What is Givenchy most famous for?

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.

Haute Couture Givenchy

Givenchy Alexander Mcqueen 1997

An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath d...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

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Givenchy Haute Couture Gown

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Givenchy Haute Couture Little Black Wool Dress, 1960s

By Givenchy

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A stunning 1960s little black Givenchy haute couture wool dress with a classic round neckline and short sleeves.

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1960s French Day Dresses

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Givenchy 1960s Haute Couture Gown with Heavily Beaded Waistband

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Super stunning 1960s Gown by the House of Givenchy. In tones of Tangerine and white in a painterly floral print.. Waistband heavily encrusted with beads, faux fems and rhinestones. D...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Givenchy Haute Couture Striped Velvet And Taffeta Dress, Circa 1980s

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Givenchy Haute Couture Striped Velvet And Taffeta Dress, Circa 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Givenchy Haute Couture, circa 1980's long sleeve striped velvet and taffeta dress, double side zip, shirred taffeta and polka-dot velvet waist, fully lined in silk.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress

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1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Never worn, 1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture, Bucol Paris fabric caftan dress.

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1970s French Kaftans

1985 Givenchy Haute Couture Silk Evening Gown With Embroidered Overlayer

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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 in 1985.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown

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1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A breathtaking and truly timeless Givenchy haute couture petal appliqued silk velvet hourglass gown dating back to his 1984 fall/winter runway collection.

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

FINAL SALE Givenchy Haute Couture Tweed Jacket Audrey Hepburn Style, Circa 1958

By Givenchy

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This tweed jacket is very old and extremely rare. It is an authentic Givenchy Haute Couture dating back to circa 1958. Similar jackets were worn and adored by famous style icons Audr...

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1960s French Jackets

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Size: 4-6

Amazing 1980s Haute Couture Givenchy Natural Snakeskin Fitted Jacket

By Givenchy

Located in Gresham, OR

This is an incredibly gorgeous 1980s Givenchy Haute Couture natural snakeskin fitted jacket designed by the master himself, with so much detail!

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1980s French Single-Breasted Jackets

2-Piece Givenchy 70s Red Broadtail and Crochet Chenille Bodysuit

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Givenchy Haute Couture Iridescence Fabric Trench Coat

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy Haute Couture iridescence fabric trench coat.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

$14,500

Shimmering Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Dress Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen entrance maker gold metallic gown. Fashioned of a neutral shimmering gold metallic animal print showered with sparkling crystal embellishments. Mock neck and conc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

$895

Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure...

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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Raw silk orange bustier evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR

$3,895

$5,270

Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France

A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949

By Jeanne Paquin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1949. France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap

$1,495

$17,846

Size: UK12 - FR40 - US8

Vivienne Westwood Nude Satin, Black Lace and Velvet Corset and Skirt, FW 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Vivienne Westwood Gold Label ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace, Nude Satin ▪ Details: One-shoulder corset top adorn...

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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Stunning Hand-engraved Star-pattern Vermeil Cuff Bracelet

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning hand-engraved star pattern vermeil cuff bracelet. This Hand-engraved Gilded Sterling Cuff Bracelet features 28 pcs of around simulated diamonds handset in 18k yellow gold ...

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Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Gold CC Lambskin Leather Suede Jacket

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Chanel Fall/Winter 1992 black lambskin leather and suede jacket, a rare and highly collectible piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s early 1990s era at the House. This iconic vintage Chanel ja...

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1990s Jackets

Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown

$12,300

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Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...

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Haute Couture Givenchy For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary haute couture givenchy you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect haute couture givenchy may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy and Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Haute Couture Givenchy?

On average, a haute couture givenchy on 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $38,680 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.

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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.

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Questions About Givenchy

What is Givenchy most famous for?
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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.