$788Sale Price|20% Off
New Celine Patent Leather Brown Platform Heels Sz 39
By Celine
Located in Conroe, TX
Celine Platform Heels Brand New * Stunning in Brown Patent Leather * Contrast Stitching Throughout * Size: 39 * Gunmetal Hardware reads Celine * Leathe...
Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Evercolour New Blue Jean PHW
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Evercolour New Blue Jean PHW. Kelly crossbody messenger bag in evercolour leather, palladium plated hardware. Date st...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Pink Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Runway Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Fall 2003 Brand New Rare Ad/Runway Heels Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 2003 U.S. Size: 9.5 Brown Leather Pumps Gold Studded Hardware 4.5" Heel & 1/2" Front Platfor...
Dolce & Gabbana Orange Printed Silk Chiffon Tiered Strapless Maxi Gown - IT 44 /
Located in Toronto, ON
Orange & Yellow multi-colored strapless gown featuring a floral motif throughout. Features a tiered skirt, smocked waist and ruffled hem. Rear zip closure. 100% Silk. Marked size...
Bill Blass 1969 Silver Brocade Floral Long Sleeve Documented Full Length Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extravagant late 1960's gem by Bill Blass documented in the September 1969 issue of Vogue. This beautiful piece is a sparkling example of the late '60s style of America's elite. T...
Fendi Early Peekaboo Selleria Made-to-Order Navy Leather Large Bag
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
A rare first-generation Fendi Peekaboo Selleria Made-to-Order, dating from the early phase of the Peekaboo Selleria MTO program, which was introduced in late 2009. Made of navy blue...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Silk Chiffon Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage FW06 100% silk chiffon Intentional frayed trimmings Velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 6 but fits more like a USA 0/2 aka XS/S Excellent condition,...
Verdura Sterling Bamboo Pen
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Verdura Sterling Bamboo Pen from the 1960's. Small packable size. 4.25" x .4". Marked Verdura.
Vintage 1930s Cream Silk and Lace Nightgown art deco lingerie nightdress US 4-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the softest shade of cream silk, decorated with tulle and cream and taupe floral lace accents, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie col...
$968Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Skirt S/S 2012 $1210
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Tags S/S 2012 Size 40 * Retail $1210 * Fendi Striped Runway Skirt Gold, Black & Cream *Flap Overlay with Elasticized Waist * Covered Buttons E...
JUDITH LEIBER Semi-precious Dangling Cabochon Brown Krung Leather Belt c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
JUDITH LEIBER Semi precious dangling cabochon brown krung embossed leather belt c 1980s The unique narrow belt is adorned with malachite & jasper brown glass cabochons with gold ...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Brown Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Similar style seen on the runway FW06 Dark brown silk Red velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 2 but fits more like a 0 as it is tight at the bust E...
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
$2990 New 2024 Oscar De La Renta Large Braided Leather and Canvas Tote Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New With Tags & Dust Cover Spring 2024 $2990 Large Inspired by the season's abundance of florals, this knotted tote is crafted from black Saffiano leathe...
HERMES black Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in black Veau Box leather, a timeless choice showcasing the house's most celebrated silhouette in its softer Retourne construction. Crafte...
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
This strapless tiered silk gown by Lillie Rubin comes with a matching wrap. Ruched structured bodice. Rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 4...
Pierced Metal Filigree & Lucite Cylinder Box Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's pierced filigree metal handbag with a copper finish and lucite top and handle. The unique cylinder silhouette is a stand out fashion statement. Outfitted with a turn lock clos...
1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Balenciaga 2010s Little Black Dress in Silk Plisse with Stunning Draped Back
By Balenciaga
Located in San Francisco, CA
Balenciaga 2010s little black dress with cap sleeves and a shape that is a fresh, modern, more tailored take on Cristobal Balenziaga's iconic sack dress. Beautiful detail at back whe...
Alaia Vintage Two-Tone Barbie Pink Pleated Knit Sweater Mini Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Alaia skirt in two tone pink! Pleated detail with hand stitching on the reverse side of the knit. Front hook closure. Unlined. The fabric content is 70% wool, 22% ...
Sky High Patent Vinyl Vogue Cover Platform Ankle Strap Stilettos US Size 9
Located in University City, MO
Sky high patent vinyl Vogue magazine cover platform ankle strap stiletto heel shoes The unique bold eye-catching open toe platform stilettos make a striking fashion collectible - ac...
J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...
FENDI black wool 2017 LASER-CUT LEATHER POCKETS Cape Jacket 38 XS
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi cape in black 100% wool, the fluid, substantial fabric draping with a dramatic, sweeping flair that extends to a below-the-knee length. This statement luxury Fen...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Lined Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4.75" Heel * Gucci W...
Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1950's emerald green satin evening bag, accented by gold toned metal hardware which is in turn embellished with set in rhinestones in shades of silver and emerald gree...
HERMES Rouge Tomate red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin 18 Lock bag in Rouge Tomate red Taurillon Clémence leather, a vibrant hue that showcases the bag's casually elegant bucket silhouette. Crafted from luxu...
Long printed silk evening dress CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long printed silk evening dress . Button and buttonhole on the middle back. Beads on one of the shoulder strap. SIZE 36 (Fr)
Brand New Casadei Lime Green Leopard Sandal Heels Size 9.5
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Marked U.S. Size 9.5 Lime Green Leather Fabric Leopard Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...
Y2K 2003 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Pink Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic and collectible 2003 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pink jacket and skirt ensemble with asymmetric ruffle. The skirt is fully lined with front button, buckle and ...
Red see-through cotton tank top with branded ribbon and bow JOHN GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red see-through cotton tank top with branded ribbon . SIZE 38/M
1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 Unique plastic covered Hem through...
