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
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Y2K Mesh Grape Leaf Print Tank Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique label Y2K era printed mesh maxi dress. This maxi is composed of the signature Fuzzi stretch mesh fabric JPG is known for. The white tank dress is decorat...
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Late 20th Century Maxi Dresses
Hermès 1970's White Linen Blazer
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible late 1970s Hermès blazer is the epitome of quiet luxury. Crafted from bright white linen, this minimalist masterpiece features an angular collar, arched decorative we...
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1970s Blazers
Christian Dior 2000's Cream Silk Chiffon Button Up Sleeveless Blouse
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Christian Dior silk button-up sleeveless blouse in a delicate shade of cream glacé. With vertical pleats making a type of bib front and a petite pointed collar, this lightwei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
Chanel 1985 Cruise White Quilted Leather Belt with Gold Plated Buckle
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Lagerfeld era Chanel belt from Chanel's 1985 Cruise collection. Wide quilted white leather band with an oversized gold plated buckle with the iconic interlocking CC monogram log...
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1980s Belts
1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Va va voom! This gilded gown transports you to the glamorous 1960’s. Clusters of metallic micro sequins and clear seed beads strung on gold thread adorn a network of gold lame net la...
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1960s American Evening Gowns
Lorena Sarbu 2000's Black Lacey Plunging Neckline Gown with Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely ravishing black tie gown attributed to Lorena Sarbu. The plunging neckline draws the eye to the intricate bodice composed of beautiful black lace overlaid against a beige ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns
Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...
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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Stavropoulos Late 1970's Silver Silk Devoré Velvet Polkadot Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Stavropoulos gown from the late 1970's has been expertly crafted with a decadent silvery grey polkadot velvet devoré reminiscent of the 1920's. Truly one of ...
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1970s Evening Gowns
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 1999 Red Silk Jersey Ruched Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and sexy little silk jersey skirt from the runway of Tom Ford's F/W 1999 collection for Gucci. Burgundy knit silk jersey with peek-a-boo, barely-there sheer black silk chiffon ...
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts
Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2000 Black Lambkin Leather Asymmetric Wrap Skirt
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2000 black leather wrap skirt as seen on the runway. The asymmetric and slightly deconstructed design captures the Belgian designer's signature gritty flavo...
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Early 2000s Wrap Skirts
Galanos Spring 1984 Black Silk Tiered Gown with Pink Flower
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and refined evening gown by Galanos, dating to his Spring 1984 collection. This wonderfully feminine dress has been crafted from a sheer silk chiffon in a timeless shade of ...
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Gianni Versace Spring 1991 'Le Maschere' Greek Print Silk Scarf
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly collectible lifetime Gianni Versace silk twill scarf from the Spring/Summer 1991 collection featuring the 'Le Maschere' print inspired by the Greek tragedy Opera Balletto Teat...
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1990s Italian Scarves
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