Hermès Wild Boar Key Ring Key Holder Silver
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Key Ring In shape of a wild boar Perfect gift for boar lover or hunter Vintage item Made of silver Colorway: silvery "HERMÈS" engraved on the cl...
S/S 2006 Moschino Cheap & Chic Pasta Printed Silk Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Moschino Cheap and Chic pasta printed dress from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection. This midi dress features a whimsical all-over print with farfalle, penn...
Charming Mid Century Patent Elongated Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid Century Patent Leather Elongated Bag with faux tortoise handle. East-West horizontal shape with leather lining. 12" x 5" high x 3" wide. Top handle adds 4.5". 1950's USA.
CHANEL Runway 25 Small light blue washed denim gold hardware bucket hobo bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Runway 25 Small light blue washed denim gold hardware bucket hobo bag Reference: KYCG/A00256 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: 25 Small Collection: Runway Material...
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white sleeveless evening dress with embroideries . Main fabric composition: 79% acetate, 21% rayon. Silk lining. Biais. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36
Chanel 2011 Runway Pleated Silk Camellia Dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
An archival piece from the Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 Runway Collection (Look 48), designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This sleeveless midi dress is crafted from premium, structured silk with...
nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma NWT's Vintage Jet black Simple, easy, sophisticated, timeless, elegant Size IT46 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 18 to 19, smallest of waist 17...
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 1997 Black Open-Knit Cropped Sweater
Located in Berlin, BE
A rare black open-knit sweater from Gucci’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection, designed by Tom Ford. A closely related off-the-shoulder version was presented on the runway. The sweater ...
HERMES blue silk LE PERMIER CHANT 90 Scarf Aqua Vert Grenadine
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Le Premier Chant 90 scarf by Sophie Andreotti and Edouard Baribeaud in Aqua blue and white twill silk (100%) with a grey ...
Vintage 1930's Pink Satin Gown Lace Accents Lingerie Nightgown UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the most classic shade of pink rayon silk, set off by cream and taupe floral lace accents, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie collect...
Off-white ruffled skirt JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER SOLEIL
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white ruffled skirt . Fabric composition: rayon and polyester. Elastic waist SIZE 38/M NEW WITH TAG
GUCCI 2004 Vintage Tom Ford patent leather silver buckle grommet boston bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 2004 Vintage Tom Ford black patent leather silver buckle grommet boston bag Reference: TGAS/G00364 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Model: Romy Collection: FW 2004 Material: Pat...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage textured fabric multicolor jewel stiletto mules EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage yellow textured fabric multicolor jewel stiletto mules EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02753 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Fabric Color: Yellow, Blue Pattern: Solid Cl...
CHANEL 2020 Maxi Pearls black quilted lambskin gold hardware wallet on chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2020 Maxi Pearls black quilted lambskin gold hardware wallet on chain bag Reference: TGAS/G00295 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Maxi Pearls Mini Wallet On Chain...
S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano Black wax linen belted trench coat jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano Black linen belted trench coat jacket Spring / Summer 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano trench coat, crafted in a supple black linen featurin...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage leopard print calf hair suede bow pointed toe pumps EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage leopard print calf hair suede bow pointed toe pumps EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02751 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Collection: 2000's Material: Calf Hair, Suede Color: Brow...
$381Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Moschino Lingerie Leopard Print Bra Top New With Tags Y2K
By Moschino
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Very rare original early 2000s Moschino Lingerie bra, new with original tag still attached, made in the iconic leopard print that made the Italian fashion house's provocative and iro...
Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s
By Riazee, Naeem Khan
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1990s Naeem Khan sequin and beaded evening dress with a cut out detail in gold and black. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 4 and the dress fits ...
Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Peplum Skirt Suit US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
A breathtaking silhouette rendered in a stunning black crepe silk with elaborate trailing black bugle glass beadwork, this 1940's tailored skirt set is the perfect statement piece to...
Moncler Lacanau Women's Down Coat Jacket Size S/M Excellent Condition
By Moncler
Located in Kaunas, LT
Moncler Lacanau Women down coat jacket. Polyamide material; fits size S/M. Comparable new Moncler down jackets typically retail for around 800 € to 2,000 €. Condition: Good condition...
