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Gianfranco Ferre Vest

Gianfranco Ferre Brown Fur & Geometric Print Vest and Pants Ensemble 2006
Gianfranco Ferre Brown Fur & Geometric Print Vest and Pants Ensemble 2006

Gianfranco Ferre Brown Fur & Geometric Print Vest and Pants Ensemble 2006

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Gianfranco Ferre brown and cream diamond geometric wool vest and pants ensemble with fur.

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Early 2000s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Gianfranco Ferré 1990s Golden Metallic Sun Jacquard Vest with Jeweled Buttons
Gianfranco Ferré 1990s Golden Metallic Sun Jacquard Vest with Jeweled Buttons

Gianfranco Ferré 1990s Golden Metallic Sun Jacquard Vest with Jeweled Buttons

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in NICE, FR

A striking vintage Gianfranco Ferré vest from the 1990s, expertly tailored in a luxurious golden metallic jacquard fabric featuring an oversized radiant sun motif woven throughout.

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1990s Italian Sleeveless Shirts

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Reversible Linen Taffeta Kimono Coat with Leather Belt
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Reversible Linen Taffeta Kimono Coat with Leather Belt

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Reversible Linen Taffeta Kimono Coat with Leather Belt

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

A rare and architecturally stunning piece from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1990s archives. This reversible kimono-style coat is meticulously crafted in Italy from a luxurious linen taffeta, f...

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1990s Italian Vests

Christian Dior x Gianfranco Ferre Fall 1994 Gold Knit Waistcoat
Christian Dior x Gianfranco Ferre Fall 1994 Gold Knit Waistcoat

Christian Dior x Gianfranco Ferre Fall 1994 Gold Knit Waistcoat

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Absolutely precious, super rare vintage Christian Dior waistcoat from Gianfranco Ferre’s Fall 1994 collection. In absolutely immaculate, as new vintage condition. Made from sparkling...

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1990s French Vests

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Black Linen Vest and Skirt Ensemble
1980s Gianfranco Ferre Black Linen Vest and Skirt Ensemble

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Black Linen Vest and Skirt Ensemble

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Light and breezy 1980s Gianfranco Ferre black linen ensemble featuring a long vest and skirt.

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Gianfranco Ferré Vintage F/W 1995 Runway Black Tuxedo-Inspired Set
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage F/W 1995 Runway Black Tuxedo-Inspired Set

Gianfranco Ferré Vintage F/W 1995 Runway Black Tuxedo-Inspired Set

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Tuxedo-Inspired Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of menswear style and feminine e...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

S/S 1994 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Brown Cord Crop Top Vest FR38
S/S 1994 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Brown Cord Crop Top Vest FR38

S/S 1994 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Brown Cord Crop Top Vest FR38

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Christian Dior crop top designed by Gianfranco Ferré from the Spring/Summer 1994 collection is crafted from waxed cord arranged in an intricate macramé-style lattice. The front ...

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1990s French Crop Tops

Vintage Dark Green Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Vest Top Size US S
Vintage Dark Green Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Vest Top Size US S

Vintage Dark Green Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Vest Top Size US S

Located in New York, NY

Vintage dark green velvet vest top by Gianfranco Ferre. Scoop neckline. Button closures at center front. 30" bust, 10.75" shoulder width, 17.25" length.

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Gianfranco Ferre Checkered Vest
Gianfranco Ferre Checkered Vest

Gianfranco Ferre Checkered Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brown and tan checkered vest. Lapel collar. Front button closures. Pockets at chest and waist. Lined. Viscose. Made in Italy. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible fl...

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1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Black Minimal Vest
1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Black Minimal Vest

1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Black Minimal Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Milan, Italy

This lovely Gianfranco Ferrè 1990s minimalist vest is in black heavy fabric.

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Rare Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Side Panels Waistcoat 1990's
Rare Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Side Panels Waistcoat 1990's

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Side Panels Waistcoat 1990's

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Velvet Side Panels Waistcoat 1990s

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1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Tartan and White Taffeta Minimal Vest
1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Tartan and White Taffeta Minimal Vest

1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE' Tartan and White Taffeta Minimal Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Milan, Italy

This gorgeous Gianfranco Ferrè 1990s minimalist vest is in tartan and white taffeta fabric.

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Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture wild Marten Brown Fur Vest Gilet - Unworn
Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture wild Marten Brown Fur Vest Gilet - Unworn

Gianfranco FERRÉ "New" Haute Couture wild Marten Brown Fur Vest Gilet - Unworn

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Gianfranco FERRÉ Haute Couture single piece unique design, wild marten brown fur vest gilet sleeveless - Unworn, New SIZE: equivalent to about Small / Medium, please review approx m...

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Gianfranco Ferre White Eyelet Tank Top
Gianfranco Ferre White Eyelet Tank Top

Gianfranco Ferre White Eyelet Tank Top

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Eyelet tank from Gianfranco Ferre! This mod little tank top makes for an incredible basic- tucked into skirts, jeans you name it! Black knit fabric accented with white leather eyelet...

