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.
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brow...
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ivory Floral Lace Princess Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ivory Floral Lace Princess Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Princess ...
Givenchy couture 1969 tiger coat
By Givenchy
Located in CANNES, FR
Givenchy haute couture 1969 Sleeveless coat in ecru and black wool, with a tiger print. Approx. size 36. Good condition (stains, see photos).
$1,722Sale Price|50% Off
Givenchy Double-Breasted Black and White Prince of Wales Wool Coat
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
This beautiful pre-owned but New coat from Givenchy is crafted in a superb classic Prince of Wales checked pattern wool. It features black wool-blend panels at the back and a matchin...
Givenchy Haute Couture 1971 Chartreuse Green Silk Evening Coat
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage Givenchy numbered haute couture silk evening coat is from the Spring 1971/72 collection. Crafted from textured silk in a striking chartr...
Wool Coat Dress by Julien MacDonald for Givenchy Couture - Fall Winter 2003
By Givenchy, Julien Macdonald
Located in Toulon, FR
Fall Winter 2003 Collection France A black wool coat dress (look 14) by Julien MacDonald for Givenchy in 2003. Inspired by 18th century coats, the bottom is made of double black faille fabric covered with a wool felt with large black embroidered perforations. Tubular three-quarter sleeves, wide theatrical folded collar and coat crossing closed in front by hooks. Two side slits allow a felt belt to be passed through to curve the coat in front while freeing the volume at the back ending in a train, in the manner of the French Dresses! Black taffeta lining. No defects. Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent size France 36-38. Front height 163 cm, back height with train 206 cm, shoulders 40 cm, chest 90 cm, waist 76-80 cm, sleeves 46 cm, hips 86-90 cm. Givenchy is part of one of the most famous French fashion house. Hubert de Givenchy, who worked with Elsa Schiaparelli, founded it in 1952. An admirer of Cristobal Balenciaga, he set up shop next to his master friend on Avenue Georges V in Paris in 1969. Hubert de Givenchy represented French chic throughout the world. Several institutions will celebrate his creations including The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York in 1982 and the Palais Gallièra in Paris in 1991. He retired in 1995 to be replaced by young British designers including John Galliano...
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora...
$936Sale Price|35% Off
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci green leather sleeve fox fur anorak coat FR34 XS
By Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci green leather sleeve fox fur anorak coat FR34 XS Reference: JACG/A00051 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Material: Polyamide, Leather Color: Green, Br...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Button Up Tailored Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Coat Color(s): Shades of black Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: "56% cotton, 44% viscose" Lining: "100% acetate" Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): wood/metal (button hardware) Additional Details / Inclusions: Givenchy couture A/W 1998 Alexander McQueen tailored...
Givenchy Wool Twill Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy wool twill minimalist jacket with stand up collar with wrap around zip collar which releases to form a larger collar. Zip front with "Givenchy" logo pulls. Forward slash poc...
$672Sale Price|20% Off
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 cashmere or a cashmere wool mix. This coat is incredible and the colors are very unique. ...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Charcoal Gray Wool Coat Overcoat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
Givenchy Couture Autumn/Winter 1998 charcoal gray wool overcoat designed by Alexander McQueen. Long sleeves. Bal collar. Five center front button closures with single snap closure at...
$495Sale Price|34% Off
Givenchy Turquoise Wool Open Front Swing Coat with Angled Pockets 1980s
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy turquoise wool open front swing coat with banded angled hip front pockets from the 1980s. Round neck coat is open at the front, dropped shoulders with long full sleeves and...
$493Sale Price|20% Off
Givenchy x Tisci Resort 2012 Hybrid Trench Coat Anorak
By Givenchy, Ricardo Tisci
Located in London, GB
Super cool Givenchy trench mac meets anorak coat from Tisci's Resort 2012 collection - bought for £1500 and worn once. Has army green cotton trench coat inspired top layer with navy ...
$154Sale Price|30% Off
GIVENCHY mustard mint green wooly black fringe big logo long scarf
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY mustard mint green wooly black fringe big logo long scarf Reference: JACG/A00284 Brand: Givenchy Material: Feels like wool Color: Green Pattern: Solid CONDITION: Condition:...
Givenchy Leather Bomber Jacket - '10s
By Givenchy
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertly crafted from supple calfskin leather, Givenchy's bomber jacket from the FW 2014/15 runway collection boasts a loose fit and avant garde style. With oversized zipper details ...
Givenchy, Vinyl puffer jacket in black
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Vinyl puffer jacket in black. The item is in new - unworn. • CONDITION: new - unworn • SIZE: 34 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 67 cm, width 60 cm, waist 53 cm, shoulder w...
Givenchy, Vinyl puffer jacket
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Vinyl puffer jacket in black. The item is in new - unworn.
Givenchy Leather Bomber Jacket - '10s
By Givenchy
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertly crafted from supple calfskin leather, Givenchy's bomber jacket from the FW 2014/15 runway collection boasts a loose fit and avant garde style. With ov...
$1,662
Givenchy Plum Wool Coat
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - (Made in Italy) Plum wool coat with a black collar. Size 44IT. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 41 cm - Sleeve length: 6...
1990s Emanuel Ungaro Leather Suede Chocolate Brown + Purple Vintage Moto Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 90s EMANUEL UNGARO cattle skin leather suede Moto jacket! Rich chocolate brown color, with purple / fuchsia pink buttons and stitching details. Slim tailored and fits li...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Moroccan Damask Metallic Floral Kaftan Fortuny Style Coat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Handcrafted Moroccan kaftan, coat, hand made by Moroccan fashion designer in Morocco great to...
