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Givenchy White Dress

Vintage Givenchy Wool Knit Dress
Vintage Givenchy Wool Knit Dress

Vintage Givenchy Wool Knit Dress

$695

Size: not marked (fits like S/M)

Vintage Givenchy Wool Knit Dress

By Givenchy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Givenchy Wool Knit Dress is a timeless and sophisticated piece that reflects the elegance

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black & White Givenchy Cutout Cotton Mini Dress Size US S
Black & White Givenchy Cutout Cotton Mini Dress Size US S

Black & White Givenchy Cutout Cotton Mini Dress Size US S

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Black and white cotton mini dress by Givenchy. Crew neck. Short sleeves. Cutouts at sides. 38" bust

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21st Century and Contemporary European Mini Dresses

Black and white jacquard knit dress with leopard pattern GIVENCHY
Black and white jacquard knit dress with leopard pattern GIVENCHY

Black and white jacquard knit dress with leopard pattern GIVENCHY

By Givenchy

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white jacquard knit dress with leopard pattern. Fabric composition: 63% rayon, 35

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress Givenchy
Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress Givenchy

Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress Givenchy

By Givenchy

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white asymmetrical drape cocktail dress. Fabric: crêpe ( rayon and acetate) Lining: 49

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

GIVENCHY Size 36 Black White Twill Polyester Wool Flat Front Dress Pants
GIVENCHY Size 36 Black White Twill Polyester Wool Flat Front Dress Pants

GIVENCHY Size 36 Black White Twill Polyester Wool Flat Front Dress Pants

By Givenchy

Located in San Francisco, CA

GIVENCHY dress pants in a black polyester wool blend twill featuring black and white logo side

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE White Gown , Provenance: Betsy Bloomingdale
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE White Gown , Provenance: Betsy Bloomingdale

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE White Gown , Provenance: Betsy Bloomingdale

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Givenchy Haute Couture Gown is composed of a white wool and features an asymmetrical design

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Givenchy white midi dress with black details. Spring 2010
Givenchy white midi dress with black details. Spring 2010

Givenchy white midi dress with black details. Spring 2010

Located in Carnate, IT

Givenchy white midi dress with black details. Spring 2010 Fits a 38-40 IT. Shoulders 38 cm. Length

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White
Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White

Alexander McQueen Dress SS 2021 Dramatic Sleeve White

By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

an integrated belt. This dramatic dress is from Alexander McQueen's Spring-Summer 2021 collection

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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80 Boutiques Givenchy White Pique Tunic Dress
80 Boutiques Givenchy White Pique Tunic Dress

80 Boutiques Givenchy White Pique Tunic Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crisp, white and classic. Chic and short. Boutiques Givenchy white cotton blend pique dress withe

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1980s Day Dresses

GIVENCHY "New" Haute Couture White Abstract Polka Dots Silk Dress - Unworn
GIVENCHY "New" Haute Couture White Abstract Polka Dots Silk Dress - Unworn

GIVENCHY "New" Haute Couture White Abstract Polka Dots Silk Dress - Unworn

By Givenchy

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

GIVENCHY "New" Haute Couture White Abstract Polka Dots Silk Dress - Unworn. SIZE: equivalent to

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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Givenchy White One-Shoulder Draped Dress
Givenchy White One-Shoulder Draped Dress

Givenchy White One-Shoulder Draped Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Product details: White one-shoulder dress by Givenchy. Draping throughout. Designer size 36. 30

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Givenchy White Sleeveless Rope Print Dress Size M
Givenchy White Sleeveless Rope Print Dress Size M

Givenchy White Sleeveless Rope Print Dress Size M

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

. Details White Cotton Dress Sleeveless Round neck Mini Neon yellow rope print

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Givenchy Black & White Knit Panelled Dress Size M
Givenchy Black & White Knit Panelled Dress Size M

Givenchy Black & White Knit Panelled Dress Size M

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Givenchy designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dresses

Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress
Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Art Deco Inspired Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy, ivory silk charmeuse, cocktail dress with bugle beading. Body of the dress is 1920's

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"

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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Men's GIVENCHY Size L Black & White X-Ray Graphic Fall 2013 Dress Shirt
Men's GIVENCHY Size L Black & White X-Ray Graphic Fall 2013 Dress Shirt

Men's GIVENCHY Size L Black & White X-Ray Graphic Fall 2013 Dress Shirt

By Givenchy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This ultra chic GIVENCHY statement shirt from Fall/Winter 2013 Collection comes in black cotton and

