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Hubert James Taffin de Givenchy was born on 20 February 1927 in Beauvais, Oise, [3] [4] [5] into a Protestant noble family. [6] He was the younger son of Lucien Taffin de Givenchy, Marquis of Givenchy (1888–1930), and his wife, the former Béatrice ("Sissi") Badin (1888–1976).
L'Interdit (pronounced [lɛ̃.tɛʁ.di]) was a perfume created in 1957 by Hubert de Givenchy. [1] The word interdit is French for "forbidden." The parfumeur behind this feminine aldehydic-floral fragrance was Francis Fabron (1913–2005). It has a delicate, floral, powdery aroma.
Hubert de Givenchy was chosen to design the interior of Hilton hotels around the world, and even a car (the Continental Mark V). [11] Winter 1990s evening dress by Givenchy. Hubert de Givenchy was elected the personality of the year 1979 and the most elegant man of the year by The Best Magazine. [12]
The aristocratic French designer dressed his friend and muse Audrey Hepburn in films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Funny Face."
PARIS — Yves Saint Laurent was famous for speaking ill of his competitors, but there was one peer who found grace in his eyes: Hubert de Givenchy. Saint Laurent declared his admiration for the ...
Givenchy was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy, [2] [3] who retired in 1995. [ 4 ] [ 3 ] Known first for his haute couture work, Givenchy founded Les Parfums Givenchy in 1957. [ 3 ] This business division was primarily managed (and owned) by his elder brother Jean-Claude de Givenchy who previously was an airline executive with Air ...
During the president’s inaugural Liberty Ball in Washington on Monday night, Ivanka wore a recreation of a Hubert de Givenchy dress originally designed for Hepburn in the film Sabrina. The first ...
Jean-Claude, as the elder of the brothers, inherited the family's marquessate at the death of their father. [2] [3]He started his career as an executive for Air France in New York City, but upon request in 1952 of his brother Hubert he returned to Beauvais to manage the Parfums Givenchy, which he later owned and was sold to Bernard Arnault's LVMH alongside the Givenchy fashion house.