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Balenciaga A/W2003 Muscle Down Puffer Jacket
Located in Tương Mai Ward, Hoang Mai District
Runway piece by Nicholas Ghesquière. The piece was designed for womenswear, could be worn by men for a size Medium. Size: Not listed, fits a Women Large - Men Medium. Please see ou...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

1960S Baby Pink Rayon & Silk Satin Lurex Lace Jackie-O Mod Mini Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Baby Pink Rayon & Silk Satin Lurex Lace Jackie-O Mod Mini Cocktail Dress
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1960s Fashion

1980S Sapphire Blue Poly/Lurex Jersey Slinky Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1980S Sapphire Blue Poly/Lurex Jersey Slinky Cocktail Dress With Sleeves
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1980s Fashion

Rare Vintage Jean Charles de Castelbajac Hand Painted Leather Shearling Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning, rare and custom made museum worthy JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC hand painted leather coat! Fully lined with super soft shearling fur, thi...
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1980s Italian Fashion

Vintage Tan Hermes 1970s Suede Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tan Hermes 1970s Suede Shoulder Bag. This shoulder bag features a suede body, gold-tone hardware, a single flat shoulder strap, and a front clasp cl...
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Late 20th Century European Fashion

1970S Aquamarine Blue Poly/Lurex Knit Long Sleeved Maxi Dress With A Gold & Sil
Located in New York, NY
1970S Aquamarine Blue Poly/Lurex Knit Long Sleeved Maxi Dress With A Gold & Silver Deco Border
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1970s Fashion

Beautiful Chereskin 1970's Summer of Love Psychedelic Print Scarf
By Chereskin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely fabulous scarf. It is designed by Chereskin. Made in Japan by Sally Gee. This scarf has a spectacular range and blend of colors featuri...
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1970s Japanese Fashion

Bellville Sassoon Vintage Pink Silk Satin One Shoulder Evening Gown W Wrap
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant vintage 1990's pink satin evening gown with a matching pink satin wrap for chilly nights. This gorgeous one shoulder dress is beautifully draped and features gorge...
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1990s British Fashion

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Fashion

Rare 2008 John Galliano Coral Pink Silk Bias-Cut Scalloped Train Backless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely sensational and highly coveted John Galliano vibrant coral pink silk chiffon bias-cut trained gown dating back to his 2008 spring/summer collection. These early example...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Deep Cleavage Maxi Dress Evening Gown
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GUCCI by Tom Ford gown - simple but so subtile & sexy! Long sleeves Extremely deep draped neckline, hold together by a tiny leather ba...
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1990s Italian Fashion

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag White Gold Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in jewel toned Bordeaux. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K White Gold hardware is set with 10.23 diamonds. Hermes diamonds are ethically sourced. Comes lock and keys in the clochette, sleeper and rain protector. Plastic on hardware. Carried one time. As a purveyor of exceptional and unique Hermes luxury goods...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...
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1960s French Fashion

Collectible Hermès Pink Kachinas 55" Cashmere Scarf Shawl, Kermit Oliver
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk and cashmere blend oversize 55" shawl in Kermit Oliver's coveted Kachinas print. Hand-rolled edges. Box included.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Kent 1960s Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...
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1960s Hong Kong Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Crocodile Bag Palladium Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Niloticus Crocodile Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in Orange. Fresh palladium hardware accentuates this gorgeous orange crocodile H...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather TRIM 31 Hobo Bag Ghw
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Trim 31 hobo in Rouge H (burgundy) Veau Box leather. Features gold-plated hardware. Lined in suede. Vintage bag, has been carried and is in excellent condition....
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1960s French Fashion

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim print wide-leg pants, ss 2002
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior trompe l’oeil denim print wide-leg pants ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Spring-Summer...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

New Hermès Accessories and Shoe Kit Leather Case Trunk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Limited edition Hermès shoe kit case, from the grand opening of the men’s store on Madison Ave is finely crafted in box leather. It incorporates a classic...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Wicker Ball Shaped Handbag With Gold Handle, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adorable 1960's coated wicker handbag with a spherical silhouette and twisted gold metal handle. The kisslock closure opens to reveal a vinyl lined interior. The base is outfitted ...
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1960s Hong Kong Fashion

Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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1970s French Fashion

2008 John Galliano Pale Pink Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Draped Ruffle Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly chic and highly coveted John Galliano ballerina slipper pink silk chiffon bias-cut gown dating back to his 2008 fall/winter collection. These early examples of his work...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

SAINT LAURENT Black White Polka Dot Silk Shawl
Located in San Francisco, CA
SAINT LAURENT shawl comes in a black sand white polka dots silk material. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Conditions. Measurements: 7 inches x 65 inches Referenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

