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Givenchy Couture Vintage

Vintage Gold Givenchy Couture Wrap Dress Size FR 42
Vintage Gold Givenchy Couture Wrap Dress Size FR 42

Vintage Gold Givenchy Couture Wrap Dress Size FR 42

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gold short sleeve wrap dress by Givenchy Couture. Shawl collar. Button closure at side

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1980s Givenchy Couture Wool Overcoat
1980s Givenchy Couture Wool Overcoat

1980s Givenchy Couture Wool Overcoat

$672Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 40

1980s Givenchy Couture Wool Overcoat

By Givenchy

Located in Miami, FL

Givenchy Couture from the 1980s, the composition label is not clear, but it would feel to be

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1980s French Coats

Givenchy Haute Couture 1980s Vintage Black White Polka Dot Dress
Givenchy Haute Couture 1980s Vintage Black White Polka Dot Dress

Givenchy Haute Couture 1980s Vintage Black White Polka Dot Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This stunning vintage Givenchy dress from the late 1980s exudes elegance with a playful edge

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, French haute couture designer Hubert de Givenchy

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress
Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress

Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Givenchy Couture black silk matelasse cocktail dress with asymmetrical neckline and multi

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1980s French Evening Dresses

2003 Givenchy Fall Haute Couture Green Velvet Skirt Suit
2003 Givenchy Fall Haute Couture Green Velvet Skirt Suit

2003 Givenchy Fall Haute Couture Green Velvet Skirt Suit

By Julien Macdonald, Givenchy

Located in London, GB

Givenchy Couture. Working with the two mainstays of the house’s heritage—the memory of Audrey Hepburn and a

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

GIVENCHY Vintage Cape Coat Leopard Grey-Black Prints C.1970s-1980s
GIVENCHY Vintage Cape Coat Leopard Grey-Black Prints C.1970s-1980s

GIVENCHY Vintage Cape Coat Leopard Grey-Black Prints C.1970s-1980s

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in London, GB

A RARE stunning collectible vintage 70s-80s Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique leopard print cape coat

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1970s French Capes

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Vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Numbered floral dress
Vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Numbered floral dress

Vintage GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Numbered floral dress

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE numbered silk floral dress. This beautiful dress was

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1980s French Day Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown

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Size: 4

Givenchy Haute Couture Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and elegant haute couture gown from Hubert de Givenchy. The style is classic Audrey

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1980s French Sheath Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Couture Yellow Silk Floral Day Dress Dress
Vintage Givenchy Couture Yellow Silk Floral Day Dress Dress

Vintage Givenchy Couture Yellow Silk Floral Day Dress Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Portland, OR

This lovely vintage Givenchy Couture yellow silk dress is in such a fun print with pink, red

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1980s French Day Dresses

A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic
A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic

A 1960s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Jersey Tunic

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fabulous 1960s Givenchy couture purple silk jersey tunic with a ruffle collar, long sleeves and

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1960s Unknown Blouses

Givenchy Couture Polka Dot Skirt Suit
Givenchy Couture Polka Dot Skirt Suit

Givenchy Couture Polka Dot Skirt Suit

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1980's Givenchy couture skirt suit. This skirt suit is super feminine, lovely for the

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1980s French Skirt Suits

1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

From the garde robe of a well known haute couture client. Hubert de Givenchy haute couture

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1980s French Clothing

A Vintage 1980s Givenchy Couture Silk Dress XS
A Vintage 1980s Givenchy Couture Silk Dress XS

A Vintage 1980s Givenchy Couture Silk Dress XS

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An incredible 1980s Givenchy silk dress with a nipped-in waist, pleated knee-length skirt and short

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1980s French Day Dresses

Late 1960s Hubert de Givenchy Couture Gown
Late 1960s Hubert de Givenchy Couture Gown

Late 1960s Hubert de Givenchy Couture Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinarily beautiful Givenchy gown from the late 1960s with an elaborately embroidered bodice

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Givenchy haute couture multicoloured maxi dress, circa 1966
Givenchy haute couture multicoloured maxi dress, circa 1966

Givenchy haute couture multicoloured maxi dress, circa 1966

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

An incredibly contemporary piece of vintage haute couture, this Givenchy dress will inject a touch

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1960s French Maxi Dresses

Givenchy Couture short black textured jacket, Autumn/Winter 1997
Givenchy Couture short black textured jacket, Autumn/Winter 1997

Givenchy Couture short black textured jacket, Autumn/Winter 1997

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in London, GB

Givenchy Haute Couture short black textured jacket by Alexander McQueen from the Autumn/Winter 1997

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1990s Jackets

1985 Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Evening Gown With Embroidered Overlayer
1985 Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Evening Gown With Embroidered Overlayer

1985 Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Evening Gown With Embroidered Overlayer

By Givenchy

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Off-White Evening Gown. This stunning gown by Givenchy was crafted

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Givenchy Couture black dress, circa 1985
Givenchy Couture black dress, circa 1985

Givenchy Couture black dress, circa 1985

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This fabulous Givenchy haute couture LBD will inject a touch of fun into a contemporary wardrobe

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Navy Blue Vintage Givenchy Couture Gown
Navy Blue Vintage Givenchy Couture Gown

