1970s Givenchy Black Dress with Gold Studs

Vintage 1970s dress made by the house of Givenchy. It is made of a high quality black wool double-knit fabric, and fully lined. The high turtleneck folds in half to feature rounded gold studs, which are also on the cuffs. Perfectly sewn 1/2" wide topstitching on the yoke & center front seam. Side seam pockets. Invisible zipper closure with hooks & eyes that fasten the back neck. A beautifully made garment, very chic, very elegant. Timeless Givenchy. Perfect with boots and one of those amazing studded handbags that the house currently sells - gorgeous!

Hubert de Givenchy was the first major designer to launch a ready-to-wear line in the 1950s. Having apprenticed under Jacques Fath, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli, and mentored by Cristobal Balenciaga, Givenchy had strong fashion credentials and a wealth of experience before starting his own label. He dressed famous women of the day in his typical simplistic but elegant style including Lauren Bacall, Greta Garbo, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, Jaqueline Kennedy, Princess Grace of Monaco and the Duchess of Windsor.