Hermès Destier Bolo Tie Necklace Horse Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Stunning Authentic Hermès Necklace Tie From the "Destrier" Collection "Boho Tie", perfect mix between tie and necklace Theme: Equestrian, Horse, Cow bow, Western, Texas ...
Bill Blass 1973 Floral Green and Pink Printed Silk Chiffon Halter Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet little seventies dress from the fabulous mind of the iconic American designer, Bill Blass, in what is arguably his golden era. This bright and cheerful dress was seen in a long...
Gold sequin mini dress HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold sequin mini dress with tulle lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Y2K Yellow Bag in Crocodile Effect Leather, 2000s
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag from the early 2000s, made of a sophisticated combination of pastel yellow crocodile-print leather and tone-on-tone monogram jacquard fabric with ic...
CHANEL 14K$ New Paris / HAMBURG Runway Tweed Coat with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with Logo Belt — Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value: over $14,000 ~ A Métiers d’Art coat that reads like a finished text...
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Light Green Iridescent Silk Straight Leg Pants
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection by Tom Ford, these light green cigarette pants are crafted from shimmering iridescent silk. Designed with a high waist and subtle pleats, t...
DSquared2 Fall 2013 Black Crepe Waterfall Old Hollywood Evening Gown
By Dsquared2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From designers Dean and Den Caten comes this elegant DSquared2 black crepe evening gown from their F/W 2013 collection. Demure in the front, dramatic in the back. A beautifully ...
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1996 Runway Yellow Silk Suit FR40
Located in Berlin, BE
Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1996 Fabric: 100% Silk Colour: Yellow Size: FR40 Made in France Thierry Mugler suit from his Spring Summer 1...
CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible “Coco Gabrielle” Jeans — As Seen on Georgia May Jagger — Iconic Advertising Campaign · Karl Lagerfeld Era ~ An emblem of Chanel’s irreverent elegance, these Co...
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— From the resplendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic, destined not only for the wardrobe but for the canon ...
CHANEL New Iconic 2020 Ad Campaign Black Shimmer Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iconic Black Shimmer Dress ~ Fall 2020 Collection by Virginie Viard ~ As seen in global ad campaigns, billboards, and leading fashion magazines. ~ Most Recognizable Piece o...
Vintage 1940s Blue Polkadot Cotton Day Dress US 0 UK 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This darling 1940's French Blue cotton day dress, with a pattern of embroidered white polkadots and delicate lace details, is just the piece to add to your seasonal vintage collectio...
Unusual Tortoiseshell Carved Talon Hair Pick
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Rare Tortoiseshell Carved Claw Hair Pick from the 19th Century. Beautifully hand carved with an eagle's claw holding a ball which rotates within. Really masterful carving...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Embellished Knee Length Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW06 Beige color with both silver + gold embellishments, making it highly wearable/easy to pair ...
Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set
Located in New York, NY
Versatile Mid Century Chalk Stripe Taffeta Set from the 1950's. 2 piece shirt/skirt ensemble that looks like one piece when worn but work well also as separates. Crisp Rayon/silk taf...
Chanel 2020 Pre-Fall Velvety Deep Blue Relaxed Jacket with CC Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Deep Blue Velvet Knit Jacket/Coat with CC Chain Buckle Belt — 31 Rue Cambon 2020 Pre-Fall Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard — This is Chanel’s modern regalia in a relaxed cut: ...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Foam Structured Petal Detail Blouse
Located in Berlin, BE
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's petal detail blouse with foam structure Brand: Chloé Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection / Year: 1970's, presumably 1979 Material: no fabric label, es...
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix buttons — Fall 2012 “The Crystals” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic from one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most dazzling collections, ...
CALVIN KLEIN 2006 Vintage Ivory Silk & Cream Cable Knit Semi-Sheer Maxi Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Makes for a great bride, bridal, wedding dress Calvin Klein Collection Vintage SS06 Ivory printed silk and cream cable knit silk Sheer Voluminous Pullover Size Small but can fit XS t...
