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Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set
Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set

Antique 1920s French Art Deco Natural Blond Horn 4-Piece Writing Desk Set

Located in Honolulu, HI

This exceptional 4-piece desk set, dating to the 1920s–1930s, is a quintessential relic of French intellectual luxury. Hand-carved from rare, natural blond horn, each piece exhibits ...

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1920s French Fashion

LOEWE black leather MADRID LARGE Bag
LOEWE black leather MADRID LARGE Bag

LOEWE black leather MADRID LARGE Bag

By Loewe

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loewe Madrid Large bag in black supple calfskin leather, showcasing a structured yet softly fluid trapeze silhouette with elegant accordion-style gussets that expand f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s
Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s

Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical straw raffia sea life resort handbag c 1970s The light weight kitschy handmade straw raffia retro handbag is decorated with a gold foil cut out seahorse; accented with gold...

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1970s Japanese Fashion

Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses
Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses

Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses

By Christian Dior

Located in Rubiera, RE

Christian Dior 60's Logo Turquoise Sunglasses with opaque lens and silver logo on legs - early 2000s Made in Italy Measures: Front cm. 15 Legs cm. 12 Excellent condition With origi...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

A 2000s Vintage Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Beige and Brown Coated Canvas Hand-Bag
A 2000s Vintage Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Beige and Brown Coated Canvas Hand-Bag

A 2000s Vintage Gucci Micro Gg Monogram Beige and Brown Coated Canvas Hand-Bag

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exceptionally rare vintage Gucci large handbag from the iconic Gucci Accessory Collection is a masterpiece of Italian design, showcasing the refined and highly sought-after Micr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Hermès 1992 Vintage "Grands Fonds" Silk Twill Carre Scarf
Hermès 1992 Vintage "Grands Fonds" Silk Twill Carre Scarf

Hermès 1992 Vintage "Grands Fonds" Silk Twill Carre Scarf

By Hermès, Annie Faivre

Located in Geneva, CH

Designed by Annie Faivre and first issued in 1992 during Hermès’ “Year by the Sea”, this magnificent tribute to the underwater world was so successful that it was reissued in 1993, 1...

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1990s French Fashion

Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown
Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown

Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1990s American Fashion

A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag
A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag

A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic 1950s Italian top handle handbag captures the iconic elegance reminiscent of Roberta di Camerino's mid-century designs. Crafted from rich, plush velvet featuring a dis...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Fashion

PRADA metallic gold GAUFRE SMALL PYTHON Bag
PRADA metallic gold GAUFRE SMALL PYTHON Bag

PRADA metallic gold GAUFRE SMALL PYTHON Bag

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Prada Small satchel in metallic gold gathered snakeskin, crafted in a softly structured, voluminous silhouette that showcases the house’s signature ruched construction...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Brand New Casadei Pink Leather Woven Mules Heels Size 8
Brand New Casadei Pink Leather Woven Mules Heels Size 8

Brand New Casadei Pink Leather Woven Mules Heels Size 8

By Casadei

Located in Conroe, TX

Casadei Brand New With Box Size 8 Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Multi-Colored Pink Leather Fabric & Leather Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

CHANEL blue satin clutch crystals and silver chain
CHANEL blue satin clutch crystals and silver chain

CHANEL blue satin clutch crystals and silver chain

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL clutch in blue satin with CC logo, embellished with matching crystals, engraved silver-tone metal chain, magnetic button closure Code: 12892616 Year: 2009 Made in Italy Dime...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

MISSONI light blue raffia crochet bag
MISSONI light blue raffia crochet bag

MISSONI light blue raffia crochet bag

By Missoni

Located in Rubiera, RE

MISSONI Light blue raffia crochet bag. Lucite shoulder strap with yellow, green, light blue, blue, and black rings. Made in Italy Measures: Length cm. 29 High cm. 15 Dept cm. 2 Shoul...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1960's Sarmi Black Chiffon Demi Couture Cocktail Dress
1960's Sarmi Black Chiffon Demi Couture Cocktail Dress

1960's Sarmi Black Chiffon Demi Couture Cocktail Dress

By Ferdinando Sarmi

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960's Sarmi black chiffon demi couture cocktail dress with off white satin sash. Deep V neckline with slightly elevated waistline and full layered chiffon swing skirt over a narrow ...

