It wasn’t that long ago that Givenchy was just another luxury brand in LVMH’s significant stable. A few years ago, though, a streetwear sensibility started to leak into Riccardo Tisci’s gothic leanings and couture mastery, and ever since then, the brand’s signature graphic T-shirts, luxe sneakers and, more than anything, iconic handbags have been on the backs, feet and arms of basically every famous person on the planet. Today, we’re here to investiage the popularity of one piece in particular: the Givenchy Antigona Bag.
Despite being years old, the Antigona seems to be only growing in popularity, with even the most basic colors and materials sometimes hard to find toward the end of the season. In one version or another, its hung from the arms of the most beautiful and talented women in the world in amazing numbers, and we’ve collected several dozen pieces of proof of its popularity below.
Khloe Kardashian
Givenchy Mini Antigona Bag
$1,596 via SSENSE
Khloe might be the tallest Kardashian, but she has the tiniest Antigona.
Stacey Keibler
Givenchy Small Antigona Bag
$1,495 via Net-a-Porter
Stacey’s Antigona is bigger than Khloe’s, but not quite full size.
Chrissy Teigen
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,125 via Neiman Marcus
Now THIS is a full-size Antigona (and a full-size bulldog).
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Givenchy Ayers-Accented Antigona Bag
$2,759 via farfetch.com
Rosie is one of the Antigona’s most ardent celebrity fans (a group that includes lots of utterly gorgeous models).
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
She has several of the bags and carries them all frequently.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Givenchy Antigona Bag
Shop via Bergdorf Goodman
I feel like I’ve made my point.
Vanessa Lachey
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,125 via Neiman Marcus
An Antigona and a Louis Vuitton Pegasé Suitcase could qualify as the Official Celebrity Airport Uniform.
Kourtney Kardashian
Givenchy Croc-Embossed Antigona Bag
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Kourtney’s Antigona is embossed, but Givenchy now makes the bag in super-expensive authentic croc.
Hilary Duff
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,140 via farfetch.com
Hilary looks irritated, but her Antigona still looks great.
Rihanna
Givenchy Large Croc-Embossed Antigona Bag
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Rihanna has carried every popular bag at one point or another, so here she is.
Sofia Vergara
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
Sofia Vergara and leopard print go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Miranda Kerr
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Net-a-Porter
Miranda Kerr is one of the ladies who got into the Antigona early enough to have the slouchy version.
Jennifer Garner
Givenchy Lizard-Embossed Antigona Bag
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Jennifer’s version, on the other hand, is decidedly more structured.
Jessica Simpson
Givenchy Leopard Print Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
Stars seem to have a particular affinity for animal-print Antigonas, which are only made seasonally.
Demi Lovato
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,125 via Neiman Marcus
This glossy black, on the other hand, is an every-season staple for the past couple of years.
Sofia Vergara
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,140 via farfetch.com
Givenchy does really good greys.
Lily Aldridge
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,125 via Neiman Marcus
If you look really closely, I think Lily might have missed some of the protective cling wrap on her Antigona’s hardware.
Kate Moss
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Net-a-Porter
It doesn’t get much cooler than Kate Moss with a black Givenchy bag on her arm.
Olivia Palermo
Givenchy Crocodile-Embossed Antigona Bag
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Olivia’s much-loved Antigona is a curious-looking black/brown version.
Kourtney Kardashian
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,140 via farfetch.com
The Kardashians are beloved by Riccardo Tisci, so of course they have plenty of Antigonas to show off.
Rachel Zoe
Givenchy Woven Antigona Bag
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Stylists are in charge of knowing what’s cool, and Rachel Zoe picked up on the Antigona’s budding popularity long ago.
Nicole Richie
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Net-a-Porter
Nicole’s Antigona is exactly the one I’d want – slouchy, but not too slouchy, and finished in matte black leather.
Liv Tyler
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
Liv’s been a ride-or-die Givenchy fan for years, starting long before the brand was super trendy.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
Personally, I prefer this Antigona print with black leather trim.
Amanda Seyfried
Givenchy Suede Antigona Bag
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Amanda’s starred in Givenchy campaigns, so of course she has an awesome, rarely seen Antigona.
Beyoncé
Givenchy Leopard Antigona Bag
$3,440 via Forward
Of course Beyoncé uses her old school slouchy Antigona as a beach bag.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Net-a-Porter
Gwyneth was, of course, also on that OG slouchy Antigona tip.
Lily Allen
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Net-a-Porter
Lily rarely strays from Chanel and Fendi these days, but she does have a classic black Antigona in her closet.
January Jones
Givenchy Snakeskin-Handle Antigona Bag
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I love the different textures and finishes of black on this bag.
Rita Ora
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,640 via Neiman Marcus
Rita Ora wouldn’t let an It Bag sneak by her. Duh.
