Fashion icon Hubert de Givenchy has passed away at age 91. The House of Givenchy confirmed the news today via social media:
"The House of Givenchy is sad to report the passing of its founder Hubert de Givenchy, a major personality of the world of French Haute Couture and a gentleman who symbolized Parisian chic and elegance for more than half a century. His enduring influence and his approach to style reverberates to this day. He will be greatly missed."
Givenchy founded his design house in 1952. It's now owned by the luxury fashion company LVMH. TMZ reports that Givenchy died in his sleep.
Source: tmz.com