CHANEL Rare Paris / SALZBURG Jacket with CC Dear Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From the alpine imagination of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art, this collectible Chanel jacket arises ~ A masterpiece for true connoisseurs — soft as breat...
CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Chanel Exquisite Lesage Tweed Dress Runway of the “ROBOT” Collection, Spring 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique Value over $9,000 ~ A masterpiece of radiant geometry, this Chanel d...
GUCCI Italy Rare Black Leather Hand Clasp Wallet c 1970s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
GUCCI Italy rare black leather hand clasp wallet c 1970s The iconic Gucci wallet is designed with a small gold plated hand that serves as the clasp closure Covered in smooth black ...
Chanel Spring 1997 Pink Metallic Lesage Bouclé Tweed Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous Chanel coat from Lagerfeld's sought-after Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This delicious overcoat comes in peachy pink with flecks of candy-colored Lesage bouclé with m...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Green Printed Backless Maxi Gown w. Blue Velvet Trim
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Green paisley baroque peacock swirl print Rich dark blue velvet trim Pullover Cowl neck Open back Size F40 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of w...
1970s Whiting & Davis Vintage Gold Chainmail Halter Top 70s Disco Cowl Backless
By Whiting & Davis, Whiting Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
A true liquid-gold moment from the iconic house of Whiting & Davis, this vintage metal mesh halter top captures the essence of 1970s disco glamour—where movement, light, and attitude...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Extremely Rare Blue Crystal Compact & Lipstick Holder c 1960
Located in University City, MO
CHRISTIAN DIOR France extremely rare vanity compact & lipstick holder c 1960 The opulent vanity compact is encrusted with a collection of glittering blue crystals in various shapes ...
Beige cotton trench-coat BURBERRY BRIT
By Burberry
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton trench-coat . Check cotton lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the shoulders . Belt, belt-loop and leather buckle . Pocket on both side. S...
Blue velvet skirt suit with star embroideries YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue velvet skirt suit with star and moon embroideries. Velvet composition: cotton &rayon. Satin lining. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs. Po...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Blue Floral Rhinestone Cotton Day Dress US 2 UK 6
By Rappi
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching combination of aqua blues and greens with purple and white accents, embellished with a scattering of matching coloured claw set rhinestones, this or...
Giambattista Valli 2011 Pink Silk Jersey Goddess Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning goddess gown from Giambattista Valli's romantic Resort 2011 collection. The slinky silk jersey creates heavenly drapes, flattering the body at every curve. The ultra feminine shade of electric lilac pink brings the elegant piece to life. The cool pink reminds us of the viral lilac pink Dior blush...
Blue sleeveless dress with silver coated HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue sleeveless dress with silver coated. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 9% nylon, 1% stretch. Boned on both side. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez CC Laurel Embroidery Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Blue Denim Jeans with Embroidery — Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection · By Karl Lagerfeld // A boutique valuation surpassing $4,800 affirms its rarity, while...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
Exceptional Hermès Secret Watch Pendant in Working Order
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Watch A beautiful blend of craftsmanship, elegance, design and functionality, and above all, an exceptional collector's item The pulley-shaped penda...
1990s Peggy Jennings Silk Brocade Skirt Suit
Located in valatie, NY
1990's Peggy Jennings silk skirt suit has a champagne and mauve striped floral brocade and pearlescent shell buttons. The button front blazer has bound ...
DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE 1993 Vintage Silk Beaded Sequin 2 Piece Ensemble
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Vintage SS93 Runway print 2 pieces Tunic is sheer, oversized, and pullover (silk) has beads Leggings are opaque and skinny with side zip (syntheti...
CHANEL New Paris / ROME Legend Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Most Legendary CHANEL Paris / ROME 2016 Métiers d’Art Tweed Jacket — A museum-level piece — ~ Among the most coveted Chanel jackets of all time, this masterpiece is a true relic ...
CHANEL Collectible 1993 Runway Lesage Ribbon Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Fall 1993 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld ~ Fall 1993 is Chanel at maximal clarity — Lagerfeld as the architect of power— not simply a jacket, but a wov...