LORO PIANA midnight blue suede & cashmere Tailored Jacket 46 XL
Located in Zürich, CH
Loro Piana band-collar jacket in midnight blue kidskin (100%) and cahsmere (100%). With two flap pockets on the sides, flap on the back, and slit at the sleeves. Closes with conceale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Nearly Naked White Satin Deco Wedding Gown w Transparent Lace Panels - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discourage the use of underwear, and to the bias-cut liquid satin...
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1930s American Fashion

Hermes Park Picnic Basket A Walk in the Garden Plates and More New w/ Box
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Park Picnic Basket for a most delightful outing with a dash of luxury. Hand braided wicker ...
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2010s French Fashion

Giorgio Armani Black Label Silk Evening Dress, 1980s
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Magnificent evening dress by the king of fashion Giorgio Armani. 1980's vintage black label, Giorgio Armani via Borgonuovo 21 Milano. 100 % silk chiffon Fantastic work of silk chif...
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1980s Italian Fashion

Gucci Fall 2006 Runway Gold Beaded Halter Gown Dress
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Gucci Fall 2006 - seen on the runway, and on Keira Knightley Gold halter neck full length beaded gown  Cowl neckline Low back Size IT 40 / UK 8 / US 4 Measurements -  Waist...
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Early 2000s Fashion

Thierry Mugler Vintage Strawberry Red Skirt & Blazer Suit w Black Velvet Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fabulous vintage Thierry Mugler 2 piece skirt suit with a cinched waist blazer and a slim pencil skirt. The suit is in a strawberry red wool and is lined in cotton. The jac...
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1980s French Fashion

Marberl 1950s Silk Skirt Draped Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress from Marberl. It has long sleeves with fine metal zippers at the wrists, a princess seamed bodice for a great fit and a deep V cut...
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1950s American Fashion

Chanel Sleeveless Hooded Tracksuit Jacket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Sleeveless hooded jacket. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 46 cm - Length: 55 cm Seller Re...
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2010s Fashion

NWT Romeo Gigli 1990s Pink Suede Sz 4 / 6 High Waist Straight Leg Vintage Pants
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tag early 1990s ROME GIGLI hot pink / fuchsia and purple distressed suede leather patchwork high waisted pants! This rare pair of trousers retailed for $1,500 around 1990, w...
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1990s Italian Fashion

Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Red Tapestry Velvet Strapless Bustier 90s Top Corset
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking vintage 1990s LILLIE RUBIN red velvet tapestry looking strapless bustier top! At first glance, this top appears to be tapestry, but is actually a super soft rayon velvet. Vi...
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1990s American Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Diamond Himalaya Blanc Crocodile White Gold Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 30 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile. Exquisite coloration and details, this rare and coveted bag is becoming more elusive and difficult to find. 18K White Gold hardware set with 245 diamonds. Total weight 10.78 Carats. Comes with the diamond certificate, lock and keys in the clochette, signature Hermes box, sleeper and rain protector. NEW or NEVER WORN. White glove delivery. As a purveyor of exceptional and unique Hermes luxury goods...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...
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1980s French Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rose Confetti Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in coveted Rose Confetti. This exquisite Pink hue is rarely found today, and is an Hermes collectors dream! Epsom leather with cris...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Hermes Birkin Faubourg20 Sellier Neige (Snow) White Alligator Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Faubourg 20 Sellier bag featured in Neige (Snow). This rare treasure is a crowning jewel to any Herme...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
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1960s Fashion

Bonnie Cashin Sling Bag Cashin Carry Suede Leather Kiss Lock Tote Vintage 1960s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin sling bag, from her 'Cashin Carry' collection of handbags and accessories, likely made in the 1960s. Made from a supple butter creme hued suede, this fabulous tote bag features a kiss lock coin pocket in front that's lined in pink madras fabric...
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1960s American Fashion

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
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1960s American Fashion

1980 Pauline Trigere Red Silk Taffeta & Black Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and dramatic 1980s Pauline Trigere red silk taffeta cocktail dress with gorgeous black lace overlay: Puff-sleeved with a black velvet belt tied at center front, this bold...
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1980s American Fashion

