James de Givenchy explained

James de Givenchy
Birth Name:James Claude Taffin de Givenchy
Birth Date:27 August 1963
Birth Place:Beauvais, France
Nationality:French and American
Alma Mater:Manhattanville College (BFA)
Occupation:Jewelry designer
Organization:Taffin
Spouse:Gina de Givenchy
Children:1
Relatives:Hubert de Givenchy (uncle)
Sarah Staudinger (cousin)[1]

James Claude Taffin de Givenchy (born August 27, 1963) is an American businessman and jewelry designer. He is the owner of the jewelry company Taffin, which he founded in 1996.

Early life

Givenchy was born and raised in Beauvais, a suburb which is located one hour north of Paris. He was the youngest of seven children born to Jean-Claude de Givenchy (1925-2009) and his American-born wife Patricia Marie de Givenchy (née Myrick; 1926-2009).[2] [3] [4] His father was long-time president of Parfums Givenchy.[5] [6] His mother was born in Washington, D.C.[7] and met Givenchy while he was working in New York as an executive for Air France. During that period they resided in Greenwich, Connecticut but relocated to France after he took over the management of Parfums Givenchy. His mother died in Saint Malo in Brittany. He was a nephew of the fashion designer and founder of Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy.[2]

Career

James de Givenchy moved to New York in the early 1980s, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts from Manhattanville College and an associate degree in graphic design from F.I.T. He joined Christie's auction house where he ultimately ran the West Coast Jewelry Department in Los Angeles between 1991 and 1994. He left to work for Fulco di Verdura and then started his own jewelry concern in Manhattan in 1996.[8] [9]

He has cited Suzanne Belperron and Jeanne Toussaint as key influences.[10] Taffin pieces[11] have been featured in multiple fashion magazines.[12] In 2003, Givenchy's jewelry was exhibited at the Long Beach Museum of Art. He also received a Star of Design Award in 2008 for his work in the field of jewelry design.[13]

In 2008, Taffin launched a limited edition series of men's wristwatches which have been featured in Men's Vogue.[14] In June 2008, he was named creative director for Sotheby's Diamonds.[15]

In 2012, Givenchy was appointed as Baccarat's first creative director.[16] He was featured in Architectural Digest[17] and the Wall Street Journal.[18] [19] [20]

Personal life

He is married to Gina de Givenchy, they have one daughter.[21]

Givenchy resides in New York City, New York.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Macon, Alexandra. A Saint-Tropez, Sarah Staudinger a créé sa propre robe de mariée pour épouser Ari Emanuel. Vogue France. fr. June 29, 2022. 21 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Merle, Sandrine. James Taffin de Givenchy : Gentleman joaillier. fr. Les Échos. November 10, 2006. 21 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Jean-Claude TAFFIN de GIVENCHY (fraternelle.org) . 2022-12-11 . Geneanet.
  4. Web site: Patricia Marie MYRICK (fraternelle.org) . 2022-12-11 . Geneanet.
  5. Web site: Jean-Claude de Givenchy Dies at 84 . 2022-12-11 . Women's Wear Daily (WWD). 31 May 2009 .
  6. Web site: Givenchy Founder Dead at 84 . 2022-12-11 . The Fashion Cult.
  7. Web site: Death of Patricia Marie MYRICK on November 11, 2012 . 2022-12-11 . openarchives.nl (sourced from INSEE French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies).
  8. Web site: Best Fantasy Jewelry. NYMag.com. 3 March 2005.
  9. Web site: Best Of The Best 2006: James De Givenchy For Taffin. Jill. Newman. 1 June 2006.
  10. "The Gem Dandy" Departures, November 2005
  11. Web site: As You Like It. Departures.com. 8 December 2022.
  12. Web site: Manhattan star shines in Mayfair. telegraph.co.uk . 2 February 2022 . https://archive.today/20130505072416/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/shoppingandfashion/3318004/Manhattan-star-shines-in-Mayfair.html. 5 May 2013 . dead.
  13. Web site: 10.17.08: New York Notables | New York Social Diary . 27 January 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101225033637/http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/66792 . 25 December 2010 . dead .
  14. "Time drift", Men's Vogue, April 2008.
  15. Web site: Sotheby's Diamonds by James de Givenchy | Best of the Best | Robb Report . 27 January 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100205144341/http://robbreport.com/Sothebys-Diamonds-by-James-de-Givenchy . 5 February 2010 . dead .
  16. Web site: Baccarat appoints its first creative director. Florent. Gilles. FashionNetwork.com. 8 December 2022.
  17. Web site: Jewelry Designer James Taffin de Givenchy's Vibrant Manhattan Showroom. Architectural Digest. March 2015.
  18. News: Designer James de Givenchy Talks Gems. David A.. Keeps. Wall Street Journal. 15 August 2014. wsj.com.
  19. Web site: Solid as a Rock. Julia. Felsenthal. archive.nytimes.com.
  20. Web site: James de Givenchy: The Manhattan jeweller. 2 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20161229110237/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/jewellery/52518/james-de-givenchy-the-manhattan-jeweller.html . 29 December 2016. dead .
  21. Web site: Marshall . Alex . 2021-11-08 . Tour Hubert de Givenchy's French Country Estate . 2022-12-11 . Town & Country Magazine.

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