Grey silk and wool skirt with ruffles edge Prada
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk and wool skirt with ruffles edge. Main fabric composition: wool & silk. Lining: silk
Grey silk and wool skirt with ruffles edge Prada
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk and wool skirt with ruffles edge. Main fabric composition: wool & silk. Lining: silk
Black Prada Virgin Wool Pencil Skirt Size IT 38
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Black virgin wool knee-length pencil skirt by Prada. Bow accent at back hem vent. Side zip closure
Prada Green Wool Tweed Skirt circa 2010
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Prada green wool tweed skirt from around 2010 embodies timeless elegance and sophisticated style
PRADA Size 2 Black Mohair Wool Pleated Long Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA skirt in a black mohair wool blend fabric featuring a pleated style, belt loops, and side
PRADA Size 6 Black Wool Pencil Knee-Length Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA knee length skirt comes in a black wool mixed materials featuring a pencil style, back zipper
Prada Fall 2008 Black Wool Felt Frill Hem Skirt
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
Utterly stunning vintage Prada skirt from the Fall 2008 collection. In amazing unworn condition. I
Miuccia Prada Vintage Fall/Winter 2000 Wool Blend Tweed Skirt IT 42
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and beautifully constructed skirt from Prada’s Fall/Winter 2000 runway collection
Prada Black Wrap Skirt With Silverware Charms 2006
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Prada black wool wrap skirt with decorative
PRADA grey wool 2017 PLEATED GABERDINE VELCRO WRAP Skirt 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Fall 2017 midi wrap skirt in grey gabardine virgine wool (80%), silk (18%) and
PRADA Size US 4 / IT 40 Black Virgin Wool Gathered Circle Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA circle skirt comes in navy virgin wool with a gathered waistband, unlined, tired panel
PRADA grey black wool HOUNDSTOOTH PLAID Skirt 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada houndstooth plaid knee-length skirt in gray and black wool (100%). Embellished
Prada Black Wool Front Pleat A-Line Skirt Size XL
By Prada
Located in London, GB
where a pluck to the weave is visible on this used Prada designer resale item. Details Black Wool
Prada, wonderful embellished Black wool skirt
Located in London, GB
A stunning skirt by Prada. The skirt is in black wool with two pockets , a back central zip and is
PRADA teal blue wool 2011 BELTED PRINTED Skirt 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada wrap skirt is crafted in teal blue, black, and white printed wool with a
$384Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA Vintage wool minimal linear leather trim zip pocket pencil skirt IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage black wool minimal linear leather trim zip pocket pencil skirt IT38 XS Reference
Prada 2000 Skirt Suit Elegant Wool Jacket Skirt
By Prada
Located in Berlin, BE
PRADA 2000s two piece skirt suit, jacket and skirt. Stunning Prada Ensemble. The beautiful
$157Sale Price|25% Off
PRADA 2009 crimson red virgin wool blend crinkle effect crepe mini skirt IT42 M
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2009 crimson red virgin wool blend crinkle effect crepe mini skirt IT42 M Reference: NKLL
PRADA charcoal grey wool 1998 ASYMMETRIC BOX PLEAT Skirt 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada skirt is tailored in charcoal grey wool (100%), designed with a
Prada Mid 2000's Black Wool Crepe Jacket and Skirt Set
By Prada
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Prada Mid 2000's black wool crepe jacket and skirt set with concealed snap button closure, 4
MIU MIU Vintage grey wool cloud cut out embroidery anglais skirt IT38 XS
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU Vintage grey wool cloud cut out embroidery anglais skirt IT38 XS Reference: NKLL/A00386
$184Sale Price|20% Off
MIU MIU 2015 floral virgin wool vintage print pocketed A-line skirt IT36 XXS
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2015 red khaki floral virgin wool vintage print pocketed A-line skirt IT36 XXS Reference
Prada Runway Virgin Wool Silk Bead Embroidery Pencil Skirt, Spring 2014
By Prada
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Prada Runway Spring 2014 virgin wool bead embroidery pencil skirt with side zip and fully lined
Prada Runway Wool Silk Embroidered Skirt-Suit, Spring 2005
By Prada
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Prada, Spring-Summer 2005 runway ( look 44 ) A-line skirt with jewel embellished front panel
