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The Paris couture house Hubert de Givenchy founded in 1952, known for dressing Audrey Hepburn on and off screen, from Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffany's. LVMH bought it in 1988. Since Givenchy retired in 1995, its designers have included John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Riccardo Tisci and Matthew Williams, and Sarah Burton was appointed creative director in September 2024.

Founded
1952
Founder
Hubert de Givenchy
Based
Paris
Owner
LVMH (since 1988)
Official site
givenchy.com

Givenchy news

Key moments

  1. 1952

    Hubert de Givenchy founded Givenchy and presented his Les Séparables collection.

  2. 1988

    LVMH acquired Givenchy and Parfums Givenchy.

  3. 1996

    Alexander McQueen became Givenchy's head designer, succeeding John Galliano.

  4. 2005

    Riccardo Tisci became Givenchy's creative director.

  5. January 2011

    Riccardo Tisci presented Rottweiler prints in Givenchy's autumn/winter 2011 menswear collection.

  6. May 2017

    Clare Waight Keller became Givenchy's artistic director, overseeing couture, ready-to-wear and accessories.

  7. September 2024

    Givenchy appointed Sarah Burton creative director of its womenswear and menswear collections.