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Givenchy Couture Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 Sheer Mock Neck Dress & Blazer Suit
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the Givenchy Couture Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection. As seen on the runway for that season, this very rare ensemble includes a sleeveles...
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1990s French Fashion

Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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1950s American Fashion

Black Satin Art Deco Style Evening Blouse with Rhinestones and Beading
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black sleeveless evening blouse with a deep "swag" of stud set rhinestones down the back. The rhinestones start on the left shoulder, run down the back and then up over the r...
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1940s American Fashion

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Gown with Tiered Skirt and Ruffled Cuffs
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Oscar de la Renta gown is made of a vivid red taffeta which flashes a bit when moving. The style is reminiscent of 19th century dresses with the fitted bodice and sleev...
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1970s American Fashion

Spring Theme Handbag by Soure' with Woodland Animals Print Fabric on Front Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This spring theme handbag by Soure' has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design of birds in trees and woodland animals...
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1950s American Fashion

Cecil Beaton Strapless Evening Gown Silk Satin & Beaded Chiffon with Rhinestones
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely elegant, evening gown designed by Cecil Beaton. This new/old stock gown retains its original tag from the famous "28 Shop" in Chicago's flagship Marshall Field store. It re...
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1960s Fashion

Oscar De La Renta Resort 2010 Blue Embellished Tweed Fit & Flare Pleated Dress 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Oscar De La Renta for his resort 2010 collection. Featuring a tweed knit design on the top half and a lightweight semi sheer pleated skirt with a lining underneath. Varia...
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2010s American Fashion

Jeanne Bernard of Paris Black Suede Coffee Grinder Shaped Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming figural handbag is shaped like an old fashioned coffee grinder. It's covered in a fine, black suede with details and accents in gold plated brass. The inside of the lid that opens up for access to the main body of the bag has a little mirror attached, and the "hopper dome" on top is a compact with a feathery powder puff and another mirror. There is a little "ground coffee" drawer in the bottom that pulls out to hold your little bits and pieces. It has a woven cord handle with a tassel accent. The Jeanne Bernard...
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1950s French Fashion

McQ Alexander McQueen Off White Ivory Wool Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Sarah Burton for the McQ line of Alexander McQueen for the fall 2014 season. Wool in variations of chevron and vertical knit pattern. Size: M. Photos taken of measuremen...
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2010s Turkish Fashion

Mollie Parnis Pink Silk Gown Wrap Style with Ruffled Edges and Skirt Slit
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mollie Parnis pink taffeta gown has a fixed wrap style with a sexy overlap/slit in front for a peak of leg. The edges are trimmed with playful ruffles, and the fitted sleeves ha...
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1970s American Fashion

Chanel Red Leather Belt, 1990-2000s Pristine Condition, Never Worn.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chanel Red Leather Belt, 1990-2000s Pristine Condition, Never Worn. Red Leather Buckel With Chanel Stamp.
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20th Century Fashion

Flower Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather with Gilt Metal Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This darling, flower shaped handbag has wonderful details. The round body of the bag is accessed by way of a zipper. The front and back of the bag each have a 3-dimensional flower wi...
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1940s Fashion

Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
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20th Century Italian Fashion

Anne-Marie Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Folding Fan
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a frame of gold plated brass. A zippered opening allo...
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1950s French Fashion

Pierre Cardin Futuristic Silk Shoulder Bag with Metal Panels and Chain Strap
Located in Chicago, IL
This Pierre Cardin evening bag has a space age sensibility, an iconic style of this designer. The use of the metal panels lends a futuristic, high tech feel to the simple, silk, flap...
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1960s French Fashion

Mod Coat with Abstract Op Art Houndstooth Print Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This mod coat has great fabric with a highly enlarged and slightly abstracted houndstooth plaid pattern. The cut is trim with a double breasted front and a slightly flared skirt. The...
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1960s American Fashion

Atelier Versace Black Satin High Heels, Never Worn Size 7
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Satin High Heels, Never Worn Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Satin Sling Backs, Never Worn Size 7
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20th Century Italian Fashion

Unworn Albion Black Leather Musical Theme Pumps with G-Clef Heel Design
Located in Chicago, IL
These fantastical Italian leather pumps are a feat of engineering. The unique heels are designed as three-dimensional G-clefs (or treble clefs), and the v...
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1960s Italian Fashion

Silk Cocktail Dress Sleeveless with Red Roses Print Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic cocktail dress has deep red silk fabric with a painterly, watercolor style roses print. The fabric "flashes" as it moves, like sharkskin or iridescent fabric does. This str...
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1950s Fashion

