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A Japanese inspiration printed silk evening pyjamas - France Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930 France Beautiful evening pyjamas, two pieces trousers and bodice in printed silk pongee dating from the 1930s. Beautiful print with Japanese floral decoration in soft co...
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1930s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chinese inspiration printed silk dress . Asymmetrical, buttoned on the left side. Opening on the
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Cocktail dress with Ikat inspiration print on Christian Dior Boutique Circa 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress with Ikat inspiration print on. Main fabric composition: 93% rayon, 7% spandex
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1980s Unknown Vintage Clothing Inspiration

50s Flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress - Inspiration
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s flocked Velvet Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. There is a lot of fading and wear on the velvet of the skirt, as well as badly done repairs to the shoulder and armhole area. That being...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowe...
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1940s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vintage A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/68 
Vintage Christian Lacroix Multicolored Print Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, his debut collection
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Norma Kamali OMO Parachute Jacket Khaki Green Color Block Rare Vintage 80s HTF
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
the parachute fabric that eventually became the inspiration for dresses, jackets, coats and even
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1980s Unknown Vintage Clothing Inspiration

St John Evening Jacket Embellished Knit Gold Black White Zip Front Vintage Sz 10
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
included with this listing; it's shown for styling inspiration and is being sold separately. Tagged size
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1990s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Yves Saint Laurent Jacket Red Velvet Black Trim Ballet Russes Vintage 70s Sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Laurent that's so easy to wear and style. Note that skirt shown in image 2 is for styling inspiration
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Purple Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Knitted Jacket 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple knitted jacket with a military inspiration featuring 2 rows of
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20th Century Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A Rare Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française
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1940s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Skirt by Paco Rabanne with black ribbons on red wool - Spring Summer 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Toulon, FR
an approach based on light and architecture. He draws his inspiration from the space, new
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1980s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Skirt by Paco Rabanne with black ribbons on red wool - Spring Summer 1989
Skirt by Paco Rabanne with black ribbons on red wool - Spring Summer 1989
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
Yves Saint Laurent Blouse Peasant Puffed Sleeve Black Velvet Formal Vintage 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
and wide belt, not included in this sale but shown in some of our photos for styling inspiration
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1980s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Japanese Silk Watercolor Falling Leaves Kimono Jacket Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the center of inspiration for many Western designers and have been edited over time to appeal to a
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1970s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
out with its Lesage embroidery. Yves Saint Laurent drew inspiration from the 1930s surrealist works of
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

