Givenchy vintage jewellery

Givenchy vintage jewellery
The history of French jewelry brand Givenchy began in 1970 when the house expanded its operations to create shoes, ties, accessories and jewelry.
Count Hubert James Marcel Taffin de Givenchy (1927-2018), the great-grandson of the French painter Pierre-Adolphe Baden, the son of Marquise, and the founder of his fashion house.
After the liberation of France from Nazi occupation, he moved to Paris, where he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He worked at such fashion giants as Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet and Lucien Lelong. Also, he worked with Elsa Schiaparelli.
February 2, 1952 Hubert’s dream came true – he opened his own fashion house «Givenchy». He was only 25 years old. At that time he was the youngest of the creators of high fashion.
His first collection was a resounding success. Most of the time, while he headed his fashion house, his muse was Audrey Hepburn. Then unknown actress came to 26-year-old, already known fashion designer in search of outfits for the movie. A 39-year collaboration with Hepburn began with the movie “Sabrina” (1954). Hepburn has since become a close friend, and preferred clothes designed by him – both in life and in the movies. Films in which she starred in his suit (“Funny Face” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”), became famous throughout the world.

Givenchy vintage jewellery