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90s Pant Suit

90s John Galliano Grey Pinstripes Pant Suit
90s John Galliano Grey Pinstripes Pant Suit

90s John Galliano Grey Pinstripes Pant Suit

By John Galliano

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s John Galliano Grey wool crepe pin stripe pant suit . Fitted Jacket Fit size 4 Measurement

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

1990s Herve Leger Black 3 Piece Vintage 90s Crop Top Pants + Cardigan
1990s Herve Leger Black 3 Piece Vintage 90s Crop Top Pants + Cardigan

1990s Herve Leger Black 3 Piece Vintage 90s Crop Top Pants + Cardigan

By Herve Léger

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare sexy 90s HERVE LEGER black three piece ensemble ! Features a scallop trimmed crop top that

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Black and White Sheer Chiffon Beaded 90s Wide Leg Set
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Black and White Sheer Chiffon Beaded 90s Wide Leg Set

Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Black and White Sheer Chiffon Beaded 90s Wide Leg Set

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE Couture black and white silk chiffon beaded wide leg ensemble set! Features a semi sheer chiffon beaded handkerchief halter top with black...

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

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Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Pant Suit
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Pant Suit

Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Pant Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Late 80's Early 90's Thierry Mugler tuxedo pant suit. Can be worn as a suit or separate. The jacket

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Late 20th Century French Trouser Pant Suits

90s Moschino Burgundy Tuxedo
90s Moschino Burgundy Tuxedo

90s Moschino Burgundy Tuxedo

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chic, cropped tuxedo suit by Moschino circa 1990s. Wool acetate blend in slightly iridescent deep

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Black Sheer Lace Pant Suit
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Black Sheer Lace Pant Suit

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Black Sheer Lace Pant Suit

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Jet black lace Sheer Jacket has snaps for closure Pants zip up Size

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

90s Jean Paul Gaultier 3 pcs pant suit
90s Jean Paul Gaultier 3 pcs pant suit

90s Jean Paul Gaultier 3 pcs pant suit

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Jean Paul Gaultier tan light wool vest, pant suite with detachable sleeve. Wide pleated pants

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Moschino Couture Suit with Bow - '90s
Moschino Couture Suit with Bow - '90s

Moschino Couture Suit with Bow - '90s

By Moschino

Located in Milano, IT

Channel '90s elegance and style with this Moschino Couture Suit with Bow. The long fitted jacket

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

Donna Karan Suit Black Silk Brocade Jacket Sheer Wide Pants 90s Vintage Sz M/10
Donna Karan Suit Black Silk Brocade Jacket Sheer Wide Pants 90s Vintage Sz M/10

Donna Karan Suit Black Silk Brocade Jacket Sheer Wide Pants 90s Vintage Sz M/10

By Donna Karan

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a chic two-piece jacket and pants set from Donna Karan New York, and sold by high end luxury retail center LEONE in British Columbia, most likely in the 1990s. Made from bla...

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1990s American Trouser Pant Suits

Comme Des Garcons 1990s Rare Sheer Vintage 90s Double Breasted Blazer and Shorts
Comme Des Garcons 1990s Rare Sheer Vintage 90s Double Breasted Blazer and Shorts

Comme Des Garcons 1990s Rare Sheer Vintage 90s Double Breasted Blazer and Shorts

By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons

Located in San Diego, CA

and shorts suit! So much detail to this rare ensemble. Double layered black sheer organza panels on

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1990s Japanese Trouser Pant Suits

90's Claude Montana Navy Linen Suit
90's Claude Montana Navy Linen Suit

90's Claude Montana Navy Linen Suit

By Claude Montana

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

90's Claude Montana navy linen suit. Perfect, like new condition. Size 40 EU = 6 US

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Roberto Cavalli Bird Vest Suit Circa Late 90’s Early 2000’s
Roberto Cavalli Bird Vest Suit Circa Late 90’s Early 2000’s

Roberto Cavalli Bird Vest Suit Circa Late 90’s Early 2000’s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bird vest suit by Roberto Cavalli Late 90's-early 2000's Denim suit Branch and bird print Vest Two

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Late 20th Century Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Early 90's Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Style Suit
Early 90's Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Style Suit

Early 90's Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Style Suit

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

1993 Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Style Suit. High waisted pants with pockets in the side seam

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

New Versace 100% Silk 90-s Print Lounge Suit for Men
New Versace 100% Silk 90-s Print Lounge Suit for Men

New Versace 100% Silk 90-s Print Lounge Suit for Men

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE LOUNGE PANTS and SHIRT Printed silk pants and shirt. The iconic 90-s motif adds an edgy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trouser Pant Suits

90s Chanel Classic Linen white suit
90s Chanel Classic Linen white suit

90s Chanel Classic Linen white suit

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant, timeless, and exuding the iconic Chanel style, this vintage suit is a true fashion

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage wool dove-grey 90s suit
Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage wool dove-grey 90s suit

Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage wool dove-grey 90s suit

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferrè wool dove-grey 90s suit composed by jacket and trousers. Fitted double-breasted

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage metallic grey silk blend 90s suit
Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage metallic grey silk blend 90s suit

Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage metallic grey silk blend 90s suit

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferrè metallic grey silk blend 90s suit composed by jacket and skirt. Fitted jacket with

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

90s Romeo Gigli Vintage ivory linen jacket and trousers suit
90s Romeo Gigli Vintage ivory linen jacket and trousers suit

