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Helmut Lang Men Pants Vintage Bondage Detailed Fleece Size ITA50/L
Helmut Lang Men Pants Vintage Bondage Detailed Fleece Size ITA50/L

Helmut Lang Men Pants Vintage Bondage Detailed Fleece Size ITA50/L

By Helmut Lang

Located in Kaunas, LT

Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Helmut Lang Bondage Men Pants, VIPE0 Color: black (An actual colo...

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Early 2000s European Pants

Men’s Blue Spirit of Scotland Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers , Harrod’s – 38", 1980s
Men’s Blue Spirit of Scotland Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers , Harrod’s – 38", 1980s

Men’s Blue Spirit of Scotland Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers , Harrod’s – 38", 1980s

Located in Tucson, AZ

As suitable for 18 holes at St Andrews as Christmas with the inlaws, these incredible trousers will take you through the year with Scottish flair; perfect for pairing with a cardigan...

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1980s Swedish Pleated Pants

Vintage Gucci Men Jeans wide leg flare distressed Size IT48-M/L, S2015
Vintage Gucci Men Jeans wide leg flare distressed Size IT48-M/L, S2015

Vintage Gucci Men Jeans wide leg flare distressed Size IT48-M/L, S2015

By Gucci

Located in Kaunas, LT

Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Gucci vintage wide leg Men Jeans Size, S2015, KE9 (missing Gucci ...

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Early 2000s Jeans

Voyage Invest In The Original Vintage Cotton Trousers and Top - Mens. One Size
Voyage Invest In The Original Vintage Cotton Trousers and Top - Mens. One Size

Voyage Invest In The Original Vintage Cotton Trousers and Top - Mens. One Size

By VOYAGE London by Louise and Tiziano Mazelli

Located in Glasgow, GB

Founded in 1991, Voyage were famous for their mix of fabrics, textures and embellishments which turned everyday items into walking art. The label kick-started the craze for boho chic...

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1990s British Trouser Pant Suits

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Vintage KANSAI MEN 2 Size 26 Black Pleated Cotton High Waisted Casual Pants
Vintage KANSAI MEN 2 Size 26 Black Pleated Cotton High Waisted Casual Pants

Vintage KANSAI MEN 2 Size 26 Black Pleated Cotton High Waisted Casual Pants

By Kansai Yamamoto

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage KANSAI MEN pants comes in a black cotton featuring a high waisted style, pleated, asymmetrical, and a zip fly closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pants

KANSAI MEN 2 Size 30 Cream Gold Stripe High Waisted Casual Pants
KANSAI MEN 2 Size 30 Cream Gold Stripe High Waisted Casual Pants

KANSAI MEN 2 Size 30 Cream Gold Stripe High Waisted Casual Pants

By Kansai Yamamoto

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage KANSAI MEN pants comes in a cream cotton with a gold glitter trim featuring a pleated style, high waisted, and a zip fly closure.

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19th Century Japanese Pants

Vintage 1990's Men's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 30 Off White Linen Lace Up Leg Pant
Vintage 1990's Men's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 30 Off White Linen Lace Up Leg Pant

Vintage 1990's Men's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 30 Off White Linen Lace Up Leg Pant

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Francisco, CA

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Causal Pants consists of linen material in a off white color tone. Designed in a zip-fly, clasp closure front and side quarter pockets. Detailed with large cargo p...

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1990s Italian Pants

Men's LEVI'S VINTAGE Size 30 Indigo Contrast Stitch Denim Flaired Jeans
Men's LEVI'S VINTAGE Size 30 Indigo Contrast Stitch Denim Flaired Jeans

Men's LEVI'S VINTAGE Size 30 Indigo Contrast Stitch Denim Flaired Jeans

By Levi's

Located in San Francisco, CA

LEVI'S VINTAGE jeans come in classic indigo blue raw denim with a high rise, orange tab, and wide bell bottom shape. Imperfection on back. Without tags. As-is. Made in USA. New wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Jeans

Men's Vintage YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size 34 Indigo Selvedge Denim Wide Leg Jeans
Men's Vintage YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size 34 Indigo Selvedge Denim Wide Leg Jeans

Men's Vintage YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size 34 Indigo Selvedge Denim Wide Leg Jeans

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage YOHJI YAMAMOTO jean come in an indigo navy blue selvedge denim and feature a button fly, wide leg, and tan patent back patch. Wear throughout. As-Is. Made in Japan. Good Pr...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Wide Leg Pants

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier padded chain Men Wide leg Pants Size ITA46/Medium
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier padded chain Men Wide leg Pants Size ITA46/Medium

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier padded chain Men Wide leg Pants Size ITA46/Medium

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kaunas, LT

Check my other listings. Have many more designer clothes for sale. Open to any offers. Item for sale is 100% genuine Jean Paul Gaultier padded chain Men Pants, VINU0 Color: shiny bla...