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1960s American Fashion

Hermès Vintage Guilloche Horse Head Ashtray by Ravinet d'Enfert
Hermès Vintage Guilloche Horse Head Ashtray by Ravinet d'Enfert

Hermès Vintage Guilloche Horse Head Ashtray by Ravinet d'Enfert

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely Authentic Hermès Ashtray The silver tray is beautifully guilloché, adorned with a horse's head on one side and a cigarette notch on the other. Can also be used as change tra...

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20th Century Fashion

Hermès Paris Scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie
Hermès Paris Scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie

Hermès Paris Scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Hermès scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie - Collectors item We offer more Hermes and exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Color; yelow/blue Vintage Very sough...

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20th Century French Fashion

Black lace top CHANTAL THOMASS
Black lace top CHANTAL THOMASS

Black lace top CHANTAL THOMASS

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black lace top with off white lining. Main fabric composition: 91% polyester, 7% rayon, 2% nylon. SIZE M

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1990s French Fashion

1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon
1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon

1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptional late 1980s Hermes Govantes cocktail dress, made in Indonesia and purchased new in Spain, beautifully preserved in never-worn condition. This extraordinarily rare piece captures the exuberance of late 1980s fashion with breathtaking hand-applied embellishment and a striking figure-skimming silhouette. The front is lavishly adorned with thousands of individually applied sequins, bugle beads, metallic beadwork, and dramatic beaded fringe that shimmers beautifully with every movement. Brilliant shades of turquoise, cobalt blue, emerald green, ruby red, fuchsia, violet, gold, silver, and ivory create a bold geometric composition evocative of the Memphis Milano design movement. The oversized turquoise circular motifs also recall Mediterranean protective eye symbolism, lending the dress an artistic and unforgettable presence. Crafted from a soft and comfortable rayon and elastane stretch knit, the dress molds beautifully to the body while allowing exceptional ease of movement. Adjustable shoulder straps provide a customizable fit, and the dress slips effortlessly over the head with no zipper or other closures. The clean, unembellished back provides a sophisticated contrast to the spectacularly decorated front, allowing the extraordinary handwork to remain the focal point. Purchased new in Spain during the late 1980s, this is a scarce example of Hermes Govantes’ work and an outstanding collector’s piece for lovers of exceptional vintage eveningwear. Marked Size: Medium Measurements Bust: 30 to 36 inches Waist: 24 to 30 inches Hips: 30 to 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 34 inches Condition Excellent condition. Never worn. The sequins, bugle beads, fringe, and stretch knit remain beautifully preserved, and the dress presents exceptionally well. A remarkable statement piece that pairs effortlessly with Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent YSL, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, or Bottega Veneta accessories. Perfect for cocktail parties, gallery openings, holiday events, resort evenings, fashion celebrations, or any occasion where unforgettable vintage glamour is desired. 1980s cocktail dress...

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1980s Indonesian Fashion

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 but fits muc...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Carolina Herrera Vintage Wool Blazer Jacket with Bold Shoulders
Carolina Herrera Vintage Wool Blazer Jacket with Bold Shoulders

Carolina Herrera Vintage Wool Blazer Jacket with Bold Shoulders

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Sparks, NV

Woven Carolina Herrera wool blazer with a triangular design and bold shoulders. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Are Sewn Into Lining No Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated ...

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Late 20th Century American Fashion

Vintage La Perla Sport Orange Floral Cotton Batiste Kaftan Dress Late 1970
Vintage La Perla Sport Orange Floral Cotton Batiste Kaftan Dress Late 1970

Vintage La Perla Sport Orange Floral Cotton Batiste Kaftan Dress Late 1970

By La Perla

Located in Rubiera, RE

An exquisite and rare beachwear archival piece from the iconic Italian luxury house La Perla, dating back to the late 1970s or early 1980s. This breezy kaftan/tunic dress is a typica...

