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 Logo 4G Monogram Double Button Gold Pierced Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Circle Round Matte Modernist Drop Dangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Rare Iconic 4G Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo 4G Monogram Glow Oval Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any colour loss, ear blocks are not or...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Fan White Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. Very light scratches, barely noticeable....
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold Logo 4G Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Classic Iconic 4G Logo Monogram Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Dangle Modernist Elegant Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style des...
Gold Plate
Givenchy, Vintage Faux Pearl & Gold Tone Earrings, Signed, circa 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in Chatham, CA
GIVENCHY - Vintage faux pearl and gold tone rope twist statement earrings - for pierced ears - signed - circa 1980's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss ...
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Textured Tear Water White Long Pearl Fan Elegant Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. Very light scratches, barely...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Hammered Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy hammered gold teardrop earrings. 1980s.
Clip back fittings.
2.25" x .75"
Givenchy Logo Satin Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Atlanta, GA
These rare and trendy Givenchy clip-on earrings feature a long, dimensional, dangling shape with gilded metal in a satin-finish texture. The front of the earrings is marked with the ...
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Vintage 4G Logo Monogram Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Black Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Gilt and Black Modernist Earclips
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy matte gold finish and black oval resin Modernist style logo pendant ear clips. Clip back fittings. 1980's France. Excellent Condition Length 2 1/16" Width 1" W 1"
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Intertwined Chunky Trio Heart Drop Hoop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Large Glow Trio 3 Intertwined Hoop Heart Dangle Drop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe very light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Large Round Circle Relief Hoop Drop Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Large Textured Round Circle Hoop Relief Floral Chunky Modernist Drop Dangle Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, almost new. 100% genu...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Relief Irregular Pearls Crystals Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage Heart Black Hoop Matte Triangle Love Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Statement Modernist Hoop Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition and very unique. Very light scratches...
Gold Plate
Interchangeable Earrings in Sterling with Blue Topaz Baguettes
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
The Interchangeable Earring Ensembles are the foundation of the Lyra Collection. Lightweight and playful, this ensemble consists of the huggie ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black Pearl Track 31mm Datejust 68173 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in L 1.88 in
2.25 Carat Diamond Topaz Smoky Quartz Earrings Estate of Writer Jackie Collins
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning pair of two inch jeweled pendant earrings from the estate of legendary Hollywood writer Jackie Collins. The earrings with fancy oval cut Smoky Quartz of 3/4 inche...
Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Interlocked Hoop Earrings with Hieroglyphic Amulets Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newest Addition to Ammanii's Malikat = Queens Collections. Hand crafted, interconnected hoop earrings with amulets inscribed with hieroglyphic signs to give you the power of life, he...
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Circle Drop Earrings
Located in Ridgefield, CT
A stunning fusion of modern elegance and timeless charm, these 18K yellow gold multi-circle drop earrings exude sophistication with their cascading design. Featuring a dynamic arrang...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,169
W 0.48 in L 1.26 in
Early Victorian Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An early Victorian pair of natural pearl and rose-cut diamond earrings, each earring on the finial and suspending a natural pearl drop, dark cream color, the two pearls measures re...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Guy Laroche Aquamarine Designer 18 Karat Huggie Earrings
By Guy Laroche
Located in Honolulu, HI
French Designer Guy Laroche Aquamarine huggie earrings in 18k white gold. These earrings have a unique pass through design. The beautifully designed earrings features four (4) rectangular cut blue Aquamarine gemstones set in a channel that passes through a rectangle openning. A total of eight (8) Aquamarine gems are set on these earrings, totaling approximately 1.60 carats. The Aquamarines have a Beautiful aqua blue color. The earrings are masterfully crafted in 18k white gold and has a high polished finish. These earrings have post backs for pierced ears and friction push back backing. The earrings measure approximately 14.80 mm high x 5.75 mm wide. Hallmarked "Guy Laroche" and stamped "18k". Total weight 5.00 grams. These are new old stock earrings...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,770 / set
D 3.94 in L 16.93 in
Vintage Trifari by Kunio Matsumoto Rare Grapevine Necklace & Brooch Set 1980s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy and incredibly beautiful vintage Trifari Kunio Matsumoto necklace and brooch demi-parure. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Japanese arch...
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, Cascading Diamond Heart Drop Earrings
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous graduating diamond heart drops are handcrafted by the renowned Italian designer PIcchiotti. Set in 18kt white gold, these 3" long cascading...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$995
H 3 in W 4 in L 4 in
Vintage Valentino Starfish Runway Brooch With Faux Pearl, Glass, Rhinestone 80's
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage runway Valentino marked starfish pin is adorned with 5 faux pearls and multitudes of rhinestones and a clear crystal center. This is very well made and stellar ...
Pearl, Base Metal
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
1959 Christian Dior Faux Pearl Green Crystal Costume Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning faux crystal and pearl Christian Dior brooch. From 1959, this large and wealthy brooch features a diamond shape with faux pearls and green, clear, and black cry...
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...
Sold
W 0.71 in L 1.38 in
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Double Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork Chunky Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 10...
Gold Plate
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Interlocked Intertwined Trio Tube Hoop Chunky Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio 3 Interlocked Intertwined Twist Spiral Tube Hoop Drop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe very light scratches or...
Gold Plate
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W 1.26 in L 2.37 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Trio Intertwined Heart Chunky Dangle Hoop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Large Glow Trio 3 Intertwined Hoop Heart Dangle Drop Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe very light scratches or ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 1.46 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Circle Round Matte Modernist Drop Dangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Statement Modernist Hoop Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition and very unique. Very light scratches...
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Large Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Statement Modernist Hoop Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition and very unique. Very light scratches...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Givenchy Vintage 4G Logo Monogram Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Gold Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Black Onyx Cabochon White Pearl Round Circle Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Gen...
Gold Plate
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W 0.79 in L 1.46 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Drop Gold Pierced Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex 4G Logo Monogram Double Button Circle Round Matte Modernist Drop Dangle Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss...
Gold Plate
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W 0.6 in L 2.76 in
Givenchy Vintage Baroque Irregular Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Irregular White Pearls Crystals Relief Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 2.29 in
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Textured White Pearl Tear Water Drop Hoop Dangle Clip Earrings Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 100% Genuine. Givenchy ...
Gold Plate
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W 0.71 in L 1.38 in
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Double Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork Chunky Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique. 10...
Gold Plate
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W 1.5 in L 2.09 in
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Hoop Drop Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Modernist Hoop Drop Earrings, Gold Plated Very light scratches, barely noticeable. Not any colour loss. Dark ink at back...
Gold Plate