About Trouver
Trouver is a curation of vintage and collectible fashion, offering iconic runway pieces alongside exceptional, everyday wear. Founded after graduating from Central Saint Martins with a strong focus on fashion history, Trouver brings an academic approach to sourcing - selecting each piece for its cultural relevance, craftsmanship, and historical significance. Trouver champions thoughtful consumption and aims to connect discerning collectors with pieces than transcend trends and time.
Established in 20231stDibs seller since 2025
Featured Pieces
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Marlborough, GB
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005
Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of.
Sensual and minim...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses
Jenny Packham Silk Sequin Beaded Evening Gown, 2000s
By Jenny Packham
Located in Marlborough, GB
Jenny Packham baby pink silk sequin beaded evening gown, early 2000s
Jenny Packham is a Central Saint Martins alumnus and British designer
Fully lined
Covered in beading with sequins...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses
FW 1995 Valentino Velvet and Silk Evening Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Valentino black velvet and silk strapless evening dress, Fall Winter 1995
Modelled by Carla Bruni on the runway with the addition of a bow at bodice, and a belt at waist — these deta...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Giorgio Armani Silk Floral Gown, 2005
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Marlborough, GB
Giorgio Armani silk floral gown, 2005
Worn by both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (to Cannes) and Carmen Electra in 2005
Silk chiffon with a floral watercolour ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses
Donna Karan Draped Beaded Gown, SS 2006
By Donna Karan
Located in Marlborough, GB
Donna Karan midnight navy draped beaded gown, Spring Summer 2006
Plunging neckline with wide straps, with asymmetric beaded panels across the bust and torso.
Skirt is lined and falls...
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Navy Gown, 2008
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Marlborough, GB
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière navy full-length gown, 2008
An incredibly elegant and architecturally constructed piece, with an internal corset bodice concealed by fluid draping to...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses
Alexander McQueen “Voss” Green PVC Strap Dress, 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Marlborough, GB
Alexander McQueen green mini dress with PVC straps, 2008
This dress was first shown in the Spring 2001 “Voss” collection, modelled by Kate Moss, and was reissued in 2008 in a near-id...
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Early 2000s Mini Dress
Bob Mackie Red Sequin Grapevine Dress, SS 1989
By Bob Mackie
Located in Marlborough, GB
Bob Mackie red sequin grapevine dress, Spring Summer 1989
An iconic, showstopper of a dress from Mackie’s “Nappa Valley” collection which featured grapevine motifs. In Scorsese's Cas...
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1980s Evening Gowns
Valentino Organza Bow Top, SS 2008
By Valentino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Valentino black knit top with silk organza bow, Spring Summer 2008
Stretch fabric in a cotton viscose blend, with two thin shoulder straps and a silk organza layer which sits off the...
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses
Gianni Versace S&M Collection Maxi Skirt, FW 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gianni Versace black wool maxi skirt, Fall Winter 1992
Very similar pieces appeared throughout the runway for this collection, which was provocatively titled “Miss S&M”
High-waisted ...
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1990s Italian Skirts
John Galliano Wool Jacket w Beaded Hem, FW 2004
By John Galliano
Located in Marlborough, GB
John Galliano monochromatic wool jacket, Fall Winter 2004
Brass beading at hem and at cuffs
Very good vintage condition, missing brand label but composition label is attached
Does u...
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Early 2000s Italian Jackets
Christian Lacroix Runway Silk Velvet Feather Dress, FW 1988
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Marlborough, GB
Christian Lacroix silk velvet feather dress with beading, Fall Winter 1988
Electric purple
Strapless and form-fitting, with black pleated tulle along the neckline and hem giving it a...
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