Hubert de Givenchy

Hubert de Givenchy was born to an aristocratic family in Beauvais, France, in the 20s. After attending art school, he worked for several important fashion designers in Paris. He opened his own design house in 1952 and was immediately praised for his chic, feminine designs. He is known for his elegant haute couture designs and professional relationships with clients like Audrey Hepburn.