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 Long Crystals Round Pink Orange Long Bar Trio 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 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 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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
1980s Givenchy gold tone faux pearls pin
By Givenchy
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Givenchy gold tone faux pearls pin
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
Coro Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Flower Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Coro Sterling Silver Gold Plated Flower Brooch Pin This is a beautiful sterling silver and gold plated vintage flower brooch pin des...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in L 2.05 in
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with black enamel outlines on the shell. Hallmarks: Kenneth Lane, Made in USA
Crystal, Gold Plate
Italian Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Italian made 18k gold bird brooch, with movable tail. Adorned with carved rubies, emeralds and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
French Retro Emerald Diamond Gold brooch by Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Large French made 18k gold Retro brooch, with vibrant emeralds and approx. 2.80-3.00ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 68mm x 53mm. Marked: 549N, T.H.M., made in France, or 18cts, 504....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Platinum and Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful High quality Platinum Diamond and emerald Brooch . It has approx. 4.50 cts of diamond & 6 cts of emerald. Diamond qualit...
Platinum
No Heat 1.31ct Burma Blue Sapphire Unheated & Diamond Pendant & Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply exquisite and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum and featuring a delightful Unheated Blue Sapphire from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.31ct. The beautifully...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$288Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 1.19 in
Vintage Aztec Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant, Mexico
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Vintage Aztec-Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant. A dual-function piece: can be worn as a brooch (pin) or as a pendant on a chain. Inspired by Aztec art. Crafted in Mexico,...
Silver
$385 / set
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.63 in
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Dress Clips, Brick Red with Brass Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Art Deco style Bakelite dress clips. These brick red color carved Bakelite dress clips are decorated with two brass leaves each and in very good condition! They cou...
Brass
1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite 1930s Art Deco Italian Rhinestone Brooch Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1930s with this stunning Art Deco costume jewelry brooch, a testament to sophisticate...
Anne and Frank Vigneri Massive Colorful Resin Brooch
By Anne & Frank Vigneri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Anne and Frank Vigneri designed this rare, impressive Lucite or Resin brooch in the 1990s. The dimensional geometric shape features a massive medallion complemented with dangling cha...
$562
H 1.88 in W 2.25 in
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch #22841
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Pattern 339 Modern Star Pin/Brooch This modernist star pin/brooch was designed by Henning Koppel pattern # 339. Weighs approx 22.0g, 14.1dwt M...
Sterling Silver
Silver Tone Pavé Panther Brooch with a Grey Faux Pearl and Green Eyes
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone pavé panther brooch with green faceted eyes, sitting on a grey faux pearl. It has a small hook, perhaps for a chain. The pearl has scratching and some movement. ...
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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
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W 1.11 in L 2.56 in
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
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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...
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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 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
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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
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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
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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