LOUIS VUITTON 2002 Vavin GM brown monogram canvas top handle shopping tote bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2002 Vavin GM brown monogram canvas top handle shopping tote bag Reference: JHDN/A00137 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Model Name: Vavin GM Collectio...
Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage early 50s beige & metallic dress. sheath silhouette. short raglan sleeves. v neck collar. decorative bow on the bodice. metallic chevron and horizontal striped pattern. two f...
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set
Located in New York, NY
Versatile Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set from the 1950's. 2 piece shirt/skirt ensemble that looks like one piece when worn but work well also as separates. Crisp Rayon/silk taf...
1980’s Eugene Alexander Colorblock Ruched Strapless Velvet Evening Gown
Located in Concord, NC
Striking vintage evening gown by Eugene Alexander from the 1980’s featuring a dramatic colorblocked bodice in jewel-toned teal and vibrant purple satin. The strapless sweetheart neck...
Christies Celeste Embroidered Lingerie Corset with Garter Belt—New with Tag
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
A delicate and elegant lingerie corset by Christies, a historic Italian fashion house specializing in luxury lingerie, made in the early 2000s and preserved in like-new condition wit...
Printed sleeveless silk top with ruffle MARITHE + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed sleeveless silk top. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
Gucci Tom Ford Era Black Bootcut Pants with Iconic Bamboo Details
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
A rare and elegant pair of Gucci pants from the iconic era of Tom Ford, the creative director who transformed Gucci into one of the most coveted brands in contemporary fashion. Made...
Hermès Jean Paul Gaultier FW 2008 Runway Ad Campaign Orange Shearling Jacket
Located in London, GB
ULTRA RARE HERMÈS JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FALL WINTER 2008 RUNWAY & AD CAMPAIGN BURNT ORANGE SUEDE CURLY LAMB SHEARLING JACKET An exceptionally rare and highly collectable Hermès Autumn/...
Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtay Change Tray Yacht Porthole Boat Navy Theme
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: porthole, lifebuoy and pulleys Ideal for your yacht or perfect gift for any boat, sea, navy, navigation and sailing lover Made in F...
Resort 17 Cuba Collection Tweed 'Chesterfield' Bucket Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
From Chanel's Resort 2017 Paris-Cuba collection, presented by Karl Lagerfeld at the Paseo del Prado in Havana on 3 May 2016 - the first major international fashion show held in Cuba ...
DOLCE & GABBANA pink 2019 SICILY SMALL FAUX LIZARD Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Small bag in salmon pink lizard-embossed leather. Crafted in the house’s iconic structured silhouette, this feminine statement piece features go...
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Satin Beaded and Sequin US 2 UK 6
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...
Double white embroidery tulle and sheer jersey tank top CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double white tulle and sheer jersey tank top. SIZE 38/M
Gucci Slim Fit Men's Black Wool Pants Size IT46-S, Excellent Condition
By Gucci
Located in Kaunas, LT
Gucci slim men's black pants. Made from 100% wool with a slim fit. Comparable new Gucci men's pants typically retail for around 500 € to 1000 €. Condition: pre-owned. 390g. very good...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
2004 AZZEDINE ALAIA edition red Grecian 'Goddess' dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Red Azzedine Alaia “Goddess” dress, 2004 edition, in semi-sheer cupro. The dress has a deep V neckline with wide gathered straps and an open back. ...
Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge YVES SAINT LAURENT Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk cocktail dress with white lace edge . Taffetas petticoat. Velvet bow on the middle front.Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Gucci Era Tom Ford Boots Monogram GG Beige and Brown 2000s
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic original early 2000s Gucci boots made in the timeless beige and brown GG monogram canvas, one of the Italian fashion house's most recognizable and sought-after motifs. A femin...
NWT's CARMEN MARC VALVO 1996 Vintage Runway Skirt Set Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage Runway SS96 2 piece skirt set Opalescent multi layered ballgown skirt Opalescent embellished top Size USA 2 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying fl...
Black and sheer sleeveless cocktail dress Red Label by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and sheer sleeveless cocktail dress. Black fabric composition: 100% wool. Sheer fabric and lining composition: acetate and polyester. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the ...
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche Fall 1988 Lemarié Cropped wheat linen jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in CANNES, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Autumn/Winter 1986–1987 Collection – Embroidery by Atelier Lemarié Exceptional short jacket in ecru linen, embroidered with braided wheat stalks secur...
