About The Way We Wore
Established in 1981 by Doris Raymond, THE WAY WE WORE® has been one of the world's premie venues for vintage to wear, collect, and inspire. The selection is curated by Doris Raymond herself, whose keen eye selects the best vintage from the twentieth century, ranging from haute couture to the esoteric and avant-garde. THE WAY WE WORE® is one of the few vintage clothing businesses that carry a well-curated selection of the entire 20th century. In addition to working with collectors, museums, designers and the public, THE WAY WE WORE® has an extensive archive of creative i...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Valentino Yellow Nappa Lambskin Leather Shirt Jacket, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino buttery soft nappa lambskin golden yellow leather shirt jacket. This lightweight leather lends itself to endless layering silhouettes. The playful and vibrant shade of yell...
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20th Century Jackets
Bottega Veneta Brown Leather Woven Block Heels Sandals, New, 2010s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bottega Veneta woven brown leather block heel sandals. Two ankle straps with yellow gold toned buckles. Chunky block heel. Circa 2010's. Vero cuoio. Excellent, unworn condition.
La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals
Judith Leiber Silver Snakeskin Deco Motif Evening Clutch Bag, 2000s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the renowned handbag designer - Judith Leiber's stunning silver snakeskin evening bag. With intricate semi-precious stones and rhinestone deco detailing, this clutch is perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Geoffrey Beene Deep Emerald Green Floral Lace Dress, 1980s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geoffrey Beene 1980's floral lace dress in a deep jewel tone emerald green. Lush layering of intricate floral lace over a silk and lace inner slip. Elegant wide neck. Exquisite eyela...
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20th Century Day Dresses
Comme Des Garcon Black Knit Ruffled Cardigan, 1990s
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1990s Commes des Garcon cardigan is perfect. Crafted from a wool blend fabric, the unique avant-garde design features a deconstructed silhouette with ruffled accents. Whi...
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20th Century Cardigans
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Red Mod Butterly Shift Dress, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another 80s does 60s understated masterpiece from Cardin. What a perfect and stunning red to accentuate the playful mod nature of this piece. Moderate 80s shoulder pads actually make...
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20th Century Day Dresses
Charles Chang Lima Ivory Silk and Black Lace Dress, 2010s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flirty little party dress by Charles Chang Lima. Circa 2000's white silk chiffon beautifully gathers at the bust between panels of intricate black lace down the center, sides, waist,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
Gold Lame Coat W/Woven Parrot Motif, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a unique statement piece to your wardrobe with our late 1930s Gold Lame Coat with Woven Parrot Motif. This jacket features a stunning bird motif woven in the metallic gold lame. ...
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20th Century Day Dresses
Louis Feraud Black Lace Up Dress with Beaded Trim, 1970s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic with an edge, 1970's lace-up dress by Louis Feraud. Black wool crepe sleeveless tunic-style dress with jewel neckline and arm holes embellished in white, yellow, and purple seed...
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20th Century Day Dresses
Issey Miyake Cream Cork Screw Stockings, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Issey Miyake corkscrew printed stockings in cream. Black corkscrew illustration decorates the front of these vibrant tights contrasting with the white background. Circa 1990's. New, ...
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20th Century Other
Dior Haute Couture Black Two-Piece Wool Dress, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Christian Dior afternoon dress circa early 1960s. Under dress has slip top with hook and eye closure with slight discoloration under arms with button front straight skirt. Ov...
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Mid-20th Century Day Dresses
Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material. The dress is handmade with a wrap style, making the sizing flexible, and i...
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Mid-20th Century Day Dresses
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