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 GIA Certified Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Givenchy GIA certified sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. This highly unique design is centrally set with a GIA certified oval brilliant cut sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white s 58
By Givenchy
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white size 58 There are other sizes in my other auctions, so you can create a cool set like the ones in the Givenchy c...
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white s 56
By Givenchy
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white size 56 There are other sizes in my other auctions, so you can create a cool set like the ones in the Givenchy c...
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white s 54
By Givenchy
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Givenchy Pre Fall 2023 Twisted rhinestone-embellished ring blue white size 54 There are other sizes in my other auctions, so you can create a cool set like the ones in the Givenchy c...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire possessing a deep dark navy tone sits in a 10 clawed setting at the centre of the piece. T...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Stone Sterling Silver Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is vintage Dweck, dated 92 inside shank of the Ring Bronze wash over the sterling. This is a Massive Vintage Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver R...
Sterling Silver
New South Sea Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle's head hallmark. This imposing pearl ring is set with a Pearl of the South Seas orient light pink shouldered on either side of a line of 9 brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's Art Deco 18k white gold sapphire and diamond cluster cocktail ring. The center stone is a 2.18ct GIA certified oval periwinkle sapphire which is mounted in a handmade...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Faceted Quartz Stone set in a Bronze wash over Sterling Silver. Set in Sterling Silver. Large Faceted Stone. Measures 1.03 in x .87 in and is a size 6.5. Stephen has long dr...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Philippe Ferrandis Gripoix Bold Green Ring Paris Adjustable 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another spectacular Creation from Phillipe Ferrandis. The color is a bold iridescent green This ring adjusts so you can alternate which finger to wear it on. There is a factory nib s...
Gilt Metal
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Large stone set in sterling silver. Measuring 1.63 at the top to bottom x 1.23 in wide. Size 5.5. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, st...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An oval shaped sapphire possessing a dark navy blue tone sits slightly risen in a rub-over setting at the centre o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky but sapphire at the centre of a halo of sparkling diamonds. The sapphire measures 20pts and the diamond total 14pts. Modelled in 9carat gold ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
GIA Certified 5.91 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond ring. Cushion brilliant cut center sapphire in a cluster of round and rose cut diamonds, in a 18k white gold cluster setting. Center Sapphire is GIA certified natural Sapphire simple heat only. Blue with a violet tone. Circa 1970's. 1 light blue cushion...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond 4 Row Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.80 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.80CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 5.4 gr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Hand Crafted Peridot Ring in Sterling Silver with Gold Accents
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Hand Crafted Peridot Ring in Sterling Silver with Gold Accents brings together vivid color and refined craftsmanship. A brilliant green peridot sits at the center, glowi...