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Vintage Givenchy Jacket

Givenchy vintage jacket
Givenchy vintage jacket

Givenchy vintage jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Givenchy jacket in Chanel style with 3 buttons, 2 pockets Color: pink mixed size EU 38/ US 8 Please note that vintage items are not new and therefore might have minor imperfections.

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1980s French Jackets

Givenchy Vintage Royal Blue and Grey Jacket
Givenchy Vintage Royal Blue and Grey Jacket

Givenchy Vintage Royal Blue and Grey Jacket

$413Sale Price|23% Off

Size: 40

Givenchy Vintage Royal Blue and Grey Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Givenchy boutique collection jacket with a gold/black color button at the back, front and on sleeves.

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1980s French Jackets

Vintage 1980s Givenchy Yellow Wool Multicolored Sequin Jacket
Vintage 1980s Givenchy Yellow Wool Multicolored Sequin Jacket

Vintage 1980s Givenchy Yellow Wool Multicolored Sequin Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, haute couture designer Givenchy rose to international acclaim during the 1960s by creating his signature looks for actress Audrey H...

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1980s French Jackets

Givenchy Green Cropped Leather Moto Jacket 2019
Givenchy Green Cropped Leather Moto Jacket 2019

Givenchy Green Cropped Leather Moto Jacket 2019

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to present a Givenchy green cropped leather moto jacket, a sharp and modern interpretation of a timeless utilitarian silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Vintage Herringbone Wool Blazer
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Vintage Herringbone Wool Blazer

Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique Vintage Herringbone Wool Blazer

By Givenchy

Located in New Hope, PA

This classic Hubert de Givenchy designed wool blazer has a chocolate brown velvet collar and an unusual nubby wool herringbone fabric that was woven with four colors instead of the u...

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1970s French Blazers

Givenchy 1980s Black Fringe Vest
Givenchy 1980s Black Fringe Vest

Givenchy 1980s Black Fringe Vest

By Givenchy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Revive the spirit of the 1980s with the Givenchy 1980s Black Fringe Vest, a modern yet nostalgic piece that effortlessly combines sleek design with bold, playful elements. This black...

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1980s French Vests

Givenchy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Vevet Jacket + Skirt Ensemble
Givenchy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Vevet Jacket + Skirt Ensemble

Givenchy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Vevet Jacket + Skirt Ensemble

By Givenchy

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant vintage suit by Givenchy featuring black silk velvet and metallic gold and black chevron patterned fabric blocking.

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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 collection.

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1990s Jackets

Vintage Givenchy Jacket
Vintage Givenchy Jacket

Vintage Givenchy Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Port Hope, ON

Very unusual jacket brown undertone with dijon mustard yellow fine hairs. This jacket has a mandarin collar; five weighty round button, and is nicely fitted at the waist giving the b...

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Vintage Givenchy Black Wool Outwear Jacket Size 40
Vintage Givenchy Black Wool Outwear Jacket Size 40

Vintage Givenchy Black Wool Outwear Jacket Size 40

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: Size FR 40. Featuring black wool, open chest, collar, gold tone button detail on each side, four front button closure, dual front pockets, half belt detail on the b...

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Purple Vintage Givenchy Tweed Blazer
Purple Vintage Givenchy Tweed Blazer

Purple Vintage Givenchy Tweed Blazer

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage purple tweed blazer by Givenchy. Notched lapel. Long sleeves. Three-button detail at cuffs. Double-breasted button-front closure. Label size FR 44. 42...

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Late 20th Century French Blazers

Givenchy Vintage Wool Skirt Suit in Black
Givenchy Vintage Wool Skirt Suit in Black

Givenchy Vintage Wool Skirt Suit in Black

By Givenchy

Located in Carnate, IT

Givenchy Vintage Wool Short Vest in Black Complete Givenchy.

