Hubert de Givenchy in 2002. (Photo: Noemi Bruzak/ AP)

French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy passed away at age 91 on Saturday, his family announced via French news agency AFP on Monday.

The fashion world has lost a shining star. The French aristocrat founded the house of Givenchy in 1952. He is famous for the "little black skirt" and having dressed his friend and muse Audrey Hepburn in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Poster of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. (File photo)

Givenchy's family plans a private funeral and requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to UNICEF in his name.

Hubert de Givenchy. (File photo)