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Hubert de Givenchy

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Hubert de Givenchy (James Marcel Taffin) , 1927-, French fashion designer. He established his house of couture in Paris. A disciple of Balenciaga and assistant designer to Schiaparelli , he opened his own house in 1952, selling it to Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton in 1988. He remained under contract with them until 1995, when he retired and was replaced by British designer John Galliano. Givenchy's elegant and classic style is noted for its separate skirts and tops; unusual embroidered and printed fabrics; tubular evening dresses; sumptuous ball gowns; jeweled headbands; shawls; the... Read more

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	Givenchy to Galliano. (fashion designers Hubert de Givenchy and John Galliano)(Capitals: Paris) ; ...the elegant, aristocratic Hubert de Givenchy, 68, and the flamboyant...signed up to take over from Givenchy, who has retired after 43...Galliano to become the House of Givenchy's new designer is like bringing...for so long by Monsieur Givenchy. His clients always knew...totally different ... Read more
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	Monumental Hubert. (Hubert de Givenchy) ; New York - Le Grand Hubert has more than one title. For...appointed him to the post, Hubert de Givenchy has also been known as Monsieur...President. $TLast week, while Givenchy was there to help pay tribute...a great honor for me, said Givenchy, during an interview in his... Read more
	Saint Laurent, Bohan, Givenchy lead Paris pack. (fashion exhibited in Paris by Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Hubert de Givenchy) ; ...Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Hubert de Givenchy (in that order)--who won the...couture week in years with Hubert de Givenchy's fall show. The audience was...Laurent didn't participate. Hubert de Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro and Karl Lagerfeld... Read more

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