Missoni Multicolour Knit Cropped Poncho
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Missoni is known for their iconic and playful knits and this cropped poncho is an emblem of the brand. The cropped length gives a fresh take on a poncho and the fringe details adds a...
Missoni Multicolour Knit Cropped Poncho
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Missoni is known for their iconic and playful knits and this cropped poncho is an emblem of the brand. The cropped length gives a fresh take on a poncho and the fringe details adds a...
$591
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
Unusual and rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent charcoal grey faux fur Persian lamb or Astrakhan coat with black velvet collar, cuffs and edging probably from the Fall 1992 ready-to-wear...
Vintage White Oversized Opera Coat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little drama to your wardrobe with our incredible vintage opera coat! You don't need to be headed to the opera to enjoy a piece as amazing as ...
Andrew GN Beige and Ivory Boucle Tweed and Pearl Coat - 2005 Collection - Size M
By Andrew Gn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Andrew GN Beige and Ivory Boucle Tweed and Pearl Coat - 2005 Collection - Size M The fabric on this coat is a Beige and Ivory cotton/linen/silk blend Boucle Tweed and is fully lined ...
Celine by Phoebe Philo heathered grey cashmere coat with cutouts & wrap pockets
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft, heathered-grey, double faced cashmere coat with wrap around pockets and cutouts under arms designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. F...
Blush pink wool shawl ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blush pink wool shawl . SAMPLE ONE SIZE
rare DOLCE GABBANA Vintage Runway fur collar floral embroidery sheer coat IT38
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare DOLCE GABBANA 1997 Vintage Runway fur collar black oriental floral embroidery sheer coat IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/E00434 Brand: Dolce Gabbana De...
1960s Silk Jacket with Organza Trim
By Junior Sophisticates Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk jacket by Junior Sophisticates. It has a shawl collar generously adorned with semi sheer fluttering oblong silk organza applique strips and has princess seami...
Givenchy Man Lamb Leather Bomber Jacket Size IT 52
By Givenchy
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Givenchy Men bomber Lamb leather and down jacket Lamb leather Lamb fur hood Removable Black color Zip and button closure 4 Zip pockets (2 external and 2 internal) Shoulder/h...
Givenchy Black Mid-length Men Coat
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - Black mid-length coat with side splits. Red velvet bottom of the sleeves edged with golden braids. Golden metal buttons. No size indicated, it fits an S/M. 2016 Fall-Winte...
Givenchy Belted Cotton Trench Coat
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy Belted Cotton Trench Coat Black, above the knee traditional style trench coat with belted waist and shoulder epaulettes. Size - 36FR Condition - Very Good Composition - ...
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black signature stars lambskin leather bomber EU48 M
By Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black signature stars lambskin leather bomber EU48 M Reference: YNWG/A00087 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Material: Lambskin Leather Color: Black P...
GIVENCHY Size 42 Black Wool Blend Notch Lapel Coat
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY coat comes in a black wool with a full print liner featuring a notch lapel, flap pockets, single back vent, and a three button closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Mark...
GIVENCHY Nouvelle Boutique by HUBERT Size M Cream Twill Belted Coat
By Givenchy
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIVENCHY Nouvelle Boutique by HUBERT vintage coat comes in a cream twill featuring a notch lapel, patch pockets, belted, and a four button closure. Made in France.Excellent Pre-Owned...
Givenchy Black and White Houndstooth Coat
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned Givenchy coat is synonym with elegance. Crafted in a beautiful black and white Houndstooth wool it features a single black logo engraved button, 2 flat pockets and pea...
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 rose to international acclaim during the 1960s by creating signature looks for actress Audrey Hepburn. Although Givenchy began experimenting with bolder colors and pattern options around the 1980s, his designs maintain a classic romantic elegance. This Givenchy jacket is done in a gorgeous couture-level crème silk that has a light texture to it. The jacket has lots of fabric and is cut and draped to perfection. It falls from lightly padded shoulders to an overlapping hem at the upper thigh in a youthful swing silhouette. The jacket begins with a flattering deep V neckline and wide sleeves that fall several inches above the wrists. The lower portion of the front of the jacket is gently pleated at the diagonal seams that mirror the neckline, which are further defined by pockets at each hip. Size estimate: MED/LRG Fit notes: (can work on a smaller frame for an oversized fit Photographed a size 4 mannequin) Measurements: Bust: 48 Waist: 54 Length: 31 at the front and gradually increase at length in back to 34 inches Pleating at the back of the jacket adds more volume to the silhouette while imbuing the jacket with a relaxed femininity. A sensational addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this beautiful jacket can easily be styled with a chic monochromatic ensemble and is the perfect outerwear choice for a wedding, gala, or special occasion. This vintage Givenchy jacket...
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. Side pockets. Fully lined in brown silk. There is no marked size...
Givenchy, Beige long wool coat
By Givenchy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Givenchy, Beige long wool coat. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: FR36 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 118 cm, width 48 cm, waist 45 cm, s...
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black signature stars lambskin leather bomber EU48 M
By Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black signature stars lambskin leather bomber EU48 M Reference: YNWG/A00087 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Material: Lambskin Leather Color: Black P...
Navy blue wool peacoat Boutiques Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue wool peacoat. Fabric composition: 100% wool. Changing color lining ( blue and purple) 100% acetate. Branded buttons. SIZE 40 (L)