French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy died in his sleep at the age of 91, his partner said in a statement to AFP.
"It is with huge sadness that we inform you that Hubert Taffin de Givenchy has died,"he said.
Born to an aristocratic family in Beauvais, France, the designer gained global fame for his work with fashion icons such as Audrey Hepburn.
Givenchy worked with the actress on two of her most aesthetically memorable films; Funny Face (1957) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961).
There are a number of Givenchy's most famous creations on view in Ireland, in the Museum of Style Icons in Newbridge, including the memorable hot pink dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), below. Click on the gallery above to see more.
Additionally, the French man styled Jackie Kennedy, arguably America's most fashionable first lady.
Pictured below is a Hubert De Givenchy evening dress from 1961 on display in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art Exhibition, Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years.
Kennedy Wore the Ziberline dress in 1961 to a dinner at The Palace Of Versailles In France.
The 6’6" designer cast an impressive shadow in the fashion world in more ways than one.
After selling his empire to Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey (LVMH) in 1988, Givenchy continued to work until 1995. He was succeeded by some of the world's top designers including the infamous John Galliano, the legendary Alexander McQueen and the creative Riccardo Tisci.
Givenchy's name will forever conjure images of timeless designs worn by some of the world's most beautiful women including Princess Grace of Monaco, Bunny Mellon, and the Duchess of Windsor.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
