The Givenchy brand was established in Paris by Hubert de
Givenchy in 1952, at the age of 25. Born in Beauvais, France, Givenchy showed a
passion for fashion from an early age. After studying at the École des
Beaux-Arts in Paris, he gained valuable experience working as an apprentice for
several other fashion designers, including Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien
Lelong. and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Givenchy's early designs were
known for their simplicity and elegance. He was one of the first designers to
create " separates," or individual pieces of clothing that could be
mixed and matched. One of Givenchy's most iconic moments came in 1953 when
Audrey Hepburn, a close friend and muse of the designer, wore his designs in
the classic film "Sabrina." This marked the beginning of a lifelong
collaboration between Givenchy and Hepburn, with the designer creating memorable
costumes for her in films such more...
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