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.
Givenchy Jewel Set Collar
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy matte gold collar with an applied network of paste set stones. Double hinge opening on sides, 1990's France. 13" plus 1.5", 1.5 wide. Exce...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Gold Chain Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Gold Chain Bracelet from the 1980's. Double "G" Logo clasp on curb link chain suitable for men or women. 1980's France. 8" x .5".
Gilt Metal
Rare Givenchy 1960's Body Jewel
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Rare Givenchy Body Jewel of gilt bronze from the 1960's. Designed surely to showcase a simple turtleneck mini in solid tones. This massive and rare design s...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Haute Couture Headlight Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture sapphire crystal riviere. The choker style necklace of graduated rose cut faceted crystals. Bezel set in graduated gilt plate round walled and ridged settings. Hook and eye closure. Made in France. Provenance Bunny Mellon...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Gilt Flower Head and Soutache Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt flower head passementerie choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. The large flower head links composed of crystal rh...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Amythest Emerald and Jet Choker Necklace <Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt metal, faux faceted amythest, emerald crystals and jet two strand choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Made in Fr...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Haute Couture Torsade Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Bunny Mellon Haute Couture multi bead loose torsade necklace. Of nacre resin pearls and golden beads which rests high on neck to wear with the se...
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Massive Hubert de Givenchy Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Extraordinary Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, necklace provenance of Bunny Mellon. Created by Roger Jean Pierre the large Egyptian revival styled collar composed of round and oval collet set and faceted paste jets. Hubert de Givenchy' s penchant for the dramatic oversized necklace...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Twisted Gold Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Strong statement gilt necklace from Givenchy,Paris.
Excellent condition, 1980s.
17.5" x 1.5" widest link
Givenchy Logo Link Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Logo Link Bracelet from the 1980's. Ribbed silver toned links alternate with gilt Givenchy "G" links. Excellent condition. 8" x 1".
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Floral Jet Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of 4 strands of large faceted jet bead hand sewn flower heads and moong...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Givenchy Iridescent Crystal Flower Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Large and striking Givenchy Iridescent Crystal Flower Brooch from the 1990's. Special flashed moonstone crystals in blue and yellow crystals set in unusual blacked metal finish. 199...
Gilt Metal
Attractive Givenchy Gilt Ribbed Chain Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Givenchy Gilt chain link necklace in ribbed gold. 17.5" x 1.5" at widest.USA 1980s. Excellent condition.
Givenchy Hammered Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy hammered gold teardrop earrings. 1980s.
Clip back fittings.
2.25" x .75"
Givenchy Logo Whistle Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Charming earrings with "whistle" shaped drops by Givenchy,Paris. The house logo is on the ear clip and emblazoned on the whistles. 1980's France. 2" x 5/8". Excellent condition.
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Pearl Necklaces
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of versatile Givenchy faux pearl and crystal necklaces. Can be worn layered or as one long necklace. 24" each, 12 mm faux pearls, both with si...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Matte Gold Suite
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Matte Gold Suite from the 1990's. Hammered flexible link adjustable necklace and matching pierced earrings. Many Givenchy logos are placed on the e...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Twist Link Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and chunky twist link gilt chain necklace by Givenchy, Paris. Embossed logo clasp. 18" x .75". 1980's France. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Matte Gold Amphora Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Givenchy Matte Gold Amphora Pendant on a long versatile chain. Set with a faux ivory bakelite body and faux pearl top with Givenchy Logo on fron...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Gilt and Black Modernist Earclips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy matte gold finish and black oval resin Modernist style logo pendant ear clips. Clip back fittings. 1980's France. Excellent Condition Length 2 1/16" Width 1" W 1"
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Haute Couture Gripoix Glass Pearl Necklace, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture opera length necklace from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of signature Maison Gripoix handmade large faux pearls with a very large focal cente...
Brass
Givenchy Pave Ball Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Matte gold double ball earrings with pave accents from Givenchy, Paris. 1.75" x .75", France 1980s. Excellent condition.
Givenchy Pave Twist Earclips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Gilt pave twist earring by Givenchy, Paris. Goldtoned with pave accents and clip back fittings. Excellent condition.
Givenchy Pave Patterned Earclips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Givenchy large scaled clip earrings in gilt metal with large contrasting pave "X" patterns. 1.25" x .5". France 1980's. Excellent condition.
