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 Large Gold Toned Stylized Open Swirl Ribbon Hoop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic Givenchy gold toned puffy swirl stylized hoop earrings that have a post back. They come with clear disks - the original backs are missing. Stamped Givenchy
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Rose Pink Crystals Flower Openwork Elegant 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 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...
$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...
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
$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 Gold G Logo Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Totally rocking the logo mania trend with these original Vintage Givenchy Logo Earrings. Crafted from gold plated metal their curved G logo is t...
Gold Plate
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...
Colombian Emerald Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This elegant and contemporary pair of Emerald Ruby stud earrings features: Primary Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Emerald Cut Emerald Weight: Over 2.00 Carat (2 emera...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Cobra Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Earring Diameter: 1.00" x 0.38" Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Stamped: "K18" Condition: Preowned, excellent
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Green and Red Agate, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retro pendant earrings in 9k rose gold and silver structure. The earrings consist of 2 main sections: the upper part realized with onyx round base where a green agate flower ...
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$310
H 1 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in L 1 in
Stylised clear paste and metal 'flower' earrings, Ciro, London, c1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A classic pair of clear paste earrings, with overtones of Georgian and Victorian real jewellery, these smart floral style earrings by Ciro Of London are easily wearable and adaptable to many occasions. CIRO was established in 1917 and continues its reputation for high quality imitation jewellery and pearls. Having started out as a mail order company selling costume jewellery, clip on earrings, and cultured pearls, with the launch of the imitation pearl in the 1920s CIRO became a much sought after brand with the elegant flapper girls and early film stars. In the 1950s they again were a byword for glamour, smart and high quality designs. CIRO's classic collections, embodying timeless and ladylike glamour, now sit alongside must-have fashion pieces with their pieces regularly featured on the pages of glossy magazines. Their flagship store is located on the prestigious Burlington Arcade...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Retro Sunburst Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Retro Sunburst earrings in 14 karat rose gold. Domed centers add dimensionality to the earrings. They have eight round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of .32 carats and si...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Rena Koopman Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Abstract design earrings by American designer, Rena Koopman. The earrings are made of 18 and 22 karat gold with the sense of abstract painting often seen in Koopman's work. A small r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Domed Diamond Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant dome shaped diamond earrings nested in gold banding and gold criss crosses. The earrings have 128 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 5 carats. The stones are VS qu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl Earrings in Triple Band Gold Collar
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic round pearl earrings set in a triple tier collar of twisted gold. The pearls are 12.5 mm. The earrings are 3/4" in diameter. Clip backs can be converted to posts. They are th...
Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Red Gripoix Gold Clip Earrings With Original Box.
By Chanel
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chanel red poured glass, gripoix, and gold cc metal clip on earrings. They come with original box. Stones have internal inclusions to appear to be natural stones.
Vintage Chanel clip-on earring Paris 70/80s gold plate, turquoise Cabochon
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
An early 70/80s Chanel ear clips in the middle of turquoise colored glass, rimmed with 24 carat gold plating and 4 entwined CC. Measurement: In diamet...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Posts and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cultured pearl stud earrings are the most classic and timeless piece of jewelry. They can be worn by anyone and everyone and make an excellent gift for all occasions. These 8-8.5mm c...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christina Addison Turquoise Flower Diamonds Cluster Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Cluster Earring with Diamonds measures 1 inch across the top and has a height of 1 inch. Approximately the diamond ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIVENCHY Shark Tooth black silver magnet horn earring Single
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Shark Tooth black silver magnet horn earring Single Reference: BSHW/A00109 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Model: Shark Tooth ea...
Puffy Gold Rectangular Coil Earrings By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Each earring measures 1.1" x .9" - Gold plated - Clip on earring backs - By Givenchy (signed on clips) - Circ...
Vintage Givenchy Door Knocker Gold & Lapis Earrings 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Incredible Vintage Givenchy Lapis Earrings. Designed in the eternally stylish door knocker style. Crafted in high quality gold plated metal and set with wonderful deep rich blue, cab...
Gold Plate