Fashion Icon, Hubert de Givenchy Dies At 91

Hubert de Givenchy, famous for styling “Little Black Dress,” for Audrey Hepburn’s opening scenes in Breakfast at Tiffany’s has died at the age of 91.

The House of Givenchy confirmed this on Monday via its official Twitter account.

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‘’the house of Givenchy is sad to report the passing of its founder Hubert de Givenchy, a major personality of the world of French Haute Couture and a gentleman who symbolised partisan chic and elegance for more than half a century. He will be greatly missed’’, the House of Givenchy said.

The esteemed fashion giant passed away in his sleep on Saturday at the Renaissance chateau, near Paris, that he shared with his partner and fellow designer Philippe Venet.

Hubert de Givenchy was the noblest of French designers, known for his own personal elegance and impeccable manners. He was born into a noble French family and destined initially for the law. But at the end of World War Two, he persuaded his family to let him pursue his passion for clothes.

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