The Way We Wore

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2010 runway dress. Black and white alternating scales of houndstooth prints cut asymmetrically in blousing panels. Surrealist, almost dizzying...

Utterly fabulous red silk taffeta voluminous ruffle dress from Marc Bohan's Fall 1985 collection for Christian Dior. At the time, WWD described the collection as "young at heart, nau...

A beautiful example of Navajo craftsmanship signed by J.M. Begay. The Begay family is a renowned Diné dynasty of master silversmiths and jewelers. The cuff consists of a round centra...

A holy grail for the fashion obsessed—Vivienne Westwood Fall 1992 pant suit. The Dame herself wore this design! This is the type of archival vintage that we can confidently endorse a...

Utterly fabulous Betty Carol for Mam'selle 1959/1960 taffeta and wool dress. Sculptural and seamlessly of-it's-time, yet bewilderingly light years ahead. Mam’selle was one ...

A coveted archival piece seen on the runway for Tom Ford's legendary Spring 2004 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. The sophisticated and sexy silhouette is of a supple, jet-black la...

Quintessential 1990's Chanel gold-tone chain belt. This belt was designed by Chanel's head of jewelry design, Victoire de Castallane. Karl Lagerfeld appointed Castallane, and he...

A dress fit for a princess by the fabulous Tunisian born French-Italian designer, Loris Azzaro. The professor-turned-designer began designing in 1962, and by 1967 he had launched the...

An extravagant late 1960's gem by Bill Blass documented in the September 1969 issue of Vogue. This beautiful piece is a sparkling example of the late '60s style of America's elite. T...

Fabulously dramatic never-worn Chanel Pre-Fall 2008 opera coat in deep purple silk taffeta as seen on the runway. Classic 1960's style babydoll swing jacket silhouette with a rounded...

Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...

A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...

Slinky and sexy little 2000's does 1970's disco dress from Versace's Spring/Summer "Diva Alert" 2004 collection, designed by Donatella. Madonna wore the pink runway version of this d...

Monica Bellucci loved this S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset so much that she wore it on Maxim's June 2003 cover and then again in it's gown iteration at the Cannes Film Festival! ...

Documented, adorable, and highly coveted 1960's Bonnie Cashin wool plaid coat dating to Phillip Sills 1968 Spring Ready to Wear collection. Runway provenance aside, this darling coat...

A glimpse at the bygone era of high fashion aviary style. These fabulous TWA stewardess uniforms were designed by none other than the late great Val...

A glimpse at the bygone era of high fashion aviary style. These fabulous TWA stewardess uniforms were designed by none other than the late great Val...

A museum worthy crossover of French Couture and midcentury stewardess style. This flight attendant uniform was designed by Pierre Balmain in 1965 for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Cra...

On July 19th, 1965, the Italian designer Emilio Pucci was commissioned to design the stewardess outfits for Braniff International. Pucci named his collection "Gemini IV" after NASA's...

Tom Ford era Gucci white belted mini skirt from the Spring 2003 collection. As seen on the runway in a sporty nylon iteration, the one in our collection is a durable cotton and silk ...

A truly exquisite late 1930's to early 1940's lightweight stroller jacket with adorable ribbon bow motif. Deliciously textured black silk crepon makes up the exterior with whimsical ...

Architectural black taffeta tunic from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2000 collection, as seen on the runway. Sleek lightweight taffeta in a trapeze top silhouette...

An exquisite 1910's French Couture evening gown in a regal shade of midnight blue. This intricate piece is composed of several layers of delicate silk chiffon including an inner lini...

Elegant bohemian chic tiered cotton skirt from Tom Ford's iconic Fall 2001 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. Beautifully crafted from black cotton poplin, this piece reimagines the ...

Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...

Highly collectible runway piece from the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Fall 1999 collection. This collection known as the "Couture Casual" collection famously explored themes...

A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

 A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...

From designers Dean and Den Caten comes this elegant DSquared2 black crepe evening gown from their F/W 2013 collection. Demure in the front, dramatic in the back. A beautifully ...

This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...

A stunning goddess gown from Giambattista Valli's romantic Resort 2011 collection. The slinky silk jersey creates heavenly drapes, flattering the body at every curve. The ultra feminine shade of electric lilac pink brings the elegant piece to life. The cool pink reminds us of the viral lilac pink Dior blush...

This is a striking DeLillo statement necklace, designed with an ornate, regal presence. It features a richly layered composition of vivid coral orange beads arranged in clustered for...

Darling little dangling Chanel charm button bracelet. It's no secret that Lagerfeld era Chanel jewelry is highly collectible, and it's obvious to us why. Lightly eclectic, highly ele...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque  fit and flare ...

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...

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...

Romantic and regal J. Mendel S/S 2013 gown as seen on the runway. Diaphonous layers of pleated silk georgette make up the flowing skirt. Sheer bishop sleeves gather at the 3/4 arm fo...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

An exquisite example of the intricate craftsmanship of the late 19th and early 20th century in the region of Central Asia. This museum worthy wedding belt is attributed to the Turkme...

Libertine Fall/Winter 2013 jacquard dress as seen on the runway. Libertine famously takes vintage silhouettes into the 21st century with their whimsical pop-art style embellishments ...

An iconic dress from Patrick Kelly's Autumn Winter 1989 runway show. This collection of chic and provocative designs featured many of the hallmark elements that have since become emb...

Beautiful enameled butterfly brooch from Christian Dior Boutique, circa Spring 2002. Rare and collectible. Christian Dior was famously at the helm of the fabulous John Galliano at th...

Roger Vivier's classic, elegant and edgy, “Belle Vivier” made its debut in Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 Mondrian collection. The shoe, designed for the historic collection, would come t...

Sophie of Saks 1950's silk brushstroke print swing coat dress. The incredible piece features a wide portrait collar and three large buttons. Sophie Gimbel's designs for Saks Fifth Av...

Lifetime 1990's Gianni Versace Couture soft ivory wool overcoat. This chic and edgy medium weight coat has peak lapels that are punctuated with leather laser-cut serrated leather tri...