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 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
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
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Pink Rose Crystals 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 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 Rare Gold Blue Lapis Bow Braided Rope Statement 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
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Iconic Round Gold Silver Logo Interlocked Linked 2 Set
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 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
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...
45.96 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Pearl Tassel Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning art deco tassel necklace is handmade in 14K gold. It is set in 45.96 carats of emerald, 36.87 carats onyx & 2.25 carats of glimmeri...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$425
H 2 in W 2 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 15.5 in
Vintage Gold Five Strand Graduated Snake Chain Necklace, Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold 5 Strand Graduated Snake Chain Circa 1990s. A very classic snake chain necklace that can be dressed up or down. This is a piece that will always elevate your wardrobe. ...
Mixed Metal
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold statement piece blending classic elegance with regal strength, this vintage necklace features multiple strands of lustrous cultured pearls joined by a striking lion head clasp...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boho Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, with magnetic clasp, is a beautifully eclectic and stylish piece that embodies the free-spirited, creative nature of bohemian fashion. Vintage boho jewelry...
Silver
Vintage 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Layered Omega Necklace - The necklace measures 15.5 inches long, the 2nd chain drops down another .75 inches and the width is 2.5mm. The necklace has a...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood Three-Row Costume Pearl Drop Orb Pendant Necklace
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Vivienne Westwood Three-Row Costume Pearl Orb Pendant Necklace is a striking statement piece that embodies the brand’s signature blend of punk-inspired elegance and modern sophis...
Givenchy Vintage Gold-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Goudkleurige Schakelketting met 4G Hangslot Deze krachtige vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste goudkleurige schakel en voorzien van een iconisc...
$676
W 0.16 in L 15.75 in
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 Double Strands Mesh Snake Choker Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Double Strands Layers Cross Knot Mesh Snake Modernist Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or c...
Gold Plate
$7,370Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.18 in L 21 in
Natural Diamond Emerald Double Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold, Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Emerald Double Chain Necklace studded with emerald and diamond in 18K Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Double-Strand Pearl Necklace With Crystal Embellished Maltese Cross
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Chanel Double-Strand Pearl Necklace With Crystal Embellished Maltese Cross From the Spring-Summer 2018 Pre-Collection is this double-strand pearl necklace with an ...
Crystal, Pearl
Multi Strand Amber Glass Bead Necklace with Bead Decoration
Located in London, GB
Beautiful multi strand amber glass bead necklace, with clear, green and dark amber bead decoration. The top is finished with a woven silvery amber bead design. There are forty rows o...
1990s Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold Tone Logo Chain Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful and stylish massive chain necklace designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1990’s. This piece is gold plated. The length can be adjusted to several options. Signed: "KL" Max. length: 52cm IMPORTANT: As a buyer, you are fully responsible for the customs duties, other local taxes and any administrative procedures related to imports into the country of destination. ——— If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We describe our items accurately. Please note that in reality they can look much better because photo can’t capture that magical sparkle. We have many years of experience in this business. And we have a very carefully curated selection of pieces. You can buy with confidence. Thank you for your consideration. ——— “Laura Antiques...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Multi-Strand Silver Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An elegant vintage Givenchy multi-strand silver necklace from the 1980s, constructed from multiple fine silver-toned link chains that converge in polished end caps bearing the iconic...
Silver
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
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
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
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
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
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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