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 Square Crystals Emerald Circle Dots Door Knocker Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Square Cube Crystals Emerald Green Circle Dots Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, almost ne...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Dangle Wheat Earrings, France Circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Dangling Wheat Earrings Circa 1980s. Clip On. Coco Chanel often used wheat in her designs as it signified abundance, so it is a good thing to wear to b...
Mixed Metal
Givenchy Vintage Logo 4G Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo 4G Monogram Glow Oval Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any colour loss, ear blocks are not or...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Fan Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Fan White Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. Very light scratches, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic 4G Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Dangle Modernist Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style des...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Relief Irregular Pearls Crystals Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Long Sapphire Coral Crystals Cabochon Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Long Trio Navy Sapphire Blue Orange Coral Crystals Cabochon Water Tear Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Excellent condition. Not any scratches,...
Gold Plate
Heart-shaped clip-on earring by GIVENCHY PARIS, gold plated, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Heart-shaped ear clip with red Gripoix glass and large handmade pearl from GIVENCHY PARIS 1980s Measurement; Whole length 8 cm - Heart width 6 cm Above red Gripoix stone 2.4 cm in di...
Crystal, Other, Gold Plate
Vintage GIVENCHY gold pearl door knocker designer clip on earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned GIVENCHY • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • 2" by 1.25" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal s...
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
Kaleidoscope Multicolored Burma Spinel and Diamond Oval Dangle Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Spectacular assortments of Burmese Spinels and brilliant cut diamonds create high drama in these long dangle earrings, set in 18k yellow gold. These heirloom worthy earrings can be d...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 10.02 Carat Citrines and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these sensual, elegant and refined drop/ dangle earrings from the "Eva" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dormeu...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$495 / set
14K Gold Hoop Earrings circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Timeless and chic 14k gold dangle earrings. The earrings feature three circles stacked on top of one another in a beautiful textured gold metal. Balance them out with your gold Cartier love rings or create a contrast by styling them with your favorite Louis Vuitton padlock necklace...
14k Gold
Vintage gold tone amber dangle glass designer dangle pierced earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️ V...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Set with 30.12 Carat Citrines and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera- Jewellery, these very refined drop/ dangle earrings from the "Sophia" Collection with its bare stones, were inspired by the 19th...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,147Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.6 in D 0.52 in L 0.71 in
Art Nouveau 0.12 Carat Ruby Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Snake Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Set with 29.96 Carat Prasiolites and Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these sensual, elegant and refined drop/ dangle earrings from the "Sophia" Collection were inspired by the famous "Dor...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 13.47 Carat Moonstones and Tourmalines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these elegant, refined and classic drop dangle earrings from the “Audrey” Collection were inspired by the famous "Dorm...
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 8.43 Carat Moonstones and Tourmalines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these elegant, refined and classic drop dangle earrings from the “Audrey” Collection were inspired by the famous "Dorm...
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Camellia Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone camellia dangle earrings (clip-on). Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max. width approx. 3.5 ...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Givenchy Infinity Earrings. One of the late great 20th century couturiers, Hubert de Givenchy founded his namesake fashion house in 1952, dest...
$2,627
W 0.32 in L 1.38 in
Vintage Opal and Diamond Dangling Teardrop Clip-On Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Bold and beautiful, nothing accentuates an outfit better than opals and diamonds! These two-piece dangling clip-on earrings each feature a teardrop-shaped opal set in a 14KT bezel, h...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Givenchy Vintage Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Long Chain Hoop Gold 2 Set
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Jewellery Set Long Necklace Hoop Dome Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
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W 0.63 in L 2.45 in
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
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W 0.95 in L 1.03 in
Givenchy Vintage Logo 4G Monogram Oval Door Knocker Hoop Drop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo 4G Monogram Glow Oval Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any colour loss, ear blocks are not or...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.26 in L 2.37 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Trio Intertwined Hoop Heart Dangle Chunky 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 Vintage Baroque Large Round Circle Relief Hoop Chunky Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Large Textured Round Circle Hoop Relief Floral Chunky Modernist Drop Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, almost new. 100% genu...
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Givenchy Vintage Square Crystals Emerald Circle Dots Door Knocker Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Square Cube Crystals Emerald Green Circle Dots Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, almost ne...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.6 in L 2.76 in
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.4 in L 2.56 in
Givenchy Vintage Long Sapphire Coral Crystals Cabochon Water Drop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Long Trio Navy Sapphire Blue Orange Coral Crystals Cabochon Water Tear Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Excellent condition. Not any scratches,...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Long Chain Hoop Gold 2 Set
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Jewellery Set Long Necklace Hoop Dome Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.63 in L 2.45 in
Givenchy Vintage Fan Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Fan White Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. Very light scratches, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic 4G Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Dangle Modernist Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style des...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style design. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reve...
Gold Plate