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 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 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 "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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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 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
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
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...
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 TheMet Signed GG Logo GiltBarPendant SnakeChain 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
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 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...
$3,190 / item
D 0.12 in Dm 0.57 in
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Star of David Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold 0.29 carats white diamond Magen David pendant, mounted on a 18 karat white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ole Lynggaard natural green diamond monocle pendant
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Malmö, SE
Designed by Ole Lynggaard, the Snakes moonstone and diamond monocle pendant is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, with one green diamond 0.02 carat TW....
$4,800 / item
H 2.1 in W 0.86 in L 16 in
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Leaf Pendant, Accented with Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Leaf Pendant, Enhanced with 0.27 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Hand-of-God 'Hamsa Hand' Pendant
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Hand-of-God (Hamsa Hand) Pendant, Centered with 0.08 Carats of a Pave Set Diamond Chai, Sliding on a 16" Rolo Chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Delices De Goa Multi-Gem and Diamond Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18 carat rose gold multi-gem Delices De Goa pendant. The pendant is made up of a cluster of amethyst and turquoise balls, complemented by round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gold Filled Chain and Opening Locket Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gold filled chain necklace with a beautiful opening engraved locket. The chain is marked 'double' for gold filled. The necklace may be German. Chain length 45.3 cm / 17.8 inches, an...
Gold-filled
$490 / item
H 0.39 in W 0.33 in
18k Gold Diamond Initial Necklace Personalize Initial Pendant letter Charm
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Initial Necklace in 18k White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold ★★AVAILABLE IN ALL THE ALPHABETS, PLEASE WRITE A NOTE ABOUT YOUR INITIAL...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Gemstone Clover Necklace Gemstone Options
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstone Clover Necklace is made of 14k solid gold Available in three colors of gold and four options of gemstone. Gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Gemstone: Abalone / Tah...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume Creation Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece. Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. This charming yellow gold necklace features a delicate curb chain with a spring ring clasp. At the front, the gold ch...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,935
Diamond Cluster Pendant
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful diamond cluster pendant that matches many of our earrings and wreathe necklaces on 1stDibs. 2.55 carats of white VS marquise, pe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade Diamond Cross on Diamond Chain
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful diamond cross with black diamond accents. This unique piece is hand crafted in platinum and has a vintage feel. 5.80 carats of diamonds plus 1....
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum
$3,190 / item
D 0.12 in Dm 0.57 in
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Magen David Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Magen David pendant set with 0.29 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
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
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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Givenchy Vintage Large Textured Round Polygon Sparking Crystal Gold 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
Sold
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Givenchy Vintage Large White Beads Pearls Sapphire Crystals Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large White Pearl Sapphire Crystals Triangle Tear Water Drop Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the clamp and bac...
Gold Plate