Ephemera

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Mightychic offers an Hermes Gaucho Dog leash featured in Irish natural bridle leather. Inspired by the lead rope for horses this fabulous leash will keep your canine in lock step with fashion. Saddle stitch detail and it also features codes and craftmanship. Stainless Steel hook...

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1920s Tiffany & Co Silver 925 Hair Brush in good condition, brush is made of real horse hair, comes with certificate of authenticity 24x8.5x4cm

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As conceptual art while he transitioned to Hermes Creative Director in 1998, Belgian Martin Margiela--whose creations today debut in the setting of a contemporary-art gallery priced at upwards of EU$150,000--created this stenciled or block print. Conceived by arguably the most culturally influential contemporary fashion designer since Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, it is part of a limited-edition-of-two white-boxed set that includes the couture Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal Line 0" body-harness lingerie in its maker's signature color white for Spring 1998. The same lingerie--one white and the other black--starred in a film made by Margiela among the five that he screened to present his Spring/Summer 1998 "Flat Collection" in Paris at the Conciergerie. In that film titled "4", which begins with a view of the iconic topless tabi "boots", the hands of Margiela's white-labcoat-clad assistants enter the frame to manipulate different garments on a model who initially wears the exterior lingerie (see our photos) as if jewelry. A simple dark collared coat, a white collared button-down shirt, and a dark button-down cardigan--all with the "displaced neckline" or "displaced shoulder" of the flat-hanging clothes--are transformed into new collarless plunging v-neck garments, which appear to be ruched when folded under the harness of the lingerie. Both black versions of the lingerie are in museum collections. In Martin Margiela's home-country, the ModeMuseum (MoMu) archived its collected piece as OBJ7660. In the 2018 Parisian retrospective exhibition at Musee de la Mode/Palais Galleria when its artistic director was Martin Margiela (working with Curator Alexandre Samson), the second black lingerie was featured on a mannequin and collected the same year by the Vogue Paris Foundation. Other conceptual designs from this same 1998 collection of jewelry were acquired by TheMet museum in Manhattan. Without the restriction of the use and function of clothing, the small uncreased print--on a card that can be removed from the interior-box bottom that it loosely spans--shows the buyer how to endlessly fashion unique tops using the structural-elastic lingerie as an undergarment for their own pre-worn button-down shirts. This is a more obvious example of the once avant-garde concept of anti-fashion upcycling that Martin Margiela introduced to challenge social and fashion-industry norms by the 1990s, which echos the revolutionary anti-art of Marcel Duchamp. Essentially, valuable art/fashion can be made from everyday vintage objects. While Duchamp did so in 1917 with a men's porcelain urinal titled "Fountain" attached to a gallery exhibition wall, they both made the point that it is the way that such items are reassembled that can make the result a progressive statement. What makes the print so special and worthy of framing for display is that, without words, the three numbered images on a single white card encapsulate the before-its-time fashion manifesto of Martin Margiela to recycle fashion in remarkable new wearable ways, such as harnessed by his unique lingerie. According to The New York Times in its 2021 feature-story that reflected on his radical fashion design and delved into his crossover art, Margiela "changed how we dressed in the 1990s", while his art embodies "the visionary man he has always been." At a turning-point shortly after Margiela designed this couture set in 1997, his personal manifesto became more difficult to accomplish in his fashion career as the new leader of France's historic luxury fashion-house Hermes, for which his first womenswear collection was presented for Autumn/Winter 1998. Frustrated by the limitations of the industrialized luxury trade and conglomerate conflicts with his closely guarded privacy, the famously "invisible" designer pre-maturely retired from the fashion industry in 2009 to independently build on his clever artistry in other mediums. Margiela continues to demonstrate what he often told his fashion teams: "The less you have, the more creative you are as a designer." This minimal finely-crafted lingerie without size or gender restriction--composed of adjustable "polya-elasthanne" straps with a clear anti-slip strip on the underside and three silver-plated metal double-rings--can be worn either as a concealed structural undergarment or as a visible jewelry-like body harness in appreciation of its meaning as a foundation for recycling fashion, pure form, and meaningful color. While the initial Maison Martin Margiela ready-to-wear brand tag until the late 1990s was a distinct corner-sewn unbranded white label accompanied by tags for origin and materials/care, the couture version for this lingerie is a single tiny white unbranded tag stitched in a line near the end of the waist strap, noting in English, "Made In France," with succinct material/care identification. The set's original white unbranded box and its white black-typed couture-identification sticker complete the "invisible-brand" aesthetic. We interpret the black-type codes on the aged box-sticker (“E98 ST HAUT; Struct Elas Blanc; 02; TU"): Spring 1998 Haute Couture; white structural-elastic garment; Artisanal Line 0 edition of two; one size only. The print, lingerie and box are in very good condition as shown in the photos with only one mark on the rear edge of the exterior box-lid. Although initially tried on by the sole owner to realize a restructured shirt, the lingerie body-harness was never worn. It was collected in Belgium at the Brussels boutique where Martin Margiela initially sold his brand with his founding business-partner Jenny Meirens since 1988. Prior, Margiela worked for several years as a fashion-design assistant to Parisian Jean Paul Gaultier. Both designers have since received independent museum retrospectives internationally--from Paris' Grand Palais and Musee Palais Galliera (The City of Paris Fashion Museum) to NYC's The Brooklyn Museum and Antwerp's MoMu. While others continue to try, Martin Margiela (b.1957) is the only leading fashion designer to have made a full-time transition to the commercial contemporary-art world with such highly valued works. As a rare revealing piece of both fashion and art history, the increasing value of this Maison Martin Margiela 1997...