$3,487Sale Price|25% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
GUCCI by Frida Giannini Circa 2010 Silk Chevron Halter neck Mini Dress
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Sheffield, GB
A GUCCI by Frida Giannini Silk dress, Circa 2010. Crafted in a black and off-white chevron printed feather weight Silk, with small Gucci signature Logos hidden amongst the lines. Th...
1970's Cotton Artisanal Applique Jacket, G.Girvin, Seattle.
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1970's Bohemian Artisanal Cotton Applique Jacket by G. Girvin, Seattle Wa. Different grades of cotton, from slubbed canvas, twill, duck are used on each jacket. No closures ...
Hermès Le 24 Leather Change Purse Ecuries Horses Print Hugo Grygkar
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Coin Purse Called "Le 24" Named "Le 24" in reference to the first Hermès store located at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Hon...
S/S 1994 Vivienne Westwood Cafe Society Light Pink Tailored Jacket & Skirt Suit
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood Cafe Society S/S 1994 Light Pink Tailored Jacket & Skirt Suit A Museum Worthy Spring Summer 1994 Vivienne Westwood suit from the ‘Cafe Society’ Collection. The ens...
Bob Mackie Elizabeth the First 1970's Black Devoré Velvet Gown with Crystals
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...
2013 Givenchy Rottweiler Large Envelope Clutch Bag by Riccardo Tisci
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2013 Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy envelope shaped clutch bag. Featuring the iconic Rottweiler artwork, exterior Givenchy metal hardware lettering, Zip fasten closure and Cotton line...
$1,995Sale Price|30% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
Exceptional French Embroidered Handmade Lace and Silk Crepe Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Exceptional Art Deco French embroidered and handmade lace and silk crepe slip dress. Of palest pink silk crepe de chine embroidered point de gaze lace with valencienne...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...
1970s Pale Blue Jersey Knit Maxi Dress with Prong-Set Rhinestones + Long Sleeves
By Dan Lee
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1970s jersey knit maxi dress with prong-set rhinestones and long sleeves. Scoop neck and long length. Details: Unlined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size...
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2003 Black Satin Lace Up Corset Bustier Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monica Bellucci loved this S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset so much that she wore it on Maxim's June 2003 cover and then again in it's gown iteration at the Cannes Film Festival! ...
John Galliano Spring / Summer 1987 “Untitled (Panniers)” Collection Grey Shirt
Located in Sheffield, GB
John Galliano Spring / Summer 1987 “Untitled (Panniers)” Collection Grey Shirt MADE IN UNITED KINGDOM A Museum worthy Spring 1987 JOHN GALLIANO, pale grey longline blouse with oversi...
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Red Silk Dress F/W 2018 With Tags $3200 Sz 40
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags F/W 2018 * Retail $3200 * Stunning Deep Red Wine * IT 40. This is Square Shaped. Easily fits sizes 2-10 U.S. The Belt Gathers the Dress Per ...
Pab 1960s Vintage Screen Print Silk Chiffon Mod Dress in Yellow and Orange
By Pab
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing 1960s vintage screen printed mod dress by Pab. Long sheer sleeves and vibrant print in orange and yellow. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked ...
Vintage 1960s Teal Wool & Sea Green Fringed Winter Dress Bonwit Teller US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a vibrant shade of teal blue and sea green, this beautiful textural woven wool 1960's dress is just the piece to add to your everyday wardrobe. The ...
$1,481Sale Price|25% Off
New Gucci Lykke Li Python Spring 2015 Runway Pumps Heels Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Python Print Heels Spring Summer 2015 Runway Heels Size: 38 Featured in Gucci Music Video with Lykke Li Leather Cross Strap Toe Python Print Leather Adjustable Ankle ...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Authentic Real (fox) Fur Vest
By Plein Sud
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY !!! REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Faycal Amor Plein Sud Vintage Authentic fur, does not mention type, looks like fox Dusty mauve copper reddish brown pink tone Does not have...
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves. Partially lined with rear metal zip, hook and button closur...
Stavropoulos 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Lace Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate black silk strapless dress with beaded lace trim and matching wrap by George Stavropoulos. Flattering cut with asymmetric hemline. Details: Fully Lined in S...
Mod White Patent Vinyl Gold Metal Hardware Box Purse c 1980
Located in University City, MO
Mod white patent vinyl vintage box train case purse c 1980s The unique box purse designed with a gold plated hardware Carried with a pair of gold meta...
Hermès DJ Disc Jockey Scarf Shawl Vinyl Record Cashmere Silk 100 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Shawl Print: "DISC - JOCKEY" Pattern: "D" and "J" for Disc Jockey, a central vinyl record surrounded by four other vinyl records at the corners Des...
Opulent Silk Burgundy Gold Metallic Chiffon Gown Designed by Aidan Mattox 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent burgundy gold metallic sheer silk chiffon gown designed by Aidan Mattox The elegant silk empire backless gown is designed with sheer silk chiffon that undulates & glides...
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly II Mini 20 cm Dark Green Leather Golden HDW Bag New Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Mini Kelly bag (20 cm size) in dark green Box leather with gold-tone hardware; features a burgundy Box leather interior and a matching shoulder strap. Comes with its box and i...
Grey asymmetrical evening dress with cartoon print on MOSCHINO COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey asymmetrical evening dress with cartoon print on and ruffles. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Black Crystal Halter Wiggle Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger Vintage 1990's Jet black, I changed the contrast to better show the details, but in real life, this dress reads very chic pitch black Opaque stones Net design Lined Invis...
Gucci Rare Brown Leather Equine Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Rare Smooth brown leather equine emblem shoulder bag. Made in Italy c 1970 The sleek Italian brown leather handbag is adorned with a massive gilt metal medallion with dual hors...
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.