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 Multi Chain Charm Collar 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Nothing short of massive this Vintage Givenchy Chain Charm Collar is a fabulous find. Crafted in gold plated metal and resin beads. Featuring fi...
Givenchy Vintage Blue Navy Lapis Bow Crystal Braided Double Strands Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Lapis Navy Blue Bow Crystal Cabochon Double Strands Layers Rope Braided Chunky Choker Collar Chain Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very beautifu...
Gold Plate
Massive Hubert de Givenchy Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Massive and Extraordinary Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, necklace provenance of Bunny Mellon. Created by Roger Jean Pierre the large Egyptian revival styled collar composed of round and oval collet set and faceted paste jets. Hubert de Givenchy' s penchant for the dramatic oversized necklace...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Givenchy Standout Runway Spell Out Letter Charm Chain Collar 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A standout Vintage Givenchy Logo Charm Collar. Crafted in gold plated metal, crystals and faux pearls. Featuring three lavish chunky chains embellished with an array of logo centric ...
Givenchy Vintage 1980 White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystal Pendant Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s White Pearls Beads Four 4 Oval Crystals Openwork Pendant Charms Linked Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour loss,...
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
An Elegant 1980s Gilded Metal Necklace by Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1980s Gilded Metal Necklace by Givenchy, epitomizing the bold and glamorous fashion of the era. The necklace features a layered chain design, crafted in gold-tone metal tha...
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Flower Double Layers Snake Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Luxury Pink Rose Extra Large Cluster Crystals Flourish Blossom Flowers Leaf Pendant Double Layers Strands Snake Elegant Chunky Statement Choker Collar Chain Ne...
Gold Plate
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
Carnelian Bead Knotted String Triple Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright triple strand necklace! Features three strands of 10mm carnelian beads, connected to a single strand with a vermeil cubic zirconia-accented connector. The clasp its...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$8,279Sale Price|25% Off
W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat gold clasp. Can be worn with the clasp in the back, although the beautiful clasp is me...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Gold Necklace with Tassels and Diamonds Clasp Fashionable yellow gold necklace with 15 gold tassels that adjust to wanted length. Made in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Collier multifilo con tanzaniti sfaccettate e labradorite
Located in BARI, IT
Collier multifilo a gradazione realizzato con sferette sfaccettate di labradorite e goccine di tanzanite sfaccettate. La chiusura è realizzata in bachelite. Il suo punto di forza è i...
Labradorite, Tanzanite
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Set, Bracelet and Necklace in 18 K Gold Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Tiffany's Paloma Picasso Bracelet and Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold Platinum and Diamonds. Together they can form a long necklace. Alternate Circles of interlaced double Links. A Plat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$14,998 / set
W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 4.5 in L 16.5 in
Couture ElsaSchiaparelli Baretti GeorgianCannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure, c.1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates all four pieces of this parure, French costume-jewelry designer Lina Baretti...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 2000's 14k Yellow Gold Italian Made Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 2000's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Made Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set - The necklace is 16 inches long and the bracelet is 7.25 inches long. The width of the links is .50 inch...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Dove of Peace Necklace and Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier 18k white gold Dove of Peace necklace and bracelet accompanied by Cartier box and Cartier certificate of authenticity. This necklace features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,500
W 1.15 in L 17.33 in
Georg Jensen Bente Bonne Silver, Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings Set, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Bente Bonne, 1929-1996, was a highly acclaimed designer whose work in enamel and glass is rare and much admired by collectors. She was one of the very few ...
Silver, Enamel
$1,695 / set
L 23.5 in
Salmon Coral Necklace and Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Three Strand Hand Carved Beads
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique salmon colored Coral and 14 Karat Gold three strand Torsade Necklace and Bracelet with beautiful hand carved Coral beads of g...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace, Earring and Bracelet Set
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1980s Kenneth Jay Lane earring, necklace and bracelet suite of jewelry. All three feature large, ribbed gold tone metal x's linked together...
Gilt Metal
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Illusion Set Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald cut Illusion set diamond tennis necklace features brilliant cut round diamonds and baguette diamonds that are illusion set to give the loo...
18k Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Onyx Black Crystals Watch Link Collar Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Onyx Black Oval Crystals Cabochon Interlocked Chunky Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Gold Layered Chain with Rubi Fashion Jewelry Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful layered gold chain necklace with rubi center piece from vintage Givenchy collection. Minor tarnishing on the hardware. Overall in good vintage condition. Comes as is. Sizin...
Givenchy 1980s Art Deco 3 Strand Black Resin Bead and Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy 1980s Art Deco 3 Strand Black Resin Bead and Gold Necklace Shorter strand long 15" Loger strand long. 18.5" Central pendant is 1.5"by 1.5'
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Watch Link Onyx Black Crystals Chunky Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Onyx Black Oval Crystals Cabochon Interlocked Chunky Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980 White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystal Pendant Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s White Pearls Beads Four 4 Oval Crystals Openwork Pendant Charms Linked Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour loss,...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Rare to find...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980 White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystal Pendant Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980 White Pearls Beads Four 4 Oval Crystals Openwork Pendant Linked Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Watch Link Onyx Black Crystals Chunky Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Watch Link Onyx Black Oval Crystals Cabochon Interlocked Chunky Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour ...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.58 in L 18.9 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Link Interlocked Trio Strands Layer Chunky Gold Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Glow Oval Circle Link Interlocked Trio Strands Layers Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Three different element strand...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980 White Round Pearl Oval Crystal Pendant Gold Long Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. Signed at the clamp. Rare to find. A versatile faux pearl necklace. Can be also used...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.19 in L 13.78 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Trio Layer Leaf Collar Choker Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Rare to find. Size: 35 *3 cm. Weight: 138 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful pac...
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.11 in L 18.9 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Black Crystals Pendant Collar Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss at right side, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. Signed at the back. Rare to find. Size: 48 cm, Pendant: 3.4*2.8 cm. Weig...
Gold Plate