Gianfranco Ferré Striped Blazer - '80s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Ferré '80s striped blue silk blend blazer. Featuring a classic lapel, long sleeves
Gianfranco Ferré Striped Blazer - '80s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Ferré '80s striped blue silk blend blazer. Featuring a classic lapel, long sleeves
Gianfranco Ferré Camel Blazer - '00s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly crafted from a wool blend fabric, the Gianfranco Ferré Camel Blazer exudes sophistication
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Graphic Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990s Gianfranco Ferre white, brown, black and deep red graphic and abstract geometric silk blazer
Gianfranco Ferre, leopard blazer with lurex.
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gianfranco Ferre, brown leopard blazer with lurex stripes in size M. This item is in mint condition
Gianfranco Ferré Studio Checkered Blazer - '90s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly tailored from the contemporary line, the Gianfranco Ferré Studio blazer is a timeless
90s Gianfranco Ferre Studio Grey Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Miami, FL
So chic, soft wool blazer - it feels like cashmere but is a very fine and soft wool. Two pop
Gianfranco Ferre Leopard Print Silk Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Leopard Print silk blazer jacket . Marked size 38/ Fit size 2/4/ Small Shoulder
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black Blazer with Baroque Pearl & Gold Chain
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990s Gianfranco Ferre double breasted black wool blazer. Features long gold tone, rhinestone and
$895
Size: Small - Medium
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage 1990s Pink + Nude Snakeskin + Lace Silk Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage 90s GIANFRANCO FERRE dusty rose pink snakeskin / python printed silk blazer
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Navy Sheer Net Blazer w Sequined Patch Pockets and Lapel
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Gianfranco Ferre navy blue sheer net jacket w/ micro-sequined patch pockets (4) and lapels
Gianfranco Ferré Paisley Printed Jacket - '90s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Expertly crafted by fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré, this Paisley Printed Jacket from the 1989
$292Sale Price|35% Off
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage red black floral embroidery stand collar jacket M
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage red black floral embroidery stand collar jacket M Reference: TGAS/B02205
$705Sale Price|25% Off
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream silk XL bow detail power shoulder jacket IT44 L
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream silk XL bow detail power shoulder jacket IT44 L Reference: DYTG
$3,597Sale Price|40% Off
Size: FR42
F/W 1991 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Gambler Earring Skirt Suit
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a Las Vegas chic-inspired Christian Dior Boutique skirt suit designed by Gianfranco
Gianfranco Ferre white grey blazer wool jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Capri, IT
Gianfranco Ferre white grey blazer wool jacket size 44 it
1980s Gianfranco Ferre Striped Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianfranco Ferre 1980s striped blazer with Rhinestone buttons is a wonderfully exceptional
Gianfranco Ferre Floral Cutout Evening Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gianfranco Ferre Floral Cutout Evening Blazer Made In Italy Size 40 Beaded side cutout Button
2000s Gianfranco Ferrè Black Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and Created by Gianfranco Ferrè. Made in Italy. Pure Wool. Particular is a chain hanging
Gianfranco Ferre Boucle and Rhinestone Embellished Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gianfranco Ferre Boucle Blazer with Rhinestone Detailing on the pockets and front closure. Made in
Gianfranco Ferre 1990s Velvet Baroque Print Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s classic blazer in silk velvet with exaggerated baroque paisley print in red, oranges and
Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Red & Gold Baroque Print Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gianfranco Ferre red, black, yellow abstract geometric velvet blazer. Black lining. Excellent
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Paisley Print Jacket with Python Button
By Gianfranco Ferré, Mattioli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite Gianfranco Ferré Cotton Paisley Blazer boasts notched lapels and proves that
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Jacket / Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage Gianfranco Ferré jacket is made from a soft rayon / wool blend and has silk trimmings
1980s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Green Iridescent Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous 1980s Gianfranco Ferré jacket is in green iridescent cotton fabric. It has two
FINAL SALE 1990s Christian Dior Haute Couture Navy Striped Chevron Blazer
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful jacket is a Christian Dior Haute Couture piece from the 1990's. It is has a fantastic shade of blue and extra large buttons. The wool shell is like new and there are o...
