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2010s Chanel Black Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Neckline and Pleated Skirt Detail
2010s Chanel Black Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Neckline and Pleated Skirt Detail

2010s Chanel Black Cocktail Dress With Keyhole Neckline and Pleated Skirt Detail

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel 2010s black sleeveless cocktail dress with keyhole accents woven around a silk strap at neck. Seven inch pleat accents around hem give it a bit of an "I'd rather be playing te...

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2010s French Fashion

Hermès Last Night Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf D. Rybaltchenko Navy Grey 2018
Hermès Last Night Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf D. Rybaltchenko Navy Grey 2018

Hermès Last Night Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf D. Rybaltchenko Navy Grey 2018

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Shawl Print: "LAST NIGHT" Pattern: Mixing console over which the DJ's shadow looms / vinyl record Designed by ADimitri Rybaltchenko , ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory White Crinkle Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory White Crinkle Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory White Crinkle Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal

Located in Leonardo, NJ

great for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Ivory white Has a chic crinkle effect Pullover No size or comp tag, please refer to measurements below, fits XS/S best ...

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1990s Fashion

Wrapped cotton printed cocktail dress ETRO
Wrapped cotton printed cocktail dress ETRO

Wrapped cotton printed cocktail dress ETRO

By Etro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Wrapped cotton printed cocktail dress open on the right side. Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE ...

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2010s Italian Fashion

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Long Sleeve Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Long Sleeve Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Long Sleeve Bridal Gown Wedding Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Kaat Tilley Vintage 1990's Warmed toned Ivory 100% raw silk Delicate sheer sleeves and illusion neckline Voluminous Adjustable corset back String details Front zip Size F38 No flaws ...

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1990s Fashion

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Dusty Burgundy Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Dusty Burgundy Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Dusty Burgundy Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Dusty red burgundy color Embroidered floral neckline Has a chic crinkle effect Pullover No size or comp tag (but super soft like silk), please refer to ...

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1990s Fashion

Vintage 1930s Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress Ruched Sleeves US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1930s Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress Ruched Sleeves US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1930s Satin Pleated Cocktail Dress Ruched Sleeves US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber satin, is the perfect statement piece for your special occasion wardrobe. The rou...

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1930s American Fashion

SUE WONG Vintage Black Silk Multicolor Embellished Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dres
SUE WONG Vintage Black Silk Multicolor Embellished Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dres

SUE WONG Vintage Black Silk Multicolor Embellished Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dres

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Sue Wong Vintage 00's Jet black 100% silk outer Delicate front and back cascading ruffle Very unique colorful beads and sequins throughout Invisible side zip Size USA 4 but fits smal...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6
Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6

Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the palest shade of ice blue silk rayon, decorated with pink lace accents and finished with a baby blue bow detail, is just the piece to welcom...

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1930s American Fashion

Asymmetrical knit and organza evening dress with chain and beads JEAN DOUCET
Asymmetrical knit and organza evening dress with chain and beads JEAN DOUCET

Asymmetrical knit and organza evening dress with chain and beads JEAN DOUCET

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Asymmetrical silk knit and organza evening dress with chain and beads embellishment . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shorter lenght = 86cm Longer lenght = 180cm SIZE 3...

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

White jersey mini dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
White jersey mini dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

White jersey mini dress with bow ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White jersey mini dress with bow . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Boned on each side of the breast. SAMPLE SIZE 34 (Fr) XXS

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Red satin jacket and pink ruffled skirt ensemble JEAN DOUCET
Red satin jacket and pink ruffled skirt ensemble JEAN DOUCET

Red satin jacket and pink ruffled skirt ensemble JEAN DOUCET

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red satin jacket and pink ruffled skirt ensemble . See-through tulle on the back with flower and sequins & beads appliqué . Hidden snap closure on the front with fabric button on the...

