coat
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Sketch of a coat produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Suit
By Givenchy
Located in New Hope, PA
Sketch of a suit produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Croquis Fashion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of croquis fashion you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer White, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Black and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of croquis fashion among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy and Christian Dior are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Croquis Fashion?

On average, a piece of croquis fashion on 1stDibs sells for $300, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $5,475 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Givenchy for sale on 1stDibs

Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.

At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.

Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.

In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.

Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.

Questions About Givenchy
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Givenchy is most famous for his chic Parisian clothes, particularly for dressing Audrey Hepburn in her Breakfast at Tiffany's gown. His collections are thought to reinterpret sophistication and elegance.