Granite Ombre Dyed Black and White Artisanal Linen Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Granite is a light weight linen scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore & revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. A beautiful translucent appeal is crated by the natural texture of linen & a portion is intentionally left undyed. Classic in appeal , this piece is a timeless accessory. The dyes used are 100% certified eco friendly Swiss dyes making this piece completely biodegradable in nature. Soft in hand feel this light weight translucent scarf is easy to blend in with most outfits and perfect gift or personal wear accessory for indoor, outdoors or travel. Classic & unisex in design, Granite linen scarf is a true sustainable luxury statement piece and also supports artisan communities ethically. Material: 100% linen from Belgium Size: 95 x 220 cm ( generously sized ) Color: Dark Gray and remaining portion is undyed linen. Artisan base: Ethically and responsibly handwoven by artisans in Nepal. Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents . Hang dry in cool shaded place or delicately dry clean only. Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fashion

Sangria Silk Scarf in Indigo Red and Shades of Brown , Handmade by Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A head turner for all the right reasons, Sangria is a stunning style statement piece that adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessory .The seams of this silk scarf are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch exterior with fringe detail CC embroidery...
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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel Tweed Coat
Located in LISSE, NL
Chanel Tweed Coat Size IT 42 Beautiful Chanel tweed coat in a size IT42. In great condition, made in France. Made out of stunning materials, heavy coat. Made in France.
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Early 2000s Fashion

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Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...
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1990s Fashion

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Black Wool Size Small 70s Wrap Maxi Skirt YSL
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet classic vintage late 70s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche black wool wrap maxi skirt! Features an interior button with hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each side of the waist...
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1970s French Fashion

TESU Indigo Gold Silk Scarf In Classic Shibori Print Handmade By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio variously, TESU is a classic lightweight silk scarf can be very well used as a scarf or a wrap. It is made by master shibori artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore & revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. The name TESU is derived from root word Tesuji shibori technique orignated from Japan where Tesu means hand and Suji means stripes. Tight winding the fabric to create stripes pattern, created all by hand. Natural indigo is used to dye the 40 gms silk textile carefully one piece at a time by our skillful artisans in India. The base color of the scarf / wrap is created by using dyes created from Acacia Tree. An effortless classic style statement, this beautiful silk scarf, also a perfect mindful gift, is a pure statement piece that adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessory which can be used suitably for personal / workwear or as a travel accessory. The seams of this silk piece are finished to give it a clean modern look. Eco-friendly dyes, free of toxic chemicals are specifically engineered to ensure longer life for natural yarns used. Classic in design, Tesu is one of a kind timeless scarf that is a true sustainable luxury statement piece and also supports artisan communities ethically. Material: 100% pure silk Size: 112 cm x 112 cm ( 44 inch X 44 inch ) (generously sized square shape ) Color: Deep cream gold , Indigo Artisan base: Ethically & responsibly handmade by artisans in India. Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents. Hang dry in cool shaded place. Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout....
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1990s Italian Fashion

Naeem Khan Vintage Sequin + Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Show stopping vintage Naeem Khan for Riazee metallic gold, copper, silver and black beaded and sequin gown with long sleeves in 100% silk. Fully lin...
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1980s American Fashion

S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Cherry Blossom Embroidered Pink Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a jaw-dropping blush-colored Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this ultra-mini dress debuted on the season's runway as look 43 modeled by Natasa Vojnovic. Constructed of a light pink/blush slip and embroidered mesh exterior layer, this incredible dress is covered in an embellished cherry blossom pattern. The dress features a deep v-plunging neckline and exposed back, adding even more sex appeal to this fabulously rare Gucci by Tom Ford dress...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...
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1990s French Fashion

Chic 1960s Purple Linen Empire Waist Vintage 60s A Line Sleeveless Top Shirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s purple linen empire waist A-Line sleeveless top ! Features the perfect shade of medium purple. Flattering high mock neck. Beautiful pleating details on the back. Simply sl...
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1960s American Fashion

Moschino Couture! Cruise Me Baby Elegant Navy Blue Silk Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: US 4 Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Deep Navy Blue Fabric: 100% Silk Label: Moschino Couture/ Cruise Me Baby...
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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion

Important Vintage 1990s Gianni Versace Jeans Couture Op Art Belted 90s Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Important, and super rare vintage 90s GIANNI VERSACE Jeans Couture fitted op-art geo floral printed jacket! Amazing fit, with an equally impressive signature Versace print. Attached ...
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1990s Italian Fashion

