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.
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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
$295Sale Price|20% Off
Mixed Metal Modernist Snake Chain Choker Necklace By Givenchy, 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 15" length - 2.5" x 1" mixed metal focal area - Snake chain - Clasp closure - By Givenchy (signed on verso) - Dated 1977 - Estate acquired - Good vintage con...
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 Gold-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Goudkleurige Schakelketting met 4G Hangslot Deze krachtige vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste goudkleurige schakel en voorzien van een iconisc...
Givenchy Vintage Modernist G-Logo Chain Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This elegant Givenchy chain necklace from the 1980s showcases the bold, modernist aesthetic that defined the iconic French fashion house during its golden decade. Crafted in gold-ton...
1970s Givenchy Gold + Amber Chainlink Vintage Long GG Logo 70s Necklace or Belt
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s GIVENCHY amber and gold long chain necklace or belt ! Features GG clasp closure. Looks great as a long necklace or wrapped around as a choker. Can also be wor...
Givenchy Vintage Silver-Tone Curb Chain Necklace, France, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Bold, vintage Givenchy silver-tone curb chain necklace from the 1980s. Features large, polished chain links with an industrial silhouette and a statement toggle/carabiner closure. A ...
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 Silver-Tone Chain Necklace with Padlock 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy – Vintage Zilverkleurige Schakelketting met Hangslot Deze opvallende vintage Givenchy ketting is uitgevoerd in een robuuste zilverkleurige schakel met een iconisch hangslot...
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
Vintage Givenchy Logo Lozenge Chain Collar 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Chain Necklace. Crafted in lustrous gold plated metal. Featuring a trio of open link chains culminating around a cen...
1980's Givenchy Brass Chain Link Necklace With Turquoise Glass Medallion
By Givenchy
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage substantial and heavy brass and glass gold link french signed " Paris New York Givenchy" necklace has beautiful cut faceted glass and unusual links. The turquoise glass ...
Turquoise, Brass
Vintage Givenchy Round Link Chain Necklace with Logo, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy round link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises heavy round links with an elegant hook and loop closure and extension chain punctuated by the Givenchy 4G...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Long Herringbone Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy herringbone chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide herringbone chain with a stat...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Twist Link Chain Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and chunky twist link gilt chain necklace by Givenchy, Paris. Embossed logo clasp. 18" x .75". 1980's France. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
$405Sale Price|40% Off
GIVENCHY signed vintage gold tone massive chain designer 80's necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 53 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
GIVENCHY signed gold plated massive twisted rope chain designer necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold plated • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Vintage Givenchy Statement Runway Gold & Pearl Logo Whistle Chain Necklace 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Vintage Givenchy Whistle Necklace. Most at home on the catwalks of the 1990s. Crafted in extremely high quality gold plated met...
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 Runway Fancy Cut Green Crystal Cascade Pendant Necklace 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A mesmerisingly beautiful 1980s Vintage Givenchy Crystal Cascade Necklace and a very rare find. Crafted from lustrous, intricately modelled, gold plat...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Pearl & Crystal Rope Necklace 2000s
By Givenchy
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Givenchy Pearl Necklace. Featuring a matinee length rope of glass faux pearls interspersed with mounted Swarovski crystals an...
$13,860
W 0.38 in L 15.95 in
Necklace, Collier, 18 Karat White Gold, Set with White and Black Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Collier, 18 Karat white gold, set with white and black diamonds. Luxurious women's white gold necklace, set with 568 small white diamonds, Top Wesselton, SI1 1,115 small black diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Orb Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star Orb Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond White Diamond Material 14k Gold plate Gems: White Diamond and Black Diamond Enamel Length: Long 28" Designer: J DAUPHIN White Dia...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Green Emeralds White Diamonds 9 Karat White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful necklace with genuine green emeralds and white diamonds set in a 9 karat white gold heart. The necklace length is adjustable from 410 mm to 440 mm / from 16.141 inches to 1...
Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
2.86 Carat Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat white gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 2.86 carats Emerald and 2.10 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bar-Link Chain Necklace, circa 1940s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Some chains are simply chains. And then there are chains like this, intricate, beautifully considered, and quietly luxurious in a way only vintage craftsmanship can capture. This fi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$19,200Sale Price|40% Off
Exceptional & Rare Vintage Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Tubogas Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A highly coveted and extremely rare vintage Double Tubogas necklace set with diamonds and sapphires in a star setting along two double solid gold bars. The tubogas chains are attach...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural White Diamond Pearl Puffy Heart Necklace Midnight Blue Enamel Designer: J Dauphin The Midnight Blue Puffy Heart Necklace is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k g...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Brass, Gold Pla...
RIMA Jewels 18k Gold Byzantine Ojo de Dios Cross Necklace
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Rima Jewels signature 18k gold cross featuring a fuchsia sapphire center stone and demantoid garnets on the terminals. Strung on a 20" vintage inspire...
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Givenchy Round Link Chain Necklace with Logo, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy round link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises heavy round links with an elegant hook and loop closure and extension chain punctuated by the Givenchy 4G...
Gold Plate
Vintage Italian Chunky 18kt Yellow Gold Link Necklace, circa 1950s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A remarkable vintage treasure, this substantial 18kt yellow gold chain embodies the bold, sculptural Italian gold-smithing of the 1950s-1960s, an era defined by volume, fluidity, and...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Necklace White Diamond Pearl Gold Plate Pendant Rosario Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Necklace White Diamond Pearl Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN The Heart Necklace features a dimensional puffy heart pendant in 14k gold plated brass, intricately set with natu...
Pearl, White Diamond, Brass, Gold Plate
Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Gold Plated Victorian Revival
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Puffy Heart Necklace Black Enamel Gold Plated Designer: J DAUPHIN The Black Diamond Puffy Heart is a symbolic sculptural piece by J DAUPHIN, drawing inspiration from t...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Givenchy vintage double chain necklace, 1992
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone double chain necklace with faux pearls from 1992 Givenchy 40th anniversary collection. Length – 52 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information .........
Vintage GIVENCHY gold chain designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤...
Givenchy Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock 90s
By Givenchy
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare Givenchy's Gold Plated Braided Snake Chain Necklace with Lock is a true statement piece. It's all about the details with this one. The gold pla...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Crystal Chunky Silver Long Chain Necklace Vintage Y2K RARE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Y2K Givenchy Signed Necklace Feature Material: Metal Color: Silver Condition: Excellent Vintage Period: 2000- Place of Origin: France
Silver
Vintage Givenchy Logo Link Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy statement logo link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises interlocking puffy double G Givenchy logo...
Gold Plate
Vintage Givenchy Puffy Mariner Link Long Chain Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy puffy mariner link chain necklace in gold plate. This long heritage necklace comprises graduated puffy mariner links with fo...
Gold Plate
Vtg GIVENCHY logo silver chain necklace designer runway
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY logo • silver tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 18" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage GIVENCHY gold chain logo designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 18.5" CONDITION • very good vintage condi...
Vintage GIVENCHY logo gold crystal designer runway necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY • gold tone with clear stones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 16" long CONDITION • good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Vintage Givenchy Rainbow Ombre Crystal Herringbone Chain Necklace, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy necklace in gold plate and crystal featuring a central panel of princess-cut crystals channel set in a rainbow ombre arrangement. This central panel is attach...
Crystal, Gold Plate
GIANNI VERSACE MEDALLION VINTAGE MEDUSA CHOKER Gold Neclace
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gianni Versace signature medallion choker, this style has been reintroduced to the current Versace collection, it's extremely rare to find the vintage original. Featuring medallion c...
Pearl, Gold
Vintage Givenchy Triple Link Chain Necklace with Logo Clasp, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Givenchy chain necklace in gold plate. This short length heritage necklace comprises a flat, wide triple-linked chain with a Givenchy logo clasp. Length 18 inches, wi...
Gold Plate