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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 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 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.

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Designer: Givenchy
Dealer: Marlene Wetherell Vintage Fashion
Givenchy Boutique Tropical Fruit Pattern Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Boutique, silk, multi tone, tropical print, day dress, having a flounced collar, a full, 3/4 sleeve with a ruffle and a ruffled hem. Self belt ties at the waist.
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1970s French Givenchy

Givenchy Couture Velvet and Sequined Cocktail Dress
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Couture, black velvet cocktail dress having black sequins embellishment in the form of circles. Dress has long sleeves with a cowl, draped neckline having an interior "weig...
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1980s French Givenchy

Givenchy Couture Velvet Dinner Suit
By Givenchy
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Givenchy Couture, black velvet, dinner suit having a gold, flecking on the velvet, creating an optical effect. Jacket is fitted with a v neckline and gold...
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1970s Givenchy

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Givenchy fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Givenchy fashion available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red, blue, pink and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Oscar De La Renta, Balmain, and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Givenchy fashion from top boutiques around the world. Givenchy fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £57 and tops out at £66,726, while the average work can sell for £523.
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.

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