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 Gilt Metal Dangling Charm Necklace ca 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in University City, MO
Givenchy Gilt metal dangling charm necklace The collection of charms are hinged to a wide substantial gilt metal choker style chain The dangl...
Gilt Metal
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Gold Leaf Link Choker Necklace With Faux Opals By Givenchy, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length - 1" width links - Gold plated - Faux pearl cabochons - Crystal rhinestone accents - Invisible hook clasp - By Givenchy (signed on verso) - Circa ...
Givenchy Floral Jet Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of 4 strands of large faceted jet bead hand sewn flower heads and moong...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Givenchy Gilt Flower Head and Soutache Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt flower head passementerie choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. The large flower head links composed of crystal rh...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
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 Ruby Crystal Riviere Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning jewelled Vintage Givenchy Ruby Necklace. Featuring a riviere design set with emerald cut ruby crystals, clear baguettes and chatons. Finished with a logo clasp. A beautifu...
Givenchy Vintage Gold Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Statement Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% g...
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 Amythest Emerald and Jet Choker Necklace <Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt metal, faux faceted amythest, emerald crystals and jet two strand choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Made in Fr...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Haute Couture Headlight Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture sapphire crystal riviere. The choker style necklace of graduated rose cut faceted crystals. Bezel set in graduated gilt plate round walled and ridged settings. Hook and eye closure. Made in France. Provenance Bunny Mellon...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1975 Givenchy Collar with Lucite Inset
By Givenchy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1975 Givenchy Collar with Vivid Green Lucite Inset. Hinged sides for comfort. Signed inside Givenchy Paris New York 1975 Inner circumference 14”
Givenchy Gold Link Necklace Crystal Black Cabochon
By Givenchy
Located in Wallkill, NY
Chunky Givenchy statement necklace. Twisted oval links with crystal and black cabs. Oval links graduate in size. Links are 1.5 inches at th...
Gilt Metal
Antique Givenchy Gold Choker Necklace, Vintage Design, Unique Style
By Givenchy
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Givenchy vintage Torque form necklace Vintage French Givenchy torque form necklace hinged at back and clasped at the center front. Gilt metal, clear rhinestones, cabochons of f...
A dynamic gilt metal/blue glass cabuchon necklace, Givenchy, France, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An outstanding Givenchy necklace in a lustrous matt gilded metal, the seven front sections set with a deep sapphire cabuchon. This is a true statement necklace, from the celebrated F...
Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Vintage Yellow Gold Bean Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Bean Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 14.5" Weight: 18 grams Width: 9mm each bean Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co Peretti k18 *Free S...
Yellow Gold
$28,200 / item
W 4.5 in Dm 14.5 in L 4.75 in
18 Karat White Gold, 4.39 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
By Bernard Grosz
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emeralds White Diamonds 9 Karat White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful necklace with genuine green emeralds and white diamonds set in a 9 karat white gold heart. The necklace length is adjustable from 410 mm to 440 mm / from 16.141 inches to 1...
Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italy
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in North Miami, FL
Theater, drama and jaw drooping beauty are in this Italian vintage Coppola e Toppo plastic beaded chartreuse and kelly green foliage necklace. This dramatic and show stopping green plastic beaded necklace...
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Unique and hard to find, an oversized, baroque white south sea pearl is studded with round brilliant cut diamonds. Each diamond is bezel set and hangs on a triple strand cable chain...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tectonique Diamond Tennis White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Tectonique Tennis Necklace by Cartier. With 85 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1clarity, E color total weight approximately 13.6ct Details: Length: 17" Width...
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century 3.33 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning 21st century 3.33 carat diamond choker necklace is the perfect choice for anyone who loves diamonds and elegant jewelry. The necklace is made of high quality 18k white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Roberto Coin Necklace Woven Design
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
18KT roberto coin necklace with woven design 115.38 grams and .50cts on diamonds all yellow gold Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M...
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
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Choker
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold spectacular necklace is from our Dentelle Collection. This elegant choker has natural white diamonds in total of 3.27 Carat. The total metal weight is 91.3 gr. Necklac...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Erich Zimmermann Gold Cocoon Necklace
By Erich Zimmermann
Located in Darnestown, MD
German artist Erich Zimmerman has named this stunning gold choker necklace his Cocoon design. It consists of 8 slightly overlapping elongated tubes with a soft matte finish. Each tu...
18k Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold Choker This gorgeous estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with genuine Earth...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Statement Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% g...
Gold Plate
Givenchy 1980s Textured Satin & Polished Gold Chocker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Givenchy necklace with luxurious gold-tone finish. The piece is comprised of 15 curved links of 8 long and 7 short in a faux double strand design. The satin gold finish...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Statement Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% g...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Short Champagne Metal Chain Necklace 'Jaguar'
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - Short champagne metal chain necklace holding a jaguar head. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 34 cm to 38 cm Seller Referen...
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W 0.63 in L 17.33 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Crystals Rectangle Pendant Omega Choker Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Crystals Rectangle Pendant Adjustable Omega Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some crystals ar...
Gold Plate
Givenchy vintage collar necklace, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy vintage gold-tone necklace with multi-colored inserts Signed Inner diameter when necklace is clasped – 13 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information .........
GIVENCHY Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Nice, FR
GIVENCHY gold tone collar necklace embellished with multicolor crystals. Fold over clasp closure. Embossed GIVENCHY Paris New-York on the clasp. Indicative measurements : inner ci...
Gilt Metal
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W 1.19 in L 18.9 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Interlock Collar Choker Silver Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Rare to find. Size: 48 * 3 cm. Weight: 113 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful pa...
Silver Plate
1980s Chunky Pearl Choker With Ruby Glass Maltese Cross Pendant By Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 14.5" length with additional 3" extender chain - 3.75" x 2.25" Maltese cross style pendant - Gold plated hardwa...
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
Vintage GIVENCHY gold glass collar designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone with glass stone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • collar is 5" in diameter, pend...
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