VALENTINO lamb pink jacket
By Valentino
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO merinos lamb pink cocktail jacket Reversible jacket with cyclamen pink macramé lace A-line, crew neck, bell sleeves. Side pockets in pink silk. External fabric : merinos l...
VALENTINO lamb pink jacket
By Valentino
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO merinos lamb pink cocktail jacket Reversible jacket with cyclamen pink macramé lace A-line, crew neck, bell sleeves. Side pockets in pink silk. External fabric : merinos l...
$695Sale Price|24% Off
New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Box Emilio Pucci $925 Resort 2018 Multi Satin Pucci Print Slides Size: 36.5 Satin Insole Leather Sole Heels: .5"
Off-white silk long skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk long skirt . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Rayon gros-grain inside the waist. SIZE S
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,...
Hermes Mini Evelyne Vert Vertigo Silver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes vert vertigo Evelyne TPM in clemence leather with canvas strap. Smallest model of Evelyne has tonal stitching, a large perforated H icon in circle at front, pull tab top closu...
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...
Patrick Kelly Embossed Crocodile Strapless Bodycon Dress, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the late great American expat designer Patrick Kelly. Embossed cotton in shiny black and grey. Strapless with sweetheart neckline. Fully lined with unboned bodice. Double vente...
GUCCI black leather 2017 PRINCETOWN ROSE Mules Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci Lillian Horsebit Boots are a rare and luxurious statement piece. Crafted in striking aquamarine python leather, they feature the iconic silver-tone horsebi...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal. Crafted from a true metallic link textile (not standard lamé jersey), the dress catches the light from every angle, evoking iconic late-90s runway and red carpet glamour. Labeled Marc Jacobs, size 8. Unlined and semi-sheer due to the open metal-link construction. There are several areas of separation and loss within the links toward the lower skirt and hem (see close-up photos). Priced accordingly and ideal for collectors, stylists, designers, or anyone comfortable working with specialty textiles. Restoration / Styling Ideas (for buyers): • Have a skilled tailor or costume restorer re-link and stabilize damaged areas using fine wire or matching metallic thread from the reverse. • Shorten or create a high side slit to remove or disguise heavier damage at the hem while keeping the original column line. • Add a nude or tonal slip underneath for coverage and to support the metal links. • Embrace the existing flaws and intentionally distress further for an editorial, deconstructed look—very in line with late-90s / Y2K runway styling. A rare archival-worthy Marc Jacobs piece with incredible stage, red carpet, or editorial potential. ⸻ Size & Measurements Labeled Size: 8 Measurements: 38 inch bust 34 inch waist 42 inch hips 63 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem Key Features • Authentic Marc Jacobs main line, c. 1998–2002 • True gold metal-link textile with diagonal rib effect • Draped cowl neckline; sleek column silhouette • Semi-sheer, lightweight, high-impact shine • Visible link breaks and snags; priced for condition and restoration potential • Exceptional piece for collectors, stylists, or runway-inspired eveningwear ⸻ Marc Jacobs 90s gown, Marc Jacobs metal link dress, vintage Marc Jacobs...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway crystal ruched waist drape sash train gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway black strass crystal ruched waist drape sash train gown Reference: TGAS/F00873 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Co...
Pale pink short silk slip dress with lace inset and tulle edge Circa 1920's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink short silk slip dress with lace inset and tulle edge. Hook&eye closure on the middle back. Silk strap in between the legs. SIZE 34/ XXS
Orange and white silk pleated skirt with MISS DIOR print CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange and white silk pleated skirt with MISS DIOR print. Gros grain inside the waist. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
CHANEL cream pink blue silk 07C GRAFFITI TWEED Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel dress features a striking blend of textures and playful color. The fitted, sleeveless top is crafted in cream crepe silk (100%) with an allover graffiti-st...
Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience ultimate sexiness with the Ceil Chapman 50s Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress. This iconic era's queen of curves offers signature shirring on the bodice and a fitted...
CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ An ode to antiquity refracted through the prism of Paris, this Lesage tweed dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / GREECE 2018 Cruise Collection embodies couture as mythology — wove...
Emporio Armani - Black sleeveless dress with back bow and purple lining
By Giorgio Armani, EMPORIO ARMANI EA7
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Refined black Emporio Armani suit, made in Italy, a perfect example of the Maison's timeless elegance. The design is minimal in the front, with a round neckline and flared line that ...
DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Dsquared2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DSquared2's Bright Red Silk Peek-a-Boo Bodice with a Dramatic Back Drape Cocktail Dress. This daring and dramatic 2000s dress features a hyper-sexy chest peek-a-boo and high neck, ac...
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel evening gown is crafted in black velvet and chiffon for a refined interplay of structure and lightness. It features a fitted velvet bodice accented with te...
Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
Made in the most sumptuous gold silk satin, this original 1930's dress and matching jacket, is a rare set to behold and never again find. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is fr...
$87Sale Price|20% Off
Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Melo Pouch reflects a slower approach to luxury, where craftsmanship and intention guide every detail. Handcrafted by artisans using responsibly sourced silk, each piece is creat...
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gucci 2018 runway show presented a featured array of exciting eventful evening wear. From designer Andre Michelle, a lovely soft lilac chain mail evening dress. A 1920's show...
Vintage Faux Leopard Long Coat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Vintage Faux Leopard Long Coat, a glamorous nod to old Hollywood allure and timeless sophistication. Crafted in luxuriously plush faux fur, the striki...
Goyard Boeing 55 Duffle Bag Blue Travel Carry On Weekend Luggage Boston Croisier
By Goyard
Located in Miami, FL
- Blue exterior - Leather top handles - Does not come with dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall excellent condition has minor scuffs on the bottom leather trim please see ...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway Lesage gradient sequins paillette gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2022 Runway Lesage silver gradient sequins paillette gown Reference: TGAS/F00877 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: ...
MC Yellow Silk Hermés Puzzle Print Scarf Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Yellow Silk Hermés Puzzle Print Scarf Cocktail Dress Material: Silk Measurements Overall length: 37 in. Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 in Hip : 35 in.
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau is a modern reinterpretation of the House’s iconic hatbox, crafted in classic coated Monogram canvas with natural cowhide leath...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Taupe Beaded Bridal Gown Embellished Wedding Dress Maxi
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Wedding Dress Vintage Cool toned taupe stone color Silver, gold, and white iridescent beading and other embellishments throughout This whole dress is a walking work of art...
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the...
Callaghan Purple Cotton Knit One-Shoulder Dress, c.1970s
By CALLAGHAN
Located in Alford, MA
Callaghan mid-calf-length dress crafted of purple cotton knit featuring a unique one-shoulder design with a long, fitted torso and a full, heavily gathered skirt that falls from the ...
Y2K Moschino Pink Leopard Print Low Rise 2000's Patterned Jeans - Flares
By Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s vintage Moschino leopard printed jeans, in a vibrant pink colour way, featuring a low rise fit, pockets at the front and a slightly flared leg. The jeans are deadstock with or...
Hermès "The Three Graces" Cashmere Shawl
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "The Three Graces" silk and cashmere shawl features three giraffes amidst an orange, red, and blue jungle pattern, designed by Alice Shirley. Highly collectible.
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is crafted in rich Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrasting white saddle stitching. Designed i...
Ivory Knit Body Con Dress with Iridescent Sequins, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's "JFK Birthday Dress". Absolutely stunning iridescent blush body-con dress. A soft wool knit that hugs curves and allows them! Stretchy and fully sequi...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Pleated Back Long Orange/Red Skirt
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier long skirt from the 1990s in a rich red/orange tone. It has a straight, relaxed shape with soft pleating at the back that adds movement and comfort. The fa...
Erdem “Elviretta” Semi Sheer Leopard Print Cape Dress
By Erdem
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Erdem Elviretta leopard print cape dress with sheer outer layer and silk lining. Lightweight, fluid drape and high neck tie detail. Very good condition with light wear only. Above t...
2007 Manolo Blahnik Limited Edition 38 / 8 Neiman Marcus Embroidered Satin Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebrate a rare piece of fashion history with these vintage Manolo Blahnik limited-edition satin heels, created exclusively for Neiman Marcus’ 100th Anniversary in 2007. Crafted in ...
1990s Christian Dior Cream Watercolor Floral Print Flared Ruffle Pencil Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christian Dior Boutique pencil skirt with a triangular flared ruffle at front hem. Such a cool and sculptural shape! Features a pink and pale plum rose pattern in a blurred w...
A/W 1997 Givenchy Alexander McQueen Green Cheetah Animal Print Velvet Skirt Suit
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Autumn / Winter 1997 Givenchy suit by Alexander McQueen. Comprising a tailored jacket with rounded collar and high waisted pencil skirt. Crafted in a forest green Cheetah pr...
