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
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
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
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...
18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Strands Wire Cable Contemporary Necklace 16 inches Long
Located in Washington, DC
This beautiful textured multi strand wire cable necklace is made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold wire cable. It has 3 strands and is 16" long. This necklace transforms your pendants and gi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$840Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.71 in L 17.01 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 3-Strand Heart Toggle Necklace 17”
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace features three strands of sterling silver chain adorned with 10 puffed heart charms. The necklace measures 17 inches in length and secures with a ...
Sterling Silver
$142Sale Price|60% Off
Givenchy Vintage ENAMEL Gold Long CHAIN NECKLACE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
1980's Givenchy enamel necklace with unique marble print amber, this extra long necklace could be worn multiple ways and easy to mix and match...
Pearl, 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
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
$4,055 / item
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
$687
W 0.16 in L 15.75 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage 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
David Yurman Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Albion Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman is a high-end jewelry brand known for its luxury designs. The Albion Pave Diamond style is a piece from their collection, made of sterling silver with a weight of 14.5 g...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Chanel Vintage 1990s Multi-Strand Faux Pearl & Crystal Rondelle Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '90s Multi-Strand Pearl & Crystal Rondelle Necklace Made In: France Year of Production: 1990-1992 Color: Ivory and goldtone Materials: Faux pearls, metal and rhinesto...
Crystal
$496Sale Price|41% Off
Gianni Versace gold double medusa head necklace with rhinestones, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This is a iconic necklace from the famous Italian designer Gianni Versace from the 1990s. The necklace features a gold toned metal chain with a unique style link covered in rhineston...
$2,659
W 1.78 in L 30.71 in
Christian Dior John Galliano 1990s Masai Multi Strands Snake Dots Long Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior John Galliano 1990s Unisex Luxury Masai Multi 13 Strands Snake Dots Small Ball Chunky Statement Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very ...
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
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