S/S 1991 Gianni Versace Couture Marilyn Monroe Pop Art Warhol Print Set
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of iconography from American popular culture. The inspiration for this print reportedly came during
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1990s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Yves Saint Laurent Psychedelic Paisley Silk Kimono Jacket YSL, 1967
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
inspiration and colorful vivacity of this kimono is an outstanding option to add some flair to an easy tank
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Japanese Silk Watercolor Falling Leaves Kimono Jacket Dress, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
the center of inspiration for many Western designers and have been edited over time to appeal to a
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1970s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Changeant Faille Jacket, 1938-39. "France gave me the inspiration
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1940s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Multicolor Sea-Shell Print Sleeveless Blouse YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Among various influences and inspirations, pop-art stylings frequent many YSL designs. His affinity
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vintage Japanese Magenta Silk Print Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fashion movements that relied on the use of vivid color, inspiration from Japanese dress fit this
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1970s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vintage Japanese Magenta Silk Print Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
fashion movements that relied on the use of vivid color, inspiration from Japanese dress fit this
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1970s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Bill Blass Metallic Brocade Jacket, 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
everyday woman. Drawing from Eastern textiles as inspiration, this brocade jacket from Blass’ Fall 1990
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1980s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 1998 Frida Kahlo Apron Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Prague, CZ
layered with different items of clothing, find countless inspiration on the runway of Spring 1998 RTW show
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1990s Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vivienne Westwood AW1992 "Swarm of Cherubs" Denim
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
times) she has remained a designer for whom the political and social message behind her clothing is
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1990s Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Bottega Veneta Dress Black Wool Twill Shirtwaist LBD Button Front Sz 42 Italy
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
belted as we show in photo 3 - belt shown only for styling inspiration and is being sold separately
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1990s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1995 Black Mesh Corset Waist Bow Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Museum and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. It also served as inspiration for a sought-after piece
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Gianni Versace 1990s Colorful Velvet Italian Coin Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in Portland, OR
must've been a great inspiration to Versace, as it looks a lot like the pieces he designed later on with
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1990s European Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Bonnie Cashin for Sills Wool Knit Dress with Dog Leash Clasp Loden 60s Mod Sz 12
By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Sills
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
this listing (it's being sold separately) but shown for styling inspiration. Tagged 'A Bonnie Cashin
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1960s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Yves Saint Laurent Skirt Pencil Black Textured Knit YSL Rive Gauche Size 38 90s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. Please note that image 2 shows this skirt paired with a vintage jacket and belt for styling inspiration
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Kansai Yamamoto 1980's SAMPLE Futuristic Visionaire Shirt
By Kansai Yamamoto
Located in Seattle, WA
travelled around the world for inspiration and portraits these influences onto his clothes. Size on tag
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1990s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Bonnie Cashin Funnel Neck Sweater Cashmere Pullover Saks 5th Ave Rare Vintage
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
inspiration (but being sold separately). Made in Scotland. Hand wash. No size tag, fits like a modern S
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1970s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1980s Bill Blass Evening Jacket W/ Heavily Encrusted Chain Embriodery Gold Work
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1980s Bill Blass evening jacket of traditional Indian inspiration. Heavily encrusted all
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1980s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 "The Birds" Iconic "Bumster" Skirt w/ Hair Label RARE
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
sewn into the lining of the garments. Alexander McQueen’s inspiration behind the hair label came from
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1990s English Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A Louis Féraud At Rembrandt Dress, Circa 1980
By Louis Feraud
Located in Toulon, FR
dress underlined with embroideries of black applied opaque, Mod and Space Age graphical inspiration
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A Louis Féraud At Rembrandt Dress, Circa 1980
A Louis Féraud At Rembrandt Dress, Circa 1980
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Size: french size 40
Vintage 1966 Jacques Esterel Haute Couture Documented Teal Blue Op-Art Mod Dress
By Jacques Esterel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brought his theatrical side into his clothing, creating amusing novelties and employing outrageous styles
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1960s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Sportmax Elegant Pink Dress
By Sportmax
Located in Iba, PH
Sportmax was born in 1969 taking inspiration from a previous collection called POP, dedicated to
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20th Century Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A French Fuschia Taffeta Blouse and skirt By Popy Moreni Paris Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
she declines in all materials and colors, the "commedia dell'arte" is her constant inspiration, the
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Walter Van Beirendonck A/W1999 Puk-Puk T-Shirt
By Walter Van Beirendonck
Located in Seattle, WA
Cd's to showcase his designs. The main source of inspirations that are being drawed in his runways
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Dolce & Gabbana Hand-Embroidered White Raw Silk Evening Couture Coat, ss 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
meticulously matched with the embroidered pattern, a hallmark of couture craftsmanship ▪ Drawing inspiration
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1990s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Escada Linen Chocolate Brown Caftan Dress Coat
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, bohemian style caftan tunic dress. Like many Fashion Houses Escada turned for inspiration to the Middle
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20th Century Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Bonnie Cashin for Sills Dress and Belt Black Wool Jersey Leather Trim Vintage
By Bonnie Cashin for Sills, Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
inspiration, but NOT included (it's being sold separately). Perfect for the upcoming cooler weather, too
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1960s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asia, the caftan has been the source of inspiration for countless couture designers due to its superb
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20th Century Moroccan Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vintage 1969 Mila Schön Italian Couture Black Purple Wool Mod Target Coat Dress
By Mila Schon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
design on this dress takes its inspiration right out of mod subculture with its classic target applique
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1960s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1990s Goya Los Caprichos "Tu Que No Puedes" Brown T-Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
-fitting with some stretch. Design printed on front and back. McQueen took inspiration from the artist
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1990s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress
Located in London, GB
inspiration from the runway in the modern era. We were excited to see an earlier piece replicating that same
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1980s British Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Yves Saint Laurent Knit & Tulle Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
inspiration of this original 80's dress in the current 2019 Fall-Winter collection (see pictures 13 & 14). Cut
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1980s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