Navy Blue Vintage Givenchy Couture Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage navy blue textured gown by Givenchy Couture. Wide scoopneck. Long

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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

Lavender Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Gown
Lavender Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Gown

Lavender Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage lavender silk gown by Givenchy Couture. Circa the late 1990s

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Late 20th Century American Day Dresses

Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown
Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown

Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Feel your absolute best in this stunning Givenchy Couture gown. The sweetheart bodice is extremely

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Givenchy Couture Silk Organza Blue Sheath Cocktail Dress, 1960s
Givenchy Couture Silk Organza Blue Sheath Cocktail Dress, 1960s

Givenchy Couture Silk Organza Blue Sheath Cocktail Dress, 1960s

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless 1960s Vintage Givenchy Blue Silk Dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy. Sleeveless and

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1960s French Sheath Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique demi couture A-line dress from 1980’s collection. Sequin

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20th Century French Evening Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Demi Couture A-line Dress, 1980s

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique demi couture A-line dress from 1980’s collection. Sequin

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20th Century French Evening Dresses

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Timeless Little black dress 1960s Givenchy haute couture silk matelassé is a Classic Audrey

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1960s French Day Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s
Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s

Vintage Givenchy Couture Crème Silk Jacket Coat, 1990s

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, French haute couture designer Hubert de Givenchy

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Givenchy F/W 1977 Haute Couture Velvet & Chantilly Lace Gown
Givenchy F/W 1977 Haute Couture Velvet & Chantilly Lace Gown

Givenchy F/W 1977 Haute Couture Velvet & Chantilly Lace Gown

By Givenchy

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Dating to the 1977 A/W collection, this numbered Givenchy Haute Couture dress was designed by none

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1970s French Evening Gowns

1990s Givenchy Couture Black Semi Sheer Fringe Strap Silk Halter Top
1990s Givenchy Couture Black Semi Sheer Fringe Strap Silk Halter Top

1990s Givenchy Couture Black Semi Sheer Fringe Strap Silk Halter Top

By Givenchy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Givenchy Couture late 1990s black halter top with beautiful long fringe trim on strap that

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1990s French Blouses

1998 Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Runway Brown Embroidered Dress
1998 Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Runway Brown Embroidered Dress

1998 Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Runway Brown Embroidered Dress

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture

Located in London, GB

clasp. The original label reads “Givenchy Couture - Made in France”. This dress is in good vintage

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Pantsuit
Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Pantsuit

Vintage Givenchy Couture Silk Pantsuit

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy under Far East influences created this timeless masterpiece. Rare and beautiful vintage

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Late 20th Century French Trouser Pant Suits

GIVENCHY Couture ca.1970
GIVENCHY Couture ca.1970

GIVENCHY Couture ca.1970

By Givenchy

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Givenchy couture belted day dress. Authentic navy wool crepe fabric item fully silk

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1970s French Day Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Evening Dress Sz 40
Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Evening Dress Sz 40

Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Evening Dress Sz 40

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely work of art Amazing Givenchy Haute Couture Vintage Black silk dress. Late 70' early 80's

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Gown
Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Gown

Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street 212.581.7273 Fifth

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Vintage Red & Black Givenchy Haute Couture Dress with Hood
1980s Vintage Red & Black Givenchy Haute Couture Dress with Hood

1980s Vintage Red & Black Givenchy Haute Couture Dress with Hood

By Givenchy

Located in Portland, OR

We love this vintage Givenchy haute couture wool knit dress in red and black with a red lined black

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A 1980s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Black Blouse
A 1980s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Black Blouse

A 1980s Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Black Blouse

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

two-button closure at the collar. Couture numbered behind Givenchy label The size of the blouse

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1980s French Blouses

Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985
Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985

Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This fabulous Givenchy haute couture LBD will inject a touch of fun into a contemporary wardrobe

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Givenchy Haute couture lace gown, Autumn/Winter 1996
Givenchy Haute couture lace gown, Autumn/Winter 1996

Givenchy Haute couture lace gown, Autumn/Winter 1996

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Autumn Winter 1996 haute couture collection, the

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1990s French Evening Gowns

1960s Givenchy couture Black Velvet Coat with Beaded Buttons
1960s Givenchy couture Black Velvet Coat with Beaded Buttons

1960s Givenchy couture Black Velvet Coat with Beaded Buttons

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1960s Givenchy Couture fitted black velvet jacket with high arm holes, narrow sleeves and

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20th Century French Jackets

1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Op Art Dress in Velvet and Silk
1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Op Art Dress in Velvet and Silk

1980s Givenchy Haute Couture Op Art Dress in Velvet and Silk

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

We really miss Hubert de Givenchy at RARE vintage. While we do like what Riccardo Tisci is doing

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Givenchy Couture Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary givenchy couture vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Blue and more in stock now. An accessory like this designed by Givenchy, Givenchy Couture and Hubert de Givenchy — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Givenchy Couture Vintage?

The price for a givenchy couture vintage starts at $360 and tops out at $6,200, and on average, selling for $2,247.

Givenchy for sale on 1stDibs

Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.

At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.

Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.

In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.

Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Givenchy
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Givenchy is most famous for his chic Parisian clothes, particularly for dressing Audrey Hepburn in her Breakfast at Tiffany's gown. His collections are thought to reinterpret sophistication and elegance.