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Early 2000s European Pants

Men's Red Macintosh Scottish Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers, Harrod's - 38", 1980s
Men's Red Macintosh Scottish Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers, Harrod's - 38", 1980s

Men's Red Macintosh Scottish Tartan Plaid Golf Trousers, Harrod's - 38", 1980s

Located in Tucson, AZ

As suitable for 18 holes at St Andrews as Christmas with the inlaws, these incredible trousers will take you through the year with Scottish flair; perfect for pairing with a cardigan...

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1980s Swedish Pleated Pants

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Men redone painted Vintage Jeans Size W30/L30
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Men redone painted Vintage Jeans Size W30/L30

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Men redone painted Vintage Jeans Size W30/L30

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kaunas, LT

Item for sale is 100% genuine Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Men Jeans Color: Grey (An actual color may a bit vary due to individual computer screen interpretation) Material: No tag, seem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jeans

Dries van Noten Parka Men Coat Hooded vintage, removable lining Size XL, S1386
Dries van Noten Parka Men Coat Hooded vintage, removable lining Size XL, S1386

Dries van Noten Parka Men Coat Hooded vintage, removable lining Size XL, S1386

By Dries van Noten

Located in Kaunas, LT

100% genuine Dries van Noten Parka Hooded vintage, removable lining Men Coat, S1386, VINU9 Color: black (An actual color may a bit vary due to individual computer screen interpretati...

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2010s European Jeans

Men's Levi Strauss 501XX Denim Jeans with Hidden Rivets – size 32 x 38, 1962-64
Men's Levi Strauss 501XX Denim Jeans with Hidden Rivets – size 32 x 38, 1962-64

Men's Levi Strauss 501XX Denim Jeans with Hidden Rivets – size 32 x 38, 1962-64

By Levi's

Located in Tucson, AZ

With some Levi’s fetching prices in the six-figures, it should come as no surprise that vintage jeans with the right pedigree and features are highly sought-after collectibles. Perfe...

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1960s American Jeans

VINTAGE S/S 2000 TOM FORD for GUCCI EMBROIDERED LEATHER PANTS for MEN
VINTAGE S/S 2000 TOM FORD for GUCCI EMBROIDERED LEATHER PANTS for MEN

VINTAGE S/S 2000 TOM FORD for GUCCI EMBROIDERED LEATHER PANTS for MEN

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

GUCCI EMBROIDERED LEATHER PANTS Created by TOM FORD Collection: S/S 2000 Simply the best leather pants ever. IT Size: 44 Measurements: Total Length: 46 inches Waist: 28 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Versace Jeans Couture Shiny Gray Cotton Classic Evening Straight Trousers
Versace Jeans Couture Shiny Gray Cotton Classic Evening Straight Trousers

Versace Jeans Couture Shiny Gray Cotton Classic Evening Straight Trousers

By Versace Jeans Couture

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Gianni Versace Jeans Couture 90s vintage men's trousers. Classic trousers, straight model, shiny light gray color. 62% cotton 35% viscose 3% polyester.

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1990s Italian Pants

Brioni nwt vintage black wool smoking jacket pants men’s size 48 it made italy
Brioni nwt vintage black wool smoking jacket pants men’s size 48 it made italy

Brioni nwt vintage black wool smoking jacket pants men’s size 48 it made italy

By Brioni

Located in Brindisi, IT

Brioni Roman Style vintage smoking jacket and trousers, in pure wool. Black colour. Size 48 Italian. One button jacket with reverse satin, one button closure in satin, on the sleeve ...

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Woll Evening Suit Pants Slim Fit Jacket 1990s
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Woll Evening Suit Pants Slim Fit Jacket 1990s

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Woll Evening Suit Pants Slim Fit Jacket 1990s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Yves Saint Laurent vintage 90s evening men's suit pants. Jacket and trousers color blue dark, 100% wool mohair.

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Cacharel Gray Tasmania Wool Bouble Breasted Ceremony Suit 1990s New With Label
Cacharel Gray Tasmania Wool Bouble Breasted Ceremony Suit 1990s New With Label

Cacharel Gray Tasmania Wool Bouble Breasted Ceremony Suit 1990s New With Label

By Cacharel

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Cacharel vintage 90's men's ceremony pants suit. Drop 7 set, double-breasted jacket and classic gray trousers, 100% tasmania wool.

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Roberto Cavalli Napoleon Vintage Renaissance Men Vintage 90s Trousers Pants
Roberto Cavalli Napoleon Vintage Renaissance Men Vintage 90s Trousers Pants

Roberto Cavalli Napoleon Vintage Renaissance Men Vintage 90s Trousers Pants

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in PARIS, FR

These pants are a work of art, and are a perfect showcase of Roberto Cavalli's background in art. The pants feature a very detailed mural of Napoleon, in very vibrant colors, the pan...

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1990s Italian Pants

Joseph Mens Vintage Brown Velvet Trousers Pants
Joseph Mens Vintage Brown Velvet Trousers Pants

Joseph Mens Vintage Brown Velvet Trousers Pants

By Joseph

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A stylish vintage men's pair of trousers by luxury British fashion label, Joseph for their men's 'Homme' line.

