Hubert de Givenchy (Hubert de Givenchy)

Hubert de Givenchy (James Marcel Taffin) (1927) - French fashion designer, born in Beauvais, France.

Givenchy is one of the designers, setting high fashion in Paris. In his biography of Givenchy was a disciple of the famous Cristobal Balensyaga, assistant Elsa Schiaparelli. His own fashion house, he opened in 1952, and in 1988 sold his holding company Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton.

Givenchy contract worked with Vuitton until 1995, then left. Fashion house then headed by John Galliano. Elegant, classical style of Givenchy is marked by the separation of the skirt and top, unusually decorated, decorated fabrics.

For his biography of Hubert de Givenchy created a multitude of collections. He also glorified through the tubular evening dresses, luxurious ballroom finery, adorned with precious stones, ribbons, jackets without sleeves, tapered cut, as well as flavors. Givenchy had Audrey Hepber fashion designer, created the costumes for several movies.