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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...
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Black Wool Tie-Neck Knit Shirt, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sweet take on the classic black tee shirt. Vivienne Westwood Red Label circa 1990's. Long sleeve tapered waist silhouette. Key-hole cut out at neck with tie detail. 100% Italian wo...
Alexander Mcqueen Resort Floral Reverse-Print Bustier Dress, 2016
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Alexander McQueen's 2016 Resort collection comes this sexy bustier-centric dress. We are getting major Italian va-va-voom energy from this piece, with the greenery motif across....
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Rare Sz 8
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Brand New * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels * Black Cutout Leather * Pointed Toe Pumps *Nude Toe & Heel Back * 4" Heel * With ...
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 ...
Chanel 1975s Veste Tailleur FR36 Haute Couture Ecru Red Tweed Ensemble UK8 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture suit circa 1975, consisting of a jacket and pleated skirt in multicolored wool tweed on an ecru background, trimmed with a bright red ribbon all around. It featu...
Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous and Elegant Authentic Hermès Gloves The top beautifully adorned with a band decorated with holes and nicely cut on the edge in the ghillies style Made in France Made of s...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 30" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
Bill Blass Black Silk Satin Skirt Suit with Hot Pink and Chrome Yellow Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
This Bill Blass black silk satin skirt suit has pops of hot pink and chrome yellow on the beautifully tailored jacket. The interior of the jacket is all chrome yellow silk satin and ...
Bob Mackie Midnight Blue Iridescent Bugle Bead and Sequin Gown, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No introduction needed. The go to man that Cher, Carol Burnett and many other extremely lucky people counted on for sparkle and shine - Bob Mackie. 1980s sexy sheath fully covered i...
F/W 1992 Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferré Hot Pink Jacquard Cannage Skirt Suit
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 1992 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Suit, Comprising a blazer & matching skirt. The ensemble features a hot pink two-tone...
Teal Traina 1960s Vintage Pink Silk Drop Waist Mod Dress with Pleats
By Teal Traina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Teal Traina mod pink dress sleeveless v neck bodice drop waist flapper style silhouette very pretty shade of orchid pink kelly green silk lining extra large pearlized buttons o...
Chado Ralph Rucci Couture F/W 2007 Paint Stroke Dress & Cape Cocktail Ensemble
By Ralph Rucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Couture cocktail ensemble by Chado Ralph Rucci. The abstract design printed onto silk organdy is from a digitized painting by Rucci himself. Wearable art! The creamy bone colored sil...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress With Train, S/S 2005/2004
Located in North Wales, PA
Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely rare resin floral cabana sunglasses c 1950s The stylish retro midcentury sunglass frames are designed with black & cream color resin striped bands; embellis...
Green wool crêpe boléro ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green wool crêpe boléro with hidden snap closure on the front. Branded button and buttonhole on the sleeve bottom edge; Shoulder pad. Sample SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Hermès Teke Statuette Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold Africa
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: wood statuettes Theme: Teke, Africa, African Spirit Made in France Vintage item Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand pain...
Butler & Wilson 1980s Crystal Minaudiere Evening Purse for Women
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A glamorous vintage Butler & Wilson crystal evening purse, reflecting the brand’s reputation for bold, theatrical glamour. Founded in London in 1972, Butler & Wilson became s...
Black satin wide leg trouser ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin wide leg trouser. Zip closure on the top middle front + Hidden snap closure on the left side. Pocket on both side. Belt-loop. SAMPLE SIZE 38(Fr) M
Black pleated backless chiffon and leather dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black pleated backless chiffon and leather dress. Boned on the front. Nylon tulle lining on the top. Buckle closure on the leather straps on the top middle back + gold metal studs. I...
Charming Victorian Sterling Baby Cradle
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Sterling Baby Cradle circa 1900. Wonderfully object detailed in faux wicker pattern with ribbed edges. The perfect baby shower gift. 1880's sterling, Made by Mause...
2000 YOHJI YAMAMOTO asymmetrical silk & cashmere RUNWAY jacket and skirt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning jet black runway jacket and skirt set designed by Yohji Yamamoto dating to fall of 2000. It is cut from a lightweight black silk with a smooth, matte finish. The silk itself...
2017 Siah Howard Couture Runway Pink Maxi Dress with Silk Column Skirt
Located in London, GB
Siah Howard is a haute couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...
Vintage Black Marabou Feather Stole Boa Evening Wear
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage stole/boa is made of marabou and feathers we offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details; nice over eveningdresses, gala and partys black lined li...
VALENTINO 1998 Vintage Ivory Eyelet Blazer Jacket Wool Cashmere Runway
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino SS98 Vintage Ivory Super soft Eyelet pattern Scalloped edges Mother of pearl-like buttons Size US6 fits closer to a snug 4 / looser 2 Excellent condition, minor feeling of ...
Vintage 1960's pink satin turban 1960s pink turban hat beaded cocktail hat
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching shade of pink satin, this beautiful 1960's pleated turban hat, embellished with silver beaded appliqués, is the perfect finishing touch to your outf...
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...
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown Decade: Material: Metal Vintage condition: Measurements Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 in...
S/S 2005 Donatella Versace Chaos Couture Colourful denim Print silk corset dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Spring / Summer 2005 Donatella Versace, jeans couture dress in a silk floaty denim print with colourful slogans, butterfly patch embroidery and fitted bustier, corset top....
Christian Dior 2015 Robe Rose FR36 Raf Simons Pink Cotton Satin Dress UK8 US6
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior dress circa 2015 by Raf Simons in pastel pink cotton satin, round neck, short sleeves, flounce at the hem of the short skirt, adorned with a mini inverted pleat at the...