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
Ferre always has something interesting going on. Here he has lined a sheer striped suiting fabric
Gianfranco Ferre Satin Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Austin, TX
Gianfranco Ferre orange and black satin blazer with rhinestone buttons. Two front pockets. 38" bust
Gianfranco Ferre Brown Wool Long Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferre Studio vintage 80s women's jacket. Long brown blazer with a gold-colored emblem on
Gianfranco Ferre Red Wool Fitted Blazer 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferrè vintage 80s blazer. Fitted jacket, red colour, zip closure, chest and side
Gianfranco Ferrè Blue White Vintage Pinstripe Blazer 80s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferrè elegant pinstriped vintage 80s blazer. Classic blue double-breasted with white
Gianfranco Ferré Studio black wool waist panel blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Ferré Studio blazer Black wool with leather waist panel Hook closure Lined Marked size
Gianfranco Ferrè Black Beige Cashmere Vintage Pied de Poule Blazer 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferrè classic 80s vintage jacket. Beige and black pied de poule patterned blazer
Gianfranco Ferre Quilted Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Austin, TX
G. F. Ferre quitted jacket with braided cord belt. 37" bust, 33" waist., 24" sleeve, 17 1/2
Gianfranco Ferre Orange Wool Fitted Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferre Studio vintage 80s women's jacket. Fitted blazer, crew neck with internal straps
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Gray Oversize Fur Wool Vintage Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Gianfranco Ferre Forma women's vintage jacket. Gray color, 100% virgin wool. Wrists with fur
Gianfranco Ferre White Linen Jacket with Sheer Silk Organza Panels
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a fabulous white linen jacket designed by Gianfranco Ferre, elevated to another level by
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage red black floral embroidery stand collar jacket M
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage red black floral embroidery stand collar jacket M Reference: TGAS/B02205
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream silk XL bow detail power shoulder jacket IT44 L
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream silk XL bow detail power shoulder jacket IT44 L Reference: DYTG
Ferrè Emerald Green Shantung Silk Jacket 90s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brindisi, Bt
This vintage Gianfranco Ferré jacket is a true gem. Made from 100% shantung silk in a rich emerald
Gianfranco Ferré Black Striped Blazer Size M
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
lining around the underarm and internal front left area of this used Gianfranco Ferré designer resale
Gianfranco Ferre vintage silk beaded blazer, 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre silk beaded blazer with sequin accents Period: late 1980’s - early 1990’s
Blazer Gianfranco Ferre’ con collo in velluto
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Esclusiva e raffinata, la nostra giacca da collezione Gianfranco Ferré con colletto nero in velluto
Christian Dior Tuxedo Jacket, 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Christian Dior wool tuxedo jacket with satin lapel. Condition: Excellent. Size 10 40" bust, 35" waist, 38" hips, 24" sleeve, 29" length.
Gianfranco Ferre Metallic Gold & Navy Evening Blazer 1992
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Gianfranco Ferre gold and navy double-breasted
Blazer Gianfranco Ferre’ con pietre nuova con cartellino
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
La giacca viola con pietre di Gianfranco Ferrè è un capo da collezione imperdibile perché
Blazer Gianfranco Ferre’ con pietre nuova con cartellino
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
La giacca viola con pietre di Gianfranco Ferrè è un capo da collezione imperdibile perché
Gianfranco Ferre Black Blazer With White & Silver Beading & Embroidery 1993
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Gianfranco Ferre black evening jacket with pearl
GIANFRANCO FERRE STUDIO sequins sheer layered cuff blazer skirt set IT42 M
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE STUDIO sequins sheer layered cuff blazer skirt set IT42 M Reference: GIYG/A00056
GIANFRANCO FERRE STUDIO sequins sheer layered cuff blazer skirt set IT42 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANFRANCO FERRE STUDIO sequins sheer layered cuff blazer skirt set IT42 M Reference: GIYG/A00056
Divine Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Black & White diamond Tailored blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Blazer, crafted from a stretchy Black and White
Sold
Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Christian Dior Couture Red + Navy Blue Striped Nautical Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Couture / Numbered blazer jacket! Nautical themed, with navy blue
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR pink gold baroque embroidery jewel button jacket FR38
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Designer: Gianfranco Ferre Model Name / Style: Evening jacket Material: Wool blend Color: Pink Pattern
Gianfranco Ferre Cream Cutout Back Detail Blazer and Maxi Skirt Suit S
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add this stunning pair of suit set from Gianfranco Ferre to your collection and be ready for those
Gianfranco Ferre Plush Zebra Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful zebra pattern jacket from Gianfranco Ferre. Made of a luxurious cotton blend plush, like