VERSACE Triple Platform Black Gold Medusa Swarovski Crystals Sandals
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE TRIPLE PLATFORM SANDALS WITH CRISTALS A Versace statement sandal that lifts you up. Exclusive to the USA. 100% Leather Heel 6 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Rare 1920s B Altman Haute Couture Ivory Hand Beaded Cotton Voile Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, and rare 20s B. ALTMAN Haute Couture dress! Completely hand sewn, and hand embroidered/beaded. This beauty is nothing short of exceptional! Lightweight semi sheer cotton voile looks great alone, or with a slip under. Attached beaded 'necktie' at bodice. White seed beads in a gridlock pattern scattered throughout the dress, with colorful seed beads in floral designs intertwined. Honestly, this piece belongs in a museum, but is still totally wearable, with only one small repair to one sleeve, which is unnoticeable. The possibilities are endless with this exceptionally rare roaring 20s dress...
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1920s French Fashion

1990S Ralph Lauren Black & White Wool Hand Knit Navajo Pattern Maxi Sweater
Located in New York, NY
1990S Ralph Lauren Black & White Wool Hand Knit Navajo Pattern Maxi Sweater
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1990s Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

Fashion is littered with stories we can’t help but consume with voracity. Behind the world’s revered luxury houses and designers, there are often accounts of modest beginnings that gave way to the resonant work we’ve cherished all of our lives.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel learned to sew under the tutelage of nuns in an orphanage. Later, as an impoverished teenager at a boarding school in central France, clad in the drab clothes of the underclass compared to those of her classmates, she furthered her needlework skills. By the early 1900s, she was helming a hat shop with help from her sister and her aunt.

Chanel made spare, unadorned hats at first, and the now-momentous “little black dress,” published in the form of a sketch in Vogue in 1926, symbolized her intention to design for all social classes. Working with simple lines and ordinary fabrics, Chanel created garments that she hoped would encourage women to leave extravagant clothes behind. The young milliner would soon become pivotal to the evolution of both covetable casual wear and handmade high-fashion apparel, building a brand that has influenced countless designers all over the world.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only,” Chanel said. “Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Around the same time, a young former hotel bellboy named Guccio Gucci began to sell imported leather luggage from a small retail space in his native Florence, and it wouldn’t be long before he was overseeing a number of artisans who were making leather goods and other accessories. With the help of his sons, he opened a second shop in Rome and later launched his handbags, wallets and more.

There are people like Chanel and Gucci, sometimes of meager means, working in near obscurity to create lasting and innovative garments and accessories that today fill the interiors of our favorite boutiques and, ultimately, the closets of our home.

There are family-owned luxury-goods companies, such as Hermès in Paris, which began as a saddle manufacturer in the 1800s, serving the era’s carriage trade before it would expand to include venerable handbags as well as its numerous silk scarves, each emblazoned with a richly decorative design.

For many of us, the narratives behind the ornate monograms that adorn these iconic works are just as important as the items themselves.

Haute couture from the House of Chanel — practical, form-fitting evening dresses and menswear made of fine tweeds — has a long lineage, but now it’s earned a legitimate place in museums as often as it has in the homes of modern marquee influencers. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent leather clutches and handbags couldn’t have aged better over time, either. The French luxury fashion label’s long history of vibrant, gender-blurring designs, including the revolutionary Mondrian minidress in 1965, owe to the creative inclinations of a young Yves, who made paper dolls as a child and designed dresses for the women in his family by the time he was a teenager.

The appeal of vintage and designer clothing — whether it’s nostalgia for ’80s fashion treasures like oversize blazers or the bright and elaborate patterns that characterize sundresses of the 1960s — endures, and our appetite for irreplaceable garments as well as their riveting origin stories won’t recede anytime soon. An authentic handbag or purse from Hermès isn’t merely durable and alluring. The Birkin, for example, is hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, comes in a variety of exotic leathers and is also a savvy investment.

“The Birkin’s value has consistently risen and never fluctuated downward,” says Reece Morgan, head of handbags and accessories for Xupes, citing the fact that “production has been highly limited to maintain its unattainable aura.” In fact, he adds, Hermès has been “scaling back production each year.”

Today, we’re captivated by the work of prodigious Illinois-born talent Virgil Abloh, who not only triumphed in the fashion world with his Milan-based streetwear label Off-White, but was also a visual artist, a furniture designer and more. In 2018, Abloh, who learned about fashion from his seamstress mother, became one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house, having secured an artistic director role at Louis Vuitton.

“His clothing turns wearers into accomplices of his grand artistic scheme,” Michael Darling, the chief curator at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, wrote of Abloh’s work.

On 1stDibs, you can revel in the stories behind the fashion we love and browse everything from classic, one-of-a-kind gowns crafted by Parisian couturiers to stylish, modern streetwear designed by forward-looking brands. Shop 19th-century Louis Vuitton trunks or kaleidoscopic and colorful 1960s skirts by Emilio Pucci or edgy ensembles by visionary designers like Azzedine Alaïa. Your fashion journey begins right here.

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