Valentino Couture Black Silk Charmeuse and Organza Strapless Gown, 2008
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and sultry Valentino gown from their Winter 2008 collection. Tiers of black silk charmeuse body and organza skirt. Ruffled tiers of black silk chiffon pleats adorn the bodice, ...
Black cotton bustier ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cotton bustier. 98% cotton & 2% stretch. Zip closure on the left side. SIZE 34 / XS NEW WITH TAG
Vintage early 1940's deep red two piece skirt suit UK US 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A true masterpiece of its time, this original 1940's deep red wine coloured skirt suit, is the perfect addition to your tailored vintage wardrobe. The V shaped neckline of the jack...
Hermès Veau Doblis Swift Maxibox 37
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Veau Doblis Swift Maxibox cube 37 Chamois Capucine. This tote is crafted of durable calfskin leather in grey. The bag features a smooth tall ...
Orange sequin bustier jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2023
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange sequin bustier jumpsuit . Boned bustier inside in thick sheer stretch jersey with hook&eye closure on the middle back. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 34 (...
Silk-Touch Fabric Pussy Bow Blouse Top Gray Geometric Print Size 10/12, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb 1980s silky fluid woven fabric pussy‑bow blouse, designed in an elegant peasant‑style silhouette with an attached, fluid scarf‑bow that drapes beautifully at the neckline. The...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 92A COCO CHANEL CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-plated metal and features oversized “COCO CHANEL” letter links separated by a classic CC. A large CC buckle anchors the desig...
Lambertson Truex Green Crocodile Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
Lambertson Truex designed handbags for Tiffany & Co. before they started their own iconic luxury brand in 1998. This green crocodile clutch is just delightful. The silver tone init...
2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Paisley Velvet Maxi Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gown was designed for Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2001 Collection - the House's most luxurious runway line with its sumptuous purple label. On the runway the brand showed a ma...
Vintage 1960's Snakeskin boots Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone UK 4 US 6 EU 37
By Ferragamo
Located in Nashville, TN
The most beautiful pair of 1960's Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone snake skin boots you could ever hope to set eyes upon. The rounded toe of the...
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue / pink Taurillon leather CAPUCINES MM Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines MM Taurillon Leather Bag is crafted from supple navy Taurillon leather, finished with ...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Hermès Perpetuel Calendar Ephemeris Robot Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazing and Rare Hermès Perpetual Calendar Perpetual version The day and date change automatically by pressing the push button The years can be set to a 4-year cycle. Currently se...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 Pink Tweed 3pcs Jacket Corset Skirt 94P Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and iconic three-piece Chanel suit from the legendary Spring 1994 collection. This unforgettable runway look was worn by Christy Turlington on the Spring 1994 r...
PRADA black CROCODILE ZIP POUCH Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini clutch in black shiny crocodile. Designed in a sleek, elongated silhouette with a polished, structured feel, this striking piece showcases the natural high-...
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$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 ...
Hermès "Grands Fonds" Blue Beach Sarong
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "Poissons" beach sarong in the blue and orange color way. The luxurious towel is made from 100% cotton and features a vibrant fish motif.
Lambertson Truex Contemporary Orange Crocodile Leather Clutch Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
Lambertson Truex designed handbags for Tiffany & Co. before they started their own iconic luxury brand in 1998. This orange crocodile clutch is just delightful. The silver tone i...
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...
Prada Ivory Silk Satin Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada ivory silk satin crossbody bag featuring enamel triangle logo, contrasting trim, adjustable shoulder strap (43.3 in. (110cm)), concealed press-stud fastening, internal patch po...
Hermès Gardener Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold Vegetable Garden
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: gardener's hat, flower pots, basket with roses, rake, shovel, watering can, clogs, cauliflower, garden strings Theme: Garden, Garden...
2000’s Moschino Leopard Print Long Tailored Animal Blazer Jacket - Padded Coat
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun early 2000’s Moschino Cheap & Chic leopard print coat. Featuring a long blazer style silhouette, padded exterior, pockets at the waist and button closure down the centre. MADE...
Dolce&Gabbana GuipureLaceApplique CutWorkHighSlit WoolJerseyCocktailDress, 2000s
Located in Chicago, IL
This Dolce & Gabbana grey soft virgin-wool fine-knit sleeveless strapped V-neck evening cocktail dress, which was made in Italy for a mid-2000s Fall/Winter collection, features a see...
Black rayon jacquard skirt ALAIA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon jacquard skirt. Knit composition: 94% rayon, 6% polyester. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
Gucci Green White Silk Flower Scarf
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci vintage flower silk scarf , white with green trim and multicolor design. Minor thread pull.
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S Runway Purple Satin Cargo Skirt, New/Old, 2001
ETRO burgundy paisley canvas 2023 LOVE TROTTER MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Etro 2023 Love Trotter Medium Paisley Tote in Burgundy beautifully combines the brand’s iconic artistry with modern functionality. Crafted from coated paisley can...
EmanuelUngaroParis Silk RuffledChiffon FlowerPrint EmpireWaist BabyDollMiniDress
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Italy, this Emanuel Ungaro Paris double-ruffle-trimmed bright red layered baby-doll-style evening-cocktail mini dress features a handpainted-tulip print that has different ef...
Vintage 1960's Pastel Floral Beaded Purse 1960's Beaded Wallet coin purse
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of cream rayon and embellished with iridescent white rocaille beads, surrounding pastel coloured floral embroidery accented by pearlescent beads, this o...
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...
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.