90s Romeo Gigli Vintage ivory linen jacket and trousers suit

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Romeo Gigli ivory linen suit composed by jacket and trousers. Jacket with revers collar, frontal

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

90s Kenzo Black Two Piece Casual Ensemble
90s Kenzo Black Two Piece Casual Ensemble

90s Kenzo Black Two Piece Casual Ensemble

By Kenzo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

matching pant. Top is cropped with self tie at waist. Slightly padded with abalone buttons. Button front

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

90s Issey Miyake 3 Pc. Red Shibori Ensemble
90s Issey Miyake 3 Pc. Red Shibori Ensemble

90s Issey Miyake 3 Pc. Red Shibori Ensemble

By Issey Miyake

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Avant garde ensemble by genius Issey Miyake, Consisting of drape front shirt/jacket, velvet backed vest fronted with coarse cotton and loose fitting, elastic back waisted pants. all ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Trouser Pant Suits

Christian Lacroix 90s flower palazzo pant suit size 6.
Christian Lacroix 90s flower palazzo pant suit size 6.

Christian Lacroix 90s flower palazzo pant suit size 6.

Located in Atlanta, GA

stretches from a 26" to 30" waist. This pants suit is the perfect suit for spring / summer. Measurements

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

90s Romeo Gigli black pinstripe wool suit
90s Romeo Gigli black pinstripe wool suit

90s Romeo Gigli black pinstripe wool suit

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Romeo Gigli black pinstripe wool suit. Classic lapel collar jacket and front button closure

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1980s Trouser Pant Suits

Gianfranco Ferrè wool dove-grey 90s suit with gloves
Gianfranco Ferrè wool dove-grey 90s suit with gloves

Gianfranco Ferrè wool dove-grey 90s suit with gloves

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferrè wool dove-grey 90s suit composed by jacket and trousers. Fitted double-breasted

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

90s Romeo Gigli glossy black cotton slim fit suit
90s Romeo Gigli glossy black cotton slim fit suit

90s Romeo Gigli glossy black cotton slim fit suit

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Romeo Gigli glossy black cotton slim fit suit, Classic lapels, front button fastening, front flap

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1990s Trouser Pant Suits

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in San Diego, CA

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$268

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Located in London, GB

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90s Pant Suit For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 90s pant suit you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 90s pant suit from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, Romeo Gigli and Cerruti 1881 — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a 90s pant suit for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 90s Pant Suit?

On average, a 90s pant suit on 1stDibs sells for $998, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $4,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Clothes are part of an individual’s identity. Personal style is a creative form of self-expression that can make a person feel comfortable and confident. From bell-bottoms and oversize tie-dye dresses to denim jackets and leather pants, the fashion world has changed greatly over the years. Still, many looks never go out of style, and certain vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles can prove just as timeless.

Think of heavy, warm sweaters: They immediately evoke a specific sensation of cold, winter mornings, hands cupped around a steaming mug of coffee or tea as fog rolls idly across the Irish moors. The design of Aran wool sweaters dates back generations, yet they remain in vogue today.

Then there are iconic fabrics, such as gingham. Originating in Asia, this fabric is known for its overlapping stripes. It was first imported to Europe in the 17th century and then was woven in 18th-century England — Manchester, specifically — where it was given the checked pattern with which it is associated today. It’s an enduringly popular choice for all types of ensembles, from vintage swimwear and rompers to three-piece suits.

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From understated jumpsuits and vibrant knits to classy jackets and elegant skirts, a range of fashionable garments for any occasion can be found on 1stDibs. Browse clothing by leading designers like Chanel, Versace, Prada and many more today.

Questions About 90s Pant Suit
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Some of the most popular bags from the 1990s include Prada backpacks, Fendi Baguette purses, Lady Dior top handle bags and Gucci Horsebit purses. Some, including the Lady Dior and horsebit, are still quite popular today. Find an extensive range of 90s handbags on 1stDibs as well as a variety of other 90s fashion accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    During the 1990s, Versace was so popular largely because Gianni Versace created designs that stood out among others of the time. More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and pop art for inspiration. With their unique details and sex appeal, his designs caught the eye of celebrities and made the Italian luxury fashion house well-known among the general public. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1990s, there were a few models and celebrities who served as the faces of Chanel. They included actress Anna Mouglalis, model and actress Carole Bouquet, model Claudia Schiffer and musician Vanessa Paradis. Shop a collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Chanel was popular in the 1990s. At that time, Karl Lagerfeld served as the Creative Director for the French luxury fashion house. Print ad campaigns featuring supermodels Claudia Schiffer and Linda Evangelista promoted the brand. Many pieces from the decade proudly displayed the interlocked CC logo, and Chanel miniskirts and jeans were especially trendy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Popular ‘90s clothing items include leather pants, fitted skirts, halter tops, crop tops, mini skirts and platform shoes.The ‘90s style was characterized by a bright color palette. There are plenty of ‘90s fashion accessories and clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Alain and Gerard Wertheimer owned Chanel in the 1990s. The brothers are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, who had been business partners with Coco Chanel. In 1974, the Wertheimers inherited the company from their father, Jacques Wertheimer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    More than one type of jeans was popular in the 90s. Men and women often wore baggy jeans or gently tapered jeans. For women, high-waisted mom jeans were also common. Some popular denim brands of the decade were Pepe Jeans, Levi's, Guess, Marithé + François Girbaud, Versace, Moschino and Jean Paul Gaultier. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage jeans.

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