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.
Vintage Givenchy Statement Chunky Gold Watch Link Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Givenchy watch link necklace. Featuring a lustrous large watch link design that will undoubtedly make for an epic style statement time and time again. Total perfec...
$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 ...
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Link Interlocked Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Link Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% genuine. Signed a...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Link Necklace, France, Late 20th Century
By Givenchy
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful vintage Givenchy necklace, crafted in polished gold-tone metal and designed with a bold, sculptural form. The necklace is composed of interlinked elements that create a r...
Gold Plate
Givenchy 1960s Golden Metal Necklace with Blue Enamel & Glass Pearls
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY - Golden metal short necklace with blue enamel and 'chinese' glass pearls. Jewelry made by the house of Gripoix for Givenchy, 1960. Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Link Resin Necklace and Belt, Circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Necklace and Belt, Circa 1980s. This has six rows of round rollo chain belts with a dangling piece and 2 of the same pieces on t...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Diamante Link Chain Necklace, Circa 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Diamante Link Chain Necklace Circa 1990s. Wear it long or wrapped around the neck, or double or with one part against your neck. You can even pull it wit...
Mixed Metal
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
Attractive Givenchy Gilt Ribbed Chain Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Givenchy Gilt chain link necklace in ribbed gold. 17.5" x 1.5" at widest.USA 1980s. Excellent condition.
Vintage Givenchy 1980s Link Chain Necklace with Dangling Drop Design
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Link Chain with Dangling Drop Necklace Circa 1980s. Toggle Closure offers a wide range of options. Wear it long or wrapped with the toggle in the front or the back,...
Mixed Metal
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Long Logo Interlocked Chain Link Flat Snake Curb Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Chain Link Flat Snake Curb Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% genuine....
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo 4G Interlocked Crystals Chain Figaro Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Monogram Logo Interlocked Openwork Crystals Figaro Chain Link Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratche...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Curb Link Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into your golden era with our Givenchy curb link gold necklace.The thickness and length alone scream statement piece.It has a traditional smaller clasp that ties in perfectly. 1...
Givenchy Double Loop Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light up any room with our double loop Givenchy gold necklace.The structure of this piece is very strong yet delicate at the same time.It has a traditional hook closure for easy fast...
Givenchy Matte Gold W Cabachon stone Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Givenchy matte gold necklace with cabochon stone inserts is the statement necklace you need in your collection.The matte finish is such great a...
Vintage Givenchy Chromed Metal Link Chain Necklace With Ball Pendants 1980's
By Givenchy
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic signed Givenchy necklace is vintage. It has the toggle clasp and is from the 80's. The ball pendants hang off the link chain. There are 2 different size balls that become ball pendants hanging off the link chain. It is chunky, substantial and modern. It is a chromed metal of some sort. This is a timeless piece and will go day to evening. How great will this look with a leather or suede jacket ? It is 8 inches high or long on ones neck and each side is 1.5" W. When sitting on your neck it is 4 inches wide. It almost has a silver gun metal look...
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
Vintage Givenchy Gold Collar Necklace, Textured Wheat Design, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Collar Necklace with Wheat Pattern interspersed in three rows. Textured. There are Hoops on my site that Match. Wheat is the symbol of abundance. This necklac...
Mixed Metal
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 Textured Satin and Shiny Gold Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Textured Satin and Shiny Gold Link Necklace
Gold Plate
GIVENCHY Jewelled Gold Tone Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Nice, FR
GIVENCHY gold tone necklace embellished with multicolor crystals. Fold over clasp closure. Embossed GIVENCHY on the clasp. Indicative measurements : adjustable length from approx....
Gilt Metal
$3,825
H 2 in W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Link Necklace, France, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage YSL Gold Tone Heavy Graduated Link Necklace. Couture. Signed and Numbered #319 of #425. Special when on. I have set this for myself. I have managed to acquire the bracelet...
