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LES HABITUDES 90's Art Deco Couture Vintage Beaded Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
LES HABITUDES 90's Art Deco Couture Vintage Beaded Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

LES HABITUDES 90's Art Deco Couture Vintage Beaded Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass bead...

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1990s Fashion

Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s
Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s

Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...

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Late 20th Century Fashion

Roberto Cavalli knit top with snake jewel, 2000sottime condition
Roberto Cavalli knit top with snake jewel, 2000sottime condition

Roberto Cavalli knit top with snake jewel, 2000sottime condition

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Roberto Cavalli top made of stretch knit, featuring an extremely feminine design and sensual, embellished with iconic jewel details. A fitted silhouette with a crossover V-neckline...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL New Paris / MONACO Amethyst Tweed Jacket 34 FR
CHANEL New Paris / MONACO Amethyst Tweed Jacket 34 FR

CHANEL New Paris / MONACO Amethyst Tweed Jacket 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Collectible Amethyst Tweed Jacket — Paris / Monte Carlo Runway by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the shimmering Riviera spirit of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO Collection emer...

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Early 2000s Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA Parme pink 2016 GLIMMER AYERS INTRECCIATO Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA Parme pink 2016 GLIMMER AYERS INTRECCIATO Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA Parme pink 2016 GLIMMER AYERS INTRECCIATO Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Bottega Veneta Glimmer shoulder bag in Parme lilac ayers, showcasing a softly iridescent scaled texture accented by sculptural cut-outs that reveal lilac intrecciato l...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Onex Vintage 1970s Green Silver Leather Boomerang Heels Size 7 Women’s
Onex Vintage 1970s Green Silver Leather Boomerang Heels Size 7 Women’s

Onex Vintage 1970s Green Silver Leather Boomerang Heels Size 7 Women’s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous 1950s style Hollywood starlet boomerang heels! Green and silver leather with a reflective silver sculptural cantilever heel; soft suede foot bed. Shoes date to the 1970s but...

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1970s American Fashion

CHANEL Iconic SUPERMARKET Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit 34 FR
CHANEL Iconic SUPERMARKET Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit 34 FR

CHANEL Iconic SUPERMARKET Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Iconic Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit — SUPERMARKET Fall 2014 Collection, Karl Lagerfeld • As seen on Cara Delevingne on Runway & and on Kim Kardashian • — The Fa...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and W...

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2010s Fashion

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (Z in circle, 1996) Made of box leather and yellow gold plated ...

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1990s French Fashion

Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back
Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back

Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous white cotton shirt from Martin Margiela. It has long sleeves with cuffs, a shirt collar and button front. The back is stunning in a chevron pattern of the same fabric lea...

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2010s Italian Fashion

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible Pastel Pink Lesage Tweed Jacket with Camellia Brooch Runway Paris / VERSAILLES Cruise Collection 2013 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $12,000 // Tr...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Chan...

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2010s Fashion

HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress
HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress

HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress

By Halston

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Halston Vintage Runway style FW01 Jet black Ruching makes the dress super flattering Deep v neck Back zip Size USA 6 but fits like a 2/4 Excellent condition, no flaws Wear to work an...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR
CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR

CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL — Statement Sunlight Reverie Jacket with Metallic Chain Link Trim ~  A Timeless Icon by Virginie Viard Spring 2020 Collection ~ — Boutique value: over $14,000 — yet its wort...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Lesage Tweed Jacket & Trousers Suit 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Lesage Tweed Jacket & Trousers Suit 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Lesage Tweed Jacket & Trousers Suit 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Lesage Check Tweed Bomber Jacket & Trousers Suit — Paris / EGYPT 2019 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld — Presented at the Metropolitan Museum, New York · As seen on Vitto...

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2010s Fashion

Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping
Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping

Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Horses galloping through water, with egrets, flamingos, and vegetation in the background. These landscapes are inspired ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

CHANEL 12K$ New 2023 Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 12K$ New 2023 Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 12K$ New 2023 Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Spring 2022 / 2023 Collection — As seen on Christine Lagarde — the President of the European Central Bank ~ A Modern Lesage Masterpiece by Virginie Viard ~ // boutique val...

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2010s Fashion

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Located in Nashville, TN

his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...

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1950s Fashion

VINTAGE Ivory Beaver/Mink Fur Bolero (USA Purchase Only) Bridal Wedding Cape
VINTAGE Ivory Beaver/Mink Fur Bolero (USA Purchase Only) Bridal Wedding Cape

VINTAGE Ivory Beaver/Mink Fur Bolero (USA Purchase Only) Bridal Wedding Cape

Located in Leonardo, NJ

USA ONLY — FUR cannot cross customs Vintage Ivory Beaver or Mink Fits up to a Medium 1 hook and eye to close Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of wear Great for bride bridal...

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1990s Fashion

DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress
DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress

DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Donna Karan Vintage Runway SS12 Pumpkin orange Stretchy and soft Pullover Size Medium but also fits XS/S Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying fla...

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2010s Fashion

Gianni Versace Couture FW 1993 Medusa Leather Boots 38.5 Vintage
Gianni Versace Couture FW 1993 Medusa Leather Boots 38.5 Vintage

Gianni Versace Couture FW 1993 Medusa Leather Boots 38.5 Vintage

By Gianni Versace

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Iconic Gianni Versace Couture boots belonging to the Fall/Winter 1993 collection, one of the maison's most recognizable designs. The design recalls the theatrical and baroque aesthet...

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1990s Fashion

Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France
Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France

Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France

By Guy Laroche

Located in Valencia, CA

MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: 5125 - Burgundy MADE IN: France ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm Lens height: 54 mm Bridge: 10 mm Temple-to...