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1970s Italian Fashion

CHANEL denim jeans pants
CHANEL denim jeans pants

CHANEL denim jeans pants

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL denim jeans pants Very, very light blue gray with multicolor stitching Size FR 40 Made in Italy 98% cotton 2% elastom Excellent condition

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2010s Italian Fashion

80s Midnight Blue Python snake skin leather Bustier - Strapless Corset Top
80s Midnight Blue Python snake skin leather Bustier - Strapless Corset Top

80s Midnight Blue Python snake skin leather Bustier - Strapless Corset Top

Located in Sheffield, GB

1980s Vintage Bustier by Rudi Flavio of Paris, crafted in a midnight blue Python leather featuring suede elasticated panel sides and full zip down the back closure. The garment is fu...

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1980s French Fashion

Chanel Red & White Flat Thong Sandals, Interlocking CC Logo in Original Box
Chanel Red & White Flat Thong Sandals, Interlocking CC Logo in Original Box

Chanel Red & White Flat Thong Sandals, Interlocking CC Logo in Original Box

By Chanel

Located in valatie, NY

Chanel Red and White Flat Thong Mule Sandals with Interlocking Silver CC Logo in Original Box. Chanel red and white flat thong mule sandals are a great seasonal fashion statement. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag
New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag

New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

New With Tags A Stunning and Rare Find Tom Ford For Gucci Black & Red Mink Black & Gold Enameled Clasp Over Closure Gold Detachable Bamboo Chain Converts bag to a Clutch Black Sati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Chloe Black Wool and Silk Pullover Sweater Styled Three Different Ways
Chloe Black Wool and Silk Pullover Sweater Styled Three Different Ways

Chloe Black Wool and Silk Pullover Sweater Styled Three Different Ways

By Chloé

Located in New Hope, PA

This Chloe pullover sweater is fabulous! It is made from a nubby Merino wool yarn so it has great texture as well as a great design. The body of the sweater is fitted, with long sl...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

ZIMMERMANN blue linen 2024 MATCHMAKER BANDANA MIDI Skirt 2 M
ZIMMERMANN blue linen 2024 MATCHMAKER BANDANA MIDI Skirt 2 M

ZIMMERMANN blue linen 2024 MATCHMAKER BANDANA MIDI Skirt 2 M

By Zimmermann

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Zimmermann Matchmaker skirt in blue, printed with a striking Bandana motif for a paisley-inspired, bohemian statement. Crafted from a luxury blend of organza linen (52...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS
CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS

CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel 2020 braid trim zip-front tweed jacket in cream and white is a sophisticated interpretation of the House’s iconic tailoring. Crafted from richly textured c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Black leather jacket with silver leather collar CHANEL
Black leather jacket with silver leather collar CHANEL

Black leather jacket with silver leather collar CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black leather jacket with silver leather collar . Silk lining. Shoulder pad. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side SIZE 36 (Fr) S

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2010s French Fashion

Silk printed mini dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
Silk printed mini dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

Silk printed mini dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk printed mini dress . Main fabric composition: silk. Lining : cupro Zip closure on the middle back. Authenticity hologram SIZE : M

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2010s Romanian Fashion

Vintage 1970s Multi Colored Patchwork Leather Clogs Made in Italy
Vintage 1970s Multi Colored Patchwork Leather Clogs Made in Italy

Vintage 1970s Multi Colored Patchwork Leather Clogs Made in Italy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage multi colored patchwork leather clogs red, white, blue and yellow stitched uppers wooden platform and heels brass metal studs made in Italy 🌼 These shoes are a spectacular ...

