Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s

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Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, French haute couture designer Hubert de Givenchy rose to international acclaim during the 1960s by creating signature looks for actress Audrey Hepburn. Although Givenchy began experimenting with bolder colors and pattern options around the 1980s, his designs maintain a classic romantic elegance. This Givenchy jacket is done in a gorgeous couture-level crème silk that has a light texture to it. The jacket has lots of fabric and is cut and draped to perfection. It falls from lightly padded shoulders to an overlapping hem at the upper thigh in a youthful swing silhouette. The jacket begins with a flattering deep V neckline and wide sleeves that fall several inches above the wrists. The lower portion of the front of the jacket is gently pleated at the diagonal seams that mirror the neckline, which are further defined by pockets at each hip. Size estimate: MED/LRG Fit notes: (can work on a smaller frame for an oversized fit Photographed a size 4 mannequin) Measurements: Bust: 48 Waist: 54 Length: 31 at the front and gradually increase at length in back to 34 inches Pleating at the back of the jacket adds more volume to the silhouette while imbuing the jacket with a relaxed femininity. A sensational addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this beautiful jacket can easily be styled with a chic monochromatic ensemble and is the perfect outerwear choice for a wedding, gala, or special occasion. This vintage Givenchy jacket is fully lined in crème silk and hangs open with no closures. In very good condition with two light dots on the exterior. This jacket has been cleansed with obsidian and sage to ensure that you are welcoming a bright new energy into your home, and has also been professionally eco-dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself. - Follow us on Instagram @BASHAGOLD

Brand:

Givenchy

Dimensions:

Length: 32 in (81.28 cm)Marked Size: Medium (US)Bust: 48 in (121.92 cm)

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1990-1999

Condition:

In very good condition with two light dots on the exterior.

Seller Location:

Boca Raton, FL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU73019952892

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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 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 brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

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