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Runway Maxi Cardigan 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Tunic Cardigan Maxi Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collectionby Karl Lagerfeld — A relic of Riviera couture, it stands as both garment and gesture: Chanel transfigu...
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
LOUIS VUITTON 2019 Silk Tulip Floral Print Gown w. Huge Front Slit Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Louis Vuitton SS19 Ivory white Tulip floral print The cut of this is so so good Huge front slit Covered micro buttons in front Just the way this whole garment is made is impeccable ...
CHANEL Paris / DUBAI CC Logo Vibrant Mosaic Suit 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Mosaic CC Logo Suit — Paris // Dubai Cruise 2015 Collection By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A tessellation of culture and couture — this iconic Chanel mosaic set unfurls in hypnotic sy...
CHANEL Paris / LONDON Rare Jewel Gripoix Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum-Level Black Baroque Coat with Masterpiece Gripoix Jewels — Paris–London 2008 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique valuation at release: over $15,0...
Vintage Chanel Cruise 2004 Sz 40 White High Waist Wide Leg Cotton Sailor Pants
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chanel Cruise 2004 by Karl Lagerfeld white high waisted wide leg pants ! Nautical / Sailor style, with pockets on the front of each leg. Soft cotton (97%)and elastane (3%) pr...
Blue rayon jersey bustier dress HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue rayon jersey bustier dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Silicone strap inside the dress on the to edge . SIZE 36/S
Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1970's Galanos masterpiece approx. circa Spring 1974. This elegant dress was for Galanos's exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury boutique, Amelia Gray. The red sil...
JOHN GALLIANO 2002 Vintage 3D Y2K Patchwork Embroidered Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage SS02 Jet black with colorful fun patches and embroidery Pullover Size F40 Like new condition, no flaws Super obsessed with this piece, you will get a lot of com...
Floral Needlepoint Top Handle Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Not all 'granny bags' are created equal! This 1950's needlepoint example is at the front of the pack with a neutral antique white background accented with petit pointe stitching in shades of dove gray, green, blue, yellow and magenta featuring a floral pattern depicting a lily bouquet. The frame is an antiqued gold tone metal with a kiss lock closure embellished with faux pearls. The top handle is a simple yet functional chain that nicely accents the frame. The interior is lined in a baby blue silk and features open pleated side pockets. Labeled 'Robinson Custom Bags...
JOHN GALLIANO F/W 1997 "Suzy Sphinx" Ruched Black 1940s Inspired Suit
Located in Berlin, BE
John Galliano Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” Vintage Ruched Detail Suit Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 1997 Material: Jacket: 100% wo...
NWT S/S 2007 Michael Kors Runway Pink Chiffon Flare Ribbon Trim Ballerina Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous pink chiffon ballerina dress from the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection. Crafted from flowing pink chiffon, this elegant dress is accented by a ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2007 Vintage Silk Bubble Hem Gown w. Pockets Maxi Dress Rare
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding events Roberto Cavalli Vintage SS07 Dramatic and voluminous 100% silk Invisible side zip Pockets Size IT40 Excellent Condition, no flaws on the outs...
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 ...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Beaded Wedding Gown Bridal Dress Shawl
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding dress with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass...
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shorter lenght = 110cm Longest lenght = 160cm SAMPLE SIZ...
Black cocktail dress with black string VERSUS VERSACE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with string. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Main fabric composition: 97% rayon, 3% elastane. Lining composition: 57% rayon, 40% nylon...
Raspberry pink crystalized evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink crystalized evening dress. Main fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. NEW WITH TAG + extra rhinestone pr...
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...
CHANEL New Legendary 2019 White Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Exceptional Advert Legend Tweed Jacket — Spring 2019 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As seen on Margot Robbie in the global campaign, emblazoned across billboards worldwide ...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Y2K Eel Leather Bag Anni2000
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic vintage Dolce & Gabbana bag from the early 2000s, made of precious deep burgundy eel leather with spectacular natural hues and characteristic striped texture typical of this r...
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.