Five pictures that capture the genius of Givenchy
'These dresses remind you of the first, best, glass of champagne'
Hubert de Givenchy, who defined Parisian chic, died peacefully today at the age of 91. We remember his genius through five iconic moments. From the invention of the LBD to Beyoncé's Met Gala dresses, his clothes are an enduring symbol of elegance.
Givenchy opened his first collection in 1952 with the now famous 'Bettina blouse': a white linen creation with eyelet embroidery. It was named after Bettina Graziani, the world renowned model, who wore it down the catwalk. The white blouse, in its various reincarnations, has been a fashion staple since. This timelessly chic shirt would fit into any wardrobe in 2018.
