90s Gianfranco Ferre Navy Suede Knee High Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous! Navy suede knee high boots with contrasting navy leather detailing around the heel and toe giving off a sort of Edwardian vibe. There is laser cut out design on the toe th...
Gianfranco Ferré Gold Embossed Logo Tank Top - Size M
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Krakow, PL
Elevate your wardrobe with this elegant Gianfranco Ferré gold tank top! This stunning piece
Gianfranco Ferré Dark Brown Leather Ballet Flats. Size 39.5
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Precious and well worked Gianfranco Ferré Dark Brown Leather Ballet Flats. They're in great
Gianfranco Ferré Black Leather Heeled Lace Up Boots Size IT 38
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
and counter on both shoes on this used Gianfranco Ferré designer resale item. Details Black
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Heel Shoes
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré shoes. Multilateral toe with net and spotted calf hair toe. Adjustable ankle
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Lace-up Shoes
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black genuine leather Oxford lace-up shoes, smooth cap toe and round toe. A must
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Black Loafers
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black genuine leather loafers, with slighlty pointed toe. The shoes show some
GianFranco Ferre Black Ankle Booties
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
GianFranco Ferre Size 40 Black Patent Leather Mid Heel Ankle Booties With Side Zipper
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Espadrilles
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black leather espadrilles. Round toe model, embroidered logo and grosgrain ribbons
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Heel Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré white synthetic fabric boots. Pointed model, corset-style laces on the back and
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black embossed leather boots. Model with almond toe, decorative metal eyelets and
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Heeled Slippers
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré light brown wooden heeled slippers, with white canvas band, strap and metal buckle
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Crocodile Leather Loafers
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré brown crocodile leather loafers with square toe and rubber spikes sole. Please
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Red Leather Pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
-catching piece from Gianfranco Ferré with sculpted heel and almond toe. The item shows some light signs of
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Ankle Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Gianfranco Ferré blue leather ankle boots with python-effect leather
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Ankle Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Gianfranco Ferré blue leather ankle boots with python-effect leather
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Red Leather Pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
-catching piece from Gianfranco Ferré with sculpted heel and almond toe. The item shows some light signs of
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Sandals
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré powder pink leather heeled sandals. Braided leather straps and back closure with
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Straps Sandals
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black leather sandals. Model with intertwined straps, silver metal buckle and
1990s Gianfranco Ferré black leather sandals
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black leather sandals. Model with intertwined straps, silver metal buckle and
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Brown Chelsea Boots
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré Chelsea boot in brown textured rubber and constrasting bordeaux smooth genuine
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Prince of Wales Wool Pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré Prince of Wales grey wool pumps. Contrasting metallic grey leather toe cap with
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Prince of Wales Wool Pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré Prince of Wales grey wool pumps. Contrasting metallic grey leather toe cap with
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage slingback pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré slingback pumps. Model in white and black wool with printed python leather insert
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage slingback pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré slingback pumps. Model in white and black wool with printed python leather insert
2000s Gianfranco Ferré decolleté with brown satin tip
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré decolleté with brown satin tip. Ankle closure with straps and back zip. Size: 40
2000s Gianfranco Ferré decolleté with brown satin tip
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré decolleté with brown satin tip. Ankle closure with straps and back zip. Size: 40
2000s Gianfranco Ferré silver-tone leather pointed toe pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré silver-tone leather pointed toe pumps. Ankle straps and back zip closure. Size
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Brown Leather Straps Sandals
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black leather sandals. Model with intertwined straps, silver metal buckle and
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Red Leather Pumps with Crocodile Effect
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré crocodile-effect printed red genuine leather pumps featuring an embossed texture
2000s Gianfranco Ferré silver leather pointed toe pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré silver leather pointed toe pumps with rhinestones. Ankle straps and back zip
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Vintage slingback pumps with Black & White Wool insert
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré slingback pumps. Model in white and black wool with printed python leather insert
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Heel Shoes
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré shoes in black and white leather. Pointed model with net effect. Adjustable ankle
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Leather Lace-up Shoes
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré black genuine leather Oxford lace-up shoes, smooth cap toe and round toe. A must
2000s Gianfranco Ferré Heeled Slippers
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré light brown wooden heeled slippers, with white canvas band, strap and metal buckle
2000s Gianfranco Ferré silver leather pointed toe pumps
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Gianfranco Ferré silver leather pointed toe pumps with rhinestones. Ankle straps and back zip
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Pierre Balmain Ruched Dress
By Balmain Paris, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a plunging V neckline with a vertically ruched bodice, horizontally ruched waist and skirt which is framed on ...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Prada fucsia purple tulle dress
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$995Sale Price|58% Off
Size: 36.5
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$327Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
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.