Gucci Italy Small Round Book Mark / Desk Collectible in Gucci Box 21st c
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy small round book mark / desk collectible in Gucci presentation box 21st c. Tom Ford era The small silver metal G medallion may serve as a bookmark placed inside a book ...
Vintage Fendi Jeans Maxi Wrap Skirt Marled Sage Green
By Fendi
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Fendi Jeans wrap maxi skirt in a marled sage-green. Reads as a neutral grey. Wool-blend exterior with a fleece-lined interior in cream. Full wrap construction with overlappin...
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
$2,791Sale Price|35% Off
$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Tags Cruise 2015 Gucci $4295 Neutral Python Silver-Tone Hardware Bamboo & Leather Trim Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Tassel Accents Leather Lining & Four Interior P...
Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
OutStunning French binoculars ,early 20th century. The metal parts lend a touch of understated elegance to the piece, creating a sophisticated contrast with the warmth of the leather...
Ralph Lauren Equestrain Silk Scarf
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ralph Lauren Equestrain cahsmere and Silk blend shawl in black with a horse and tackle motif.
Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 Beige Black Suede Grosgrain Pearl Heel Mules Size 38.5 39
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into timeless Parisian elegance with these rare Chanel Pre-Fall 2016 runway mules, a highly coveted design that perfectly embodies Karl Lagerfeld’s refined vision. Elevate your...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
Burgundy velvet shoes with fabric flower CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy velvet shoes with fabric flower . Open on the back with elastic band. Heel height : 10cm Shoe size: 40
1950s Couture Vintage Silk + Wool Hand Woven Copper BrownPleated Skirt XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage couture hand-woven skirt with petal pleats and a tiny nipped waist. Unique cut with a New Look silhouette. This skirt came from a very high end estate which featur...
Grey bustier with lurex lace and laces LA PERLA
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey bustier with lurex lace and laces . Main fabric composition: 64% rayon, 28% nylon, 8% polyester. Lining: cotton & nylon. Padded bra. Boned. Laces on the back with eyelet. Z...
Yves Saint Laurent canvas shoulder bag, gold tone heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage YSL brown canvas handbag or shoulder bag. It has soft warm brown tones in a woven embroidered canvas with an abstract swirl pattern, it has a long brown leather c...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40
Located in Conroe, TX
New with Tags Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2002 Runway Jacket Jacket that opened the runway show Size 40 Bust: 34.25" Waist: 40" Shoulder: 14" Length: 22" Sleeve: 26.25" Gender: Women...
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
New Gucci Python Snakeskin 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Booties S/S 2014 Runway & Ad Size: 37.5 A Burnt Orange Python Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Nylon Straps Zips Up the Interior Side Python & Leat...
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 42 $2875
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spiderweb Silk Dress Brand New Fall 2013 * Retail $2875 * IT Size: 42 Spiderweb Lace Detail There is a fair amount of Elastane, so a nice stretch to this dress. * Side Slit * ...
Miu Miu 2018 Distressed Black Leather RUNWAY Skirt with Belt
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Distressed black leather skirt with belt from Miu Miu’s pre-fall 2018 collection. Cut with a high, cinched waist, the skirt features a wide belt with topstitched edges and a tie-fron...
Junior Guild Original Dress, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage cocoa brown rayon crepe dress. sheath silhouette. bracelet sleeves. fluttering cape style bodice with large flounce bow in the center. flounce peplum at hips. dress falls to ...
Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double breasted leather and suede coat with fringes. Main fabric composition: 35% lamb leather, 34% goat leather, 16% polyester, 9% cotton, 5% rayon. Silk lining. Branded butt...
JIMMY CHOO gold & silver BON BON CRYSTAL SATIN Bucket Bag
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Jimmy Choo BON BON bag is a striking statement piece, expertly crafted in satin and adorned with dazzling hotfix crystal embellishments. Made in Italy, this signa...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
Gianni Versace Couture Chartreuse & Black Skirt Suit, 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit from 1998. Electric chartreuse green and black color-blocking. Sleek and futuristic. So very Y2K. Black Medusa toggle buttons at side waist on the ...
Lavendel Blue Long Mink Coat Emile Sarrazin Canada
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exclusive lavendel blue mink coat is made by Emile Sarrazin, Canada Quebec This color is rare to find. We offer more exclusive vintage items, vie...
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.