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 Gold Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or c...
Gold Plate
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
Vintage Givenchy Statement Logo & Pearl Hoop Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of the most spectacular Vintage Givenchy Logo Hoop Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal, black enamel and glass pearls. Featuring a lustrous pearl top surrounded by the icon...
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Half Hoop Wheat 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 Tone Clip-On Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Wheat-Like Front-Facing Hoop Earrings. Clip On. There is also a Necklace on site that matches. Clip on. Again, I say these are the sleeper earrings, but ...
Mixed Metal
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished earrings pink silver
By Givenchy
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished earrings pink silver There are also rings from this collection in my other auctions, so you can create a cool set like the ones...
Metal
Givenchy unique earring, feather, fashionable futuristic design! Black fall 2023
By Givenchy
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Givenchy ! Pre fall 2023 - unique earring from Givenchy, feather, fashionable futuristic design!
14KY Scatter Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Instead of a classic gold hoop or an all-diamond hoop, change it up with this scatter diamond hoop. This modern take has 10 round VS2, G color diamonds scattered throughout the gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,800 / item
14 Karat Gold Ear Cuff Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold. These beautiful ear cuffs are hand set with .86 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white Diamonds approximately 0.05cts . Each delicate U-shaped hoop features a single line of...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual half hoop earrings with a criss cross design of four rows of braiding. These omega back earrings are 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall. Eighteen karat...
18k 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
Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each designed as sculpted gold half hoop with round diamond detail Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 28 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 1.10 - 1.30 carats Size/Dimens...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Black 0.05ct Diamond Huggie Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and approximately 0.09 ct. Certified black diamonds, featuring a single line of white diamonds 7MM diameter with a color and clarity of GH-SI. Leaver Back closure. Surprise Your Loved Ones with Our Diamond Earrings For Her...
Diamond
Seaman Schepps Multi Stone Hoop Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Seaman Schepps, New York. Iconic American style, Iconic Seaman Schepps design… these fabulous earrings are jewelry perfection. Color, size, and style all come t...
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Onyx,...
14K Yellow Gold 0.18 Carat Blue Sapphire Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Adorn yourself or gift to a friend these colorful and fun Blue Sapphire small huggy hoop earrings featuring approximately 0.18 ct. of blue sapphires. Lev...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings 1/4 cttw.
Located in Great neck, NY
This pair of Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings are sure to be your new favorite. With shimmering 0.25 ct. of baguette-cut diamonds adorning the Huggie, they create the perfect am...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.65ct Diamond Double Row Earrings for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and glittering white approximately 0.65 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring pave set white diamonds with a color and clarity of GH-SI Su...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Givenchy Vintage Round Geometric Clip-On Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Striking clip-on earrings from the iconic Givenchy archives. These bold round geometric earrings showcase an architectural circular design with a distinctive layered construction, ha...
Givenchy Vintage Large Black Onyx Cabochon Knocker Chunky Hoop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Onyx Black Cabochon Rectangle Circle Knocker Chunky Hoop Drop Dangle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
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W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or c...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or c...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Trio Interlocked Intertwined 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
Givenchy Vintage Large Onyx Black Cabochon Knocker Chunky Hoop Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Onyx Black Cabochon Rectangle Circle Knocker Chunky Hoop Drop Dangle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernoist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Leaf Half Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Leaf Half Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed cl...
Gold Plate
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W 1.46 in L 1.74 in
Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Rectangle Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Dangle Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Givenc...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Leaf Half Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Leaf Half Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed cl...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.46 in L 1.74 in
Givenchy Vintage Large Black Enamel Circle Knocker Chunky Drop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. 100% Genuine. Size: 4.4*3.7 cm. Weight: 17 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday we...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Leaf Half Circle Hoop Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Size: 4.0*1.8 cm. Weight: 17 g/each. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ve...
Gold Plate
1990's Gianni Versace Vintage Pearl Rhinestone Gold Hoop Clip On Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Gianni Versace Pearl Hoop Earrings, this brand new vintage item still in original box is not to be seen elsewhere. A versace collector piece! Feature Material: Gold tone Met...
Pearl, Gold