ECJ Collection Star of David 18k White Gold 0.8ctw Diamond Pendant Necklace
By ECJ Collection
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
East Coast Jewelry Collection Star of David Necklace Diamond: 0.80ctw Reference number: ECJ02810
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$550
H 1.82 in W 4.5 in D 0.4 in L 6.5 in
Modernist Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Collar Necklace by Alicia De La Paz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This stunning necklace has a modernist design in the center with a pear shaped rainbow obsidian in the center. It is hinged on both sides and closes with a push in clasp at the back. The collar's inside measurement is approximately 14.5". The ornament area measures 2.72" across by 1.82" tall. Marked Mexico TD-27 925 Alicia de la Paz...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chanel Multicolored Rhinestones Necklace, 2cc6
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with multicolored rhinestones, glass paste and costume pearly drops. 2cc6 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Cartier Maillon Panther Diamond 3 Row Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier Maillon Panthère diamond necklace is a striking masterpiece, featuring interlocking links adorned with brilliant diamonds. This necklace features 3 rows with approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
Coral
Vintage Opaque Clear Glass Bib Tear Drop Vintage Necklace 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning choker necklace with teardrop glass beading. Has a light iridescent to it. Measuring 15mm x 11.9 @ the widest- 7.64 Rounds. Total length is 16.5in. This is a stunning vintag...
Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16 inches. Hallmarked on the back. Patina as found. This is out of a massive collection ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length
Located in New York, NY
Fresh Water Round Pearl Single Strand Necklace, Opera Length 40 " measuring approx. 4.5 to 4.8 mm white color Length of Strand 40 inch PEARLS ARE AVERAGE 4.5 MM ALL PEARLS ARE WHITE COLOR NECKLACE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ALL PEARLS ARE VERY Nice QUALITY No clasp YOU WILL RECEIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL NECKLACE IN A PRETTY BOX...
Pearl
Vintage 27.00 Grams Figaro Chain Link Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chain necklace of 27.00 grams, featuring an alternating design of two long oval curb links and two short curb links to create the Figaro design. Finished with a lobster cla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heidi Daus "invitation Only" Art Deco Jeweled Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning elevated Heidi Daus crystal collar necklace. Wide collar necklace features 3 tapered section of bezel-set, multi shaped crystals in cl...
White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Clasp
Located in Darien, CT
This majestic graduated White South Sea Pearl choker necklace is made of 29 perfectly round cultured pearls beautifully matched in color, size, shape and luster, and finished with a ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond torque choker necklace is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring bezel set two big diamonds on each ends with pave set round cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Fleur de Lis Pearl Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Fleur de Lis Pearl Pendant Necklace from the 1990's. Long faux pearls of gilt pendant with glass fleur de lis cameo and faux pearls. Signed on pendant and clasp. 1990's Fran...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Pearl Bracelet with Fruit Salad Clasp
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Givenchy 4 strand faux pearl bracelet with elaborate Art Deco style Tutti Frutti clasp. 1980's France. 7.5" x 1". Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Ribbon Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy undulating links ribbon form necklace of gilt metal. Striking design. 16.5" interior x 1". Wide. France 1980's. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Logo Padlock Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy gold logo padlock necklace from the 1980's. Statement pendant in ribbed and shiny gold toned metal, which actually opens, hanging from a tube...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Burnished Gold Chain
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy oversized satin gold finish curb link necklace. 1980's France. Unusual finish (slightly bronze) and scale. 19" x 1.25". Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Jeweled Bakelite Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy jeweled toggle pendant in 2 tones of bakelite (maroon and jet) with rhinestone accents set on a silvered tube link chain. 1970s France. Toggle:...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Gilt Ball Charm Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy matte gold multi charm ball necklace on a double chain. 1980s France. 16" to 20" adjustable x 2.5" wide. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Pave Half Hoops
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy gilded half hoops clip earrings with pave rhinestone strips down center. Curved deco-esque form. Excellent condition. 2" x.75". 1980s France.
Hammered Givenchy Chunky Chain Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive gilt metal chunky bracelet from Givenchy,Paris in a hammered finish from the 1980s. Logo "GG" Clasp. 7.5" X 1". Excellent condition.
Givenchy Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Large clip earrings from Givenchy, Paris circa 1980s. Black bakelite is accented with gilt metal and a ruby paste.
1 3/8" dome. Excellent co...
Givenchy Matte Gold Coil Collar Suite
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Givenchy matte gold coil collar and swirled coil clip earrings circa 1980s. Hinged to open with clasp in front. Interior diameter: Approx 15.5"
Earrings: 1" x 1.25"...
Givenchy Bold Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Striking large scaled gold chain link necklace by Givenchy Paris. Graduated links to largest at front.
Signed: Givenchy Paris.
17.5" long
1.5" widest point