CHRISTIAN DIOR Deep Blue nylon 2021 DIORALPS OBLQIUE SNOW BootsShoes 39.5
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior snow ankle boots in deep blue Oblique nylon. Feature a refined, winter-ready silhouette with rounded toes and ankle-high shafts, grounded by chunky whit...
DAVID FIELDEN 2017 Runway Sample Ivory Lace Bridal Gown Maxi Ethereal Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
David Fielden Sposa Sample dress — the design made it to the runway, but the dress you're buying is an actual sample No size or comp tag please see measurements below Ivory Lace Exce...
Black velvet balloon skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet balloon skirt . Stiff fabric lining ( to keep the volume) + rayon lining . Hook&eye and zip closure on the middle back. size XS / SAMPLE
Vintage Brown Mouton Sheepskin Shearling Fur Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1960s genuine mouton fur jacket in perfect condition. So heavy and warm! Fully lined with front button closure. Hidden pockets. Fits like a modern size large. The bu...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1995 Black White Logo Tweed 95A Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From the Fall/Winter 1995 collection, this black tweed jacket reflects the strong, tailored mood of mid 90s Chanel under Karl Lagerfeld. The style was seen on Naomi Campbell on the r...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (not zippered). It incl...
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Early Yves Saint Laurent! Vintage 1970s plaid wool midi skirt with a velvet hemline. The marked size is 42 and the skirt fits like a size large. Details: Unlined Front Pockets in P...
CHANEL New Paris / Rome Grey Runway Grey Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Grey Cashmere Jumper with CC Jewel Charm — Paris in ROME Runway Relic, 2016 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld ~ This is not merely knitwear but a fragment of Chanel cinematic c...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1940s French evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship, featuring an intricate scalloped pattern of shimmering black glass seed beads and elongate...
Dior Galliano Retro Vintage Floral Bow Satin Gladiator Wraparound Sandals 37
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Dior Galliano Retro Vintage Floral Bow Satin Gladiator Wraparound Sandals 37 Color Red Multi Size 37EU Heel Height 4in Satin upper Leather sole Stiletto heel Roses, pompoms and bow...
1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage 1970s Pauline Trigere belted coat in a heavy herringbone wool. Pop up collar. Fully lined with front button and tie closure. (The tie is attached in the back, but can ea...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Bleu Hydra Taurillon Clémence leather. Designed in the house’s iconic, relaxed saddle silhouette, it features gold-plated hardware, ...
CELINE burgundy leather 2019 MANON SHEARLING LINED OVER KNEE Boots Shoes 37
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Celine Manon boots in burgundy leather fully lined in cream shearling. Features a soft rounded toe, an over-the-knee pull-on shaft, and contrast shearling trim peeking...
Purple jersey wrap evening dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple jersey wrap evening dress with rhinestone embellishment . Wrap on the front and gather on the waist. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shoulder pad. Front lenght ...
ZIMMERMANN cream ramie 2025 COCO EMBROIEDRED LACE MAXI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann Coco dress in cream ramie (100%) with broderie anglaise detailing throughout. Features a refined fit-and-flare silhouette with an elegant maxi length, desig...
Kaki jersey wrapped evening dress with gold metal stud ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki jersey wrapped and draped evening dress with gold metal stud embellishment . Shoulder pad. Wrapped and open on the right leg. Zip closure on the middle back. Body inside with sn...
US Military vintage sunglasses, made in U.S.A. Famous BCG brown polarized lenses
By U.S. Army
Located in Valencia, CA
These are vintage Romco BCG Military Issue eyeglasses frames with polarized lenses produced by US Army in the U.S.A. since the 1960s. Iconic glasses that America doesn't make anymore...
PRADA - Mustard Yellow Saffron Leather Couture Gloves (2010s)
By Prada
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare mustard/saffron-yellow soft leather Prada couture gloves feature a sculptural design with wide gathers and a textured cuff. The model features an iconic engraved metal button cl...
S/S 1992 Thierry Mugler Corset Ivory Lace Up Jacket
Located in Concord, NC
Thierry Mugler vintage cream corset lace up jacket from the Spring Summer 1992 “Les Cowboys” collection. This jacket features a structured corset-inspired construction. Square neckl...
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...
Vintage 1950's Pinstriped Shirt Cotton Lilac Striped Blouse UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This classic 1950's lilac and white pinstriped cotton blouse, is just the perfect piece to add to your every day wardrobe. The V shaped cross-over neckline, is framed by a pointed ...
LOUIS VUITTON black leather & Monogram canvas LIMITLESS Ankle Boots Shoes 38
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Limitless Ankle Boot is crafted from black shiny leather accented with signature Monogram canvas, delivering a bold yet refined aesthetic. Designed ...
CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Statement Sunlight Reverie Jacket with Metallic Chain Link Trim ~ A Timeless Icon by Virginie Viard Spring 2020 Collection ~ — Boutique value: over $14,000 — yet its wort...
Off-white wedding dress with lace Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wedding dress with lace. Zip closure on the middle back. Zip closure on the sleeve edge. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester or nylon. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix buttons — Fall 2012 “The Crystals” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic from one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most dazzling collections, ...
BOTTEGA VENETA charcoal grey leather SLINGBACK Ballet Flats Shoes 38
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta leather slingback flats in charcoal is crafted from smooth, high-quality leather for a sleek, minimalist finish. The elegant silhouette is elevated...
A 1980s Black Leather and Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Top Handle Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated 1980s Italian top handle bag is a striking example of late 20th-century luxury, combining architectural structure with eclectic materials. The body is expertly cra...
Sheer jersey bustier crystalized wrap evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sheer jersey bustier crystalized evening dress. Gather on the front. Sheer jersey lining. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS
CHANEL New Paris / SALZBURG Tyrolean Knit Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Tyrolean Knit Jacket with Suede Closures & CC Deer Buttons — Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld ~ Highly collectible · rare runway knit · one of Lagerfeld’...