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1970s Italian Fashion

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Burnt Orange Blouse c 1990s
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Burnt Orange Blouse c 1990s

Issey Miyake Pleats Please Burnt Orange Blouse c 1990s

By Pleats Please

Located in University City, MO

ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please Rust burnt orange color pleated blouse c 1990s The light wight polyester blouse is designed with Miyake's signature pleated detail inspired by iconic vinta...

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1990s Hong Kong Fashion

1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe
1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe

1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe

By Valley Frocks

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible colors! This vintage light weight duster or robe from the 1940s features the most amazing striped chevron design. Unlined with front button closure. Hidden side pockets. T...

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1940s American Fashion

Hermès Vintage Evelyne Clemence III Red Leather Crossbody Bag, 1978
Hermès Vintage Evelyne Clemence III Red Leather Crossbody Bag, 1978

Hermès Vintage Evelyne Clemence III Red Leather Crossbody Bag, 1978

By Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

Designed by Evelyne Bertrand in 1978, at the time head of the Hermes riding department, it was initially created as a functional carryall for horse groomers. The signature H" was per...

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2010s French Fashion

LOUIS VUITTON Amarant purple Monogram Vernis leather ALMA MM Bag
LOUIS VUITTON Amarant purple Monogram Vernis leather ALMA MM Bag

LOUIS VUITTON Amarant purple Monogram Vernis leather ALMA MM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Alma MM bag in Amarante Monogram Vernis leather is a timeless icon that combines elegance, structure, and everyday practicality. Crafted from glossy...

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2010s French Fashion

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage 1990s Pleated Skirt
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage 1990s Pleated Skirt

Emanuel Ungaro Vintage 1990s Pleated Skirt

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage gingham and floral printed wool pleated skirt by Emanuel Ungaro. Unlined with side zip and button closure. The marked size is a 12/ 46, and the skirt fits like a modern size ...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 Black Viscose Keyhole Top
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 Black Viscose Keyhole Top

Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 Black Viscose Keyhole Top

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Berlin, BE

A black Gucci top from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2003 collection, cut from soft, stretch viscose jersey for a close fit. The design features a plunging oval keyhole opening framed by ga...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

ETRO black polyester 2024 FLORAL & PAISLEY MIDI Dress 44 L
ETRO black polyester 2024 FLORAL & PAISLEY MIDI Dress 44 L

ETRO black polyester 2024 FLORAL & PAISLEY MIDI Dress 44 L

By Etro

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Etro dress in black crepe polyester (with 2% elastane) featuring a floral paisley print in beige, sage and brown, embodying the house’s signature bohemian elegance. De...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

1960's Jean Varon Pink and Silver Lace Mini Cocktail Dress
1960's Jean Varon Pink and Silver Lace Mini Cocktail Dress

1960's Jean Varon Pink and Silver Lace Mini Cocktail Dress

By Jean Varon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage pink and silver lace mini dress by Jean Varon aka John Bates, best known for his swinging 60's embrace of modern British fashion. This piece is an excellent example of the yo...

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1960s British Fashion

ZIMMERMANN multi silk MELODY FLORAL FLOATING PLAYSUIT Jumpsuit 1 S
ZIMMERMANN multi silk MELODY FLORAL FLOATING PLAYSUIT Jumpsuit 1 S

ZIMMERMANN multi silk MELODY FLORAL FLOATING PLAYSUIT Jumpsuit 1 S

By Zimmermann

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Zimmermann Melody playsuit in pale beige floral silk (100%). Rendered in fluid silk with a delicate floral print, this Zimmermann playsuit embodies the brand's signatu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette
Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette

Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette

By Fendi

Located in Rubiera, RE

FENDI Baby baguette Micro beads and faceted embroidery baguette from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. It is entirely embroidered with thousands of yellow beads and tone-on-tone fa...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s
Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s

Wool Chevron Striped Metal Chain Vest Top Maxi Skirt 2-Piece Ensemble, 1970s

Located in Sparks, NV

Wear together or separately! Stunning vintage 1970s wool chevron striped vest top and maxi skirt ensemble with a metal chain detail. The skirt is fully lined with side metal zip and ...