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Grey Windjacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré gray nylon windbreaker. Model with stand-up collar, front closure with double
Sold
Size: unknown- similar to 44 46 L
1999 Gianfranco Ferre S/S Runway Sheer Tan Mesh Faux Crocodile Jacket Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1999 Gianfranco Ferre Runway Contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
90s Gianfranco Ferré red wool jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré red wool jacket. Classic lapel collar, front button closure. Long sleeves and
90s Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage black silk sequined jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferrè black silk blend jacket with multicolor sequins decoration on the front and the
90s Gianfranco Ferrè Vintage black silk jacket with sequins decoration
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferrè black silk blend jacket with multicolor sequins decoration on the front and the
Gianfranco Ferre Rust Wool Cashmere Blazer With Gold Embellishment
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Gianfranco Ferre luxurious rust wool and cashmere single breasted blazer features beautiful gold
Gianfranco Ferre Cream Cutout Back Detail Blazer and Maxi Skirt Suit S
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add this stunning pair of suit set from Gianfranco Ferre to your collection and be ready for those
Gianfranco Ferre Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Playful red and white striped blazer with faux shirt sleeves at cuffs and strong
Gianfranco Ferre Unworn Men's Cotton, Wool & Angora Tapestry Knit Blazer, 1980s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianfranco Ferre Unworn Men's Cotton, Wool & Angora Tapestry Knit Blazer, 1980s Size: Marked
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Slim Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré ivory-colored wool blend blazer. Classic lapel collar and front button closure
90s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage khaki silk jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
90s Gianfranco Ferré khaki silk jacket. Round neckline, lateral zip fastening. Front ornamental
Gianfranco Ferre Cropped Boucle "Coco" Jacket with Velvet Trim
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gianfranco Ferre was known as the "architect of fashion". In fact, he began as an architect
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Silver Leather Cropped Jacket with Graduating Grommets
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Silver Leather Cropped Jacket with Graduating Grommets. This is a
Gianfranco Ferre Gold and Navy Blazer
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Be the captain of the Queen's navy with this vintage Ferre jacket. Thick ropes, seashells, and
1980s Gianfranco Ferré Striped Asymmetric Blazer Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous 1980s Gianfranco Ferrè jacket is in a black and white striped print silk satin
Gianfranco Ferré Men's Embroidered Wool & Ramie Double Breasted Blazer Jacket 50
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gianfranco Ferré Men's Embroidered Wool & Ramie Double Breasted Blazer Jacket Size: Marked 50
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1999 Runway black Mao Mandarin collar jacket FR38 M
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1999 Runway black Mao Mandarin collar jacket FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00763 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 1999 - Similar design on the R...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Rare Fendi Fur + Snake leather crystal embellished Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Fendi baguette in brown and black dyed fur + water snake leather color black, jewellery logo, gold hardware. Condition: Never worn. Packing/accessories: Box, dustbag, authenticity ...
Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX "Create" Punk T-Shirt 1975-76
By Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original and unusual example of a Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren SEX collection off-white cut-and-sew "square" t-shirt with zippers. ...
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut transparent blouse with black ribbon trim, choker, fabric button fastenings and caplet. Slim...
$3,705Sale Price|25% Off
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo 2010 Runway gold buckle cream shearling cape FR36 Reference: TGAS/D00877 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Collection: AW2010 - Runway Material: Shear...
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Size: L
ROBERTO CAVALLI Vintage 2003 Silk Leopard Print Dress w/ Gold Chain Charm Straps
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A collectible piece from the early 2000s, this vintage Roberto Cavalli dress—circa 2003—captures the sultry glamour of the era with Cavalli’s signature sensuality. Cut on the bias fo...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Tan Genuine Crocodile Skin Sliding Lock Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s early 2000s collection by Tom Ford, this structured shoulder bag is crafted from genuine tan crocodile skin. It features a sleek silhouette with a sliding lock closure, ...
$7,643
Size: IT40-42, FR36-38, UK8-10, US4-6
Dolce & Gabbana Shrunken Knit Cardigan and Mongolian Lamb Maxi Skirt, FW 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A runway ensemble from Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall-Winter 1999 collection, consisting of a fitted knit cardigan and a Mongolian lamb maxi skirt. The cardigan is crafted from a viscose and...
