October, 29th, 2014

MADRID | Otoño Invierno 2015 | HUBERT DE GIVENCHY
MUSEO THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA

Until to 18 January 2015

This exhibition, the first major retrospective to be devoted to Hubert de Givenchy and the Museum’s #first incursion into the world of fashion, will present a selection of the finest creations by the French fashion designer.

Curated by Hubert de Givenchy himself, it will thus offer a unique focus on his collections over the past half century, from the founding of Maison @Givenchyofficial in #Paris in 1952 to his retirement in 1996.

On display will be dresses that he designed for some of the 20th century’s most iconic personalities, including Jacqueline Kennedy, the Duchess of Windsor, Caroline of Monaco and his muse and friend Audrey Hepburn (whom he dressed for films such as Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s); examples of Givenchy’s most original creations such as the “Bettina blouse” and the “sack dress”; and his admired prêt-à-porter designs, a concept he invented in 1954. These creations will be shown alongside a group of works of different periods and styles from the Museo Thyssen’s collections.

Una selección de las mejores creaciones del diseñador francés en la primera gran retrospectiva organizada sobre Hubert de Givenchy y primera incursión del Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza en el mundo de la moda. La exposición está comisariada por el propio Givenchy y ofrece, por tanto, un enfoque excepcional de sus colecciones a lo largo de medio siglo, desde la fundación en 1952 en París de la Maison Givenchy a su retirada profesional en 1996.

To delve more into the grand life of the couturier watch the splendid “MONSIEUR HUBERT DE GIVENCHY” a documentary on the early years of Hubert de Givenchy’s career. Produced and directed by ex-Ice Skater Olympian Karim Zeriahen.

ALESSANDRO BERGA | L’ÉDITOR