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

Halston 1970s Spring 1976 Runway Red Silk One Shoulder Documented Vintage Gown
Halston 1970s Spring 1976 Runway Red Silk One Shoulder Documented Vintage Gown

Halston 1970s Spring 1976 Runway Red Silk One Shoulder Documented Vintage Gown

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Approximately Size Small Bust: 34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: 36 inches Length top back shoulder seam to hem: 58 inches An exceptional Vintage 1970s Halston red silk gown from the designer’s documented Spring 1976 Made to Order collection. A superb example of Halston’s famously fluid, body-conscious approach to American eveningwear. The Halston Made to Order Spring 1976 Ready to Wear collection was presented in New York on December 4, 1975, and is preserved in the Fairchild Archive/WWD photographic archive. A closely related version of this design was photographed on the runway in black, providing important archival documentation for the design and collection. The runway gown shares the distinctive asymmetric one-shoulder concept and gathered neckline, while differing slightly in its shoulder treatment and overall draping. Rendered here in a striking lipstick red, the gown has an extraordinarily clean, sensual bias silhouette. The asymmetric neckline sweeps diagonally across the body with soft gathering and rises into a narrow single-shoulder strap finished with a dramatic self-fabric tie. The fluid fabric follows the body without the rigid construction associated with traditional evening gowns, creating the effortless movement for which Halston’s 1970s designs became celebrated. The long column silhouette skims the bust, waist and hips before falling toward the ankle, with subtle asymmetry and movement at the hem. Equally striking from the back, the gown’s diagonal neckline and fluid draping create a different composition from every angle. A particularly desirable piece for a collector of 1970s American designer fashion, Halston eveningwear, documented runway designs, or minimalist vintage gowns. The brilliant red color also makes this an extraordinary choice for a gala, formal dinner, wedding reception, red-carpet event or evening occasion. Approximately Size Small Bust: 34 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: 36 inches Length top back shoulder seam to hem: 58 inches Archival Documentation Collection: Halston Made to Order Spring 1976 Ready to Wear Presentation: December 4, 1975, New York City Archival source: Fairchild Archive/WWD via Getty Images Runway reference: Closely related black one-shoulder version photographed during the presentation. Vintage Halston, 1970s Halston, 70s Halston, Halston gown, Halston dress, Halston evening gown, Spring 1976 Halston, Halston Made to Order, documented Halston, Halston runway, runway documented gown, vintage runway gown, red silk gown, red Halston dress, one shoulder gown, asymmetric gown, 1970s evening dress, 70s evening gown...

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1970s American Fashion

Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s
Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s

Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s

By Bonwit Teller

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal serpent clasp minaudiere' evening bag for Bonwit Teller c 1970s The elegant gold plated evening bag is designed with sinuous grooved impressed bands The clasp is ...

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1970s Italian Fashion

CHANEL 2026 Dark Brown Suede MAXI HOBO Shoulder Bag
CHANEL 2026 Dark Brown Suede MAXI HOBO Shoulder Bag

CHANEL 2026 Dark Brown Suede MAXI HOBO Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel by Matthieu Blazy Maxi Hobo bag in dark brown quilted suede, a luxury piece that brings a relaxed, slouchy silhouette to the house's signature diamond quilting....

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Italian Gilt Metal Cylinder Shaped Minaudiere Evening Bag c 1970s
Italian Gilt Metal Cylinder Shaped Minaudiere Evening Bag c 1970s

Italian Gilt Metal Cylinder Shaped Minaudiere Evening Bag c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal embossed cylinder evening bag shoulder bag c 1970s The elegant gold metal plated evening bag is designed with impressed scales that emulate reptile skin The cyl...

