Givenchy

French fashion house

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The fashion house Givenchy was founded in 1952 by French designer Hubert de Givenchy. He was known for his elegant designs, particularly those created for actress Audrey Hepburn, such as the iconic black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Givenchy's early collections featured detailed separates, coats, and ball gowns, and he was noted for his use of imaginative accessories and luxurious fabrics. He also collaborated with Cristóbal Balenciaga on the "sack silhouette". After Hubert de Givenchy retired, designers like John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller, and Matthew M. Williams have led the house. Nicolas Ghesquière, another influential French designer, is known for his work with Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.12

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Bernard Arnault
…the LVMH fold: Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, and Kenzo; the leather goods companies Loewe, Céline, and Berluti; the jeweler Fred Joailler; the DFS group (the world’s biggest duty-free chain); and the beauty retailer Sephora.
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…the LVMH fold: Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, and Kenzo; the leather goods companies Loewe, Céline, and Berluti; the jeweler Fred Joailler; the DFS group (the world’s biggest duty-free chain); and the beauty retailer Sephora.
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Hubert de Givenchy
…1952 he opened his own house and maintained very low overhead costs in order to lower the prices of his designs. Givenchy’s first collection, featuring flawlessly detailed separates, high-style coats, and elegant ball gowns, gained immediate international recognition. His designs used imaginative accessories, silk prints, and embroidered fabrics. His “Bettina…
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…1952 he opened his own house and maintained very low overhead costs in order to lower the prices of his designs. Givenchy’s first collection, featuring flawlessly detailed separates, high-style coats, and elegant ball gowns, gained immediate international recognition. His designs used imaginative accessories, silk prints, and embroidered fabrics. His “Bettina…
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