This 1972 pantsuit designed by Givenchy is one of many fabulous pantsuits in the Doris Duke costume collection. With its gender-bending design and bright floral pattern, it makes quite a statement!
Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) left an elegant and glamorous mark on the world of fashion. He founded the House of Givenchy in 1952 and the luxury house has remained a force in the world of fashion for over six decades. Although he didn’t invent “the little black dress,” he is credited with popularizing the concept. Perhaps his most famous partnership was with actress Audrey Hepburn, and he designed many of her on-screen, iconic costumes.
Givenchy and his longtime partner and companion Phillippe Venet (1929-2021) were both important haute couture designers during a period in fashion that pushed boundaries and defied conventions—particularly for women.
