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Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy during a wardrobe fitting for the film “Funny Face”, circa 1956.

Audrey Hepburn during a Funny Face costume fitting with Hubert de Givenchy (not pictured) in Paris. Photographer: David Seymour.

Hexagon like patterns at Givenchy Couture. 

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Hubert de Givenchy has passed away. (1927 - 2018)

With him, one of the last witnesses of the golden age of real Haute Couture disappears.

Givenchy was just 24 in 1952 when he opened his own couture house, and in February that year presented his debut collection, featuring the Bettina blouse, which became an early emblem of his aesthetic.

Givenchy was one of the first designers to form on - and off-screen - design collaborations with celebrities, including one of his most famous clients and dearest friends, Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993).

Designing the slim-cut black jumpsuit and the strapless, embroidered organza gown immortalised in Sabrina, Givenchy forged a friendship with Hepburn that was to span seven subsequent films, creating some of the most iconic looks in cinematic history - including the famous black sheath dress worn by Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Givenchy also designed for The Duchess of Windsor, The Princess Lilian of Belgium, Jackie KennedyandThe Princess Grace Kelly, amongst others.

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Givenchy Ad (1965)

Givenchy dress of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, 1954

From the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy passed away today, aged 91. R.I.P.

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Hubert de Givenchy. RIP. | Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy photographed In Paris, 1958

Celebrating a milestone: 30 years of Givenchy, a Haute Couture show in Tokyo. Audrey,  Hepburn hand in hand with her lifelong friend, Hubert de Givenchy, April 1983.

Repose en paix, Monsieur Hubert De Givenchy

Hubert de Givenchy

(Nat Farbman. 1952)

Meghan Douglas at Givenchy F.W 96.97 Paris