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 Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Amethyst Trio Crystals Long Bar Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Purple Red Navy Blue Trio Cabochon Rectangle Crystals Long Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very l...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large White Pearls Lily Of The Valley Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Massive Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very beautif...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Angel Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Trumpet Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Angel Trumpet Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Rare...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage White Pearls Large Flower Round Openwork Petal Daisy Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches since years go. 100% Genuine. Safety-...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Very Large Hammered Gold Quatrefoil Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking statement vintage Givenchy Quatrefoil Brooch. Crafted in hammered matt gold plated metal. Very good vintage condition, signed, 7cms. A per...
Vintage Gigantic Givenchy Cabochon Embellished Logo Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Cabochon Logo Brooch. What a fabulous find from the house of Givenchy. The scale is impressive and the lavish attention to detail ensures this one demands attention. Scrolls, cabochons and the world-famous moniker of the House comprise to bring cool couture to your lapel or collar. Divine! One of the late great 20th century couturiers, Hubert de Givenchy founded his namesake fashion house in 1952, destined to leave an indelible mark on fashion history. Famed for disrupting fashion codes of the time and his iconic muse, the legendary Audrey Hepburn with her little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's; his achievements are nothing short of eternal. The power of Givenchy style...
Vintage Givenchy Interlocking Circle Logo Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Interlocking Circle Brooch. The perfect lapel adornment with a message. Embodying all that made the House of Givenchy great - impeccable design, timeless style and...
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Heaven Angel Flying Wing Trumpet Openwork Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Heaven Angel Flying Wing Trumpet Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Musical Angel" Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy wonderful gilded gold vermeil hardware "Musical Angel" brooch measures 2 7/8 inches in height and 2 3/4 in width across. Made in Italy.
GIVENCHY vintage gold tone enamel bow designer brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned GIVENCHY • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32...
Vintage GIVENCHY Paris New York gold rhinestone heart designer runway brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 1.38" by 1.25" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal sig...
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
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Long Round Pink Orange Long Bar Trio Crystals Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Long Round Milky Pink Orange Trio Cabochon Crystals Long Bar Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givench...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Sa...
Gold Plate
vintage Givenchy teardrop pearl brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime vintage Givenchy pearl brooch. A stylised quatrefoil design in brushed gold is embellished to perfection with pearl drops. A magical piece of wearable art for your lapel an...
Vintage Givenchy Stylised Toucan Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Givenchy Toucan Brooch. Crafted in weighty gold plated metal and set with crystals. In very good vintage condition. Signed. Approx. 6cms. A fabulous figural pin t...
Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A whimsical Vintage Givenchy Frame Brooch. Frame your favourite fabric with couture cool. A perfect accessory from the House of Givenchy that will be fo...
1980s Givenchy gold tone faux pearls pin
By Givenchy
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Givenchy gold tone faux pearls pin
Givenchy Fancy Cut Hues of Blue Crystal Flower Brooch 2000s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A ultra pretty Givenchy Flower Brooch. Crafted in blackened silver tone metal and set with a stunning array of fancy cut blue crystals. Very good condition, signed, approx. 6cms. A d...
Vintage Givenchy Green Enamel Double G Logo Brooch 1980
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Logo Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and enamel. Featuring the interlocked G logo from the iconic Parisian style house Givenchy. In very good vintage conditio...
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 8 round cut diamonds G-H in color and SI1-SI2 in clar...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Givenchy Lilac Stylised Flower Brooch 1980
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Flower Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and resin. In very good vintage condition, signed and dated 1980 and approx. 5.5cm. A be...
Givenchy Golden Metal Brooch with Resin Cabochons
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - Golden metal brooch with resin cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 9 cm - Width: 7 cm Seller Reference: BR194
Important Jeweled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest,citrine,olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high
Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
$1,811
H 3.94 in W 2.17 in Dm 0.91 in
STARET/STAR - Novelty Company, RHINESTONE FLOWER BROOCH, Chicago 1922-1947
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Highly collectible and rare Staret/Novelty Company flower brooch is well thought highly collectible and rare Staret jewelry is will thougt of and sought...
Crystal, Base Metal
Amethyst and Silver Art Deco Geometric Brooch Earrings Set 1930s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful brooch and clip on earring set in sterling silver and Amethyst. It is a geometric design of overlapping silver angles in 2 different textures with a center round amethys...
Sterling Silver
$5,170
H 1.35 in W 1.25 in
Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer GIO CAROLI Rose Brooch. Hand crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold with the Top Petal Pavé Hand set with Brilliant Cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest, citrine, olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes. This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes. Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel. Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition 2" x 7/8" high Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage Crossroads of Sport Hummingbird Brooch with Ruby Eye in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this vintage Crossroads of Sport hummingbird brooch is a testament to elegance and sophistication. Fashioned from lustrous 18 karat yellow...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Rare early 1950s Vintage French rhinestones brooch by Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris. A very elegant vintage brooch by Roger Jeane Pierre Paris from...
Crystal, Base Metal
Verheyen London Mink Fur Flower Brooch in Fuchsia Pink
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
The perfect Christmas gift, this Verheyen London mink fur flower brooch is designed to add a glimmer of warmth and fun to your look. Wear on your favourite winter knit or over a cap...
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Edwardian bow-form brooch in 15ct gold, modelled as a stylised ribbon. The central knot is set with a single see...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Henry Perichon Bronze Medieval Brooch with Poured Glass Cabochons
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French jewelry designer Henry Perichon (also known as Henry) gilt bronze brooch. The dangling shape, with Medieval design influences, is adorned with poured glass cabochons ...
Bronze
$279Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch Sterling Silver 7.5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch Sterling Silver 7.5 mm M264 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Cultured...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm M372 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls 6.50 Approx. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
Pearl, Silver
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W 2.09 in L 2.64 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin cl...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.79 in L 2.37 in
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Trio Crystals Long Bar Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Purple Red Navy Blue Trio Cabochon Rectangle Crystals Long Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very l...
Gold Plate
1960s Givenchy Brooch Brushed Gold Tone Flower
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
1960s Givenchy brooch designed in a sculptural abstract flower form, features brushed gold-tone metal petals with soft curves and a faceted center that...
Sold
W 2.09 in L 2.64 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Knot Bow Ribbon White Circle Round Pearl Glow Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.11 in L 2.56 in
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Long Round Pink Orange Trio Crystals Long Bar Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Long Round Milky Pink Orange Trio Cabochon Crystals Long Bar Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givench...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Glow Spiral Swirl Snail Modernist Chunky Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Glow Spiral Swirl Snail Modernist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Angel Trumpet Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Angel Trumpet Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Rare...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches since years go. 100% Genuine. Safety-...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.26 in L 3.08 in
Givenchy Vintage Large Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Massive Lily Of The Valley White Pearls Bell Flower Leaf Chunky Statement Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very beautif...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Cute Small Sun Burst Face Modernist Brooch Pin
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Cute Small Sun Burst Face Circle Round Modernist Brooch Pin, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on ...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 2.09 in L 2.64 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin cl...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Golden Metal 'Bow' Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - Golden metal bow brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 11 cm - Height: 10.5 cm Seller Reference: BR86