CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— From the resplendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic, destined not only for the wardrobe but for the canon ...
See-through ficelle thread embroidery skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through cord thread embroidery skirt with see-trough nylon tulle lining. Gros-grain waist. Zip and hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36
PRADA black CORD TRIM CROCODILE FRAME Evening Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada evening bag in black shiny crocodile. Crafted in an elegant, softly structured silhouette, this refined piece showcases the luminous high-gloss finish and natura...
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) ...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Fox Terrier Dog Porcelain
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Cute Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "FOX -TERRIER" dog Made in France Made of porcelain Beige Leather at bottom, "HH" in golden letters in middle Colorways: white, ora...
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...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Le Fleuve Sacre Gange Ganga India
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare and Absoultely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "Le Fleuve Sacré" (The Sacred River) Designed by Catherine Baschet in 2005 Theme: India, Gange, Ganga Mata, ...
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 ...
HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather, a crisp and architectural expression of the house’s most coveted icon. Crafted in the structure...
GUCCI black grained leather 1973 SMALL CROSSBODY Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci 1973 Small Chain shoulder bag in black grained leather is a timeless expression of the house’s heritage. Featuring the iconic 1973 interlocking G detail, it...
Hermes Connect the Dots Limited Edition HAC 40 Black Evergrain Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès HAC 40 “Connect the Dots” edition which reimagines one of the house’s most historic silhouettes through a modern, graphic lens. Rather than relying on tr...
HERMES Cuivre Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 MAXI QUADRILLE Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Cuivre Taurillon Clemence leather. A timeless icon in a rich copper-brown hue, featuring the signature perforated H and refined gold...
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
CHANEL Iconic Jennie Kim Style Tweed Jacket Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Tweed Jacket Dress — Spring 2020 by Virginie Viard ~ Immortalized in the Spring 2020 campaign, worn by Jennie Kim and other icons of modern myth, this piece transcen...
Dolce & Gabbana Pant Suit With Garter Jacket and Corset Pants 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
This is one of the most incredible suits I have had- a black lingerie inspired pant suit with some stretch from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a blazer style jacket with a lapel collar,...
A/W 2003 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Off-Shoulder Bustier Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn/Winter 2003 Vivienne Westwood ensemble ! Featuring a black velvet off-shoulder silhouette, wrap around top with complimenting black wool circle skirt. The top featur...
PRADA black CRYSTAL SATIN MINI BUCKET Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini bucket bag in black satin fully encrusted in black rhinestones, designed in a compact, softly structured silhouette that radiates refined evening glamour. T...
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 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...
$9,483Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Dachshund Shaped Photos Frame By Ravinet d'Enfert
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Photos Frame Absolutely stunning, a true collector item for all Hermès and Dachshund lovers! In shape of a dachshund, "teckel" in fr...
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 ~ ...
$1,126Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Vintage Baby Blue Mink and Fox Jacket, Medium by Edelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage jacket is made of soft mink with fox and is an exclusive model Rare to find Look at our storefront for more luxurious vintage items. Details: Special color; baby blue ...
D&G Spring/Summer 2011 Green Floral Silk Chiffon Dress IT 42
Located in Berlin, DE
A feminine and playful piece from D&G’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection, crafted in lightweight green silk chiffon with a delicate white floral and leafy print. The fitted bodice featu...
2000’s Roberto Cavalli Animal Snake Print Silk Chiffon Blouse - Top
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Silk Chiffon Blouse A Gorgeous 2000’s Roberto Cavalli Silk chiffon blouse, featuring bellowing 3/4 length cuffed sleeves ,fitted waistline area a...
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...
Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Rose Sakura Palladium Hardware Swift Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Kelly 25 in Rose Sakura which captures the house’s mastery of color through one of its most coveted pastel hues. Soft and luminous, this delicate pink evo...
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1995 Black Floral Lace 95A Midi Skirt
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A beautiful example of mid-’90s Chanel—feminine, refined, and easy to wear. This black midi skirt is cut in soft layers of sheer lace over a silk underlayer, giving it depth without ...
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 ...
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 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Ribbon Tweed Jacket with CC Embroidered Camellias — Runway of the Legendary CHANEL AIRLINES Cruise 2008 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value exceeded $15,000. Tr...
Vintage 1950's Hat Linen Floral Lily Percher Hat Cocktail Hat Rhinestones
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly darling 1950's stone coloured linen hat, embellished with silver rhinestones, is the sweetest finishing touch to your outfit. The soft rounded and moulded crown, showcases...
Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs VALENTINO
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs with laser cut and embroideries. . Main fabric composition: 77% wool, 23% silk. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle ba...
