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Exceptional Hermès Spats Mini Chaps Brown Suede Leather
Exceptional Hermès Spats Mini Chaps Brown Suede Leather

Exceptional Hermès Spats Mini Chaps Brown Suede Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Spats Made of suede leather and silver-tone buckles Inside is lined with brown leather Colorway: Brown Please note: The color variations com...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Prada black gold 2022 CLOUDBURST THUNDER KNIT CHUNKY Sneakers Shoes 36
Prada black gold 2022 CLOUDBURST THUNDER KNIT CHUNKY Sneakers Shoes 36

Prada black gold 2022 CLOUDBURST THUNDER KNIT CHUNKY Sneakers Shoes 36

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Prada Cloudbust Thunder knit sneaker in Platino/Nero (gold and black) is a bold expression of futuristic design and technical innovation. Crafted with a breathabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

CHANEL white & black leather 26S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G47274
CHANEL white & black leather 26S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G47274

CHANEL white & black leather 26S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G47274

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel leather and suede sneaker in white and black combines the House’s iconic design codes with contemporary sporty style. Crafted from a luxurious mix of leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Emilio Pucci Underwire Mini Dress
Emilio Pucci Underwire Mini Dress

Emilio Pucci Underwire Mini Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Emilio Pucci Underwire Mini in nylon jersey from the 1960's with built in brassiere. X Small size with geometric placed Pucci print. Size 34A vintage. 1960's USA. designed in...

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1960s Italian Fashion

New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2016 Heels Mules Sz 37
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2016 Heels Mules Sz 37

New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2016 Heels Mules Sz 37

By Fendi

Located in Conroe, TX

Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Brand New with Box Black Leather With Patent Leather Heels Spring 2016 Black Jeweled Appliques at Toe Heels: 4.75" Size 37

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...

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1990s Fashion

Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5
Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5

Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in San Jose, CA

Rare vintage Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2001 runway Mary Jane heels in pink satin, style 101052. This documented Gucci runway design features the distinctive crisscross straps, sculptural block heel and feminine ballet-inspired silhouette shown in Tom Ford’s FW01 collection. Rendered in dusty rose pink satin, the pumps feature layered crossover straps across the foot, a wide ankle strap with satin-covered button, rounded square toe and substantial high heel. The combination of delicate satin and architectural proportions captures the provocative femininity of Tom Ford-era Gucci. An increasingly difficult-to-find runway style from one of Gucci’s most collectible periods, with strong appeal for Tom Ford collectors, archive fashion buyers and vintage Gucci enthusiasts. DETAILS • Gucci by Tom Ford • Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection • Style 101052 • Dusty rose / blush pink satin • Crisscross Mary Jane straps • Wide ankle strap • High block heel • Rounded square toe • Leather lining and sole • Made in Italy SIZE 37.5 C / approx. US 7.5 CONDITION Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear. One small ankle strap keeper is missing; strap remains intact and wearable. See photos. KEYWORDS: Tom Ford Gucci, Gucci FW01, Gucci 2001 runway, vintage Gucci heels, Gucci Mary Jane heels...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Italian 2000’s Atos Lombardini Denim & Lambskin Suede Low Rise Boho Skirt
Italian 2000’s Atos Lombardini Denim & Lambskin Suede Low Rise Boho Skirt

Italian 2000’s Atos Lombardini Denim & Lambskin Suede Low Rise Boho Skirt

Located in Sheffield, GB

2000’s Atos Lombardini Denim & Lambskin Suede Low Rise Boho Skirt An Italian vintage denim and Lambskin skirt. Featuring Avant Garde half and half silhouette, Zip and button clos...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (Z in circle, 1996) Made of box leather and yellow gold plated ...

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1990s French Fashion

Denim jacket with ruffled and rhinestone embellishment GALLIANO
Denim jacket with ruffled and rhinestone embellishment GALLIANO

Denim jacket with ruffled and rhinestone embellishment GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Denim jacket with silk ruffled and rhinestone embellishment on the edge. Fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% spandex Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE 3...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Silk printed skirt ETRO
Silk printed skirt ETRO

Silk printed skirt ETRO

By Etro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk printed skirt . Fabric composition: 85% silk, 15% elasthane. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr)

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2010s Italian Fashion

Cartier Clash Rimless Gold Sunglasses with Grey Lenses, Unisex
Cartier Clash Rimless Gold Sunglasses with Grey Lenses, Unisex

Cartier Clash Rimless Gold Sunglasses with Grey Lenses, Unisex

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Rimless metal frame with a smooth golden finish Square shape Graduated grey lenses with a golden mirror effect Signature Clash stud detailing at temples Adjustable nose pads Comes wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion

1960s Hermes Brown Box Ring Bag
1960s Hermes Brown Box Ring Bag

1960s Hermes Brown Box Ring Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Brown Box leather “Ring” handbag featuring a top box leather handle ( length:39cm) gold-tone hardware, a claps fastening, inside compartments, an inside pocket, an inside gold...

