20s Cap

A cap toe is a type of shoe that has horizontal stitching on the toe box that runs from the welt on one side to the other forming a cap shape on the toe box, hence the name cap toe. Cap-toe shoes are dressy and common business wear. They are mostly lace-up shoes (Derby or Oxford) but cap toes are also seen on loafers and monk strap shoes. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of modern and designer cap-toe shoe styles to choose from.

To tell if a Balenciaga cap is real, check the stitching throughout. The stitching on an authentic Balenciaga cap should be flawless and symmetrical. Fake Balenciaga items are usually constructed with much less care, and this sloppiness will show in the piece’s stitchwork. A genuine Balenciaga baseball cap will also have a logo tag inside of the hat, and on the tag, the iconic Spanish brand’s name will be spelled correctly (the name will appear in crisp, evenly spaced letters). Shop a large collection of Balenciaga accessories and clothing from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

20k gold is 83.3% gold and 16.7% alloy metals. This means that 20 karat gold is 20 parts pure gold and four parts of other types of metals. Shop a large collection of gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.

The term “20 carat gold” does not have a meaning. “Carat” is a unit of measurement used to describe the size of gemstones. “Karat” is the unit used to describe gold precious metal. Gold stamped as 20 karat or 20K is 83.3 percent pure gold and 16.7 percent metal alloy. You'll find a wide variety of gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.

In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.