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Explore the life and career of Hubert de Givenchy, from his humble beginnings in France to founding the iconic House of Givenchy. Discover his influential designs, muse Audrey Hepburn, and key milestones like selling the brand to Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy. Learn about the succession of creative directors and the current vision under Ricardo Tisci. Dive into Givenchy's timeless style through recommended books and online resources.
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Hubert de givenchy By Emily Morgan
THE YOUNG GIVENCHY • Born February 21, 1927 • From Beauvais, France • Moved to Paris at the age of 19 • Studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts
Est. 1952 House of Givenchy
His muse and his mentor Audrey Hepburn Cristobal Balenciaga
1956- Piracy of Designs • 1973- Launched Gentlemen Givenchy • 1988- Sold Givenchy to Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy • 1995- Retired. John Galliano takes over. • 1997- Alexander McQueen is hired. • 2001- Julien Macdonald is hired. • 2005- Ricardo Tisci is the new creative director. expansion &present day givenchy
Books • Baker, Patricia. Fashions of a Decade: The 1950's. New York: Facts On File, 1991. • Peacock, John. Fashion Sourcebooks: The 1950's. London: Thames and Hudson, 1997. • Mohrt, Francoise. The Givenchy Style. New York: Vendome Press, 1998. • Internet • www.vam.ac.uk.vastatic/microsites/1486_couture/media/explore/index.php • www.vogue.co.uk/spy/biographies/hubert-de-givenchy-biography • http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/Fr-Gu/Givenchy-Hubert-de.html • http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/museum-departments/curatorial-departments/the-costume-institute References