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
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
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1920s American Evening Gowns
Gucci S/S 1999 Tom Ford Era Beige Leather Mule Sandals, 7B
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sexy and strappy little sandals from Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 1999 collection for Gucci. Ecru leather complemented by a rich mahogany toned wood spooled kitten heel. Slip-on, mule si...
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1990s Italian Shoes
Gucci Y2K Orange Calfskin Backpack with Bamboo Handle and Tassels
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Gucci dark orange pebbled calfskin leather backpack with fringed tassels represents the quintessential sophistication of the late 2000's to early 2010's era - pure Goss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks
Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K Cream Pinstriped Button Up 'Office Siren' Blouse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme early 2000's ruched pinstripe cream button down. Calling all office sirens! We know she's going to get snagged up in a flash. Circa 2002-2004. The elastic e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops
Early 20th Century Black Silk Velvet Tie Neck Opera Coat
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Lord & Taylor early 1910's black silk velvet opera coat with a tie neck and cocoon Collar. The classic and enduring '10s opera coat is an elegant heirloom piece that will...
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1910s American Opera Coats
Courrèges Fall 2023 Vinyl Short Sleeve Mock Neck Mini Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Courrèges Fall/Winter 2023 black vinyl shift dress from Nicholas Di Felice's runway collection. Design pulled from the Courrèges archives featuring iconic 1960s Space Age aesthetic. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Emilio Pucci 2012 Pink Embellished Deco Cocktail Dress, NWT
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emilio Pucci pink beaded party dress designed by Peter Dundas. This fabulous dress was seen on the runway at the Emilio Pucci Resort 2012 show. This dress has been documented by a ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Emilio Pucci Fall 2017 Tangerine Sequin Asymmetrical Blouse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emilio Pucci F/W 2017 vibrant and shimmering fully embellished blouse. The full length gown version of this piece was featured on the Fall/Winter 2017 runway. The essence of the Ital...
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2010s Italian Blouses
Patrick Kelly 1989 Black Wool Question Mark Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The truly iconic Patrick Kelly 1989 question mark rhinestone dress. Bette Davis wore a red version designed specifically for her David Letterman appearance in April 1989, less than a...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior Haute Couture A/W ‘87/‘88 Copper Silk V-Neck Crossover Blouse
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite Christian Dior haute couture blouse for the Autumn/Winter 1987/1988 collection celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the infamous 'New Look'. Under the creative direct...
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1980s Blouses and Tops
Dior 2000's Dark Navy Silk Deep V- Neck Quiet Sexy Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless gown by Christian Dior. Inky deep navy blue silk beautifully tailored to figure-flattering perfection. Sleeveless with a sleek deep V-neckline is balanced by wide shoulder...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
Lanvin 80's Ivory Silk Horizontal Pleated Classic Strapless Mini Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undeniably chic 1980's Lanvin ivory silk jacquard strapless mini dress. Lanvin during the period when they paid special attention to details. The beautifully horizontally pleated wh...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
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