A french Couture Emanuel Ungaro Little Black Dress Number 4383-10-76 Circa 1976
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toulon, FR
-10-76 from the 1976 Collection of the famous Couturier. In line with the inspiration of Yves Saint
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

F/W 1998 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Runway Sheer Linen Capelet Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in West Hollywood, CA
debuted on the season's runway. Constructed of lightweight sheer linen, this runway gown draws inspiration
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
Kamali often used the Victorian era as inspiration for her clothing and she was able to do it with a
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1980s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black scarf blouse and maxi pleated skirt set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
a replacement. These are the YSL designs by Yves that currently serve as the inspiration for the YSL
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1970s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Christian Lacroix Rare Haute Couture Runway Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset
By Christian Lacroix, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
begets his inspiration. Thus, he has continued to retain his following of loyal Lacroix fashionistas who
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1990s Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway Grecian Drape Dress Gown 1997-1998
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
runway Haute Couture Collection circa 1997-98. With inspiration in style and color from the designer's
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Late 20th Century Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Geoffrey Beene Black Crepe Panne Velvet Dress 1990s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Described as the “the architect of American clothing,” famed New York-based designer Geoffrey Beene
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1990s American Vintage Clothing Inspiration

AnnDemeulemeester 1996 Wool Set RibbedHighNeckKnit & BiasCut LowWaistMiniSkirt
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Chicago, IL
of poetic inspiration for her clothing creations. Demeulemeester debuted her first menswear pieces
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1990s Belgian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

CommeDesGarcons 2000 StuddedLeatherBelt Wrapped HalfDress PinstripeWool Topcoat
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
1990s deconstruction and punk-rock inspiration. The open jacket with hand-cut neckline and frayed edges
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1990s Japanese Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Gianni Versace 1997 Couture fall black leather gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
inspiration too many. This collection is iconic as it’s the final collection before his passing. The
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1990s Italian Vintage Clothing Inspiration

Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, his debut collection
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1990s French Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1990s Lindka Cierach Couture Beaded Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Late 1990s to 2000s Lindka Cierach couture beaded dress which takes some of its inspiration from
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1990s British Vintage Clothing Inspiration

1960s Long Sleeve Calico Maxidress, Deadstock Vintage
Located in New York, NY
VERY BREEZY presents: This deadstock vintage 1960s cobalt calico dress draws inspiration from
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1960s Vintage Clothing Inspiration

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Vintage Clothing Inspiration For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage clothing inspiration for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. If you’re looking for a vintage clothing inspiration from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent, Ceil Chapman and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Vintage Clothing Inspiration?

The price for a vintage clothing inspiration starts at $125 and tops out at $89,996, and on average, selling for $1,629.
Questions About Vintage Clothing Inspiration
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Clothes that are considered vintage are those that are at least 20 years old. Shoes, accessories and bags produced prior to 20 years ago may also be called vintage. You may sometimes see apparel that is over 100 years old referred to as historic or period clothing. Find a large selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Whether vintage clothing is secondhand varies. Vintage clothing is the term for apparel produced more than 20 years ago. Due to its age, vintage clothing was often preloved and worn by someone else. However, it is possible to find a small number of vintage items that are brand new with tags, indicating that no one has worn them previously. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the value of a pair of vintage Versace clothing, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. While some online resources are helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not reflect the actual value of your item. The actual value depend on a number of factors, including the shape your garments are in. You’ll find expertly-vetted vintage Versace clothing on 1stDibs.