PRADA black red nylon 2019 LIP Shopper Tote Bag 1BY300
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada tote in black nylon with red lip print. Crafted in a refined, lightweight silhouette with a relaxed yet polished structure, this playful yet sophisticated piece ...
YohjiYamamoto Wool Pinstriped Draped Gray ConvertibleApronClokeSkirt Cape, c1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Embodying Yohji Yamamoto's unique mix of Japanese classic fashion draping and construction with Savile-Row menswear-tailoring for women, this convertible wool white-pinstripe grey re...
Hermès Silk Pocket Square or Scarf Les Chevaux Se Rendent au Départ Jockey Print
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Pocket Square or Scarf Print: "LES CHEVAUX SE RENDENT AU DEPART " (the horses are heading to the starting point) Pattern: Jockey suits Made in France M...
CHANEL black 1990s BEADE POINTELLE KNIT MAXI Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel gown in black semi-sheer pointelle knit. Features a sleek, sleeveless bodycon silhouette that falls to a refined maxi length, finished with a sculpting turtlene...
New Tom Ford Fall 2013 Embroidered Fur Over-the-Knee Boots Italian 39
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking and highly collectible pair from the iconic Fall/Winter 2013 collection by Tom Ford, these over-the-knee boots embody the designer’s signature fusion of sensuality and cra...
Blue jersey draped asymmetrical crystalized evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue jersey draped asymmetrical crystalized evening dress. Blue jersey lining. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip closure on the left side and high split on the same side. SIZ 36 / S
Navy blue leather jacket ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue leather jacket . Zip closure on the front , on the sleeve bottom edge and on the pocket. Half-belt on the front with buckle closure. Silk lining. New with tag. SIZE 40
CHANEL gold coated canvas CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in cream textured fabric with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail. Elegant almond-toe silhouette finished with a delicate bow...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Strapless Cream Oyster Floral Jacquard Corset Dress
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Phenomenal, Monumental Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress. Circa 2000. Featuring a signature Vivienne Westwood boned corset interior and structured effect jacquard drapery with bus...
$52,764Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Will come with its matching pencil case and ring scarf cl...
CHANEL Supermarket Runway Collection Mustard Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A radiant emblem of Chanel’s playful subversion, this mustard tweed jacket debuted on the iconic “SUPERMARKET” runway —where Lagerfeld reimagined consumer culture as an artistic mis...
Black and white Prince de Galles printed cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white Prince de Galles printed asymmetrical cotton cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Zip and hook&eye closure on the side. New with tag. SIZE 34 / XS
very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare 1984 Azzedine Alaia hooded dress in darkest brown stretch viscose jersey fabric. Dress has a draped bodice with a deep plunging V neckline...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Duchess Oyster Pink Corset Cocktail Dress C. 2000
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Duchess Oyster Pink Corset Cocktail Dress A Decadent Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress. Crafted in an Oyster pink floral textured Silk and backed in a s...
Red wool dress-coat with black leather details COURREGES
By Courrèges
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red wool dress-coat with black leather details. Acetate lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Shoulder pad. Leather snap closure on the top left front. Pocket and split (...
CHANEL 16K$ Paris / Edinburgh Museum Level Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh 2013 Haute Couture Tweed Dress ~ A Mastery Relic of the House — Museum-Level Artefact ~ Estimated boutique value: over $16,000. ~ A sacred text in ...
CHANEL 2022 New Iconic Ad Campaign Pink Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Pink & Beige Lesage Tweed Jacket ~ A vision that defined a season — this Chanel jacket stands as the most iconic emblem of Virginie Viard’s Fall 2022 runway ~ ...
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1996 Vintage Champagne Beaded Corset Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage 1996 A mix between a champagne and a pewter color, it's different in different lights, the perfect neutral between gold and silver The beads are silver ...
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress. Fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Wrap and gather on the front. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Front middle ...
Oleg Cassini Vintage Silk Blouse, 1970s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful paper thin tissue silk blouse with metallic flecks by Oleg Cassini. Ruffled collar and full sleeves. This is a marked size 12 and fits like a modern size medium. Please see...
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress with drag VERSACE COLLECTION
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Metal branded buckle on the top front left. Shorter lenght (left side) = 114cm Longer lenght ( ...
Vintage Suzy Perette Lace Dress, Circa 1950s, Ivory Peach, Mermaid Fit
By Suzy Perette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage Suzy Perette bobbin lace dress with a cha cha hem. mermaid silhouette. collar is a high cowl neck in the front and low v in the back. dress falls to below knee length. back m...
Rare Hermès Kaleidoscope Game
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Kaleidoscope From 2001 "Quelques idées Hermès pour les fêtes..." (Some Hermès ideas for the holidays...) Made of cardboard...
Off-white draped jersey backless evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-White draped jersey backless evening dress. Fabric composition: 98% rayon, 2% elastane. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Hook&eye closure on the top middle ...
GIANFRANCO FERRE 90's Vintage 3 Piece Skirt Suit Set Ensemble
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Early 1990's 3 pieces (skirt, blazer, & scarf) Size IT42 but fits like an IT40 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: Skirt: ...
Silvano Biagini Multicolored Python Bag, Italy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Bag handcrafted Silvano Biagini made of genuine multicolored natural python leather, with patchwork that enhances the different shades of the leather-from olive green to warm tones ...
Vintage 1940s Wide Brim Red Raffia Saucer Hat Sun Hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This incredible late 1940’s woven Raffia wide brim saucer hat, adorned with black gabardine ribbon along the base of the crown, setting off the softly curved wired brim is the perfec...
Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: golf ball, clubs and tees Made in France Vintage item Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand painted with fine gold No leat...
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece ! Only a few in the world. A true collector bag Made in France Stamp U in a circ...
$295Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Beige Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy *...
Silk fushia evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk fushia evening dress with bow on the shoulders. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Pocket on both side. Silk lining. SIZE 36 (Fr)
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Very Zip 2 Handle Noir Black Leather Handbag
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring an Iconic Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Very Zip Designer Vintage Double Handle Noir Black Leather Handbag with Lock & K...
Tullio Abbate vintage aviator sunglasses
Located in Valencia, CA
Tullio Abbate – A legendary company building the fastest motorboats for decades. This Italian company not only made the most beautiful boats but also had a luxury line of sunglasses ...
Agnona Lavender Silk Trench Coat
By Agnona
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such a pretty and feminine coat from Agnona. It is 100% silk in a beautiful shade of lavender with Mother of Pearl buttons and belt buckle. The coat has all of the details o...
CHANEL 2021 Iconic Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2021 — As Seen on Charlotte Casiraghi ~ Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim ~ A constellation of poise and presence, this black tweed Chanel jacket—immortalized ...
Gold lurex knit tank top with silver and gold metal chain LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lurex knit tank top with silver and gold metal chain . SIZE 34/XS
CHANEL Boy Large Bag in Oil Green Quilted Leather with Logo On Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
CHANEL black silk 11A BYZANCE SATIN Pumps Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pumps in luxurious black silk satin adorned with a refined silver-tone CC detail. The sleek pointed-toe silhouette is elevated by elegant cone heels, creating a...
Vintage 1960's Pink Strapless Evening Gown Pink Chiffon Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most perfect shade of Bonbon pink, this original vintage 1960's evening gown by Mike Benet, is just the piece for that special occasion. . The strapless neckline of...
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads and rhinestone on the right side. Fringes . Open on the right side from the hips until the bottom. SIZE 36/S
Off-white fringed jersey mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white fringed jersey mini dress. Jersey composition: 90% rayon, 10% elastane. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Strapless Dress Pleated Susan Small UK 6 US 2
By Susan Small
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1950's duchess satin gown, in the most eye-catching shade of emerald green, accented by gathered pleats and a decorative bow, is the perfect piece for that special ...
Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Constance" Made in France Stamp H in square (2004) Made of chèvre leather (Goatskin) and palladium plated hardware (silver-tone) ...
Moschino Trompe L'oeil Brick Print Dress 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A clever simple sleeveless dress from Moschino Couture in a Trompe l'oeil brick print. It is sleeveless, with a crew neckline and is covered in the brick print. It is fully lined an...
Balenciaga Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic Balenciaga Crush tote dirty arena Lambskin with New York charms Black color but listed as "dirty arena" since leather has that look made on purpose by balenciaga Size...
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel 2009 Moscow Lion Head Minaudière Clutch Bag Approximate measurements pulled from online references: * Width: 6.5 in * Height: 4.5 in * Depth: 2.5 in * Chain drop: approximat...
Purple and silver lurex knit cardigan with chain LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple and silver lurex knit cardigan with chain. Snap closure on the middle front. SIZE XS/S
GUCCI by TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Floral Runway Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Runway print SS99 2 piece bathing suit Vibrant pink floral Size Small also fits XS New Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: waist of bot...
Fendi Beige Hooded Fur Gilet
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Beige Sable fur Oversized hood Hook and eye fastening Sleeveless Silk lining Two side pockets Branded inner tag Condition: Very Good This pre-owned item is in very good condition, wi...
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
CHANEL Paris / Byzance Collectors Artifact Tunic Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum-Level Woven Tunic Dress — Runway of PARIS / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art 2011 — // Comparable archivable pieces now exceed $8,000+ in the collector garments market ~ An es...
CHANEL New Digital Renaissance Blue Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn // — Inside, the tonal silk lining preserves the house’s quiet sensuality, and the chain link at the interior hem maintains equilibrium
Vintage 1930's purple sequin and tulle halter neck blouse UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular French 1930's dusk purple sequin halter neck blouse, constructed on a French blue cotton base, is a rare piece to behold and the perfect piece for your cocktai...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
BALENCIAGA Alaska Snow Boots 37/38
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Alaska Snow boots Sized 37/38.Please know your sizing in these.I am 39 and they fit little big. New with dust bags and box Final sale
Gianni Versace FW 1991 Couture Pastel Bustier Top & Skirt Set
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Gianni Versace Couture FW 1991 multicolour pastel bustier featuring square neckline, peekaboo green cups, faux lace up front with bow at chest, concealed back zip, and quar...
Crystal Jewel Encrusted Pair of Large Monkey's Stretch Belt c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent crystal encrusted monkey belt buckle in the "style" of Judith Leiber c 1980s The charming pair of large scale monkeys are encrusted with rows of glittering diamante' crystal...
PRADA black nylon 2014 HULA Shopping Tote Bag 1BY300
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada tote in black nylon with pink and white Hula print. Crafted in a refined, lightweight silhouette with a relaxed yet polished structure, this distinctive piece fe...
CHANEL New Iconic Black Shimmer Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Shimmer Tweed Belted Dress with Gripoix CC Jewel Buttons — Paris / MONACO 2007 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • Runway-provenanced icon · celebrity-seen on Selena Gom...
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.