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 "Limited Edition" 'Tortoise Shell' Lucite Perfume Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy iconic "Limited Edition" tortoise shell lucite accented with gold hardware perfume pendant necklace allows you to carry your favorite s...
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Unisex Gold Crystals Triangle Ribbed Omega Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 3D Triangle Arrow Crystals Pendant Omega Ribbed Adjustable Modernist Chunky Choker Necklace, Silver Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost....
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Perfume Bottle Necklace Gold-Toned Link Chain Tortoise, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Five years after founding his fashion house, Hubert de Givenchy began dabbling in scents. His muse? Audrey Hepburn, of course. The actress had become a close friend and loyal custome...
Vintage Givenchy Enamel G Motif Necklace 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A super cool Vintage Givenchy G Necklace. A slinky snake chain adorned with a large Givenchy G. Enamelled in black and finished with a central drop...
1970s GIVENCHY Navy Amber Gold Plated 1977 Large Statement Logo Vintage Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage GIVENCHY 1970s large navy, amber and gold plated logo necklace ! Features a snake chain with a lucite pendant, navy blue on the bot...
Givenchy Retro Style Gold Necklace W Ruby clasp
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It's always a special moment when you're able to find pieces that are so indicative of their era, and yet still relevant with modern influence.This Givenchy gold necklace with a ruby...
Givenchy Vintage G Logo Pendant Necklace, Gold-Tone, France, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy Vintage G Logo Pendant Necklace from the 1980s — a striking statement piece from the iconic French fashion house. This elegant necklace features a bold, sculptural G logo pe...
Givenchy Vintage Gourmet Chain Necklace Square Logo Pendant 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elegant vintage Givenchy gourmet chain necklace from the 1980s, featuring a striking square pendant with rounded edges and the iconic Givenchy logo rendered in relief. Crafted in gol...
Givenchy Vintage Large Unisex Textured Gold Round Polygon Crystal Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Large Textured Round Circle Polygon Sparking Crystal Pendant, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Pendant ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Geometric G Logo Crystal Pendant Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This signed Givenchy geometric G logo necklace dates from the 1980s, exemplifying the quiet luxury and refined elegance Givenchy became known for during that decade. The delicate cha...
Givenchy Vintage Sapphire Pearls Baroque Square Pendant Large White Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Sapphire Navy Blue Stone Square Pendant Large White Pearls Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour lo...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Tubogos Chain with Blue Stone Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Givenchy double tubogas gold chain is the epitome of 90s regality.The blue stone pendant is the perfect anchor for the double chain construction.It features a traditional hook an...
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Chain Necklace with Blue Drop, 1980s France
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone Heavy Link Chain with Dangling Blue Drop Necklace. A classic look from Givenchy. A heavy, square, blue, clear faceted piece hangs from large oval links. A...
Mixed Metal
Givenchy Signed GG Logo Museum Gilt Bar Pendant Snake Chain TwoTone Choker 1976
By Givenchy
Located in Chicago, IL
From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this metallic necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the mu...
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
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 Vintage Large Sapphire White Round Pearls Diamond Tear Drop Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Diamond Tear Water Drop White Round Pearls Triangle Pendant Chunky Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condit...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Snake Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Clear Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Large Pendant Snake Choker Collar Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Only small colour l...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Gold & Silver Tone Accented with Rhinestone Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy elegant gold & silver tone pendant is accented with rhinestone. The length measures 5/8", height is 7/8", depth is 2/8". Pendant is signed on the b...
Antique Cross Necklace in 18k White Gold & Platinum Diamonds
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From Scarselli Diamonds, globally recognized for investment grade natural fancy color diamonds, comes this beautiful limited-edition necklace made in the old cut style. Add a touch o...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$2,743
H 1.02 in W 0.33 in L 16 in
Art Deco 0.06ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Drop Pendant, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold drop style pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony Evil Eye Pendant on Gold Silk Cord
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
1.75" width x length fine ebony, 14k gold, diamond, enamel evil eye pendant. 14k Gold and diamond otto lock opens and locks closed. Able to be used on various chains. 18" gold silk ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1.68 carats Fancy Vivid Yellow VVS2 Radiant Diamond Pendant
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Part of J. Birnbach's Fancy Yellow Line, the stone for this elegant pendant is a 1.10 carat fancy yellow radiant diamond with VVS2 clarity. Surrounded by .58cts of pave diamonds, and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Framed Bird Portrait Heart Pendant Necklace Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Frame bird portrait and heart pendant necklace. - Gold tone har...
