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 Logo Satin Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare and trendy Givenchy clip-on earrings feature a long, dimensional, dangling shape with gilded metal in a satin-finish texture. The front of the earrings is marked with the ...
Gilt Metal
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 Faux Pearl & Gold Tone Earrings, Signed, circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Chatham, CA
GIVENCHY - Vintage faux pearl and gold tone rope twist statement earrings - for pierced ears - signed - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss ...
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 4G Logo Monogram Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Black Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Hammered Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy hammered gold teardrop earrings. 1980s.
Clip back fittings.
2.25" x .75"
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Circle Relief Hoop Drop Chunky Clip Gold 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
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy ...
Gold Plate
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 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 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
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
Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black Pearl Track 31mm Datejust 68173 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 3 in W 4 in L 4 in
Vintage Valentino Faux Pearl, Glass and Rhinestone Starfish Runway Pin / Brooch
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage runway Valentino marked starfish pin is adorned with 5 faux pearls and multitudes of rhinestones and a crystal center. This is very well made and stellar on. It...
Pearl, Base Metal
Deco Pear shaped emeralds and mixed shape diamond earrings in white gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Clean lines and modern elegance with heirloom quality! True to Rinoor's promise of sourcing the finest gemstones and blending them with exceptional craftsmanship, these earrings are ...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,748 / set
D 3.94 in L 16.93 in
Vintage Trifari by Kunio Matsumoto Rare Grapevine Necklace & Brooch Set 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy and incredibly beautiful vintage Trifari Kunio Matsumoto necklace and brooch demi-parure. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese arch...
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Cannetille Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delicate antique Dutch brooch crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a cluster of natural seed pearls. This finely detailed jewel dates to the 19th century and reflects the refined ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
$7,300 / item
Aquamarine Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold featuring Custom-Cut Pear Drops of Shimmering Aquamarine Aquamarine: 13.11cts 18k White Gold: 5.78g From Karma El Khalil's Conversations With The Moon Collection...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$119Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilded Butterfly Figural Brooch with Crystals by Carolee, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" x 2" - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Faux pearl accent - By Carolee (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent...
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
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Interlocked Intertwined Trio Tube Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio 3 Interlocked Intertwined Twist Spiral Tube Hoop Drop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe very light scratches or...
Gold Plate
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W 1.26 in L 2.37 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Trio Intertwined Heart Chunky Dangle 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
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W 0.79 in L 1.46 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Drop Gold Pierced 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
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W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte 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
Sold
W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte 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
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage 4G Logo Monogram Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Black Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.46 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Drop Gold Pierced 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
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 0.71 in L 2.29 in
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.38 in
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
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W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Modernist Hoop Drop Earrings, Gold Plated Very light scratches, barely noticeable. Not any colour loss. Dark ink at back...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.71 in L 2.29 in
Givenchy Vintage Textured Hoop White Pearl Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured Hoop White Pearl Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the...
Gold Plate