Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Halter Top, Evening Bag and Headband 3pc Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare three-piece vintage Whiting & Davis ensemble showcases the brand’s iconic
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Halter Top, Evening Bag and Headband 3pc Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare three-piece vintage Whiting & Davis ensemble showcases the brand’s iconic
1970s Whiting and Davis Bronze Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
1970s Whiting and Davis Red Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
1970s Whiting and Davis Tiger Print Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
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
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold-Toned Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis gold-toned metal mesh halter top with ties at neck and
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Bias Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh and Leather Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
Whiting & Davis 1970's Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great throwback to the 1970's from masters Whiting and Davis- a metal mesh halter top. The
Whiting & Davis silver metal mesh halter top, 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter top from the 1970s. Glittering silver mesh top ties at
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set: Halter Top, Necklace and Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Whiting and Davis gold chain mail set in original box: Halter top, Necklace and shoulder bag
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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
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metallic Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter disco top. Ties at waist and
1970s Whiting and Davis Iridized Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Whiting and Davis iridized metal mesh halter top: bias draped in front with leather tie
Anthony Ferrara Whiting Davis Iconic Metal Mesh Halter Top and Skirt Set 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
forces with Whiting Davis in creating fabulous metal mesh garments and accessories. The set consists of
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
Whiting and Davis 2-Tone Mesh Top with Leaf Design
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whiting and Davis gunmetal top with silver leaf design, with silver over collar. Open back with
1970s Whiting and Davis Gunmetal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal disco top in a beautiful gunmetal mesh This ties with leather ties at the neckline and waist .Top drapes and is cut in a point on the bottom .This is in excellent cond...
1970s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal mesh disco top ties with leather ties at the neckline and waist .Top drapes and is cut in a point on the bottom .This is in excellent condition and bears no label.This t...
Iconic 1970s Halston Navy with Iridescent Mesh Strap Accent Heel
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Houston, TX
chainmail details reminiscent of the popular Whiting and Davis accessories and halter tops that were worn to
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
$1,049Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
$1,250
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
$676Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Tachi Castillo Hot Pink Mexican Crochet Vintage Cotton 70s Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s TACHI CASTILLO hot pink 3/4 bell sleeve cotton crochet boho maxi dress ! Castillo was a Mexican designer who was famed for her textile works, and her ability to transform ...
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
1990's Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Knit Black Top Size S Gucci knit draped top featuring plunging neckline, draped accent at front and snap closures at back.
$534Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Vintage Heart Dress US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. - Large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breas...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
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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