Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, this French house shaped fashion history with its timeless elegance and couture craftsmanship. From the sheath dresses of the 1960s to the structured silhouettes of later decades, Givenchy embodied sophisticated chic and modern femininity. Often associated with style…
Creative directors
Who designed each line of the house, and when. The years are those of our sources.
Creative direction
Hubert de Givenchy
Haute couture
Riccardo Tisci
Women
Riccardo Tisci
Men
Riccardo Tisci
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- Hubert de Givenchyhouse 1952–1995
- John Gallianowomen, haute couture 1995–1996
- Alexander McQueenwomen, haute couture 1996–2001
- Julien Macdonaldwomen, haute couture 2001–2004
- Ozwald Boatengmen 2003–2006
- Riccardo Tisciwomen, haute couture 2005–2017 · men 2008–2017
- Clare Waight Kellerhouse 2017–2020
- Matthew M. Williamshouse 2020–2023
- Sarah Burtonhouse 2024–today
Sources
- fr.wikipedia.org — Hubert de Givenchy — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — John Galliano — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — John Galliano — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Alexander McQueen — accessed 27 October 2026
- encyclopedia.com — macdonald julien — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Givenchy — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Riccardo Tisci — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Clare Waight Keller — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Givenchy — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Sarah Burton — accessed 27 October 2026
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