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Vintage Surf Clothing

New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s
New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s

New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Long before the Tiki craze hit its American peak in the 1960s, Hawaiiana had already stormed the closets of suburbia thanks to the souvenirs brought back by servicemen stationed in H...

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1950s American Surfing Clothing

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metallic gold. Dramatic flared bell sleeve...

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1950s American Kaftans

1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress
1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress

1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and super rare 1950s ALFRED SHAHEEN Surf n’ Sand hand printed cotton fit and flare dress! Features Aloha Hawaii prints in beautiful hues of blues throughout. POCKETS at each sid...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print
Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print

Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Surf Line Hawaii for Libery House 70s mens shirt. Polyester with the look and feel of raw silk. Excellent condition. Gauguin novelty print of Polynesian women. 41 inches armp...

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1970s American Shirts

New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s
New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s

New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Long before the tiki craze hit its peak in the 1960s, Hawaiiana had already stormed the closets of suburbia. Thanks to the souvenirs brought back by servicemen stationed in Hawaii an...

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1950s American Surfing Clothing

Surf 'n Sand 1940s
Surf 'n Sand 1940s

Surf 'n Sand 1940s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Surf 'n Sand 2pc. cocktail ensemble. Crisp Rayon print (green background) items include a halter faux wrap dress and matching bolero jacket. Dress features a ...

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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress
1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress

1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Surf 'n Sand Hawaiian cocktail halter dress. Authentic 1950s item made in Hawaii. Outstanding & vibrant print red/white) item zips up back with button shoulder/ne...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex

Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex

$95Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 78.75 in

Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...

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2010s Nepalese Scarves

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl

Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s  Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic

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 ...

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote

Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s

Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in University City, MO

Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

New Alexander McQueen F/W 2015 Wool Dress  $2425 Sz IT 46
New Alexander McQueen F/W 2015 Wool Dress  $2425 Sz IT 46

New Alexander McQueen F/W 2015 Wool Dress $2425 Sz IT 46

By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Without Tags Alexander McQueen Heavy Weight Virgin Wool Dress Black Silver and Marigold Embroidered Floral Pattern at Hem $2425 Size: IT 46 The Belt on the Runway is an ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos  Paisley Pattern Beaded Gown
Galanos  Paisley Pattern Beaded Gown

Galanos Paisley Pattern Beaded Gown

By James Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, paisley pattern, empire waist chiffon gown, embellished with beads and sequins, having a slim body with spaghetti straps. The outer layer of the dress has a paisley patter...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress

1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress

By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag

Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...

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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress with Cut out
Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress with Cut out

Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress with Cut out

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from Gianni Versace. It is comprised of a one shoulder bodice attached by one side to the skirt portion leaving a wedge of exposed skin between the two. ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Gianni Versace Mens Bomber
Iconic Gianni Versace Mens Bomber

Iconic Gianni Versace Mens Bomber

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Gianni Versace Mens Bomber from the 1980's. Striped Charcoal Gray Wool cut with deep dolman sleeves and attached leather belt of smooth and faux alligator grains. Copper toned...

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1980s Italian Coats and Outerwear

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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.

Questions About Vintage Surf Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Vintage clothing is so expensive due to supply and demand. Many people love vintage apparel because it is unique, visually appealing and often features exceptional tailoring and materials. At the same time, only a limited number of pieces survive from previous eras, and those that do aren't always in good condition. As a result, the high demand and limited supply drive up prices. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    You can tell if vintage clothes are real in a few ways. First, look inside pieces for labels. Union tags are usually a sign that a piece is vintage, and by researching the maker of your apparel and the evolution of their brand labeling, you can often estimate how old a particular garment is. Check the fasteners and fabrics for pieces you believe were produced in the early 20th century or before. Generally, older vintage clothing will have metal zippers and shell or metal buttons rather than plastic. However, keep in mind that any apparel that is more than 20 years old can be considered vintage. Since plastic became a commonly used material by the 1950s and ’60s, plastic buttons and other more modern features may not necessarily mean a piece isn't vintage. Because it can be difficult to date clothing on your own, consider having a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if clothes are actually vintage, examine their details closely. Any article of clothing that is at least 20 years old is vintage, and fabrics, construction methods and styles have changed many times over the history of fashion. As a result, apparel from different decades and periods will have its own characteristics, and you may find it helpful to research what features to expect when dating apparel that you believe was made during a specific time, such as the 1960s and 1970s. However, there are a few signs that typically indicate that clothing is vintage. The first is the brand logo on the neck or waist tag. Many brands update their logos on a regular basis, so looking at images of a company's historic labels can often help you determine roughly when it made a particular piece. Other tags and markings can also be useful for spotting authentic vintage clothing. For example, since the Woolmark labeling system ended in 1999, finding a Woolmark logo inside a piece usually means it's vintage, as does the presence of Union tags. Checking the location of manufacturing can be helpful, too. If a garment was made in a country that no longer exists, such as Yugoslavia or West Germany, it would typically be vintage. A certified appraiser or experienced authenticator can be of assistance when trying to determine the date of a particular item. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

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