Vintage Whiting and Davis Chainmail Crossbody Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Super festive and fun vintage Whiting and Davis crossbody handbag! This is the perfect going out bag as the chainmail fabric is so special and eye catching but the crossbody style ma...
1990s Whiting & Davis Aubergine toOrchid Ombre Chainmail Halter Cowl Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1990s Whiting & Davis aubergine to black ombre chainmail halter top: A deeply draped cowl neckline, black mesh base with thin black leather ties at neck and waist.
$2,295
Size: Small / Medium
Avant Garde 1980s Whiting & Davis Red Black Silver Chainmail Metal 80s Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage late 80s WHITING & DAVIS red, black and silver disco chainmail metal mesh top / blouse!
$1,895
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Whiting & Davis Vintage Gold Chainmail Halter Top 70s Disco Cowl Backless
By Whiting & Davis, Whiting Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
This is the kind of piece that doesn’t whisper vintage—it shimmers it loudly, catching every flicker of light like a disco ball in motion. Whiting Davis mesh top, vintage gold mesh...
$600
H 8.12 in W 5 in D 0.5 in L 23 in
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized face among leaves and flowers.
Vintage Chainmail Cami Tank
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flirty and festive vintage chainmail tank top in the most eye catching red, black and silver print. Featuring leather chord straps that tie which allow for versatility as you can adj...
NWT Pierre Balmain Sz 40 / 8 Chainmail One Shoulder Grey Wool Metal Mesh Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in San Diego, CA
Features one shoulder of metal mesh chainmail, produced by Whiting & Davis. Super soft and luxurious wool and cashmere blend.
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Galveston, TX
An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929.
Whiting & Davis Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage silver-tone chainmail halter top by Whiting & Davis. Cowl neckline.
Vintage 70's Heavy Chainmail Top + Skirt Set by Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Extraordinary heavy brass two piece chainmail set by Whiting and Davis from the 1970's.
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
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H 5.12 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Chainmail and Crystal Evening Bag 1950s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag from the 1950s. Featuring the most fabulous chainmail body, topped with an art deco style frame and crystal embellished fold over closure.
Whiting & Davis Halter Top Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail 1990s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This very RARE and exceptional 1990s Vintage silver-tone chainmail Halter Top by Whiting & Davis made in USA, is a one of a kind piece and hard to find a similar.
1990s Whiting & Davis Pink To Blue Ombre Chainmail Halter Cowl Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1990s Whiting & Davis pink/blue ombre chainmail halter top: A deeply draped cowl neckline, silver-toned base metal with thin silver leather ties at neck and waist.
Large 1960s Whiting & Davis Silver Chainmail 60s Hand Shoulder Bag Mod Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare large silver / nickel 1960s WHITING AND DAVIS chain mail metal bag! Features clasp closure and chain strap. Light rayon interior makes it easy to find items. One single...
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold metal chainmail halter top! Signature W&D heavy duty metal chain mail drapes the body wonderfully!
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Size: Small / Medium
1970s Whting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Vintage 70s Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy rare 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold chainmail metal mesh plunging disco Studio 54 Paco Rabbane style halter crop top!
1970s Gold Metal Mesh Chainmail Amazing 70s Vintage Disco Studio 54 Halter Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s gold metal mesh chain mail halter top! Features intricately pieced together gold links, and gold leather laces that tie at the beach neck and back waist. Lined with a b...
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Size: Small - Medium
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Hot Pink Fuchsia and Black Swimsuit Bodysuit, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect as a swimsuit or as a bodysuit--great paired with shorts, jeans, trousers, or a skirt! The pictures silver Whiting & Davis silver chainmail scarf necklace is also available i...
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Metal Chainmail Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in US
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Metal top features a cowl neckline that can also be worn reversed. Top is in great vintage condition with a slight smoke smell and a small unlinked spot/hol...
Whiting and Davis Blue Patterned Chainmail Halter Top, 1970’s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970’s Whiting and Davis signature deep blue patterned chainmail halter top with silver ties around the neck and waist.
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
Size: IT 44
New Alexander McQueen Olive Green Wool Cape Jacket Coat Size IT 44
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 Brand New $3950 Butter Soft Wool IT44 Olive Mock Knit at Neck Zips and Belted at Waist Fully Lined Two Front Pockets Bust: 37" Waist: 32" Shoulder:...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins dress
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins black dress totally made in italy in italian size range 42
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Yohji Yamamoto Black Corset Top With Fringe And Decorative Stitching
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer this vintage Yohji Yamamoto black cotton corset top featuring a square neckline, decorative white and red stitching, and black fringe. * Yohji Yamam...
$18,337
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 2001 Spring-Summer Coll...
Rabanne Black Celluloid Pastilles Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paco Rabanne -Black celluloid pastilles dress hold together with silvery metal rings. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
Dolce and Gabbana 2004 White Beaded Rhinestones Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 2004 Dolce and Gabbana White Spaghetti Strap Beaded Rhinestones Dress with tassel beads. Flapper Dress. Perfect for Holiday cocktail Party. Measurement: Bust : 34” / Waist 28...
You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.
While the original Whiting & Davis mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.
Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.
In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags.
Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.
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