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 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
$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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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
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
$716Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
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
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
Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
An array of dangling freshwater pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering natural diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on th...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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
Oscar De La Renta Gold Plated Camellia Flowers Necklace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Oscar de la Renta gold plated choker-chain necklace. It has long gold plated bar links that end with a bouquet of two ivory color resin Camellias flowers with leaves...
Gold Plate
South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold with Graduated Large White Pear
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This magnificent necklace features a stunning strand of rare, large South Sea pearls, renowned for their luminous glow and exceptional surface quality. Expertly matched and beautiful...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
10.14carat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Add a majestic touch to your ensemble with this stunning 10.14carat royal blue sapphire diamond statement necklace! This eye-catching necklace will turn heads with its dazzling poppi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Chopard Casmir Yellow Gold Necklace
By Chopard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and classy Chopard Casmir 1990's necklace in yellow gold, Which is composed of a dome-shaped texture ribbon in solid yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Gold Drops Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bujukan Bead Station Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold bead charm necklace is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! It sparkles and has movement from every direction! This design is dynamic and unique givin...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.10 Carat Diamond 5.62 carat Ruby 14 Karat Rose Gold Tennis Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat rose gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 5.62 carats Ruby and 6.10 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$340Sale Price|20% Off
22K Gold Vermeil Talisman Trio Choker with Enamel Accents by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Harnessing the powerful symbolism of the classic crescent shape, the Talisman Trio Choker is a modern talisman made to bring the wearer good fortune and a sense of protection. Choos...
22k Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center highlights a platinum and diamond set spiral medallion, designed as a diamond set feather-ed...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
8.00 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
8.00 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 8.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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...
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Gilt Pointed Choker Necklace With Tortoise Accent By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 15" length, best fits slender to average sized necks - 4.4" x 4.75" interior dimensions - Gold plated - Faux t...