Rosenfeld Brown Leather and Floral Velvet Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This roomy, "big mouth" bag was designed by Harry Rosenfeld. The frame, handles and bottom of the bag are brown leather. The sides are velvet printed with roses in gold, brown, deep ...
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1950s American Fashion

Antique Woven Sterling Mesh Belt with Gold Wash and Elaborate Filigree Buckle
Located in Chicago, IL
This c. late 19th or early 20th century belt is made of woven sterling wire mesh. It has a gold wash finish, an elaborate filigree buckle, keyhole shaped buckle stops, and a triangul...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Fashion

Very Chic Reversible Green Nylon, Black Leather and Sheared Rabbit Coat
Located in Buchanan, MI
A TRILOGY JACKET. Reversible green nylon and black leather jacket with a rabbit fur collar reverses to tiered sheared rabbit with jacket with slash pockets Approximately a size 12
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Late 20th Century Fashion

1940s Wolock & Bauer Cowhide and Suede Pumps
Located in Chicago, IL
These shapely pumps have a classic pin up style of the early 1940s. Their lovely curved lines are offset and enhanced by the angled, checkerboard piecing of black suede and black cow...
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1940s American Fashion

Dalton Shocking Pink Cashmere Cardigan Fishnet Sweater with Waist Tie
Located in Chicago, IL
This vibrant pink cardigan has an unusual fishnet pattern on the front that highlights and flatters your curves. The braided tie laces through the openings in the net. As shown, the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Fashion

Mexican Sterling and Black Leather Belt with X Decorations
Located in Chicago, IL
This c. 1930s or 1940s black leather belt is accented with five Mexican sterling "X"s. They have a great surface design which makes them appear to be made of two interwoven pieces. T...
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1940s Mexican Fashion

Atelier Versace Black Leather High Heels, Never Worn Size 7
Located in Buchanan, MI
Atelier Versace Black Leather High Heels, Never Worn Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s 30s Sheer Lace Wedding Maxi Dress with Matching Bolero Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1930's ivory lace maxi dress with a matching bolero jacket and side snap closure. A perfect vintage wedding dress! DETAILS: Unlin...
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1970s Lilli Diamond Black Marabou Feathers Jersey Long Sleeve Vintage Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 70s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey marabou feather encrusted long sleeve cardigan top ! Features a tailored fit with buttons up the front center. Can easily be dressed up or d...
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Vintage 1930's Cartwright Ivory Striped Silk Rayon Cut-Out Maxi Dress & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...
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1950s Red Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Chic 1960s Wood Patchwork Novelty Egyptian Triangular Purse Vintage 60s Hand Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960 wooden patchwork novelty bag of various shades on one side, and an Egyptian figure on the other side. Plastic covered handle. The perfect size th...
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1960s Fashion

PRADA black & blue silk PATCHWORK Cap Sleeve Blouse Shirt 42 M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada oversized sleeveless blouse in black and midnight blue in camouflage patchwork style silk (100%), wool (52%), silk (48%). Lined in black silk (56%) and polyester...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Vintage Albert Nipon Colorful Confetti Print Silk 2pc Dress With Scarf & Belt
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a playful vintage 2 piece silk dress from Albert Nipon in a fun, colorful confetti print! We have always loved Albert Nipon and if you decide to buy a vintage Nipon dress, you will fall instantly in love with the way they feel when worn! Pearl Nipon, Albert's wife, was the designer for the brand and she knew how to make women feel comfortable and beautiful and used her talent for mixing colors and prints to make some of the most amazing pieces! This pretty set includes a short sleeve blouse and a pleated midi skirt with a large square scarf...
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1970s Janice Wainwright Vintage Lurex Top
Located in London, GB
An easy to wear vintage gold lurex top by Janice Wainwright. The top has tapered sleeves and a drape over front.
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1970s British Fashion

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Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Stella McCartney long-sleeve round-neck blouse in black viscose (79%) and acetate (21%). Features a longer back and two patch pockets at front. Opens with a zipper on the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Vivienne Westwood Vintage 1994 A/W Runway Gold Label Riding Jacket
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vivienne Westwood 1990s Iconic Black Velvet Corset Gold Label
Located in Chicago, IL
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Dolce and Gabbana D and G Spring 2008 Runway Silk Tiered Corset Maxi Dress NWT
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredible 1990s D and G by Dolce and Gabbana maxi dress from the spring 2008 RTW runway Corset gown has a tiered skirt with a massive swe...
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1990s Italian Fashion

Montaldos Mid Century 1950s Fucshia Satin Swing Coat
Located in Chicago, IL
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1950s North American Fashion

JLS Paris Scherrer Boutique Velvet Ruffled Cape
Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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1970s French Fashion

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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1960s American Fashion

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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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