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Shirts

1970s GIVENCHY Black and White Dot Linen Coat Dress
1970s GIVENCHY Black and White Dot Linen Coat Dress

1970s GIVENCHY Black and White Dot Linen Coat Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1970s GIVENCHY Nouvelle Boutique black and White dot coat dress. 5 acrylic Button in the

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1970s American Casual Dresses

Vintage Givenchy black and white sequin spaghetti strap silk dress
Vintage Givenchy black and white sequin spaghetti strap silk dress

Vintage Givenchy black and white sequin spaghetti strap silk dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In Black, White and Grey, dusted with sequins, this 90s Givenchy couture label gown is simple and

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1990s French Sheath Dresses

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of a cocktail dress produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample. Measurements; Height 11 3/4" Width 8 1/4"

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

Givenchy Croquis of an Evening Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Sketch of an evening gown produced in a limited number for couture clients with attached fabric sample.

Measurements;
Height 11 3/4"
Width 8 1/4"

Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Givenchy Croquis of a Red Lace Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Red Lace Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

Givenchy croquis or fashion sketch, produced in a limited number for Haute Couture clients

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1990s French Other

Givenchy Orange White Flower Dress
Givenchy Orange White Flower Dress

Givenchy Orange White Flower Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Antwerp, BE

A beautiful vintage Givenchy shoulder padded caftan dress with orange arabesque flower pattern on

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Givenchy Tattoo Print Long-Sleeve Dress
Givenchy Tattoo Print Long-Sleeve Dress

Givenchy Tattoo Print Long-Sleeve Dress

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

This black and white jersey Givenchy dress is patterned with Riccardo Tisci's new season tattoo

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Givenchy Kids White Cotton Ruffled Trim Dress 8 Yrs
Givenchy Kids White Cotton Ruffled Trim Dress 8 Yrs

Givenchy Kids White Cotton Ruffled Trim Dress 8 Yrs

By Givenchy

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Let your little one shine in this adorable dress from Givenchy Kids With its charming design and

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2010s Day Dresses

Givenchy White Crepe Cape Sleeve Detail Mini Dress M
Givenchy White Crepe Cape Sleeve Detail Mini Dress M

Givenchy White Crepe Cape Sleeve Detail Mini Dress M

By Givenchy

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This mini dress from Givenchy is surely a statement number that will help you outline a chic look

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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

1970's Givenchy Low-Plunge Red & White Print-Silk Dress Ensemble
1970's Givenchy Low-Plunge Red & White Print-Silk Dress Ensemble

1970's Givenchy Low-Plunge Red & White Print-Silk Dress Ensemble

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

fashionista looks for. As Givenchy said, "The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following

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1970s French Maxi Dresses

A Sheer 1980s Givenchy  Purple & White Silk Dress XS
A Sheer 1980s Givenchy  Purple & White Silk Dress XS

A Sheer 1980s Givenchy Purple & White Silk Dress XS

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A stunning purple and white Givenchy sheer silk day dress with an elasticated waist, v-neck and

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

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

A 1980s Vintage Givenchy Floral Silk Dress XS

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fabulous 1980s Givenchy white silk jacquard dress with a beautiful purple and orange floral print

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1980s Formal Wear

1970's Givenchy One-Shoulder White Rhinestone Grecian Gown
1970's Givenchy One-Shoulder White Rhinestone Grecian Gown

1970's Givenchy One-Shoulder White Rhinestone Grecian Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hubert de Givenchy started his fashion career in 1945 with Lucien Lelong. He also trained with

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1970s French Wedding Dresses

1989 Givenchy Black Sequin Silk-Organza & White Linen Cocktail Dress
1989 Givenchy Black Sequin Silk-Organza & White Linen Cocktail Dress

1989 Givenchy Black Sequin Silk-Organza & White Linen Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

hourglass nipped-waist femme fatale vibe for sure! As Givenchy said, "The dress must follow the body of a

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy White Dress with Zippers
Givenchy White Dress with Zippers

Givenchy White Dress with Zippers

By Givenchy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Zip yourself up in this wild little Givenchy number! With rows of both metallic and white zipper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Day Dresses

Givenchy Croquis of a Day Dress

Givenchy Croquis of a Day Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Sketch of a day dress produced in a limited number for couture clients, with an attached fabric

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Objects

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Givenchy White Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary givenchy white dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. White is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Black, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a givenchy white dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy and Alexander McQueen are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Givenchy White Dress?

On average, a givenchy white dress on 1stDibs sells for $495, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $12,284 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.