Detail of a Hubert de Givenchy (French, born 1927), silk brocade cocktail ensemble, Late 1950's | HC.14P.052
My collection of historic fashion holds mostly haute couture evening ensembles, however hats, shoes, accessories and examples of prêt-à-porté have been added over the years. I have a particular fondness for haute couture from the post-war period — pieces by Givenchy, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent set me particularly aflutter. Though the collection is currently private and self-funded, I invite its use for academic research and exhibition.
Detail of a Hubert de Givenchy (French, born 1927), silk brocade cocktail ensemble, Late 1950's | HC.14P.052