Prada multitone Wool Skirt
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada multitone Wool Skirt Totally made in italy in size 42
Prada Sequin Trimmed Virgin Wool Midi Skirt
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Sequin Trimmed Virgin Wool Midi Skirt Black midi skirt fully crafted from virgin wool and
Prada Black Wool Tiered Skirt Size XS
By Prada
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to skirt is evident on this used Prada designer
Prada Grey Wool Fitted Mini Skirt Size XS
By Prada
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to the skirt is evident on this new Prada designer resale
Prada Vintage Black Wool Embellished Skirt Size M
By Prada
Located in London, GB
missing beads on this used Prada designer resale item. Details Vintage Black Wool A-line skirt Mini
Prada Woman Print Wool Midi Skirt Size XS
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Multicolour- blue, brown Wool Skirt Midi Back and front woman print Back leg slit Side zip
Prada Women's Grey Wool Pleated Wrap Knee Length Skirt
By Prada
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to skirt is evident on this used Prada designer resale
Prada Black Wool Pleat Knee Length Skirt Size XS
By Prada
Located in London, GB
the top open seam on this used Prada designer resale item. Details Black Wool Knee
Prada Black Wool Pleat Knee Length Skirt Size XS
By Prada
Located in London, GB
the top open seam on this used Prada designer resale item. Details Black Wool Knee
Prada Gray Beige Wool Blend Pencil Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Prada pencil skirt, come in wool blend in gray and beige tones, hidden zipper on the back, back
Prada green jewelled silk organza and wool skirt suit, fw 1999
By Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Prada olive jewelled skirt suit ▪ Top: 100% Silk, Skirt: 100% Wool ▪ Silk organza vest with
PRADA Size 8 Navy Wool Blend Pencil Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA skirt comes in a navy wool featuring a pencil style, back slit, and a side zipper closure
Prada Black Wool Vintage Flared Skirt
By Prada
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Prada 2000s vintage flared skirt. Black color, side zip closure and small bow, slit on the front
PRADA yellow & green wool GINGHAM Short Skirt 48 XXL
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada gingham skirt in mustard and green wool (55%), polyester (44%) and nylon (1%). Comes with a
PRADA blue wool WHITE STITCHING PLEATED Skirt 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada white-stitched front-pleated skirt in midnight blue virgin wool (100%). Has one back pocket
Prada Bead & Sequin Embellished Vintage Wool Skirt
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Bead & Sequin Embellished Vintage Wool Skirt Black A-line skirt fully crafted from wool and
PRADA Size 28 Blue Taupe Wool Plaid Pleated Mini Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA mini skirt in a blue and taupe wool featuring a plaid pattern, pleated style, and safety pin
PRADA red wool blend PLEATED Skirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada pleated skirt in red wool blend (assumed as tag is missing). Closes with hook and invisible
PRADA purple wool FLARED MINI Skirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Prada flared skirt in eggplant wool (100%) with a shorter front. Unlined. Closes with a
PRADA black wool SLIT Knee Length Skirt 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada straght skirt in black virgin wool (100%). With slit on the front and on the back. Closes
PRADA red wool FLAP POCKET Short Skirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada a-line short skirt in red virgin wool (100%) with two buttoned-flap-pockets on the front
Prada brown wool skirt suit
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada brown skirt suit totally made in italy in size 40
Prada Mohair Wool Skirt Suit
By Prada
Located in Geneva, CH
black, burgundy and white mohair wool with a Tartan accent, this ensemble features a A-line skirt and a
PRADA green wool BOUCLE BOX PLEAT Short Skirt 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada boucle skirt in dark green, olive, dark blue, black and orange virgin wool (78%) and cotton
PRADA blue yellow red wool blend HOUNDSTOOTH Skirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada houndstooth a-line skirt in dark and light sea foam, yellow, and red wool (assumed as tag is
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT40 S
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT40 S Brand: Prada Designer
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT38 XS Brand: Prada Designer
