Hubert de Givenchy

Hubert de Givenchy, a real visionary and inventor in the world of fashion, launched his own couture firm in 1951 after years of learning the trade alongside Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Lucien Lelong. He had an early impression on the fashion world, owing largely to the enormously popular Bettina Blouse, which became his signature design. Givenchy also had an impression in the world of film, designing clothes for Audrey Hepburn in many of her films.

Givenchy was the youngest designer in French fashion history to have his own brand at the age of 25. Givenchy developed a fresh wind that led the way in French women's clothes in the 1950s. Givenchy was lauded in a number of renowned fashion journals as the icon of a generation of the most elegant designers in history.

Givenchy is known for his elegant timeless costumes, spectacular hats and scarves, long two-piece dresses, simple coats, and minimalist outfits in a bright color. These stylish and feminine designs have an indescribable charm that lasts over the years. Hubert de Givenchy is noted for popularizing the loose clothing style, with different shirts, coats, skirts and trousers that allow the wearer to freely choose and alter according to their own preferences. Givenchy was also one of the first fashion houses to create their own scent brand.

Born: 1927
Died: 2018
Nationality: French
Brand: Givenchy