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5” H x ...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Skirt With Beaded Fringe SS 2000
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana black skirt featuring beaded fringe throughout, sheer lace, and an invisible back zipper. * Dolce & Gabbana * Size ...
Emilio Pucci F/W 2011 Runway Cutout Back Sheer Lace Collar Tie Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci F/W 2011 Runway Cutout Back Sheer Lace Collar Tie Dress Look 6 from the Fall 2011 Collection by Peter Dundas. Size: IT 44 Condition: Good condition, please note the ...
Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress
By Gucci
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress Gucci by Tom Ford Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress is a stunning example of the renowned designer’s transformative vision for t...
$20,846
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Jean Paul Gaultier White Mongolian Lamb Fur and Leather Coat Dress, FW 2006
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Fabric: Mongolian Lamb Fur, Antilope Leather ▪ Details: Features a fitted bodice ...
F/W 2000 Giorgio Armani Black Leather Strip Strapless Bustier Crop Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chic Giorgio Armani strapless top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is made entirely of strips of black leather, similar to designs seen on the runway. The sultry tube top hu...
$44,473
Size: IT38 - FR34 - UK6 - US2
Dolce & Gabbana Couture Wood Beaded Jute Fringe Dress with Crystals, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana couture evening dress, originally made to order. The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is des...
Remembered fondly with a nod to his architecture education as the “Frank Lloyd Wright of Italian Fashion” and the “Architect of Fashion,” Milanese designer Gianfranco Ferré spent a lifetime creating handbags, dresses, jackets and other garments and accessories that were defined by meticulous tailoring and crisp geometry. Designing the iconic Lady Dior handbag after being named artistic director at Dior during the late 1980s is only one of Ferré’s impressive achievements in the fashion industry.
Ferré was born in Legnano and was raised by his mother and two aunts. He studied architecture at Milan Polytechnic but had a love for fashion, and made belts and other items for female friends in his classes. He graduated in 1969.
Ferré’s accessories caught the eye of Rosy Biffi, who operated boutiques in Milan with her sister, Adele. He was encouraged by Biffi to create clothing, and soon began creating jewelry and accessories for Christiane Bailly and Walter Albini. The latter is an unsung hero of 20th-century fashion, while Bailly was part of a small group of prominent young stylistes who helped build a sterling reputation for French ready-to-wear fashion during the 1960s. Ferré’s work was photographed by Italian Vogue, and he secured commissions from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Elio Fiorucci.
Ferré appreciated other cultures and drew inspiration from his travels abroad. His most influential trip — a years-long stint in India — saw him bringing bright colors and patterns to his evening dresses and day dresses. While there he created a collection for the Genoa-based San Giorgio Impermeabili. Ferrè designed for brands such as Les Grenouilles and Baila, and met with Italian businessman and clothing manufacturer Franco Mattioli, who would become an important collaborator.
In 1978, Ferré and Mattioli became equal business partners in establishing Ferré’s own label, for which he designed women’s ready-to-wear and menswear collections in Milan. In 1983, he was named the first professor of fashion at the Domus Academy.
While teaching, Ferré won the Occhio d’Oro — Italy’s award for best fashion designer — six times. In 1986, he introduced his first women’s fragrance, his first couture and fur collections, and a new line called Studio 00l. A few years later, Bernard Arnault, owner of Christian Dior, appointed him artistic director.
It was unexpected for an Italian to be given the job at Dior — one of fashion’s most coveted roles — as that position traditionally went to French designers. There, as Marc Bohan’s successor, Ferré created luxurious and striking gowns that drew on his architecture studies in their sculptural forms while celebrating the long history of the legendary house. He revisited the nipped-waist silhouettes of Dior’s postwar years, and his work dazzled onlookers and exuded femininity. Ferré won the Dé d'Or prize in 1989 for his first collection at the label.
In the early 1990s, Ferré designed the Lady Dior handbag (prior to its 1995 debut, it was called the Chouchou). The boxy top-handled accessory soared to immense popularity after French first lady Bernadette Chirac gave a version in black leather to Diana, Princess of Wales. Each bag, which was eventually named for the Princess, is made from 130 pieces of leather and worked on by seven Dior craftsmen who spend at least eight hours perfecting it.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Gianfranco Ferré clothing, accessories and handbags and purses.
No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.
What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.
Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.
Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.
On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino and more.