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Black wool and red pin-stripe trouser-suit and fur vest Gianfranco Ferré Studio
Black wool and red pin-stripe trouser-suit and fur vest Gianfranco Ferré Studio

Black wool and red pin-stripe trouser-suit and fur vest Gianfranco Ferré Studio

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool and red pin-stripes trouser-suit and fur vest. Main fabric composition: 95% wool, 4% elastane, 1% polyester. Lining: 62% rayon, 38% polyester. The fur is razor cut in hori...

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Gianfranco Ferre vintage black silk organza vest
Gianfranco Ferre vintage black silk organza vest

Gianfranco Ferre vintage black silk organza vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful vest by Gianfranco Ferre. Made in a transparent silk organza fabric.

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1990s Italian Vests

Early 1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Beige Cropped Vest
Early 1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Beige Cropped Vest

Early 1990s Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Beige Cropped Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a fabulous beige cropped Christian Dior vest top, designed by Gianfranco Ferré. From the early 1990s, this cropped vest features a deep v-neckline and understat...

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1990s French Vests

Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Buttery Soft Black Leather Lace Up Corset Top or Bustie
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Buttery Soft Black Leather Lace Up Corset Top or Bustie

Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Buttery Soft Black Leather Lace Up Corset Top or Bustie

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredibly soft black leather corset top by Gianfranco Ferre. Plunging neckline, boned bodice, hook and lace up front. This can be worn on its own or over a top for a more conservati...

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Gianfranco Ferre Black Silver Fox Fur Leather Vest
Gianfranco Ferre Black Silver Fox Fur Leather Vest

Gianfranco Ferre Black Silver Fox Fur Leather Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details: with 3 closing hooks Gianfranco Ferre logo lined, label is taking out Its nice to wear over a leather jacket or swea...

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1990s Gianfranco Ferré Knitted Vest
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Knitted Vest

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Knitted Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferré red cashmere knitted vest. Years: 90s Made in Italy Size: 40 IT Flat measurements Height: 57 cm Bust: 39 cm

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1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferré red cashmere knitted vest. Size: 40 IT Flat measurements Height: 57 cm Bust: 39 cm Product code: X0072 Composition: 100% Cashmere Made in: Italy Condition: Ver...

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1980s Italian Vests

Gianfranco Ferre Wool Jacket with Metal Rings - black
Gianfranco Ferre Wool Jacket with Metal Rings - black

Gianfranco Ferre Wool Jacket with Metal Rings - black

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Baarn, NL

Oversized wool jacket by Gianfranco Ferre decorated with numerous black metal rings. Long wide sleeves, two large patch pockets at the front and a large pleat in the center of the b...

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Gianfranco Ferre Collector Oversized Black Sweater With Jewelry
Gianfranco Ferre Collector Oversized Black Sweater With Jewelry

Gianfranco Ferre Collector Oversized Black Sweater With Jewelry

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Paris, FR

Collector Gianfranco Ferre oversized black sweater with gold metal jewelry sewn on it. 50% virgin wool 50% cotton. Size 42. Wear oversize. Raglan sleeves. Good used condition, some ...

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1990s Gianfranco Ferre Goat Shearling Vest and Skirt
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Goat Shearling Vest and Skirt

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Goat Shearling Vest and Skirt

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in New York, NY

Reversible orange suede and fur goat shearling vest with matching skirt (not reversible). Vest zips on the suede side and snaps on the fur side.

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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

F/W 2003 Gianfranco Ferre Sheer White Fishnet Lace Vest Top
F/W 2003 Gianfranco Ferre Sheer White Fishnet Lace Vest Top

F/W 2003 Gianfranco Ferre Sheer White Fishnet Lace Vest Top

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: F/W 2003 Gianfranco Ferre- shown on the runway in black Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- some of the buttons appear slightly darker in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Bodices

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest

1990s Gianfranco Ferré Red Cashmere Knitted Vest

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Gianfranco Ferré red cashmere knitted vest. Size: 40 IT Flat measurements Height: 57 cm Bust: 39 cm Product code: X0072 Composition: 100% Cashmere Made in: Italy Condition: Ver...

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1980s Italian Vests

Gianfranco Ferre Burnt Orange Laser Cut Coney Rabbit Fur & Jersey Tank Top
Gianfranco Ferre Burnt Orange Laser Cut Coney Rabbit Fur & Jersey Tank Top

Gianfranco Ferre Burnt Orange Laser Cut Coney Rabbit Fur & Jersey Tank Top

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A fabulous vintage women's tank top / sleeveless sweater by luxury Italian fashion designer, Gianfranco Ferre. In a burnt orange rabbit / coney fur with intricate cut outs and a jers...

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Gianfranco Ferre Vest For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gianfranco ferre vest you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Finding the perfect gianfranco ferre vest may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gianfranco Ferre Vest?

Prices for a gianfranco ferre vest can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $59 and can go as high as $3,200, while, on average they fetch $450.

Gianfranco Ferré for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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