PRADA dark brown wool FLORAL LACE A-Line Skirt 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada floral lace skirt in dark blue wool (90%) and polyester (10%). Closes with concealed snaps
PRADA 2023 black virgin wool blend logo bow back suspender mini skirt IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2023 black virgin wool blend logo bow back suspender mini skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS/E00930
PRADA cotton wool red orange purple abstract colorblocked pleated skirt IT38 XS
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA cotton wool red orange purple abstract colorblocked pleated skirt IT38 XS Reference: LNKO
PRADA Vintage grey virgin wool blend darted midi pencil skirt IT38 XS
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage grey virgin wool blend darted midi pencil skirt IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02420 Brand
PRADA green yellow wool PLAID SIDE STRIPE Knee-Length Skirt 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada plaid midi skirt in midnight blue, grey, chartreuse, yellow wool (100%). With a straight fit
PRADA black orange blue wool & silk PLAID BELTED PLEATED Skirt 42 M
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada plaid pleated skirt in black, orange, blue, yellow, and sand wool (52%) and silk (48%). With
PRADA 2022 Tropico yellow brown silk wool stripe midi full skirt IT38 XS
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2022 Tropico yellow brown silk wool stripe midi full skirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00840
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT40 M
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT40 M Reference: TGAS/E00914
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT42 M
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2022 Kelly Green duchesse silk wool evening full midi skirt IT42 M Reference: TGAS/E00917
PRADA 100% virgin wool red black checkered tape lined Aline skirt IT38 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 100% virgin wool red black checkered tape lined Aline skirt IT38 S Reference: MECG/A00098
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT40 S
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT40 S Reference: TGAS
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT38 XS
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PRADA 2019 Runway grey chevon wool tweed frayed metal clasp skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
PRADA 2007 black gradient fused silk wool box pleat waist midi skirt IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2007 black gradient fused silk wool box pleat waist midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: PYCN/A00138
Black Prada Skirt
Located in Carnate, IT
Prada black wool skirt In wool and viscose. Soft cut and slightly flared at the bottom. It is not
PRADA Size 10 Brown & Navy Plaid Wool High Neckline 60's Style Skirt Suit
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous 1960's inspired PRADA suit includes a jacket in a dark brown and navy blue plaid wool
MIU MIU black wool blend overlock stitching A-line knee length skirt IT42 30"
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Designer: Miuccia prada Model Name / Style: Wool skirt Material: Wool blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid
runway PRADA AW09 green mink fur bust V-neck wool skirt mini dress IT40 S
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway PRADA AW09 green mink fur bust V-neck wool skirt mini dress IT40 S PRADA FROM THE FALL
runway PRADA AW09 green mink fur bust V-neck wool skirt mini dress IT40 S
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway PRADA AW09 green mink fur bust V-neck wool skirt mini dress IT40 S PRADA FROM THE FALL
MIU MIU 2013 black 100% virgin wool high waist darted skirt IT36 XXS
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2013 black 100% virgin wool high waist darted skirt IT36 XXS Reference: GEGG/A00192 Brand
PRADA Size 2 Charcoal Virgin Wool Pleated Mini Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRADA mini skirt comes in a charcoal virgin wool with a patent leather trim featuring a wrap style
Prada Orange and Brown Stripe Wool Silk Pencil Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Prada orange, brown, and white striped pencil skirt with white piping detail at front darts and
Prada Black Wool Skirt with Gold Grommets
By Prada
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prada skirt Black wool with gold grommets Black silk lining Black ribbon trim inside waistline
Silk and wool pleated and drape skirt with landscape and temple print Prada
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk and wool pleated and drape skirt with landscape and temple print. No lining. SIZE 38