Mixed Metal
Vintage 0.62 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and 18 karat white gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stu...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Yellow and White Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Darnestown, MD
This long endless chain necklace by Bulgari alternates groups of five yellow with five white gold irregular links. They are intentionally out of round and each a little different. Th...
18k Gold
Collar Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Flexible Panther Link
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous late 20th-century panther link necklace crafted from 14k Yellow Gold. Features 3 rows of links with very flexible movement, a box clasp closure and extra link. Total weight ...
14k Gold
Antique 1880s 35 Grams Russian Chain And Gold Cross
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880s imperial russian era heavy chain with cross pendant weight of 35 grams made in st petetsburge russia 1880s chain lenght 65cm hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standa...
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold S-Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow and White Gold S Link Necklace - The Italian made 2-tone gold necklace has alternating yellow gold modern S links connected b...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Wide Panther Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Wide Panther Link Necklace - The Italian made necklace is 12.6mm wide and 16 inches long and features a hi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$312Sale Price / set|20% Off
L 18 in
Vintage LM Classical Mythological Theme 18K Gold Tone Link Necklace and Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
This high-grade vintage jewelry set, signed by the specialized manufacturer "LM," is a masterful blend of neoclassical iconography and modern luxury from the late 20th century. The c...
Other, Gold Plate
Monet Gold Plated Curb and Ball Link Chain Collar Necklace circa 1980s
By Monet
Located in London, GB
Monet fabulous 22ct triple gold plated curb and ball link chain necklace. Measuring length approximately 50.8 cm / 20 inches by width 3.7 cm / 1.45 inch. The necklace is in very goo...
Gold Plate
Bijoux Num Stunning Diamond Shape Cubic Zirconia Flexible Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant diamond shape cubic zirconia necklace featuring over 500 pieces of round Cubic Zirconia individually handset in 18k gold & platinum rhodium p...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
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W 0.24 in L 19.1 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Come with...
Gold Plate
Givenchy necklace by the house Gripoix 1960
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY - Golden metal short necklace with blue enamel and 'chinese' glass pearls. Jewelry made by the house of Gripoix for Givenchy, 1960. Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...
Gilt Metal
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W 0.4 in L 15.36 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s 4G Logo Interlocked Crystal Figaro Chain Link Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Monogram Logo Interlocked Openwork Crystals Figaro Chain Link Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratche...
Gold Plate
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W 0.24 in L 19.1 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Logo Relief Herringbone Chain Mesh 2 Set Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Come with...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Iconic 4G Logo Monogram Interlocked Linked 2 Set, Silver Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic 4G Logo Monogram Circle Round Button Interlocked Linked 2 Gift Jewellery Set Necklace Bracelet, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition. Some light...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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W 0.99 in L 18.9 in
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Satin Leaf Watch Link Interlocked Collar Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Unisex Satin Matte Leaf Watch Link Interlocked Chunky Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Chain Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratch or colour l...
Gold Plate
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W 0.48 in L 24.81 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Braided Interlocked Link Cuban Rope Chain Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Braided Interlocked Link Cuban Rope Chain Chunky Choker Collar Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% genuine. Signed ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.2 in L 19.69 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s 4G Logo Interlocked Cuban Chain Link Gold Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Interlocked Cuban Chain Link Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Versatile necklace, can be worn as bracelet too. Very good condition....
Gold Plate
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W 0.4 in L 18.12 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Logo Interlocked Link Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Link Snake Cuban Chunky Chain Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% genuine. Signed a...
Gold Plate
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W 0.32 in L 23.63 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Logo Interlocked Chain Link Flat Snake Curb Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo GG Interlocked Chain Link Flat Snake Curb Modernist Long Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% genuine....
Gold Plate
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W 1.19 in L 18.9 in
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Watch Link Interlock Collar Choker Chunky Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1970s Unisex Glow Watch Link Interlocked Collar Choker Chunky Statement Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.24 in L 19.1 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo Herringbone Chain Set Gold Necklace Bracelet
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Logo Monogram Herringbone Chain Set Necklace Bracelet, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Come with origina...
Gold Plate