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Blenko Mid Century Modern Amberina Glass Ashtray Mid 20th century Blenko amberina large textured glass ashtray. Can be used as a catchall dish.

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Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Robots Beige Umbrella Inserted Inside a Teddy Bear Additional Information: Material: 100% Polyester Color: Beige/Multi-color Pattern: Teddy Style: ...

Charming Young Girls Floral Ensemble from the 1939 Worlds Fair comprising cotton floral dress and matching sun parasol. Dress is trimmed with ruffles a...

Mightychic offers an Hermes On-The-Go-Dog-Pouch dog treat pouch. Featured in water resistant Kaki and Feu fabric. Portable treat pouch with water resistant Feu (Orange) lining with H...

Guaranteed authentic Hermes rare Carnet d'Equateur Tea Box. Features hand painted lacquered wood with the exotic jungle design by Robert Dallet. Hermetic cover and inox interior. Bow...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Etriviere dog collar featured in Dark Irish natural bridle leather. Buckle is stirrup shaped and stamped HERMES. D ring for a leash. Includes a stainless...

The Hermès centerpiece platter set showcases refined luxury. Crafted with pristine white porcelain, each platter features an exquisite Cheval d'Orie...

The Hermès creamer set is an exquisite and elegant tableware ensemble. Crafted with precision, each creamer boasts delicate white porcelain adorned with...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Bleus D'Ailleurs Creamer. Treat yourself to a quiet moment to experience "A story of “white and blue” made up of endless jour...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Nestor Epopee Dog Plush Toy featured in Blue Nattier. H canvas cotton. Delightful! Designed by Jan Bajtlik. A charming gift idea. Fabric is 100% cotton wi...

Brand New Natural Chinchilla Fur blanket with a Loro Piana wool and cashmere lining Size 40"x 60" Made in Canada with the best quality natural European chinchilla

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bill Pocket Made in France Stamp B in square (1998) Made of supple courchevel leather, suede inside Colorway: Green "HERMÈS...

The Hermès plates set features 11 exquisite plates adorned with intricate designs inspired by oriental elegance. Rich colors blend harmoniously, showc...

The Hermes Rodeo charm is a vibrant and stylish accessory. Made from high-quality leather, it features a rodeo-inspired design with fringed accents ...