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1970s Italian Fashion

Exceptional Hermès Set of 4 Cashmere Scarves Aaaaargh Grrrrr Awooooo Roaaaaar
Exceptional Hermès Set of 4 Cashmere Scarves Aaaaargh Grrrrr Awooooo Roaaaaar

Exceptional Hermès Set of 4 Cashmere Scarves Aaaaargh Grrrrr Awooooo Roaaaaar

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

A unique opportunity to acquire the entire animal-themed collection created by Alice Shirley for Hermès Paris From the men's collection All are made of 70% Cashmere 30% Silk The s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

CHANEL Chocolate Lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Flap Bag
CHANEL Chocolate Lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Flap Bag

CHANEL Chocolate Lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Square bag in chocolate brown quilted lambskin leather, a luxury essential that distills the house's most iconic silhouette into a compact, covetab...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Hermès Plumes en Fete Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf Feathers White Blue Gold
Hermès Plumes en Fete Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf Feathers White Blue Gold

Hermès Plumes en Fete Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf Feathers White Blue Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Shawl Print: "Plumes en Fête" (feathers celebrating) Designed by Aline Honoré, issued in 2020 Made in France Made of 70% Cashmere and 30% Silk Colorwa...

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2010s French Fashion

Vintage 1930s Opal Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown US 10 UK 14
Vintage 1930s Opal Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown US 10 UK 14

Vintage 1930s Opal Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown US 10 UK 14

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's opal green silk and silver lamé evening gown, with an intricate and bold floral pattern, is a rare piece to behold The V shaped neckline, draws the eye to th...

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1930s American Fashion

Off-white cotton jacket CHANEL
Off-white cotton jacket CHANEL

Off-white cotton jacket CHANEL

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white cotton jacket. Silk branded lining. Hidden zip closure on the middle front. 4 pockets on the front with branded button and buttonhole closure. Shoulder pad. Raglan sleeve. ...

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2010s French Fashion

2000's Baby Pink Mongolian Lamb Shearling Sheepskin Vest Gilet Sleeveless Jacket
2000's Baby Pink Mongolian Lamb Shearling Sheepskin Vest Gilet Sleeveless Jacket

2000's Baby Pink Mongolian Lamb Shearling Sheepskin Vest Gilet Sleeveless Jacket

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Vintage 2000's soft & shaggy baby pink Mongolian Lamb gilet jacket. Crafted from thick & curly shearling, featuring pockets at the hips and a fully lined interior, with fa...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Vintage 1930's Pink Lace Nightdress Art Deco Lingerie Nightgown Cream Lace US 6
Vintage 1930's Pink Lace Nightdress Art Deco Lingerie Nightgown Cream Lace US 6

Vintage 1930's Pink Lace Nightdress Art Deco Lingerie Nightgown Cream Lace US 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the softest shade of ballerina pink, decorated with cream floral lace accents, is just the piece to welcome to your lingerie collection. The ...

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1930s American Fashion

Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4
Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4

Vintage 1930's Cream Silk Satin Cowl Neck Wedding Gown Small Train US 0 UK 4

Located in Nashville, TN

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

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1930s American Fashion

HERMES Plaza de Toros 90 Twill Scarf Orange Red silk
HERMES Plaza de Toros 90 Twill Scarf Orange Red silk

HERMES Plaza de Toros 90 Twill Scarf Orange Red silk

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Plaza de Toros 90 scarf by Hubert de Watrigant in orange twill silk (100%) with a red border and multicolor print, a luxury piece that captures the drama and sp...

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1990s French Fashion

CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm

CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Details: Made in France 1994 collection Chain measurement approx.: 40 inches IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may show signs of wear consistent wit...

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Late 20th Century Fashion

Linen and printed long evening dress ERMANNO SCERVINO
Linen and printed long evening dress ERMANNO SCERVINO

Linen and printed long evening dress ERMANNO SCERVINO

By Ermanno Scervino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Linen and printed long evening dress with fabric waist belt. Invisible zip closure on the left . Adjustable shoulder strap.Scarf size: 220cm X 28cm Longer lenght : 160cm Short lenght...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

1940s Vintage Couture Silk & Wool Pin Striped Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1940's couture suit featuring hand stitched silk lining, highest quality silk and wool blend fabric and an incredibly sleek 1940s silhouette with an asymm...

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1940s French Fashion

Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Chain Crossbody Handbag
Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Chain Crossbody Handbag

Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Chain Crossbody Handbag

By Chanel

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Chanel Black Quilted Leather CC Crossbody / Top Handle Bag A distinctive Chanel bag crafted in black quilted leather, featuring a softly structured silhouette that can be styled as e...

