1980s Very Large Givenchy Heart Brooch
View Similar Items
1980s Very Large Givenchy Heart Brooch
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (76.2 mm)Width: 3.2 in (81.28 mm)
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1980
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5506407751
Givenchy
Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.
At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli. Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.
Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.
In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams. Today, the brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.
- 1980’s Kalinger French Couture Large Gold Torch BroochBy KalingerLocated in London, GBAn impressive and unusual brooch in the shape of a torch from French couture brand Kalinger. This piece is typical of their 1980’s style and is made up of green resin, which has bee...Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
- 1950s Silver Horse Head Brooch With Marcasite StonesLocated in London, GBA 1950s very fine modelled mid-century horse's head brooch. With graded marcasite stones and a green paste-set stone in the eye. Marcasite has been popular since Victorian times. In superb original condition with strong clasp. Unmarked silver...Category
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
MaterialsMarcasite, Silver, Base Metal
- 1980s Gold Diamante Bow Brooch Set of 2Located in London, GB1980s superb quality pave set diamantes in a stylish bow design and even better – you get to have both! They appear to be gold plated with an etched reverse and C-clasp to fasten. ...Category
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
- 1980s Chanel Gold Beret Brooch With BowBy ChanelLocated in London, GBThis gold-plated metal brooch, circa 1980, by Chanel features a beret with a bow and embodies the feminine French elegance of Coco Chanel. The term 'beret' became modish when Napoleo...Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
- 1950s Blue and Turquoise Large Floral Spray BroochLocated in London, GBThis impressive sized 1950s or early 1960s brooch features a very large spray of flowers and foliage in a mixture of sparkling powder blue and turquoise ...Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
- 1970s Novelty Trifari Gold and White Trio of Fish BroochBy TrifariLocated in London, GB1970s Trifari brooch in the form of 3 fish swimming in a school with a larger fish followed by 2 smaller ones. The fish are made of gold tone metal with their bodies comprised of whi...Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
- Vintage 1960's 8mm Pearl & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.Located in MELBOURNE, AUCrafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is of Australian provenance, dating from 1960's. Of lovely openwork motif, it centers a South Sea Pearl of 8mm of gorgeous ...Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Brooches
MaterialsPearl, 9k Gold
- Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch PinBy René BoivinLocated in Brisbane, QLDThis diamond brooch pin has been crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with fancy coloured diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form ...Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
- 1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"By Bailey, Banks & BiddleLocated in Wailea, HI1950's Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle" This "One of a Kind" Brooch A Total Diamond Weight Over Seven carat. of Extremely Fine Diamonds Designed by a True Ma...Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Platinum
- Mauboussin GRS Certified Burma Ruby Diamond Flower BroochBy MauboussinLocated in New York, NYThe Diamond Ruby Flower Brooch, signed by Mauboussin, is an exquisite piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's craftsmanship and attention to detail. This brooch is a true masterp...Category
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
- Lapis and Agate Lady Bird Gold PinLocated in Hong Kong, HKA tiny wonder crafted with elegance and grace. This charming lady bird comes to life on this gold pin, which is crafted with stunning Lapis and Agate stones totaling 4.30 carats. ...Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
MaterialsAgate, Gold
- Dazzling 18k White Gold Brooche W/ 5.7 Ct Emerald and Natural Diamonds Igi CertLocated in רמת גן, ILA unique and one of a kind bird brooch with a dazzling 4.2-carat freeform natural emerald. It has 1.50 carats of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of ...Category
2010s Israeli Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,371 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Fiercely Fabulous, This Givenchy Tiger-Print Coat Graced the Pages of ‘Vogue’ in 1969
Impeccably tailored and beautifully preserved, the piece will be cherished by a true fashion-phile.
Too Soon for the Return of ’90s Fashion? As If
There's a renewed appreciation for the era's aesthetic, perhaps most notably among millennials seeking authentic, easy style.