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 Paris New York signed gold chain designer runway clip on earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY Paris New York • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Half Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Half Hoop Wheat Earrings Circa 1980s. Clip On. There is also a Necklace on site that matches. Clip on. Again, I say these are the sleeper earrings, but w...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Givenchy Gold & Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Ruby Glass Jewelled Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Jewelled Hoop Earrings of statement proportions. Crafted from lustrous gold plated metal of superb quality and set with cabochon red, blue and green crystal stones e...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Silver Plated Lilac Rhinestones Half Hoop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver plated half hoop clip on earrings, featuring lilac rhinestones. There is wear to the silver plating. Measuring length 1.25 cm / .5 inch by width 9 mm / .35 inch. T...
$215Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Lattice Patterned Chunky Half Hoop Earrings By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 1.5" x 1" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Givenchy (signed) - Circa 1980s -...
Vintage Givenchy Statement Pearl Logo Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous pair of Vintage Givenchy Pearl Logo Earrings. A double couture classic, pearls and logo feature boldly in the design of these cool yet elegant earrings from the House. Gua...
Givenchy Vintage Heart Black Hoop Matte Triangle Love Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Statement Modernist Hoop Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition and very unique. Very light scratches...
Gold Plate
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 signed vintage 80's gold tone black designer pierced earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53 ❤...
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Logo 4G Monogram Double Button Gold Pierced Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Circle Round Matte Modernist Drop Dangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
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.
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Braid Texture Statement Earrings with Faux Pearls by Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Each earring measures 1.4" x 1" - Gold plated - Faux pearls - Clip on earring backs - By Givenchy (signed on clips) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excelle...
Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Textured Tear Water White Long Pearl Fan Elegant Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. Very light scratches, barely...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Double Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork Chunky Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 10...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Pearl Doorknocker Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Our Vintage Givenchy Doorknocker Earrings. A total classic from the Parisian House. Embellished with a lustrous simulated pearl creating a classic contrast with the lustrous golden f...
GIVENCHY c.1980's Gold Geometric Rockstud 3D Pyramid Statement Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage 1980's Givenchy gold tone statement clip on earrings. Finely brushed matte gold tone finish. Three dimensional design of four 3D pyramids. These rare earrings measure approx...
Vintage Givenchy Gold Button Logo Earrings Iconic 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Bang on trend Vintage Givenchy Logo Earrings dating to the 1980s. The famous GIVENCHY lettering emblazoned repeatedly across the clips oozing co...
Gold Plate
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 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.
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.
vintage Givenchy bright pink earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Exceptional artistry abounds with these vintage Givenchy pink earrings. A large bright pink textured cabochon sits proudly in a golden open claw setting. ...
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Pebble Texture & Black Acrylic Earrings By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - .8" x .75" - Black acrylic - Gold plated accents - Clip on earring backs - By Givenchy (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage ...
vintage Givenchy dragonfly earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of delightful vintage Givenchy dragonfly earrings. Featuring a dragonfly in flight with outstretched wings and embellished with black, amethyst and clear glass stones. Vintage...
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Cube Square Black 4G Logo Monogram Gold Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Cube Square Black 4G Logo Monogram Monderist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Very u...
Gold Plate
1980s Givenchy Earring, Brooch and Cuff Set
By Givenchy
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful set of 1980s Givenchy costume jewellery including a large cuff, earrings and a brooch. All feature oversized gold tone metal flower ...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Givenchy Signature Gilded Gold Logo Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy signature logo in gilded gold vermeil finish ear clips measures 1" in height, 6/8" in length and 2/8" in depth. The backside are signed.
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Intertwined Chunky Trio Heart Drop Hoop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Large Glow Trio 3 Intertwined Hoop Heart Dangle Drop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe very light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Gold with Black Crystal Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy gilded gold hardware base earrings are paired with black glass crystals and rhinestones. These earrings measures 3 1/4" in length and 7/8" in width. The depth is 1...
Givenchy Signature Gold Vermeil Ear Clips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy signature gold vermeil ear clips with his signature logo measures 1" in height, 1/2" in width and 2/8" in depth. Earrings are signed.
Givenchy Gold with Golden Center Ear Clips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy gilded gold hardware with combined with a golden center ear clips. These earrings measures 6/8" in height, 5/8" in length and 3/8" in depth. Earrings are sign...
Givenchy Vintage Earrings Starburst Enamel Gilt
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An unusual and striking pair of Vintage Givenchy Earrings from the 1990s. These Givenchy Earrings feature a dramatic and beautifully made gilt starburst amidst deep rich black enamel...