Prada Pink Wool / Silk Origami Pleat Landscape Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Prada A-line skirt comes in muted pink and brown wool silk blend matte satin with a landscape
Prada Wool Check Skirt Suit
By Prada
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage-inspired Prada skirt and jacket, styled like a 1960s skirt suit, with decorative front
Prada Silver Grey Wool / Silk Landscape Print A Line Skirt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Prada A line skirt comes in a gorgeous silk wool blend satin with a landscape graphic print motif
1990s Prada Charcoal Grey Cut - Out High Waisted Wool Vintage 90s Pencil Skirt
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 90s PRADA charcoal gray cut-out high waisted wool pencil skirt! Features panels of wool
Prada 1990s Grey Wool Size 4 / 6 Pleated Trumpet Vintage 90s Midi Skirt
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in San Diego, CA
Late 90s PRADA grey wool high waisted pleated trumpet midi skirt! Features the perfect gray color
F/W 2002 Ralph Lauren Runway Plunging V Neckline Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant yet sexy Ralph Lauren Purple Label gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 29, modeled by Betina Holte. This effortlessly chic soft velvet dress features a d...
$968
Size: 44(It) 40 (Fr) 8 (Us)
Navy blue cotton cocktail dress with a rose drape in the middle front Prada
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue cotton cocktail dress with a rose drape in the middle front. Zip and snap on the left side. No lining but gros-grain inside along the zip. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) M
Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Green Gold Runway Heels Shoes Slide 8.5 7.5 7
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Green / Gold Studded High Heels Mules US sizes Available - 8.5 B. 7.5 B and 7 B ( Italian 38.5, 37.5 and 37 ) Designer Color - Leaf Green Snake Skin, St...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Chinoiserie Kimono, SS 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Marlborough, GB
Roberto Cavalli silk chinoiserie print kimono, Spring Summer 2003 An undeniably iconic print from one of the most collected Cavalli collections, featuring a baby pink base with drama...
Dolce & Gabbana Fall F/W 1997 Velvet Coat with Fox Fur Trim
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Baar, CH
Dolce & Gabbana 1997 Velvet Coat with Fox Fur Trim Rare Dolce & Gabbana coat from the Fall 1997 collection. Made of thick black velvet with large floral print in pale blue and beige...
$6,247
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
1998 ATELIER VERSACE haute couture silk floral mini RUNWAY dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A rare Atelier Versace couture mini dress from the Spring/Summer 1998 runway collection, made of lustrous silk with a sleek, body-skimming silhouette. The piece is cut sleeveless w...
Special Order Vivienne Westwood Haute Couture Pink Taffeta Structured Skirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Special Order Vivienne Westwood Haute Couture Pink Taffeta Structured Skirt circa 1994. A Superb, One of a Kind Vivienne Westwood made to order structured ‘Gold Label’ skirt crafted...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
$24,991
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
Vivienne Westwood mauve brocade structured skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
- Double breasted fitted jacket with wide neckline and box shoulders - Structured skirt lined with lurex Autumn-Winter 1997
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Brown Blazer Skirt Suit w/ Hair + Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Brown Blazer Skirt Suit w/ Hair + Birth Label Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1996 “Dante”-Runway look #37 (skirt) Designe...
Spring 1996 PRADA Chartreuse Green Silk Abstract Print Maxi Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1996 PRADA dress, featuring an abstract print in Chartreuse and White, with buttons under the bust, V-neck line and Ankle length hem. Size; Recommended U.K. 6-8 Meas...
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
The House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope on Prada’s seal herald that the iconic Italian luxury fashion house was named Official Supplier to the Italian Royal Household in 1919. Started in 1913 by Mario Prada, the brand’s original shop in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II still has the mahogany shelves that displayed its early wares such as travel items and handbags. Today, these fine leather goods are joined by the clothing, wallets and other various accessories that keep the brand on the cutting edge of fashion.