~~ Brand New Black Velvet Chinchilla fur blanket Loro Piana lining tags Queen Details: Brand new Chinchilla blanket and Loro Piana lining Queen s...

Vintage Hermes Silk Tie Hermes Horseshoe print tie Brown, beige, silk ,horseshoe print, diagonal stripe pattern, finished edge, and pointed toe Paris...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Pleiade Square Tissue Box featured in Mahogany and Bleu Regate Taurillon leather. Modern and elegant with white topstitch on the leather. Each box is sign...

Chinese Export Hand-Painted Porcelain Plate with Dragons and Flaming Pearl Famille jaune yellow hand painted enameled plate. Has two 5 claw scaly...

Brand New luxurious black Velvet Chinchilla fur blanket with Loro Piana cashmere lining Size: Queen 90"x100" Made in Canada with the best quality European chinchilla pelts which ar...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Palmarum Fortunei blanket featured in Pollen and Corail. Beautiful botanical print created with 15 screens. Fabric is merin...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Facettes Tie Box featured in Biarritz Bleu and Terrecotta. Beautifully showcased in shiny hand lacquered wood logo engraved. Interior is in a matte lacque...

Entertain in style! Preowned, authentic, vintage Gucci barware GG logo cocktail glasses and silver plate decanter, circa the 70s. Set includes 2 highball glasses, made of crystal wit...

Inspired by the wonderful shapes of the majestic Elk antlers, this organic centerpiece is made out of oxidized Tumbaga. 100% hand made by expert craftsmen, each sheet of metal is han...

Brand New Natural Chinchilla Fur blanket with a black wool and cashmere With wool and cashmere lining Size 40"x 60" Made in Canada with the best quality natural European chinchil...

This is such a unique piece to collect, to use as a pillbox, trinket dish, or even display as art around the home. It was made in the 19th Century, most likely in France, and it make...

Do not miss out on this gorgeous 1980s porcelain glass ashtray! The perfect addition to your coffee table, this glass ashtray features a blue border with contrasting gold tone plating. The focal point of the ash tray is this beautiful yellow, orange, green and blue elephant in the center, look closely and notice how detailed and stunning this painting is. This ash tray is like a miniature work of art! Pair this next to an Hermes tray with a Gucci coffee table...

Very Good Condition (8/10 or AB) Minor marks

1990's Vintage Hermès Beach Towel 100% cotton Fair Condition Measure: 150x90 cm or 59x35 inches Paris, Made In France Since 1984, when ...

Super Cute Authentic Hermès Key Holder Can be used as charm for your Kelly, Birkin or any other Hermès bag Round in shape, printed with a cute horse's head Made of barenia smooth ...

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Lampe de Poche in the Pocket featured in Black. Small flashlight inside the Swift leather case with white top stitch. Pressing on case produces a brig...

ORIGINAL, 1970's Mimi di buckles on belts. Authentic Mimi di N belts are marked with the year it was designed/produced. This one is from 1974 (!) Year a...

Hermes dark yellow, white and grey porcelain ashtray with Mosaic design. Original box.

This incredibly rare leather tote with insulated bottle was made by Gucci, most likely in the early 1970s. The cover is made from black leather and...

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes porcelain Chasse En Inde ashtray / change tray. Depicts a hunt in India intricately displayed in reds,...

Brand New Chinchilla fur blanket with black mink fur border and a cashmere lining Size: Queen 90"x100" Made in Canada with the best ...

This rare antique Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese handmade inro is a curved lozenge-shaped hand-dyed woven-silk hard carrying-case container sheath that features intricate embroidery with rock-crystal or glass beadwork and thin leather-wrapped thread appliques. For its "Kimono Style" exhibition, TheMet museum noted: "the dying, weaving, and embroidery techniques for which Japan is famed reached their peak of artistic sophistication during the Edo period." On the burgundy finely-braided silk obijime cord that suspends the inro hang adjustable ojime fasteners of glazed earthenware, which are hand-painted with underglaze and overglaze enamels. The imagery includes signature-like branches, mountains, and a pine tree. Each knotted end of the cord dangles from the bottom of the inro with two rice-paper tubular beads. We could not find any Japanese beads...

Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab framed in a lucite box. Dimensions: Height: 25 in Width: 15.25 in Depth: 3.75 in. Museum quality well preserved Middle Eastern Bedouin Egyptian or Palestinian women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert . Face veil for a Bedouin Women, North Sinai Egypt or Palestine Mid 20th C. An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine or Egypt. Worked on a base of thin red silk and cotton embroidery with antique Ottoman nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber. Mid 20th century, circa 1940-50s typical Middle Eastern traditional Arabian Bedouin, Egyptian, Palestinian face mask, garment, head dress, tribal jewelry, bridal veil. Showing heavily decorated in the bottom with silver nickel hands amulets for the Evil Eye protection and early textiles (wool and silk) and tassels hanging down. Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East. In the western desert of Egypt, Berber women living in Bedouin societies sometimes wear masks or veils called niqab. The veils serve multiple functions, including protecting the women’s face from sun damage, filtering dust from the air, displaying adornment, and demonstrating wealth or status. The niqab worn by Bedouin women on special occasions are sometimes elaborately decorated with coins and beads, like this one. Such masks are not for everyday use; they would be too hot and heavy. They are worn during special events, such as weddings and feasts. Face veil: 12" W x 19" L, circa 1915-1930. Last pictures are references from the book: "Traditional Palestinian Embroidery...

Set of 2 gold, grey and white porcelain Hermès Mosaïque Au 24 coffee cup and matching saucer with tile design throughout, gilt accents...

Mightychic offer a set of two Hermes Balcon Du Guadalquivir No 1 porcelain mugs. Features the ironwork of Andalusian towns. Each 10 oz mug is porcelain. These bold beautiful red and white mugs...

1940s Lady Head Vase 1940s Lady Head Vase with Green Hat and Bow Labeled Relpo Japan on the Bottom Some slight paint fading on the top of the hat, and on...

Amazing and rare Authentic GUCCI Bronze Shape of a lying dog Vintage item from the 70/80's Made of Bronze Colorway: silvery "GUCCI MADE IN ITALY" engraved on the back paws Measurements: - Total Length around 22,5 cm (8,85 inches) - Height: 11,5 m (4,52 inches) - 9,5 cm at widest (3,74 inches) Weight: around 1400 grams Condition: Excellent. Original shape, no missing part. Blackened in places, needs cleaning. GUCCI clearly readable. No GUCCI packaging...

Though this umbrella was likely a part of a mid-century ensemble complete with matching day dress and shoes, the parasol itself is a prize. In cheerful soft lime chartreuse cotton, i...

Mightychic offers an Hermes Coffret a Cigares Humidor cigar storage box. Featured in Sycamore wood with inlaid lizard in Sesame. Inlays form "H" design. This stunning limited edition Hermes humidor...

Covers by Ralph Lauren. Published May 2021. This issue is a "love letter to Milan," a meandering walk into some of the city's most interesting interiors. Other stories spotlight Por...

Mightychic offers an Hermes H Diagonale blanket featured in Petunia and Mandarine. Inspired by a 1929 Hermes advertisement for male and female acc...

Rare Authentic Hermès Keychain Represents Saint Christopher, a saint of Christianity. Christophe means "the one who carries the Christ". He is considered the "Patron Saint" of travelers. Can be used as charm or key holder Made of Silver (80% - Crab hallmark) Probably Vintage Item Colorway: Silver-tone "HERMES" engraved at back Hallmarks on the chain Measurements: - Total Length: 16 cm (6,3 inches) - The medal part is 2,2 Long 4,5 High (0,87 / 1,77 inches) Condition: Excellent. Original shape, no missing part. Clean and shiny. Closure system perfectly works. May show micro scratches not seen unless close inspection. Will come in its original vintage Hermès case...

Creamy peach pastel frame with flattering, butterfly-shaped lens. In boxes, with bag and everything included in the photos. Unused gift. Tag is still attached.