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.
Vintage GIVENCHY signed gold tone enamel rhinestones designer bangle bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned GIVENCHY • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • inner diameter 2 1/4" by 1 3/4", bracelet is 3/8" wide CONDI...
Givenchy Vintage Wide Bangle Bracelet by Riccardo Tisci, France, 2000s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This Givenchy bracelet by Riccardo Tisci is a bold and modern statement piece from Tisci's celebrated tenure at Givenchy. The wide bangle features a high-gloss anthracite-colored fin...
Givenchy Gold Gilt Crystal Bangle Bracelet New Never worn 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wallkill, NY
New never worn Givenchy Bangle Bracelet from the 1990s. Measuring 2.50 inside 3 inches outside. Purple and green crystals. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo,...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Gold Metal Bangle Bracelet, Abstract Design, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic vintage Givenchy bangle bracelet, most likely dating to the 1980s. Crafted in gold-tone metal, this striking piece features an allover abstract cross motif that gives the c...
Moonstone Bangle Bracelet Black Enamel Heart Gold Plated Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Heart Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet White Diamond 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The Moonstone Heart and Black Enamel Bangle is a definitive piece handcrafted in 14k g...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
White Diamond Teeth Cuff Open Bangle Bracelet Memento Mori J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teeth Cuff Bracelet White Diamond Black Enamel 14k Gold Plated Memento Mori Open Bangle Designer: J DAUPHIN The Teeth Cuff is a rigid open band in 14k gold plated brass, the band f...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Red Enamel Bangle Bracelet Diamond Braided Charm Gold Plated Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red Enamel Star Sphere Bangle Bracelet Diamonds 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The Red Enamel Star Sphere Bangle is a definitive architectural piece handcrafted in 14k gold pla...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Light Blue Enamel Cuff Bracelet Blue Sapphire Diamond Divine Child
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Divine Child Cuff Blue Enamel 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The Divine Child Cuff Bracelet is a sculptural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Brutalist Cuff Bracelet Chakra Diamond Sapphire Emerald Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-Gemstone Chakra Stud Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Brass Designer: J Dauphin The Multi-Gemstone Stud Cuff is a definitive architectural piece handcrafted from 14k gold-plated ...
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamon...
Brutalist Cuff Stud Bracelet Black Diamond Cuff Blue Enamel J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Cuff Stud Bracelet Black Diamond Cuff Midnight Blue Enamel 14k Gold Plated Eight Pointed Star Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Stud Cuff is a rigid open band in 14k gold pla...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Bangle Bracelet Labradorite Heart Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Labradorite Heart Bangle Bracelet Black Enamel Diamond Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN — Hermetic Series The Hermetic Heart Bangle is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN, drawi...
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet with Ruby Heart
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Purify Your Heart Enamel Bangle 14k Gold Plated Brass Natural Ruby A 14k gold plated brass bangle featuring hand painted black enamel and a dangling heart charm set with ...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Diamond Bracelet Minimal Cuff Diamond Prong Victorian Style Open Bangle Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Bracelet Minimal Cuff Diamond Prong Victorian Style Open Bangle Silver Designer: J DAUPHIN The Diamond Cuff is a thin rigid open band in gold plated brass with silver deta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$9,995
W 0.37 in Dm 2.29 in L 3.04 in
GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Pale Green & Brown Hinged Bangle 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Pale Green & Brown Hinged Bangle 14K Gold. Comes with GIA report #2235035266. A magnificent jade bangle with beautifully engraved hinge and clasp. The Jade has a very pleasant pale green with a brownish patch that creates a gorgeous contrast with the yellow gold hinge & clasp. The jade is translucent and has a beautiful natural look. The 14k yellow gold hinge and clasp are hand-engraved in botanical floral design. The clasp is equipped with a safety chain for added security. The inside diameter of the bangle is 58mm and would fit wrist size up to 53 mm. The bracelet is 9.37mm thick. The total weight is 55.9 grams. This is a vintage pre-owned Jade bangle in very good condition. Please ask any questions before bidding, serious buyers only please. Bracelet Specification: Style: Hinged jade Bangle...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$5,580
W 2.37 in L 1.89 in
1.14 ct of Diamonds on a Rigid Bracelet with Heart Endings 18Kt Gold Made Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Rigid spring bracelet, with heart-shaped ends. The bracelet is made up of a row of diamonds with a final heart with pavé diamonds. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 1.14 ct....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brutalist Cuff Diamond Stud Bracelet Black Enamel 14k Gold Plated Star
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Cuff, White Diamond Star Setting in Stud Bracelet, Black Enamel & 14k Gold Plated Brass Size: Small/Medium, 55 mm diameter Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Stud Cuff is a ri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Brass
GIVENCHY signed vintage new cobalt blue resin bangle 80's designer bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • resin • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
Givenchy Riccardo Tisci Brutalist Black Leather Bracelet Bangle
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Givenchy Paris signed belt bracelet was designed by Riccardo Tisci for his 2011 Obsedia Collection. The piece features an oversized band shape in black leather ornate wi...
Givenchy Bracelet Bangle Gold Metal Textured Abstract Vintage 80s Jewelry
By Givenchy
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Givenchy bangle bracelet, most likely made in the 80s. Made from gold metal, this bangle features an abstract cross pattern throughout. Looks amazing as it is -...
1980s Givenchy Mesh Silver-Tone Logo Bangle Cuff
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
This vintage Givenchy statement piece is crafted from silver-tone and is of the highest quality, making it a timeless and durable accessory for your wardrobe. Condition: 1980s vinta...
Gilt & Tortoise Lucite Hinged Bangle Bracelet By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 2.5" x 2.3" - 6.5" interior circumference (best fits small wrists) - .75" width - Faux tortoise brown lucite ...
1950s Givenchy Costume Jewellery Slave Bangle Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy costume jewellery slave bangle, gilt gold tone metal, clutch safe closure Condition: vintage,1950s, wear consistent with use, very g...
Vintage Gilt Chunky Bangle Bracelet by Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.5" diameter - Fits small to medium sized wrists - Gold plated - By Givenchy (marked on interior) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition, s...
1976 Givenchy Faux Coral and Gilt Bangle
By Givenchy
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Modern and minimalist 1976 Givenchy faux coral and gilt metal bangle. Simple rounded and curved rectangular coral lozenge appears woven onto the solid gilt metal bangle through 2 sid...
Other, Gilt Metal