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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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
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...
$295Sale Price|20% Off
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 "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...
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
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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...
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
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
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 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 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
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...
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 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
Givenchy TheMet Signed GG Logo GiltBarPendant SnakeChain 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
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 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link Necklace 21 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link 17" NECKLACE 12 MM wide in the middle and graduating to 8 mm 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace i...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive "Pontus" pendant features a shape that is strikingly modern in design, and is based o...
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lustrous Keishi Pearl Station Vermeil Necklace 48"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15pc of lustrous white & peach Japanese Keishi Pearl appx 12-17mm on 18k yellow gold plated sterling silver chain 48 Inch Station Necklace. Each pearl i...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Statement Taj Crystal Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
A stunning statement piece with intricate details. Embellished with cubic zircon, red, black and faux amethyst crystals. Only 1 available. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view ...
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
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Apple Juice Thermoset Leaf and Topaz Baguette Choker Necklace By Lisner, 1960s
By Lisner
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp - Gold tone - "Apple Juice" thermoset leaves - Aurora Borealis crystal accents - Topaz-colored baguette ...
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Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - Gold plated - Rose quartz gemstone slice - Fold over clasp - By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estat...
Quartz
Unique Gems Necklace N2
Located in MANRESA, ES
One-of-a-kind broken gems necklace. Hand-made assembled on a 14-karat gold frame, this is a Unique Gems statement piece composed by a a selection of twenty-nine gemstones: a garnet ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Labradorite, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, To...
Pal Kepenyes Kinetic Milagros Necklace in the Brutalist Manner
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning Milagros kinetic necklace hand made by Pal Kepenyes, a Hungarian Sculptor who worked in Acapulco, Mexico and created jewelry in the Brutalist style. The necklace has many rows of figures and objects as well as a hand made chain...
Brass, Bronze
Chanel 2009 Moscow Collection Pink Russian Doll Pendant Necklace Small Size
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A rare and whimsical collector’s piece from Chanel’s 2009 Moscow Collection, this charming necklace features a small Matryoshka Russian doll pendant. Beau...
10.54 Carat Graduated Diamond Tennis Necklace 14k White Gold by Gem Jewelers Co
Located in Miami, FL
Expertly crafted from premium quality diamonds, this necklace boasts a stunning graduated elegant, sophisticated, and classic design. Each diamond in this tennis necklace has been ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold and Blue Topaz Bezel Set Station Necklace Chain
Located in New York, NY
This retro vintage 14k gold necklace is elegant and unusual. Each bezel and prong set light blue topaz is divided by a gold bar creating an u...
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Chanel 2009 Russian Doll Moscow Long necklace
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A true collector’s piece from Chanel’s 2009 Métiers d’Art Paris–Moscow collection, this Russian Doll pendant necklace is an exceptional fusion of artistry...
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
Vintage Givenchy Triple Link Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy chain necklace in gold plate. This short length heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide triple-linked chain with a Givenchy logo clasp. Length 18 inches, wi...
Gold Plate