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.
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Mixed Metal Modernist Snake Chain Choker Necklace By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 15" length - 2.5" x 1" mixed metal focal area - Snake chain - Clasp closure - By Givenchy (signed on verso) - Dated 1977 - Estate acquired - Good vintage con...
GIVENCHY signed vintage gold tone massive chain designer 80's necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
Givenchy "Limited Edition" 'Tortoise Shell' Lucite Perfume Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy iconic "Limited Edition" tortoise shell lucite accented with gold hardware perfume pendant necklace allows you to carry your favorite s...
1970s Givenchy Gold + Amber Chainlink Vintage Long GG Logo 70s Necklace or Belt
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s GIVENCHY amber and gold long chain necklace or belt ! Features GG clasp closure. Looks great as a long necklace or wrapped around as a choker. Can also be wor...
Vintage Givenchy Double Snake Chain Necklace with Crystal Drops, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy statement necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises two lightweight and flexible hollo...
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980's Givenchy Brass Chain Link Necklace With Turquoise Glass Medallion
By Givenchy
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage substantial and heavy brass and glass gold link french signed " Paris New York Givenchy" necklace has beautiful cut faceted glass and unusual links. The turquoise glass ...
Turquoise, Brass
1970s GIVENCHY Navy Amber Gold Plated 1977 Large Statement Logo Vintage Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage GIVENCHY 1970s large navy, amber and gold plated logo necklace ! Features a snake chain with a lucite pendant, navy blue on the bot...
Givenchy Vintage Silver-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Zilverkleurige Schakelketting met Hangslot Deze opvallende vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste zilverkleurige schakel met een iconisch hangslot...
Vintage Givenchy Round Link Chain Necklace with Logo, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy round link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises heavy round links with an elegant hook and loop closure and extension chain punctuated by the Givenchy 4G...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide herringbone chain with a stat...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Silver-Tone Curb Chain Necklace, France, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Bold, vintage Givenchy silver-tone curb chain necklace from the 1980s. Features large, polished chain links with an industrial silhouette and a statement toggle/carabiner closure. A ...
Givenchy Vintage Modernist G-Logo Chain Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This elegant Givenchy chain necklace from the 1980s showcases the bold, modernist aesthetic that defined the iconic French fashion house during its golden decade. Crafted in gold-ton...
Givenchy Vintage Gold-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Goudkleurige Schakelketting met 4G Hangslot Deze krachtige vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste goudkleurige schakel en voorzien van een iconisc...
Vintage Givenchy Logo Lozenge Chain Collar 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Chain Necklace. Crafted in lustrous gold plated metal. Featuring a trio of open link chains culminating around a cen...
GIVENCHY signed gold plated massive twisted rope chain designer necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold plated • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Vintage Givenchy Statement Runway Gold & Pearl Logo Whistle Chain Necklace 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Vintage Givenchy Whistle Necklace. Most at home on the catwalks of the 1990s. Crafted in extremely high quality gold plated met...
Vintage Givenchy Pearl & Crystal Rope Necklace 2000s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Pearl Necklace. Featuring a matinee length rope of glass faux pearls interspersed with mounted Swarovski crystals an...
Givenchy Signed GG Logo Museum Gilt Bar Pendant Snake Chain TwoTone Choker 1976
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this metallic necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the mu...
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
Givenchy Twist Link Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and chunky twist link gilt chain necklace by Givenchy, Paris. Embossed logo clasp. 18" x .75". 1980's France. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Runway Fancy Cut Green Crystal Cascade Pendant Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A mesmerisingly beautiful 1980s Vintage Givenchy Crystal Cascade Necklace and a very rare find. Crafted from lustrous, intricately modelled, gold plat...
Gold Plate
Victorian 6.65 Cttw, Labradorite and Topaz Floral Pendant Necklace in Silver
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your style with the enchanting beauty of the Gemistry Labradorite & White Topaz Necklace, a stunning piece designed to bring elegance and sophistication to any outfit. Handcr...
Labradorite, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Silver
Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò necklace in 9 karat rose gold structure mounted with stones. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it i...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Long Curb Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, rhodium plated twisted wire sterling silver curb link long chain necklace. Marked Jona. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for ...
Sterling Silver
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Twisted Rope Chain Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Yves Saint Laurent gold tone twisted rope style chain necklace from the late 70’s, early 1980’s. The necklace has a nice weight to it and closes with an S hook. A signed YSL tag hang...
Gold Plate
$425
H 2 in W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 15.5 in
Vintage Gold Five Strand Graduated Snake Chain Necklace, Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold 5 Strand Graduated Snake Chain Circa 1990s. A very classic snake chain necklace that can be dressed up or down. This is a piece that will always elevate your wardrobe. ...
Mixed Metal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald, creating a stunning trinity design. Each precious gemstone is bezel set and surrounded by ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Single Large Pearl Omega Chain Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Necklace Length: 17" Pearl Type: Cultured Pearl Bead Diameter : 13.5 mm Stamped: "14KT" "Indonesia...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total), circa 1920, French. diameter diamonds: 2.6...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Rose Gold Platinum Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Edwardian necklace, crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum, circa 1905–1915. This elegant chain showcases a refined alternating-link design, composed of platinum and rose gold sect...
Rose Gold, Platinum
1985 Chanel Pearl and Gilt Metal Chain Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1985 natural shape flat pearl and gilt metal chain necklace with pearl drop. Beautiful patina to the the engraved triple link chain. Pearls are in e...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Vintage Silver-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Zilverkleurige Schakelketting met Hangslot Deze opvallende vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste zilverkleurige schakel met een iconisch hangslot...
Givenchy Vintage Gold-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Goudkleurige Schakelketting met 4G Hangslot Deze krachtige vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste goudkleurige schakel en voorzien van een iconisc...
Givenchy vintage double chain necklace, 1992
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone double chain necklace with faux pearls from 1992 Givenchy 40th anniversary collection. Length – 52 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information .........
Vintage GIVENCHY gold chain designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤...
Givenchy Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock 90s
By Givenchy
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Givenchy's Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock is a true statement piece. It's all about the details with this one. The gold pla...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Crystal Chunky Silver Long Chain Necklace Vintage Y2K RARE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Y2K Givenchy Signed Necklace Feature Material: Metal Color: Silver Condition: Excellent Vintage Period: 2000- Place of Origin: France
Silver
Vintage Givenchy Logo Link Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy statement logo link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises interlocking puffy double G Givenchy logo...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Puffy Mariner Link Long Chain Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy puffy mariner link chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises graduated puffy mariner links with fo...
Gold Plate
Vtg GIVENCHY logo silver chain necklace designer runway
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY logo • silver tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 18" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage GIVENCHY gold chain logo designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 18.5" CONDITION • very good vintage condi...
Vintage GIVENCHY logo gold crystal designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone with clear stones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 16" long CONDITION • good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Vintage Givenchy Rainbow Ombre Crystal Herringbone Chain Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy necklace in gold plate and crystal featuring a central panel of princess-cut crystals channel set in a rainbow ombre arrangement. This central panel is attach...
Crystal, Gold Plate
GIANNI VERSACE MEDALLION VINTAGE MEDUSA CHOKER Gold Neclace
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gianni Versace signature medallion choker, this style has been reintroduced to the current Versace collection, it's extremely rare to find the vintage original. Featuring medallion c...
Pearl, Gold
Givenchy Vintage ENAMEL Gold Long CHAIN NECKLACE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
1980's Givenchy enamel necklace with unique marble print amber, this extra long necklace could be worn multiple ways and easy to mix and match...
Pearl, Gold