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VALENTINO lamb pink jacket
VALENTINO lamb pink jacket

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...

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2010s Italian Fashion

New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925
New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925

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"

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana Pant Suit With Garter Jacket and Corset Pants 1990s
Dolce & Gabbana Pant Suit With Garter Jacket and Corset Pants 1990s

Dolce & Gabbana Pant Suit With Garter Jacket and Corset Pants 1990s

By Dolce & Gabbana

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,...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Hermes Mini Evelyne Vert Vertigo Silver
Hermes Mini Evelyne Vert Vertigo Silver

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Patrick Kelly Embossed Crocodile Strapless Bodycon Dress, 1980s
Patrick Kelly Embossed Crocodile Strapless Bodycon Dress, 1980s

Patrick Kelly Embossed Crocodile Strapless Bodycon Dress, 1980s

By Patrick Kelly

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...

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20th Century Fashion

GUCCI black leather 2017 PRINCETOWN ROSE Mules Shoes 38.5 fit 38
GUCCI black leather 2017 PRINCETOWN ROSE Mules Shoes 38.5 fit 38

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...

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2010s Fashion

Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown

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...

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1990s American Fashion

CHANEL cream pink blue silk 07C GRAFFITI TWEED Dress 38 S
CHANEL cream pink blue silk 07C GRAFFITI TWEED Dress 38 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...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's
Ceil Chapman Pink Floral Cotton Sexy Shirred Wiggle Dress, 1950's

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...

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Mid-20th Century Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR

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...

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2010s Fashion

DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s
DSquared2 Bright Red Silk with Dramatic Back Cocktail Dress, 2000s

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S

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...

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1990s Fashion

Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

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...

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1930s Fashion

Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory
Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory

Melo Gold Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory

By Studio Variously

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...

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2010s Indian Fashion

Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress
Gucci Runway 1920's Showgirl Style Chain Mail Evening Dress

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage Faux Leopard Long Coat
Vintage Faux Leopard Long Coat

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Fashion

MC Yellow Silk Hermés Puzzle Print Scarf Cocktail Dress
MC Yellow Silk Hermés Puzzle Print Scarf Cocktail Dress

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag

LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Callaghan Purple Cotton Knit One-Shoulder Dress, c.1970s
Callaghan Purple Cotton Knit One-Shoulder Dress, c.1970s

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 ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion

Y2K Moschino Pink Leopard Print Low Rise 2000's Patterned Jeans - Flares
Y2K Moschino Pink Leopard Print Low Rise 2000's Patterned Jeans - Flares

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...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Hermès "The Three Graces" Cashmere Shawl
Hermès "The Three Graces" Cashmere Shawl

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S

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...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Ivory Knit Body Con Dress with Iridescent Sequins, 1960s
Ivory Knit Body Con Dress with Iridescent Sequins, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Fashion

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Pleated Back Long Orange/Red Skirt
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Pleated Back Long Orange/Red Skirt

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Vintage Pleated Back Long Orange/Red Skirt

By Jean Paul Gaultier

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...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Erdem “Elviretta” Semi Sheer Leopard Print Cape Dress
Erdem “Elviretta” Semi Sheer Leopard Print Cape Dress

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...

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2010s Fashion

Gucci Italy Small Round Book Mark / Desk Collectible in Gucci Box 21st c
Gucci Italy Small Round Book Mark / Desk Collectible in Gucci Box 21st c

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Vintage Fendi Jeans Maxi Wrap Skirt Marled Sage Green
Vintage Fendi Jeans Maxi Wrap Skirt Marled Sage Green

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...

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1990s Italian Fashion

VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding

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...

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1990s Fashion

$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015
$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015

$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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France
Art Deco camel-colored leather campaign binoculars from France

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...

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1920s French Fashion

Ralph Lauren Equestrain Silk Scarf
Ralph Lauren Equestrain Silk Scarf

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown

JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown

By Jenny Packham

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 ...

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1990s Fashion

1950s Couture Vintage Silk + Wool Hand Woven Copper BrownPleated Skirt XS
1950s Couture Vintage Silk + Wool Hand Woven Copper BrownPleated Skirt XS

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...

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1950s French Fashion

Grey bustier with lurex lace and laces LA PERLA
Grey bustier with lurex lace and laces LA PERLA

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...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent canvas shoulder bag, gold tone heart
Yves Saint Laurent canvas shoulder bag, gold tone heart

Yves Saint Laurent canvas shoulder bag, gold tone heart

By Yves Saint Laurent

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...

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Late 20th Century European Fashion

Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40

Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Gucci Python Snakeskin 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
New Gucci Python Snakeskin 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 42 $2875
New Rare Gucci Black Spiderweb Silk Runway Dress Fall 2013 Sz 42 $2875

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 * ...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Miu Miu 2018 Distressed Black Leather RUNWAY Skirt with Belt
Miu Miu 2018 Distressed Black Leather RUNWAY Skirt with Belt

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Junior Guild Original Dress, Circa 1940s
Junior Guild Original Dress, Circa 1940s

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 ...

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1940s American Fashion

JIMMY CHOO gold & silver BON BON CRYSTAL SATIN Bucket Bag
JIMMY CHOO gold & silver BON BON CRYSTAL SATIN Bucket Bag

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag

LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag

By Louis Vuitton

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Gianni Versace Couture Chartreuse & Black Skirt Suit, 1998
Gianni Versace Couture Chartreuse & Black Skirt Suit, 1998

Gianni Versace Couture Chartreuse & Black Skirt Suit, 1998

By Gianni Versace Couture

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 ...

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20th Century Fashion

Lavendel Blue Long Mink Coat Emile Sarrazin Canada
Lavendel Blue Long Mink Coat Emile Sarrazin Canada

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...

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20th Century Canadian Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

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.