Hermès – Camicia Vintage in Cotone “Écuries / Scuderie” – Anni ’80
By Hermès
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Camicia Hermès Paris autentica, realizzata in Francia, in morbido 100% cotone con l’iconica stampa equestre della Maison. Il motivo raffigura una scena di scuderie, con cavalli sella...
DONNA KARAN Vintage Black Ruched Knotted Evening Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage c. 2004/2005 Jet black Ruched Knotted Flattering / Easy to wear Pullover Cups added Straps taken up, but can be let back out Size M but fits XS/S Measurements in...
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard ~ An eternal emblem of the Maison, this jacket embodies the distilled essence of ...
ZIMMERMANN cream black linen 2024 POLKA DOT MIDI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann dress in cream and black polka dot linen (100%). Features a refined fit-and-flare silhouette with an elegant midi length, designed with a flattering V-neckl...
Chanel Spring 2010 3D Camellia Embellished Heels Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The MOST exquisite, work of art Chanel camellia heels from the Spring 2010 Collection. Collectors’ piece. Superbly crafted from smooth black leat...
Vintage 1930s Hair Slide Crescent Moon Rhinestone Hair Clip Barrette Art Deco
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magical 1930's hair clip of a silver metal moon, embellished with set in rhinestones, in shades of orange, yellow, pink, red, blue and green, is the perfect piece to embel...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Floral Embellished Evening Bag Purse Clutch
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Gold hardware Floral embellished pattern Envelope style Excellent Condition, oxidation on the chain Measurements in inches laying flat: length 9, height 5 (4 ...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro, Parallele
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage heavy wool cape coat by Emanuel Ungaro from the 1970s. Single button closure at the front of the neck. Beautiful camel colored wool. Unlined. This cape should fit ...
Pale gold jersey lurex evening dress with ruffles Carlo Pignatelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale gold jersey lurex evening dress with smock waist and ruffles. Fabric composition: 90% nylon, 10% metallic. Pale pink stretch jersey lining ( look like Lycra) No brand tag only ...
$1,770
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
PAMELA DENNIS Vintage Black Silk Asymmetrical Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Late 90's to early 00's Vintage Jet black Floral velour print The thin straps are leather Size USA 2 (fits true to size) Excellent condition, only flaw is at bottom hem...
ESCADA Silk Bronzy Gold Paneled Maxi Evening Bridal Wedding Skirt
By Escada
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Escada Great for a bridal / wedding festivity moment paired with a Vivienne Westwood corset The most stunning muted gold, champagne/bronze colored skirt The color is called "sand gol...
Yves Saint Laurent S/S RTW Tom Ford Runway Bandage Wrap Belt Top, 2001
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highlight from the Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2001 RTW runway collection, designed by Tom Ford and showcased by Kate Moss during Paris Fashion Week. This striking piece features cinche...
Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Slip Midi Dress A, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Capture iconic Y2K style with this bold Dolce & Gabbana leopard print slip dress. From the D&G diffusion line. This body-con silhouette is perfect for making a bold and play...
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist. Main fabric composition: 71% acetate, 29% rayon. Cupro lining. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back and on the back of the w...
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...
GUCCI caramel & butterscotch leather SHEARLING TRIM Boots Shoes 36
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci shearling-trim leather boots are crafted in a rich caramel/butterscotch hue and offer luxurious warmth with their fully shearling-lined interior. Designed ...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Shimmer Tweed Dress — Paris / GREECE Cruise 2018 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique Value: Over $8,000 ~ A radiant relic from Chanel’s Paris–Greece Cruise...
CHANEL Icon Paris / Cosmopolite Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection — The Eternal Black Jacket — As Seen on Cara Delevingne — A Symbol of Modern Nobility ~ From the celebrated Paris / Cosmopo...
Harry Cooper Blush Draped Chiffon Dress with Lace Bodice, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and feminine Harry Cooper dress circa 1960's. Fitted bodice dress with lace overlay beginning at under bust. Draped chiffon sleeves gather at the back to drop into a waterfall ...
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) ...
Hermes "Astrologie Forever" Blue Horoscope Print Silk Twill Scarf, 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hermes 1990's "Astrologie Forever" horoscope scarf features a print by F. Faconnet on silk twill with hand rolled edges. Astrology themed, this scarf is perfect for any occasion...
White jersey evening ( or wedding) wrapped dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey evening ( or wedding) wrapped dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Same jersey as lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Vivienne Westwood 'Dressing Up' A/W Pearl White Boulle Dress, 1991/1992
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vivienne Westwood dress so fabulous, that the Dame herself wore one (in black, which we also have) when meeting with Lady Diana! Following the iconic A/W 1990/1991 The Portrait col...
Dark green velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Dark green cotton velvet down jacket with belt . Main fabric composition: 90% goose, 10% goose feather. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% elastane. Velvet belt with gold metal branded buckle...
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress . Black cotton boned bustier with hook&eye closure on the middle back and gros-grain piping. Invisible zip closure on the middle ...
VALENTINO Rose Violet leather 2022 VLOGO Platform Sandals Shoes 37
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino sandal is crafted in Rose Violet pink leather and accented with a gold-tone VLogo across the front. It features open toes, a platform base, and block he...
Vivienne Westwood 1990's Fur Trimmed Peach Nude Unitard - Body Suit
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood 1990's Fur Trimmed Peach Unitard Body Suit. A fun 1993 Vivienne Westwood peach coloured bodysuit, featuring long sleeves with...
Chanel Gold Vintage Weave CC Logo Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Collection 29 Gold Plated Measurements approx.: Length 30" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may show signs of...
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.