1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris Vintage Camel Wool Cape Coat/ Jacket
By Parallele, Emanuel Ungaro
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 ...
Beige angora turtle neck sweater with lurex thread ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige angora turtle neck sweater with lurex thread . SIZE 40 / M/ L
Faux fur padded neon pink maxi jacket ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux fur padded neon pink maxi jacket . Main fabric composition: 93% Modacrylic, 7% polyester. Branded Cupro lining. Padding: 100% polyester. Pocket on both side. SIZE: Oversize (F...
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely beautiful Ceil Chapman evening gown from the 1950's. The epitome of midcentury Hollywood glamour. A holy grail gown for any vintage darling enamored with this bygone era ...
Hermès Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching - Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop -...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
Alexander McQueen Skirt
Located in Sharon, CT
Unlined, with diagonally 5 Buttons up the front.
BOTTEGA VENETA pewter grey OLIMPIA SMALL CROCODILE Shoulder Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Glimmer Olimpia Small shoulder bag in metallic pewter matte crocodile, showcasing the refined scale pattern of exotic leather enhanced by a softly lumin...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — inside hidden a tonal silk lining whispering against the skin
Fendi Vintage Pink Leather Bucket Bag with Shoulder Strap, Unisex
By Fendi
Located in Capri, IT
Fendi pink leather pouch bucket bag brand newcwith sizeable shoulder strap totally made in italy measurements: L 23 cm depth 1 cm h 23 cm
France vintage cat eye sunglasses by Argos
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argos MODEL: 886 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock, mint condition DIMENSIONS: SMALL: Lens width: 48 mm / 1 7/8 in Lens height: 38 mm / 1 1/2 in Bridge: 18 ...
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...
BOTTEGA VENETA taupe suede JODIE TEEN INTRECCIATO Hobo Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta Teen Jodie Bag is crafted in luxurious Taupe (sage green) suede with the house’s iconic Intrecciato weave. Compact yet stylish, this sculptural sil...
Hermès Silk Scarf Noel au 24 Faubourg Christmas Snow Ball Orange
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Absolutely gorgeous, worn or framed, perfect for the holiday season. Print: "Noël au 24 Faubourg" Pattern: Hermès store of the 24 Faubourg Paris F...
$39Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Artisanal Tisa Black Pink Cotton Shibori Hand Crafted Envelope Pouch
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Good things do come in small packages and this is true for Tisa Black Silk Pouch with a pleasantly contrasting pink hue, a zero waste pouch made exclusively in pure cotton. Long st...
$1,397Sale Price|35% Off
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer FR 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 34 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
A Pierre Balmain Lurex Knitting Three-pieces Set - France Circa 1980
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Pierre Balmain three-piece knitwear set in silver and purple lurex. Long-sleeved, tight-fitting top with cuffs. Small turtleneck closing with invisible staples. Lon...
Hermès "Les Bassets" NIB Silk Gavroche
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "Les Bassets" Scarf is in 100% silk with hand rolled edges, designed by Xavier de Poret.
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Hampstead PM Early Rare Model Collector 2000s Tote Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful early-model Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Hampstead PM, introduced shortly after the Damier Azur line debuted in 2006. The Hampstead was one of the first structured totes Lou...
CHANEL 2020 Runway Black Chevron Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Fall 2020 Runway by Virginie Viard · — Black Chevron Tweed Jacket — ~ Designed under Virginie Viard, this piece distills Chanel’s eternal language into its most legible...
Prada FW 1995 Dalmatian Calf Hair Knee-High Boots, Size 37.5 – Archival Icon
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible pair of Prada Fall/Winter 1995 boots, embodying the house’s iconic mid-90s minimalism with a bold graphic twist. Crafted in Italy from luxurious ca...
Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Floral Fringed Scarf 1930s Cerulean Blue Scarf
Located in Nashville, TN
A marvel to behold. This original 1930's cerulean blue silk chiffon shawl, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of, tan, brown, green and dark green, is a rare piece to behol...
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1951 France A tailor-effect dress in lilac pink silk ottoman after the famous couturier Jacques Griffe, dating from the early 1950s. A clever cut inspired by Christian Dior's B...
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...
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 1920's Beaded Evening Bag 1920's Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in a sparkling cobalt blue glass beaded background which contours a vibrant red flower...
1990s ROMEO GIGLI tulle full purple skirt
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Austin, TX
1990s ROMEO GIGLI purple skirt 24" waist, 47" hips, 35" length Excellent Condition 100% nylon sz US6 / IT42 / M
Red velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red 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. Belt-l...
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.