Croquis Fashion
21st Century and Contemporary French Pillows and Throws
2010s French Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Pastel, Board
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Mid-19th Century French Shawls
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
1990s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
1980s French Textiles and Quilts
1990s French Day Dresses
Late 20th Century French Skirts
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
2010s French Pillows and Throws
Recent Sales
1980s French Evening Dresses
1960s French Day Dresses
Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
2010s French Scarves
Early 2000s French Scarves
1980s French Blazers
Late 20th Century French Suitcases and Trunks
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Panel, Oil
2010s French Pillows and Throws
1930s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Tempera, Cardboard
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
1990s French Other
1990s French Other
1970s French Other
Late 20th Century Decorative Objects
1990s French Other
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"
Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Givenchy 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.