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1960s French Fashion

Chanel Jewelled CC Pearl White Camellia Flower Chain Belt A23
Chanel Jewelled CC Pearl White Camellia Flower Chain Belt A23

Chanel Jewelled CC Pearl White Camellia Flower Chain Belt A23

By Chanel

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

A romantic and highly feminine Chanel A23 chain belt featuring one of the house’s most enduring signatures—the white camellia. Chanel continues to treat the camellia as a central hou...

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2010s European Fashion

A Pair of Vintage Charlotte Moss Open Back Mules with Stacked Kitten Heels
A Pair of Vintage Charlotte Moss Open Back Mules with Stacked Kitten Heels

A Pair of Vintage Charlotte Moss Open Back Mules with Stacked Kitten Heels

Located in valatie, NY

A Pair of Vintage Charlotte Moss Open Back Mules with Stacked Kitten Heels and Pointed Toes. The shoes have a floral "Olivia Rose Tal" pattern printed linen with a burlap lining. Fea...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion

GUCCI Tom ford Vintage black leather strap G buckle jersey bodycon dress S
GUCCI Tom ford Vintage black leather strap G buckle jersey bodycon dress S

GUCCI Tom ford Vintage black leather strap G buckle jersey bodycon dress S

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI Tom ford Vintage black leather strap G buckle jersey bodycon dress S Reference: TGAS/D00027 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Rayon, Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw

HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Black multicolore monogram ALMA bag LOUIS VUITTON
Black multicolore monogram ALMA bag LOUIS VUITTON

Black multicolore monogram ALMA bag LOUIS VUITTON

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black multicolore monogram ALMA bag ; Faux suede lining. Zip closure on the top . One front pocket with zip closure. 2 pocket inside. Dust bag. SIZE 32cm X 24cm X 17cm Handle lengh...

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress

Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Best fits a modern US size 2-4 (Small). Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top shoulder to longest point of hem): approximately 50 inches A spectacular and exceptionally rare 1976 Halston Couture gold lamé sarong dress, embodying the effortless glamour and Studio 54-era sophistication that made Halston one of the most influential American designers of the twentieth century. Cut from luminous liquid gold lamé, this dramatic one-shoulder design features Halston’s signature Grecian-inspired draping, an elegant shoulder tie detail, and an asymmetrical sarong-style wrap silhouette that moves beautifully with the body. This museum-worthy design represents everything collectors seek in early Halston couture: minimalist construction, luxurious fabric, sensual draping, and timeless glamour. The fluid silhouette appears deceptively simple while showcasing the masterful engineering and bias-cut techniques that established Halston as the designer of choice for fashion icons, socialites, and Hollywood royalty throughout the 1970s. A nearly identical version of this iconic design was worn by legendary journalist and television personality Barbara Walters at the MET Gala in 1977, further cementing the style’s place in American fashion history. The design has also appeared in museum exhibitions dedicated to Halston’s groundbreaking work and was famously revisited decades later when supermodel Carmen Kass wore the same striking silhouette on the red carpet, demonstrating the enduring relevance and collectibility of Halston’s most celebrated creations. The shimmering gold lamé fabric catches light from every angle, creating the liquid-metal effect that became synonymous with Halston’s eveningwear. Equally at home at a black-tie gala, museum event, luxury resort, or red-carpet occasion, this is the type of archival Halston couture piece that rarely surfaces on the market. Best fits a modern US size 2-4 (Small). Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top shoulder to longest point of hem): approximately 50 inches Halston’s work has been collected and exhibited by major institutions including the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and his influence continues to resonate through designers such as Tom Ford, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Narciso Rodriguez. Style this extraordinary piece with metallic Christian Louboutin heels, a sculptural Bottega Veneta clutch, vintage Cartier jewelry, or statement pieces from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Gucci for an effortlessly glamorous look. vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion...

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1970s American Fashion

Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies
Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies

Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies

By Gucci

Located in valatie, NY

Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies, is the most famous and iconic Gucci scarf. It was originally created in 1966 for Princess Grace of Monaco...

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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion

Vintage Vogue Magazine : November 1994, Cover Model Cindy Crawford
Vintage Vogue Magazine : November 1994, Cover Model Cindy Crawford

Vintage Vogue Magazine : November 1994, Cover Model Cindy Crawford

By Vogue

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Collectible Vogue Magazine, November 1994 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cover model, Cindy Crawford! Editor: Anna Wintour! 388 pages of fashion, ad...

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1990s American 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

Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress
Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress

Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Sparks, NV

Unworn with the original store tags still attached! Vintage yellow and black lace halter dress by Bill Blass. Full flared skirt and open back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip w...

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1980s American Fashion

Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c

Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c

Located in University City, MO

Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage 1960s Cotton Daisy Print Dress Bishop Sleeve US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1960s Cotton Daisy Print Dress Bishop Sleeve US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1960s Cotton Daisy Print Dress Bishop Sleeve US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This original 1960's cotton organza dress on a soft beige base with the most wonderful textural daisy flocking design, in yellow white and green is just the piece for your seasonal w...