7 Translucent Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Art Deco Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
7 Translucent Vintage German beads edged with 24K gold, on 18K gold-filled chain. *Beads may vary. This photo is a representation. However, if you have a request please feel to let...
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Clarissa Bronfman 14 Karat Gold, Ebony, Enamel Hamsa Hand Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
A Clarissa Bronfman signature piece. Hand carved ebony wood. 14k solid gold. Signature 14k gold lock that opens and closes securely in medium size. Opt...
14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Clarissa Bronfman Signature 'Couples' Embrace' Gold & Silver Diamond Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
14k Gold plate, 925 sterling silver, and diamond. Able to be taken apart from one another. Current ready to wear version pendant available is the GOLD/SILVER version in the second ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Sterling Silver 14kgold Diamond LOVE Vertical Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Chain consists of: - 18" length - 925 sterling silver - 14k gold top closing large lobster lock - diamond sterling silver 14k gold plated bottom swivel c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The pendant consist of white long oval and small blue oval new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand-pressed during the 1920s-1960s....
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony 14k Gold Diamond Malachite Ruby Butterfly Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Ebony pendants are an emblem that embody the collection as a whole. They are versatile for formal/casual wear. They come with signature otto locks on top...
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Yellow Sapphire Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Dazzling 18k yellow gold long warm peachy-yellow sapphire pendant from our Blossom collection. Perfect to add a splash of colour to your day and outfit. For a minimal look, you can w...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy 1970s Navy Blue Marbleized Tassel Vintage 70s Perfume Bottle Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 70s Givenchy navy blue marbleized and gold perfume bottle necklace. Gold Givenchy logo at bottom left corner. Tassel attached to the bottom. There is no perfume left i...
Givenchy Vintage Large Textured Gold Round Polygon Sparking Crystal Pendant
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex Large Textured Round Circle Polygon Sparking Crystal Pendant, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Pendant ...
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 Vintage Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Long Chain Hoop Gold 2 Set
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Rectangle Circle Star Pendant Jewellery Set Long Necklace Hoop Dome Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or col...
Gold Plate
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W 0.44 in L 17.33 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 Triangle Arrow Crystals Silver Gold Omega Ribbed Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 3D Triangle Arrow Crystals Pendant Omega Ribbed Adjustable Modernist Chunky Choker Necklace, Silver Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any stones lost....
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy 1977 Pink Faux Coral Cream Backing Long Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Givenchy Gold Tone 1977 Pink Faux Coral Cream Backing Long Chain Necklace Marked: GIVENCHY PARIS - NEW YORK 1977 Approximate Dimensions: 71 cm (Length) 9 cm x 5.5 cm (Pend...
Gold
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Lapis Bow Crystal Double Strands Braided Rope 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
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W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Givenchy Vintage Large Sapphire Diamond Tear Drop White Round Pearls Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Diamond Tear Water Drop White Round Pearls Triangle Pendant Chunky Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condit...
Gold Plate
1980' Givenchy gold tone hardware with faux white pearls NWOT
By Givenchy
Located in Capri, IT
1980' Givenchy gold tone hardware with faux white pearls NWOT
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Pendant Snake Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Aqua Blue Clear Cluster Crystals Flower Leaf Large Pendant Snake Choker Collar Chain Elegant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Only small colour l...
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 0.52 in L 15.75 in
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Sapphire Square Pendant Large White Pearls Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Sapphire Navy Blue Stone Square Pendant Large White Pearls Elegant Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour lo...
Gold Plate