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Late 20th Century Vests

GIVENCHY Vintage SS09 Size 36 Black Cotton Silk Notch Lapel Sport Coat
GIVENCHY Vintage SS09 Size 36 Black Cotton Silk Notch Lapel Sport Coat

GIVENCHY Vintage SS09 Size 36 Black Cotton Silk Notch Lapel Sport Coat

By Givenchy

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage GIVENCHY SS09 sport coat in a black cotton silk woven fabric featuring a notch lapel, double vented back, and double button closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Conditi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Blazers

Givenchy Vintage Fuchsia Suede Jacket w/ Beading-34
Givenchy Vintage Fuchsia Suede Jacket w/ Beading-34

Givenchy Vintage Fuchsia Suede Jacket w/ Beading-34

By Givenchy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Givenchy Vintage Fuchsia Suede Jacket w/ Beading-34.

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Givenchy Vintage Plus Size 1980s 80s Brown + Black Striped Wool Jacket
Givenchy Vintage Plus Size 1980s 80s Brown + Black Striped Wool Jacket

Givenchy Vintage Plus Size 1980s 80s Brown + Black Striped Wool Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare Givenchy Plus Size label! Vintage black and brown striped wool jacket with an oversized slouchy fit and sporty look that is on trend now.

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Givenchy 1960s Faux Fur Black Double Breasted Vintage 60s Swing Jacket Coat
Givenchy 1960s Faux Fur Black Double Breasted Vintage 60s Swing Jacket Coat

Givenchy 1960s Faux Fur Black Double Breasted Vintage 60s Swing Jacket Coat

By Givenchy

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s GIVENCHY borg plush faux fur black double breasted women's swing jacket coat ! Features black and gold buttons up the front. Black leather like piping. POCKETs at each sid...

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Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Black and White Herringbone Jacket
Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Black and White Herringbone Jacket

Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Black and White Herringbone Jacket

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 1990s GIVENCHY COUTURE by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Avant Garde black and white herringbone silk blazer! Features an allover Herringbone print, with a unique bold futuristic ...

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1990s French Blazers

Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen 1990s Khaki Tan 90s Jacket Blazer
Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen 1990s Khaki Tan 90s Jacket Blazer

Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen 1990s Khaki Tan 90s Jacket Blazer

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 1990s GIVENCHY COUTURE by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN khaki lightweight wool jacket / blazer ! Features oversized collar lapels that are reminiscent of 70s Yves Saint Laurent le Smok...

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1990s French Blazers

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

This vintage Givenchy jacket is fully lined in crème silk and hangs open with no closures.

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Givenchy Vintage 1990s 90s Boyfriend Blazer Jacket
Givenchy Vintage 1990s 90s Boyfriend Blazer Jacket

Givenchy Vintage 1990s 90s Boyfriend Blazer Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage wool boyfriend blazer jacket by Givenchy with crisp tailoring and longer cut.

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Late 20th Century French Blazers

Black & White Vintage Givenchy Quilted Evening Jacket
Black & White Vintage Givenchy Quilted Evening Jacket

Black & White Vintage Givenchy Quilted Evening Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage black and white quilted stretch cotton evening jacket by Givenchy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear

Givenchy 1970s Vintage Mink Fur Jacket/ Coat
Givenchy 1970s Vintage Mink Fur Jacket/ Coat

Givenchy 1970s Vintage Mink Fur Jacket/ Coat

By Givenchy

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage 1970s Givenchy deep mahogany mink jacket/ coat with flared sleeves, collar and front button closure.

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture Vintage Black Jumpsuit + Cropped Jacket
Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture Vintage Black Jumpsuit + Cropped Jacket

Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Couture Vintage Black Jumpsuit + Cropped Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1990s / 90s GIVENCHY COUTURE, by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black one piece Jumpsuit and cropped blazer jacket! Features a tailored sleeveless jumpsuit, original belt, and matching cr...