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1980s French Fashion

Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf
Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf

Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1930's pongee silk triangular cut scarf, rendered in a soft muted palette of pinks, blues and tans in a floral design set against a cream background and finished with a ...

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1930s Fashion

CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Iconic Timeless Black Tweed Jacket Runway of the 2017 Spring Robot Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ One of the most coveted black jackets in all of Chanel’s history — as seen ...

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2010s Fashion

Exceptional Hermès Cashmere Plaid Throw Blanket Cover Felin Hug
Exceptional Hermès Cashmere Plaid Throw Blanket Cover Felin Hug

Exceptional Hermès Cashmere Plaid Throw Blanket Cover Felin Hug

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Throw Blanket Gorgeous, warm, soft, ideal partner for your cold evenings ! Print: "Câlin Felin" (feline hug) Shows 2 tigers, one fauve and one...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Venice Legendary Ecru Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / Venice Legendary Ecru Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / Venice Legendary Ecru Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chanel Paris / VENICE Écru Tweed Jacket — Lion of Eternal Waters ~ There are Chanel jackets. And then there are the legends. From Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris–Venice Cruise Collection c...

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2010s Fashion

JOHN GALLIANO 2001 Vintage Crimson Red Floral Motif Skirt Suit
JOHN GALLIANO 2001 Vintage Crimson Red Floral Motif Skirt Suit

JOHN GALLIANO 2001 Vintage Crimson Red Floral Motif Skirt Suit

By John Galliano

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano Vintage AW01 2 pieces Jacket and Skirt Crimson red and black Gold front zip 3D flower motifs Iconic buttons on skirt with hidden side zip Size F40 Excellent condition, ...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag

CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...

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2010s French Fashion

CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR
CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR

CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL “ARCTIC ICE” Collection — The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket — A Vision from Karl Lagerfeld’s Sublime North — ~ An untrivial interpretation of the timeless boucle jacket, thi...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Paris / EGYPT CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / EGYPT CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket with Metallic Leather Trim — Paris / EGYPT / New-York 2019 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld — Presented at: The Metropolitan Museum of Art ...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR
CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR

CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Pearl Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 ~ The s...

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2010s Fashion

FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2003 Vintage Silk Asymmetrical Halter Dress
FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2003 Vintage Silk Asymmetrical Halter Dress

FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2003 Vintage Silk Asymmetrical Halter Dress

By Fendi

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Vintage SS03 Runway Print 100% sheer silk Delicate Lightweight High halter neck Open back Pullover Size IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of we...

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Early 2000s Fashion

DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress
DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress

DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Leonardo, NJ

The perfect cocktail evening dress does exist !!! Donna Karan 1998/1999 Vintage 100% silk Lots of beading Voluminous Jet black, contrast changed to show details in some pictures, thi...

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1990s Fashion

CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR

CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible Shimmer Tweed Dress — Paris / GREECE Cruise 2018 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique Value: Over $8,000 ~ A radiant relic from Chanel’s Paris–Greece Cruise...

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2010s Fashion

Chanel Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, this Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection stands among the house’s most poetically coveted creations ~ Each detail wh...

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2010s Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Zip Pouch is a refined accessory that reflects the brand’s signature craftsmanship. Crafted from textured leather in a warm gol...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Loewe Trompe L'oeil Layer Green & Red Mesh Colorblock Maxi Dress
Loewe Trompe L'oeil Layer Green & Red Mesh Colorblock Maxi Dress

Loewe Trompe L'oeil Layer Green & Red Mesh Colorblock Maxi Dress

By Loewe

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous layered mesh in red and greens from Loewe. It has a crew neckline long sleeves and is maxi length. The front and back consist of a trompe l'oeil abstract pattern in shade...

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2010s Portuguese Fashion

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 Clipped to m...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Vintage 1930's Ivory Satin Wedding Dress Bishop Sleeve UK 8-10 US 4-6
Vintage 1930's Ivory Satin Wedding Dress Bishop Sleeve UK 8-10 US 4-6

Vintage 1930's Ivory Satin Wedding Dress Bishop Sleeve UK 8-10 US 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most incredible ivory satin, and finished with delicate matching covered button and loop fastenings, this magnificent 1930's gown is a true piece of fashion history. ...

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1930s Fashion

Zac Posen Fall 2005 Plum Purple Silk Tiered Gown with Pom Trimmed Flounces
Zac Posen Fall 2005 Plum Purple Silk Tiered Gown with Pom Trimmed Flounces

Zac Posen Fall 2005 Plum Purple Silk Tiered Gown with Pom Trimmed Flounces

By Zac Posen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ravishing runway gown from Zac Posen's Fall/Winter 2005 collection. It was originally worn by model Gemma Ward on the runway in an ashy green variation. This gown is a lovely muted l...

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Early 2000s American Fashion

Ann Demeulemeester 2000's Trompe L'oeil Venus de Milo Art to Wear Dress
Ann Demeulemeester 2000's Trompe L'oeil Venus de Milo Art to Wear Dress

Ann Demeulemeester 2000's Trompe L'oeil Venus de Milo Art to Wear Dress

By Ann Demeulemeester

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Venus de Milo lends itself to a sultry trompe l'oeil by Ann Demeulemeester. Made of 100% stretch nylon for a comfortable and loose fit. Comes with semi attached sash belt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Fashion

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2007 Silk Striped Animal Print Kaftan Dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2007 Silk Striped Animal Print Kaftan Dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2007 Silk Striped Animal Print Kaftan Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 silk caftan is the ultimate piece for resort wear. Crafted from fabulous animal print silk, fully lined in lightweight black silk chiffon. Features...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White satin Tuxedo wrap evening dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% polyester. Shoulder pad. Hidden snap closure on the left side on the wa...

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2010s Portuguese 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.