

Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.Īt the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. The bag has canvas-coated interiors with two pockets and one zippered compartment for added security and better organization of your stuff.Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. You can even put your bag organizer with lots of room for your long wallet, scarves, makeup, cash, mobile, cards and also your foldable umbrella. Ginormous! Yes, this Givenchy Nightingale bag is truly ginormous, even if you go for a small size that can also be huge to fit a lot of stuff. Unlike all those extrovert-monogrammed bags, you can switch to these refreshing Givenchy pieces in any situation (whether its your super boring official meetings). Please don’t stop and stare at my brand new bag- do you wish to convey this message to the quick passerby’s when you travel with your beloved bag? If yes, then this bag is especially meant for those who hate drama and unwanted attention. Goatskin is even tougher and the Givenchy proven leather, that we all are aware of, is impeccable. Generally, Calfskin is a buttery soft-pebbled leather with a smooth sheen and yes, the bag weighs down. When its Calfskin you don’t have to worry about the scratches as the leather is quite thick. Talking about the exotic skins, are we! Your Givenchy Nightingale bag comes in a popular Givenchy signature emblem logo, soft lambskin, calfskin, grained goatskin and crinkly patent leather.

Its a bucket shape but you can purchase it in other shapes, colors and exotic skins too! You would especially love how smooth the zipper is along with all the detailing. Case in point they are well made and don’t distort easily. The bag features two soft leather top handles that are thick, strong and well balanced with even and strong stitch lines. It does have a dual switch style where you are offered two handles with a detachable shoulder strap so that you can switch it on to different modes (hand, shoulder or cross body) Also, it’s comfy as well with a wide and strong strap you can easily carry it in three different styles and still it won’t dig into your shoulders. The strap is quite special you know? You don’t just simply hook it up you have to insert the hardware into the indented bag hook at the sides. DesignĮven if its just a sneak peek, we do know its Givenchy Nightingale all thanks to its trademark aesthetics- the shape of the straps that says it all. Switch your Nightingale bag from summer to fall to winter style as it effortlessly matches with every outfit. No matter if its a casual, shopping or a dinner date, this Givenchy is your perfect accessory. It has under-the radar details that provide a minimalistic but amazing structure. Nightingale does have its virtues although it’s a perennial favorite of many style divas and fashionistas due to its style, the bag still remains simple, timeless and classic. Inspired by the incredulous work of Florence Nightingale in nursing, during the Crimean war, this bag is Givenchy’s It bag. What if a Givenchy fan gets all these traits ingrained in a handbag? He would be certainly thrilled! This Givenchy Nightingale satchel is an epitome of everything that this design house has ever imparted into the fashion world so far. Things you do feel strongly about Givenchy bags timeless elegance and style in luxury goods, beauty, style, sculpture, grace and refreshing sophistication. Waiting in the wings, straight from Givenchy, is a nightingale bag here! Is the same easily recognizable timeless bag, which has its name derived from Florence Nightingale? Is it the same bag classic yet modern look that has a large grown up yet relaxed vibes? Does it carry the signature Givenchy monogram on the handles that lets the buyer know that they’ve successfully became the owner of a statement piece? Yes, the answer to all these questions is undoubtedly – Yes.