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1960s American Fashion

Pale blue backless jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Pale blue backless jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Pale blue backless jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale blue backless jersey dress .Jersey composition: 100% rayon. Body-suit inside the dress with snap closure on the bottom. NEW WITH TAG SIZE 40 / M

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2010s Italian Fashion

Rare Chanel Black 2016 Airlines Chevron Lizard Boy Classic Flap Bag 67244
Rare Chanel Black 2016 Airlines Chevron Lizard Boy Classic Flap Bag 67244

Rare Chanel Black 2016 Airlines Chevron Lizard Boy Classic Flap Bag 67244

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 67244 For more than 22 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets aroun...

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2010s Fashion

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

Spring/Summer 2002 John Galliano Blue Denim Patchwork Blazer
Spring/Summer 2002 John Galliano Blue Denim Patchwork Blazer

Spring/Summer 2002 John Galliano Blue Denim Patchwork Blazer

By John Galliano

Located in Toronto, Ontario

John Galliano blazer from his Spring/Summer 2002 collection. Navy blue linen, treated to look like denim with deconstructed blue denim, white eyelet cotton, mesh and gingham patchwor...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

CHANEL black 21C CAPRI CROPPED CHUNKY TWEED Jacket 36 XS
CHANEL black 21C CAPRI CROPPED CHUNKY TWEED Jacket 36 XS

CHANEL black 21C CAPRI CROPPED CHUNKY TWEED Jacket 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel jacket in black chunky tweed crafted from acrylic (52%), polyester (30%), viscose (9%), and polyamide (9%), the richly textured bouclé weave carrying a subtle t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000
GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000

GUCCI TOM FORD small beaded bag S/S 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Rubiera, RE

GUCCI TOM FORD collection S/S 2000 Small bag embroidered with camouflage-effect beads in blue and beige. It closes with a flap and magnetic button. Gold-tone metal rectangular link ...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Julio Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown and Tunic
Julio Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown and Tunic

Julio Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown and Tunic

By Julio

Located in New York, NY

Sexy sheer Julio Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown and Tunic from the 1970's. Known for his simple, wearable shapes in luxurious fabrics, his clothes were worn by celebrities and seen in h...

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1970s American 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

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

1920s Sheer Peach Pink Silk with Gold Chantilly Lace Night Dress Silk Rosettes
1920s Sheer Peach Pink Silk with Gold Chantilly Lace Night Dress Silk Rosettes

1920s Sheer Peach Pink Silk with Gold Chantilly Lace Night Dress Silk Rosettes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920s Sheer Peach Pink Silk with Gold Chantilly Lace Night Dress with ribbon rosettes. Sheer peach pink silk is gathered into a bodice of golden Chantilly lace, there are ties at the...

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1920s French Fashion

Fabulous Large Gucci 2021 Multicolor Canvas Hat NEW With tags
Fabulous Large Gucci 2021 Multicolor Canvas Hat NEW With tags

Fabulous Large Gucci 2021 Multicolor Canvas Hat NEW With tags

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Large size Gucci hat Canvas in multicolors New with tags attached Comes with huge Gucci large box Box is optional and due to size of the box shipping cost might be higher Collecti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Porte Huile & Vinaigre Hermès circa 1960-70
Porte Huile & Vinaigre Hermès circa 1960-70

Porte Huile & Vinaigre Hermès circa 1960-70

By Hermès

Located in SÈVRES, FR

Rare porte huile vinaigre Hermès en métal argenté, datant des années 1960-1970. Son élégant décor en mors de cheval rappelle directement l’héritage équestre de la Maison. Mesuran...

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Late 20th Century French Fashion

Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli FW24 Crystal Bow Crepe Couture Mini Dress
Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli FW24 Crystal Bow Crepe Couture Mini Dress

Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli FW24 Crystal Bow Crepe Couture Mini Dress

By Valentino

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Valentino short dress in black Crepe Couture from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli's final ready-to-wear season for the house. A widely documented style, the dress...

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2010s Italian 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.

Questions About Fashion

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    The point of runway fashion is to provide a sample of a fashion house's latest offerings. Couture maisons present innovative, creative works during fashion shows to demonstrate what is currently inspiring their designers. Since most luxury fashion houses produce custom pieces to order, runway fashion is a way to spark interest and attract clientele. In addition, the looks featured in runway fashion shows tend to set trends that ready-to-wear and fast fashion labels incorporate into their pieces each season. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Madeleine Vionnet created two innovations that would revolutionize women's fashion. The first is the bias cut, the practice of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to its grain to enhance its stretch and allow it to flow more freely. In addition, Vionnet pioneered new draping methods, reducing the number of seams and fastening needed to produce a dress. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Jeanne Paquin is famous for her work as a fashion designer. In 1891, she founded her own atelier, the Maison Paquin, from which she produced romantic yet exotic garments for her prestigious clientele. Many people credit Paquin as being the first financially successful female fashion designer. For her achievements, she was named to the French Legion of Honor in 1913. Shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between heritage and vintage is that one term relates to a specific timeframe, while the other does not. Vintage is the term for any item that is more than 20 years old but less than 100 years old. Heritage refers to something that has historical or cultural value. When discussing fashion, people sometimes call pieces that have a long history heritage pieces, whether the brand manufactured them recently or 80 years ago. Find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.