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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
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 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 Vintage Gold Large Blue Sapphire Pearls Square Statement Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Sapphire Navy Blue Stone Square Pendant Large White Pearls Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour lo...
Gold Plate
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
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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 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
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
Cartier Maillon Panther Diamond 3 Row Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Cartier Maillon Panthère diamond necklace is a striking masterpiece, featuring interlocking links adorned with brilliant diamonds. This necklace features 3 rows with approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Dinh Van Flex Le Cube Diamond torque choker necklace is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring bezel set two big diamonds on each ends with pave set round cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès Black Braided Leather Bracelet and Necklace Set Petit H Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Set Includes 1 necklace and 1 matching bracelet Pattern: sophisticated braid Made of Smooth Leather and clasp in Palladium Plated Hardware Col...
Palladium
Pearl and 9 Karat Gold Necklace by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This freshwater pearl necklace features an arrangement of mixed sizes, shapes and subtly varying tones of freshwater pearls for a fresh and modern effect. The pearls range in tone from pale blush to cream and in size from 4mm to 8mm in diameter. The necklace is finished with a solid 9 karat gold chain...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A classic 18KT yellow gold braided necklace set with 15.03 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The braided links of the necklace alternate with pave set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage
By Grosse
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Necklace 14K Gold by Grosse Vintage This tremendous Vintage necklace, Sapphire necklace, Diamond necklace is made by Grosse company, G...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Carved Crystal Quartz & Pearl Multi-Strand Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Stephen Dweck collar multi-strand necklace Featuring carved fancy cut quartz over mother of pearl doublet Baroque oval cultured pearl and toggle closure The necklace measures ...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
Karl Lagerfeld Stone & Chain Collar Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Karl Lagerfeld goldtone chain-link collar necklace with center blue stone, signed. Clasp closure. Comes in velvet case/box.
Rhodium
Gold Necklace Aquamarine Shark Tooth Pendant Enamel Chain Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Plated Necklace Aquamarine Shark Tooth Pendant Enamel Chain Choker Designer J DAUPHIN This handcrafted structural necklace is made of 14k gold plated brass. The design fea...
Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Marina J. Woven Seed Pearl Choker with Adjustable Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Pearl Choker by Marina J. This piece is made with luxury Cultured Seed Pearls all intricately woven together into a stunning lace like design. The Pearls display a white and...
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
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 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...