Vivienne Westwood 1997 Vintage Plaid Wool RUNWAY Coat with Shearling Collar
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Brown, green and rust plaid wool coat by Vivienne Westwood Red Label, dating to 1997 as seen on the runway. The coat has a strong Victorian influence, interpreted through a very fitt...
LOUIS VUITTON Mini Pochette Accessoires brown monogram canvas chain clutch pouch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Mini Pochette Accessoires brown monogram canvas chain clutch pouch Reference: SNKO/A00837 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Mini Pochette Accessoires Material: Canvas, Leathe...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture 1980s Pink Fortuny Pleated Cocktail 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Based on the measurements, I would describe this as approximately a modern US 8–10, with the pleated construction providing considerably more ease through the bust and especially the...
CHANEL 2020 Fashion Therapy Quilted Lambskin small gold hardware bowling bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2020 Fashion Therapy Quilted Lambskin small gold hardware bowling bag Reference: KYCG/A00258 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Fashion Therapy Bowling Bag Collecti...
1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress
By Ann Lawrence
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
$2295 New With Box Gucci Fall 2021 Alessandro Michele Leather Boots Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box $2295 Fall 2021 Size: 9.5 Alessandro Michele Gucci Leather Knee-High Riding Boots Black Horsebit Accent & Interlocking G Logo Round-Toes Block Heels Includes B...
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Adorable Authentic Hermès Pill Box "Kelly" Bag shape The smallest Kelly bag ever made Will come with its original safety pin, allowing it to be hung Can be used to put ...
HERMÈS silk blue on white "les pivoines" pants
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
HERMÈS Silk pants "Les pivoines" (the peonies) blue and white high-waisted pants Two side pockets and two back pockets White double stitching Bronze metal button with logo Size F...
Auth. Hermes Shawl Cavalcadour Morning CS140 Caban Bordeaux Vert - New Care Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Cavalcadour Morning - CS140 - Caban Bordeaux Vert - NWCT - 2604231619 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Cavalcadour Morning, Cavalcadour Morning Artist:...
BOTTEGA VENETA dark green 2010 PYTHON FLAP Hobo Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta 2010 Python Flap Hobo Bag is a sophisticated blend of exotic materials and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Crafted from luxurious green and black p...
Vintage 1990s Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Beaded Black Fringe Cocktail Dress Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
A spectacular circa 1990s Bob Mackie Boutique cocktail dress showcasing the designer’s signature glamour and extraordinary attention to hand embellishment. Designer size - 4. Crafte...
Christian Dior Gray and White Alps Snow Boots
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Christian Dior Gray and White Alps Snow Boots Made in Italy EU shoe size 35-36 Lace-up vamps and relaxing footbeds Like new condition IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a ...
Prada Green Ostrich Leather Tote Bag with Gold Hardware, Unisex
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Green Ostrich leather Structured tote Two top handles Gold-tone hardware Top zip fastening One main compartment Comes with a dustbag Condition: Very Good This pre-loved item is in ...
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Bustier Lingerie Corset & Panties XS
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano circa 2001-2003 Satin & Lace stretch set featuring a Bustier with matching black panties. The shoulder straps are fully adjustable / detachable. T...
Vintage Candie's 1980s Women's Leather Wedge Sandals, Cordovan Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Candie's leather wedges open toe leather uppers and suede footbed wooden heel man made soles metal logo made in Brazil 🌼 These shoes are a spectacular piece of early 80s fa...
1960s Vintage Black Silk Satin Sequin + Beaded Bolero Jacket with 3/4 Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous black silk satin bolero jacket with metallic multicolor beadwork and sequin embellishment. Fully lined with front hook closure. Silk satin outer with rayon lining. The marke...
VALENTINO 00's Vintage Silk Embellished One Shoulder Blouse Bead
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma Vintage 2000's Espresso brown silk one shoulder blouse with tonal beaded flowers Hidden concealed side snaps Size IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of we...
CHANEL Timeless Classic Flap Wallet on Chain python snakeskin leather bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Timeless Classic Flap Wallet on Chain navy python snakeskin leather silver hardware WOC bag Reference: VNWG/A00006 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Timeless Class...
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.