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
Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tribal Tattoo Maxi Dress and Bolero-- A standout set from one of Jean Paul Gaultier's most talked about collections. Sexy, edgy, and...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
Gucci 1970's 'Blondie' Black Suede Brass Monogram Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and timeless Gucci Blondie clutch from the 1970’s. We know you’ll reach for this bag again and again! The clutch is composed of a soft bla...
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1970s Italian Clutches
Issey Miyake SS 1985 Striped Block Print Tunic Button Up Shirt, Irving Penn Doc.
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important 1985 Issey Miyake with an exquisite Irving Penn documentation. Two giants in their respective fields—Penn and Miyake highlighted the genius in each other's artistry. Thi...
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1980s Tunics
Saint Laurent, Heidi Slimane era FW 2016 Black Mini Dress with Tulle Shoulders
By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A show-stopping little black dress by Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This dress is oozing with 1980's YSL sensuality. Slimane called upon inspirations...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford era SS 2002 Silk Leopard Print Long Sleeve Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slinky and sexy silk jaguar top from Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2002 Ready-to-Wear Safari collection for Yves Saint Laurent. This famous collection brought iconic pieces from the Momba...
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Early 2000s French Blouses and Tops
Viktor & Rolf FW 2003 White Layered Collar Button Up Cotton Dress Shirt
By Viktor & Rolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary VIKTOR & ROLF shirt from their iconic conceptual F/W 2003 collection with not 1, not 2, but 3 collars! This piece takes a classic button up and adds an element of su...
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops
Christian Dior New York Early 1960's Brand Printed Silk Peter Pan Collar Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collectors item from the 1960's! A rare Christian Dior-New York typographical-brand printed silk dress—ahead of its time! The entirety of the off-white silk dress is covered in ink...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Chanel SS 2015 Pastel Boucle Tweed Shift Dress with Fringe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...
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2010s French Shift Dresses
Chanel Resort 2017 'Coco Cuba' Retro Car Print Gauzy Silk Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A standout piece from Chanel's 2017 Resort "Coco Cuba" collection—a Chanel collector's dream. Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by the vibrant colors of Havana, seamlessly blending Cuban c...
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2010s French Maxi Dresses
Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...
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Late 20th Century Casual Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Spring 1989 Leopard Print Lace Up Back Denim Dress
By Gaultier Junior, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier is a collectors dream. This dynamite leopard print denim dress originates from the Spring/Summer 1989 'Travel Around the World in 168 Outfits' collection. Thi...
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly radiant bridal gown by the Ethiopian American designer, Amsale Aberra. Amsale's bridal designs are celebrated for the clean, modern, and classic designs that withstand the tren...
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1990s American Wedding Dresses
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