Today is a sad day and truly the-end-of-an-era with the news of the death of Hubert de Givenchy at age 91. He is survived by his partner of many years Phillippe Venet. Always an elegant and kind man, a devout Christian from an aristocratic French family, he literally towered over others at six foot, six inches. Most know the story of his rise to fame in the 1950's; his great lifelong friendship with muse, Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress; his famously dressing Jacqueline Kennedy, the Duchess of Windsor, and many others (Incidentally, the Duke of Windsor once asked him why is clothing was so expensive!) Hubert de Givenchy truly was a talented and noble gentleman.
Here are some photographs from his life, interspersed with images from his beloved Chateau Le Jonchet le Dore:
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| Hubert de Givenchy and Phillippe Venet |
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| Givenchy in 1982 |