When Mario Prada’s granddaughter, Miuccia Prada (b. 1949), inherited the business from her mother in the late 1970s, Prada was recognized for its quality craftsmanship, yet it was still a modest-sized company. Miuccia, an enthusiast of unconventional Italian filmmakers who’d earned a Ph.D. in political science, introduced the concept of using pocone — a military-grade water-resistant nylon that feels like silk.
Nylon revolutionized the fashion house’s business, with the first Prada nylon backpack released to universal acclaim in 1984. Soon the durable, water-resistant material was incorporated into Prada’s ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. No one had previously considered nylon a part of luxury fashion, and it wasn’t long before the family-owned company best known for its luggage was leading modern style that emphasized function as much as form.
Characterized by clean lines and a refined elegance that signaled the new direction of the legacy brand, Miuccia Prada debuted her first ready-to-wear collection for women in Fall/Winter 1988. More inventive fashion would follow in the ensuing years, such as the 1993 launch of the more affordable, more playful Miu Miu line, which was aimed at a younger audience, and the introduction of Prada Sport in 1997 — a collection now widely seen as prescient for its embrace of athleisure.
Prada has regularly gone against the grain to elevate styles that have long been out of fashion. In 1996, there were dresses and skirts in clashing patterns and muted earth tones that seemed flat and outdated, all worn with chunky high wedge sandals. Fanny packs followed three years later, and elaborate lace in 2008. Each season continues to bring new eye-catching innovations for the historic brand, including enhanced attention to sustainability with Prada Re-Nylon, a new line of bags created from recycled ocean plastic.
Today, find a wide variety of vintage Prada evening dresses, bags and other items on 1stDibs.
For everyday casual wear, elevating your look at the office or making a dramatic entrance at a formal event, authentic designer and vintage skirts are reliably versatile garments.
Skirts have been around for thousands of years. A woman’s straw skirt found in an Armenian cave is believed to have been handwoven in 3,900 B.C., and long, full skirts were worn by men and women in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. Over time, the hemlines might have changed significantly but the skirt’s integral role in fashion has remained in place.
By the early 1900s, skirt hemlines had crept up slightly to ankle-length height from the densely layered floor-length style that dominated the Victorian era — a radical shift. As women in the United States began to live more active lives during the 1920s, designers such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel sought to free them from the long skirts and other constrictions that persevered in fashion by introducing her first little black dress. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Advancements in swimwear during the 1920s and 1930s also reflected a climbing hemline. Visionary designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli eventually pushed the boundaries of modesty with her backless suit, but women still wore long garments in public. Also during the so-called Roaring ’20s, short flapper dresses that fell at the knees and boasted a free-flowing sack-like silhouette, as well as chic beaded evening gowns and floral day dresses, paired fabulously with the dazzling jewelry of the era. This proved to be just a fleeting deviation from prevailing social convention, however. Skirts grew longer again in the 1930s, even if bows and other embellishments were added. As women entered the workforce in large numbers, clean lines accentuated curves and flared slightly where the material resolved at the ankles.
After World War II, France earned recognition as the center of fashion design for women. It was the golden age of haute couture, and women, quick to dispense of the drab utilitarian wartime garb that hung in their closets, pined for luxurious, elegant skirts designed by Christian Dior, Chanel, Givenchy and others, which were splashed across the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in richly colored photographs shot by the likes of Richard Avedon and David Bailey. The 1960s introduced narrow pencil skirts and provocative minis emblazoned with geometrically dazzling patterns or bright floral prints by designers such as Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin and Lilly Pulitzer. By the 1970s, women felt emboldened to wear different varieties of this all-purpose garment, exploring wraps, crushed velvet maxis and other styles crafted by Halston, André Courrèges, Yves Saint Laurent and others.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of designer and vintage skirts for any gender by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen and more. Whether it’s a skirt that can be altered to suit a specific style or an addition that’s ready to join your cherished collection, find exactly what you’re looking for today.