Givenchy Straight Leg Cotton Jeans
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Straight Leg Cotton Jeans Black jeans crafted from cotton designed with straight leg and triple star embroidery to the rear pocket. Featuring ...
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.
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Givenchy Straight Leg Cotton Jeans
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Straight Leg Cotton Jeans Black jeans crafted from cotton designed with straight leg and triple star embroidery to the rear pocket. Featuring ...
Givenchy Women Pearl Embroidered Sweater Size Medium Yellow Wool Silk Pullover
By Givenchy
Located in Miami, FL
- Yellow exterior - Tagged size M - Made of 72% wool 18% silk 10% cashmere Condition: The sweater is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: (...
Givenchy, Leopard print pony skin pumps
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Leopard print pony skin pumps. This piece has been worn little and is in very good condition.
Givenchy, black shirt with number 17 on the back in size 40/L
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, black shirt with number 17 on the back in size 40/L. The item is in excellent condition.
Givenchy Paris Purple Rose Print T-Shirt
By Givenchy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Givenchy Paris Purple Rose Print T-Shirt is a striking and stylish piece that effortlessly combines luxury with casual elegance. Crafted from high-quality cotton, this T-shirt fe...
$339Sale Price|20% Off
GIVENCHY Size 36 Grey Charcoal Wool Pleated Dress Pants
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY dress pants in a charcoal grey wool featuring a pleated style, tapered fit, and zip fly closure. Hem has been left unfinished in order to tailor to your perfect fit. Made in...
$250Sale Price|20% Off
GIVENCHY Size 30 Charcoal Grey Wool Tapered Zip Fly Dress Pants
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY dress pants in a charcoal grey wool featuring a flat front, tapered leg, and zip fly closure. Made in Italy. Hem has been left unfinished to tailor to your perfect fit.New w...
$339Sale Price|20% Off
GIVENCHY Size 30 Black Navy Two Toned Cotton Flat Front Dress Pants
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY dress pants in a black and navy cotton woven fabric featuring a flat front style, back navy waistband detail, and zip fly closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Multiple mi...
$161Sale Price|20% Off
GIVENCHY Size M Black Orange Stripe Long Sleeve Shirt
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY long sleeve shirt in a black and orange woven fabric featuring a stripe pattern, spread collar, and button closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Fabric and care tags remov...