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1990s French Jumpsuits

GIVENCHY 1970s
GIVENCHY 1970s

GIVENCHY 1970s

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GIVENCHY 1970s

By Givenchy

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage Givenchy 'patriotic' jacket. Fitted navy blue silk linen weave item with contrasting large notched collar.

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1970s French Jackets

Givenchy Brown Wool Neck Leopard Long Evening Jacket 1990s
Givenchy Brown Wool Neck Leopard Long Evening Jacket 1990s

Givenchy Brown Wool Neck Leopard Long Evening Jacket 1990s

By Givenchy

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Givenchy vintage women's jacket from the 80s. Long model, brown color with gold-colored buttons, leopard-print tone on tone collar, removable. 52% polyester 43% wool shearling 5% pol...

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1980s French Dinner Jackets

Givenchy Black Vintage Logo Print Hooded Sweatshirt L
Givenchy Black Vintage Logo Print Hooded Sweatshirt L

Givenchy Black Vintage Logo Print Hooded Sweatshirt L

By Givenchy

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Whether you want to go out on casual outings with friends or just want to lounge around, this sweatshirt is a versatile piece and can be styled in many ways. It has been made using h...

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2010s Italian Jackets

Vintage Givenchy wool & lurex jewel-tone brocade blazer
Vintage Givenchy wool & lurex jewel-tone brocade blazer

Vintage Givenchy wool & lurex jewel-tone brocade blazer

By Givenchy

Located in TARRAGONA, ES

A vintage Givenchy blazer crafted from exquisite wool and lurex brocade fabric in jewel-tone colours, giving it a visually rich and decorative appearance. The shiny metallic finish a...

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20th Century French Blazers

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 beaded buttons.

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20th Century French Jackets

Givenchy Vintage Navy Blue Cropped Jacket and High Waist Pantsuit, 1980s
Givenchy Vintage Navy Blue Cropped Jacket and High Waist Pantsuit, 1980s

Givenchy Vintage Navy Blue Cropped Jacket and High Waist Pantsuit, 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Portland, OR

This midnight blue Givenchy pantsuit is from the 1980’s. The Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique suit is fully lined and features a pair of high waisted pants and a cropped jacket with should...

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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Black Blue & Purple Brocade Jacket Evening Lamé Coat
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Black Blue & Purple Brocade Jacket Evening Lamé Coat

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Black Blue & Purple Brocade Jacket Evening Lamé Coat

By Givenchy

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Bust - 40” “ / 101cm Waist - 36” / 91cm Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 23” / 58cm Shoulder to Shoulder - 17” / 43cm Sleeve Pit to Cuff - 16” / 40cm Sleeve Shoulder to Cuff - 23” / 58cm ...

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1980s Jackets

Vintage 1993 Givenchy Couture Runway Red & Black Wool Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan
Vintage 1993 Givenchy Couture Runway Red & Black Wool Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan

Vintage 1993 Givenchy Couture Runway Red & Black Wool Knit Shawl Collar Cardigan

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous Givenchy documented ruby-red wool knit cardigan dating back to his 1993 Fall-Winter Couture collection. Givenchy, the name itself evokes glamour, refined elegance, simplicit...

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1990s French Jackets

1980s Givenchy Mens Checked Linen Blazer
1980s Givenchy Mens Checked Linen Blazer

1980s Givenchy Mens Checked Linen Blazer

By Givenchy

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An incredible vintage men's blazer jacket from the 1970s by iconic, luxury French fashion house, Givenchy for their high-end 'Gentleman' line.

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1980s Blazers

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Vintage Givenchy Jacket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage givenchy jacket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Purple and more. An accessory like this designed by Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy and Alexander McQueen — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a vintage givenchy jacket for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Givenchy Jacket?

Prices for a vintage givenchy jacket can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $205 and can go as high as $3,950, while, on average they fetch $590.

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.

Finding the Right Jackets for You

No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.

What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.

Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.

Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.

On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino 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.