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1990s Italian Pleated Pants

Tomasz Starzewski Vintage Mens Pure Silk Brocade Trousers Pants
Tomasz Starzewski Vintage Mens Pure Silk Brocade Trousers Pants

Tomasz Starzewski Vintage Mens Pure Silk Brocade Trousers Pants

By Tomasz Starzewski

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An excellent pair of vintage mens trousers from the 90s by luxury British fashion designer, Tomasz Starzewski who was famous for dressing royals (like Princess Diana) and actors alike.

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1980s Italian Pleated Pants

Issey Miyake Mens Stretch Pants Leggings A/W 2014
Issey Miyake Mens Stretch Pants Leggings A/W 2014

Issey Miyake Mens Stretch Pants Leggings A/W 2014

By Issey Miyake

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

An amazing and rare pair of archive Issey Miyake skinny stretch trousers / leggings from the autumn winter 2014 collection, the twin of these pants were worn in the runway collection...

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2010s Japanese Pants

Jean Paul Gaultier Men's Vintage Graffiti Denim Jeans Pants, c.1989
Jean Paul Gaultier Men's Vintage Graffiti Denim Jeans Pants, c.1989

Jean Paul Gaultier Men's Vintage Graffiti Denim Jeans Pants, c.1989

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Jean Paul Gaultier Men's Vintage Graffiti Denim Jeans Pants, c.1989 Size: Marked US 32 Waist - 32” / 81cm Inside Leg - 30” / 76cm Rise - 14” / 35cm Condition: Excellent Vintage C...

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1980s French Jeans

Romeo Gigli Men's Vintage Velvet Plaid Check Red & Green Pants, 1990s
Romeo Gigli Men's Vintage Velvet Plaid Check Red & Green Pants, 1990s

Romeo Gigli Men's Vintage Velvet Plaid Check Red & Green Pants, 1990s

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Romeo Gigli Men's Vintage Velvet Plaid Red & Green Straight Leg Pants, 1990s Size: Marked 50 which is roughly a men's Medium.

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1990s Italian Flat Front Pants

Cavalli Blue Beige Cotton Napoleon Denim Pants Limited Edition 2000s
Cavalli Blue Beige Cotton Napoleon Denim Pants Limited Edition 2000s

Cavalli Blue Beige Cotton Napoleon Denim Pants Limited Edition 2000s

By Just Cavalli

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Just Cavalli 2000s vintage men's trousers. Jeans with Napoleon print, classic 5-pocket model with bell-bottoms.

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Early 2000s Italian Jeans

Mens Vintage 'Whitehouse & Hardy' Plaid Tuxedo Jacket and Pants
Mens Vintage 'Whitehouse & Hardy' Plaid Tuxedo Jacket and Pants

Mens Vintage 'Whitehouse & Hardy' Plaid Tuxedo Jacket and Pants

Located in New York, NY

The label in this elegant tuxedo is Whitehouse & Hardy New York. This suit is a traditional shawl collar tux style in a most intraditional pattern. A perfect tux for an unconditional...

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1960s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Thierry Mugler Men's Grey & Green Pinstripe Wool Blazer& Pants Suit
Thierry Mugler Men's Grey & Green Pinstripe Wool Blazer& Pants Suit

Thierry Mugler Men's Grey & Green Pinstripe Wool Blazer& Pants Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Thierry Mugler Men's Grey & Green Pinstripe Wool Blazer& Pants Suit Size: Both pieces are Marked 50R which is roughly a men's Medium / UK 40.

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Roberto Capucci Brown Pinstriped Men's Suit 1990s Classic
Roberto Capucci Brown Pinstriped Men's Suit 1990s Classic

Roberto Capucci Brown Pinstriped Men's Suit 1990s Classic

By Roberto Capucci

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Roberto Capucci classic 90s vintage men's pants suit . Jacket and pinstriped trousers , color brown and light blue. 100% wool .

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Pierre Cardin Paris Black Men's Suit Three Piece Waistcoat Complete Ceremony Set
Pierre Cardin Paris Black Men's Suit Three Piece Waistcoat Complete Ceremony Set

Pierre Cardin Paris Black Men's Suit Three Piece Waistcoat Complete Ceremony Set

By Pierre Cardin Paris, Pierre Cardin

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Pierre Cardin Paris pants suit vintage men's ceremony. Jacket, trousers and waistcoat, black, 100% pure super 100 wool. 1990s.

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Atelier Versace

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

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By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen

Located in Dallas, TX

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By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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S/S 1998 Helmut Lang Black Silk Cut Out Ribbon Runway Gown

By Helmut Lang

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, several versions of this Helmut Lang silk satin dress debuted on the season's menswear runway. This unique slip-style dress features two thin ...

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1990s Formal Gowns

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Mens Vintage Pants For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of mens vintage pants for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of mens vintage pants includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Purple and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Mens vintage pants such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Jean Paul Gaultier, Romeo Gigli and Gucci are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and men.

How Much are Mens Vintage Pants?

On average, mens vintage pants on 1stDibs sell for $234, while they’re typically $131 on the low end and $5,595 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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