Hubert de Givenchy belongs to the caste of designers whose names have become symbols of the era. Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga and a few others, lit up the fashion industry in the early to mid last century, will remain for centuries, while others sink into oblivion, or are difficult to be recognized even by those who are close to the subject. Givenchy could follow in the footsteps of his father and become a pilot, but fate decreed otherwise. The tragic accident caused the birth of the brightest stars of design art of the twentieth century.

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Hubert de Givenchy was born in 1927. His father, a pilot was killed during one of the flights, and the grief-stricken mother tried her best to distract his son from aspirations to conquer the sky. Young romantic listened to her and chose another path for yourself. At the age of seventeen Hubert entered the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, and within a short time to think about the creation of the brand of clothing. Mark will be set up a decade later, as long as Givenchy have a great opportunity to learn, watch inspiring way geniuses of his time, with which he was lucky to meet and work. They included Christian Dior, Robert Piguet and Elsa Schiaparelli, which allowed the young man to take control of one of its Parisian stores.

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Audrey Hepburn

Supervisory, attentive and motivated Hubert de Givenchy opened his own brand in 1952. Paris applauded twenty-five designer who demonstrated his taste and ability to think innovatively. In reality, Givenchy had no craving for experiments sought by other colleagues, has earned a reputation in the fashion circles. His work is born in the shortage of materials, which the young debutant could not be.

Zhivashi kept his head, he made a bet on the cut, which is not only found fans in Paris, but has become a cult. His white "Bettina blouse" was sewn from cotton, but did not seem unaffected by the original sleeves, ruffles decorated with black and white border. This item of clothing was named Bettina Graziani, the model and the main inspirer. Very soon, this place was taken by another woman with whom Givenchy friendship tied on four decades.

In March 1954, twenty-four in the United States Audrey Hepburn received the "Oscar" for best actress in the film "Roman Holiday", which instantly made her the star of the first rank. By that time already accepted the offer of work in the new project - the film "Sabrina" in which her character was going to Paris to study in the States, and then back, wrapped in a mysterious French charm. To get as an image more believable, Hepburn went to Paris to meet with the young designer Hubert de Givenchy, and ask him to create costumes for the film.

Their meeting was a surprise to the fashion designer. Audrey became a star in the US but not in Europe, where it is good to know other Hepburn - by the name of Catherine. It was waiting for her Givenchy when met him came a fragile girl with huge eyes, absurdly dressed, more like a teenage boy. Of course, he agreed to create the costumes for her, and from that moment they began their long-term friendship.

The success of "Sabrina" was crucial for Hubert de Givenchy, who orders fell in abundance. Their cooperation was mutually advantageous: Hepburn was dressed to the nines, her heroine conquered the audience with elegance and clothing brand Givenchy, as well as perfumes, women enjoyed a huge success.

Jacqueline Kennedy

At the request of Hepburn appeared perfume L'Interdit, for it is now a legendary master created the little black dress Little black dress: to change the world   Holly Golightly from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in pale pink suit Givenchy actress married a second time. Audrey Hepburn was not just his main model - she encouraged his creativity, which ended when she died.

In 1993, the actress died of cancer, and this event was crucial in the life of Givenchy. He realized that he had lost his muse and he is not one else to do. In 1995, the maestro announced his departure from the industry, but also for the creation of the images come from Givenchy John Galliano. A year later, the creative director of the house was assigned to another Briton, Alexander McQueen, who worked until 2001. He was replaced by Julian McDonald, and in 2005 the chief designer of the French brand has become Ricardo Tisci.

The British and Italian, of course, brought the vision of the fashion Givenchy, which is significantly different from what the creator of the brand was doing. In the new millennium Givenchy epitomizes rebelliousness, confidence, and sometimes rebellious spirit. Hubert de Givenchy wanted to create stylish outfits for a real lady, and because of this he valued his star client, the principal of which were Audrey Hepburn and Jacqueline Kennedy. He placed emphasis on clean lines and architectural forms which are inspired by his mentor and partner, Cristobal Balenciaga.

Today, Hubert de Givenchy lives in a suburb of Paris, where is quiet measured life, devoting himself to landscape design and a good book. For all the questions about whether it is the current state of the brand he created, he says, it's too busy for that, and then that has long experience in fashion any interest.

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