Givenchy Collection

Dead soldier caught in wire after night raid, WW1
Dead German soldier caught in wire after a night raid on the Western Front, First World War. 1914-1918

The Givenchy Royal Hanover Chandelier, 1736 (silver)
3057861 The Givenchy Royal Hanover Chandelier, 1736 (silver) by Kent, William (1684-1748) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men of the Sirhind Brigade of the Indian Corps in France WWI
Men of the Sirhind Brigade of the Indian Corps in France, who took part in a successful attack, and capture two lines of enemy trenches with little loss. 1915

Advertisement for Crimplene fabric
An advert for Crimplene showing how it has been used to create a black and white dress by Givenchy. Date: 1961

Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions, 1961
Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black

Manchester Regiment capture Givenchy 1914
The Manchester Regiment capture the occupied village of Givenchy on 20th December 1914. The area had been the scene of fighting for several days

France-Givenchy-Fashion
A photo taken on December 1970 shows the front of French fashion house Givenchy, founded in 1952, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Christmas Card - 7th Division 1917
Christmas Card. Xmas Greetings 7th Division 1917. Ypres, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert, Givenchy, Loos, The Somme, The Ancre, ɣ oust-Croissilles, Bullecourt, Passchendaele Ridge.. Commemorative Art

2nd Cpl D McArthur reconnoitering craters - Givenchy Ridge
2nd Corporal D. McArthur (176th Company, Royal Engineers) and his Officer returning from reconnoitering mine craters around the Givenchy Ridge - October 13th 1915

Givenchy, adopted by Liverpool post-First World War
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool at Givenchy, an adopted French village : a ceremony at the 55th West Lancashire Division Memorial

Liverpools gift - new memorial hall at Givenchy
Liverpools gift to its adopted French town : the new memorial hall at Givenchy after the opening ceremony performed by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool

Givenchy fashion, 1964
A dress by Givenchy, incisively seamed along princess lines, and sleeveless, in crisp, black silk, the seams diverging towards the hem

Givenchy outfit, 1960
A Givenchy coat (on the left) of heavy white wool with a small collar, huge buttons, a horizontal yoke line running parallel to the pockets nad a nine-tenths hemline

Givenchy 1918
View of a front line trench held by 1st and 4th East Lancashires troops, taken from No Mans Land in Givenchy on the Western Front in France during World War I in January 1918

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Givenchy, a name that carries stories of valor and sacrifice from the battlefields of World War I to the glamorous runways of fashion. In 1914, amidst the chaos of war, the Manchester Regiment captured Givenchy, marking a significant victory in their relentless pursuit for peace. The haunting image of a dead soldier caught in wire after a night raid at Givenchy serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors endured during this time. Fast forward to 1961 when Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions took center stage, captivating hearts with their exquisite designs. As models strutted down the runway adorned in luxurious fabrics like Crimplene, they embodied elegance and sophistication. But let us not forget Lieutenant Morland's heroism in May 1915 when he made prisoners of eighteen Germans in a mine at Givenchy. His bravery echoes through history as an emblematic example of courage under fire. The Sirhind Brigade of the Indian Corps also left an indelible mark on Givenchy during WWI. These brave men fought alongside their allies, united by duty and camaraderie. In Liverpool post-First World War era, Givenchy became more than just a name; it was adopted by this resilient city as its own. A gift from Liverpool came in the form of a new memorial hall at Givenchy - standing tall as a testament to remembrance and gratitude. Amidst all these tales lies another facet: The Givenchy Royal Hanover Chandelier crafted meticulously out of silver back in 1736. Its brilliance illuminates spaces with timeless beauty even today. As we reflect upon these diverse fragments woven into the tapestry that is "Givenchy, " we are reminded that behind every caption lies untold stories waiting to be discovered - stories that shape our past and inspire our future.