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1970s American Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

Fashion is littered with stories we can’t help but consume with voracity. Behind the world’s revered luxury houses and designers, there are often accounts of modest beginnings that gave way to the resonant work we’ve cherished all of our lives.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel learned to sew under the tutelage of nuns in an orphanage. Later, as an impoverished teenager at a boarding school in central France, clad in the drab clothes of the underclass compared to those of her classmates, she furthered her needlework skills. By the early 1900s, she was helming a hat shop with help from her sister and her aunt.

Chanel made spare, unadorned hats at first, and the now-momentous “little black dress,” published in the form of a sketch in Vogue in 1926, symbolized her intention to design for all social classes. Working with simple lines and ordinary fabrics, Chanel created garments that she hoped would encourage women to leave extravagant clothes behind. The young milliner would soon become pivotal to the evolution of both covetable casual wear and handmade high-fashion apparel, building a brand that has influenced countless designers all over the world.

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only,” Chanel said. “Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”

Around the same time, a young former hotel bellboy named Guccio Gucci began to sell imported leather luggage from a small retail space in his native Florence, and it wouldn’t be long before he was overseeing a number of artisans who were making leather goods and other accessories. With the help of his sons, he opened a second shop in Rome and later launched his handbags, wallets and more.

There are people like Chanel and Gucci, sometimes of meager means, working in near obscurity to create lasting and innovative garments and accessories that today fill the interiors of our favorite boutiques and, ultimately, the closets of our home.

There are family-owned luxury-goods companies, such as Hermès in Paris, which began as a saddle manufacturer in the 1800s, serving the era’s carriage trade before it would expand to include venerable handbags as well as its numerous silk scarves, each emblazoned with a richly decorative design.

For many of us, the narratives behind the ornate monograms that adorn these iconic works are just as important as the items themselves.

Haute couture from the House of Chanel — practical, form-fitting evening dresses and menswear made of fine tweeds — has a long lineage, but now it’s earned a legitimate place in museums as often as it has in the homes of modern marquee influencers. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent leather clutches and handbags couldn’t have aged better over time, either. The French luxury fashion label’s long history of vibrant, gender-blurring designs, including the revolutionary Mondrian minidress in 1965, owe to the creative inclinations of a young Yves, who made paper dolls as a child and designed dresses for the women in his family by the time he was a teenager.

The appeal of vintage and designer clothing — whether it’s nostalgia for ’80s fashion treasures like oversize blazers or the bright and elaborate patterns that characterize sundresses of the 1960s — endures, and our appetite for irreplaceable garments as well as their riveting origin stories won’t recede anytime soon. An authentic handbag or purse from Hermès isn’t merely durable and alluring. The Birkin, for example, is hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, comes in a variety of exotic leathers and is also a savvy investment.

“The Birkin’s value has consistently risen and never fluctuated downward,” says Reece Morgan, head of handbags and accessories for Xupes, citing the fact that “production has been highly limited to maintain its unattainable aura.” In fact, he adds, Hermès has been “scaling back production each year.”

Today, we’re captivated by the work of prodigious Illinois-born talent Virgil Abloh, who not only triumphed in the fashion world with his Milan-based streetwear label Off-White, but was also a visual artist, a furniture designer and more. In 2018, Abloh, who learned about fashion from his seamstress mother, became one of the first Black designers to head a French luxury fashion house, having secured an artistic director role at Louis Vuitton.

“His clothing turns wearers into accomplices of his grand artistic scheme,” Michael Darling, the chief curator at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art, wrote of Abloh’s work.

On 1stDibs, you can revel in the stories behind the fashion we love and browse everything from classic, one-of-a-kind gowns crafted by Parisian couturiers to stylish, modern streetwear designed by forward-looking brands. Shop 19th-century Louis Vuitton trunks or kaleidoscopic and colorful 1960s skirts by Emilio Pucci or edgy ensembles by visionary designers like Azzedine Alaïa. Your fashion journey begins right here.