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Early 2000s European Fashion

CHANEL 2024 Pointelle Knit Dress Light Pink/White 38 S
CHANEL 2024 Pointelle Knit Dress Light Pink/White 38 S

CHANEL 2024 Pointelle Knit Dress Light Pink/White 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel knit dress in light pink and white cotton (69%), cashmere (16%), polyamide (14%), and elastane (1%), a luxury piece that brings soft, painterly color and delica...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Black taffeta and tulle bustier evening dress VALENTINO Boutique
Black taffeta and tulle bustier evening dress VALENTINO Boutique

Black taffeta and tulle bustier evening dress VALENTINO Boutique

By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black taffeta and tulle bustier evening dress with ruffles. Taffeta is made of acetate and rayon. Polyester tulle. Lightly padded bra. Zip closure on the right side. Boned. SIZE 8 (U...

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1980s Italian Fashion

Vintage Pattullo-Jo Copeland Black Silk Wool Dress with Appliqué 1950s
Vintage Pattullo-Jo Copeland Black Silk Wool Dress with Appliqué 1950s

Vintage Pattullo-Jo Copeland Black Silk Wool Dress with Appliqué 1950s

By Pattullo-Jo Copeland

Located in Water Mill, NY

A pretty black silk and wool dress by Jo Copeland for Patullo. It has a silk bodice highlighted with horizontal rows of decorative applique including the 3/4 length sleeves. The bo...

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1950s American Fashion

Off-white boots with embroideries and studs GUCCI
Off-white boots with embroideries and studs GUCCI

Off-white boots with embroideries and studs GUCCI

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white boots with embroideries and studs . Hidden elastic band on the top side of the boots. Heel's height : 11cm ( the heel is made of leather and metal) Boots's height : 29cm P...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Black bustier with laces CHANTAL THOMASS
Black bustier with laces CHANTAL THOMASS

Black bustier with laces CHANTAL THOMASS

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black bustier with laces. Main fabric composition: 82% nylon, 10% elastane, 8% polyatylene Boned. Hook&eye closure on the middle front ( 3 lines to be able to adjust the size) Thin ...

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1980s Unknown Fashion

High waisted cotton hot pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
High waisted cotton hot pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

High waisted cotton hot pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

High waisted cotton hot pant. Rayon lining. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Belt-loop. Pocket on both side. SIZE 36(Fr) S SAMPLE

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN
Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern . Tulle lining and under lay in tulle with silver sequin embroidery. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) S

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA
Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA

Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige coated cotton crochet coat. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr)

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2010s Italian Fashion

Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s
Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s

Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s

Located in University City, MO

Exotic carved resin Asian theme jeweled versatile evening bag designed by Maya c 1990s The unique frosted resin evening bag is designed with a Geisha style woman on the front exter...

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1990s Unknown 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.

Questions About Fashion

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    The point of runway fashion is to provide a sample of a fashion house's latest offerings. Couture maisons present innovative, creative works during fashion shows to demonstrate what is currently inspiring their designers. Since most luxury fashion houses produce custom pieces to order, runway fashion is a way to spark interest and attract clientele. In addition, the looks featured in runway fashion shows tend to set trends that ready-to-wear and fast fashion labels incorporate into their pieces each season. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Madeleine Vionnet created two innovations that would revolutionize women's fashion. The first is the bias cut, the practice of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to its grain to enhance its stretch and allow it to flow more freely. In addition, Vionnet pioneered new draping methods, reducing the number of seams and fastening needed to produce a dress. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Jeanne Paquin is famous for her work as a fashion designer. In 1891, she founded her own atelier, the Maison Paquin, from which she produced romantic yet exotic garments for her prestigious clientele. Many people credit Paquin as being the first financially successful female fashion designer. For her achievements, she was named to the French Legion of Honor in 1913. Shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between heritage and vintage is that one term relates to a specific timeframe, while the other does not. Vintage is the term for any item that is more than 20 years old but less than 100 years old. Heritage refers to something that has historical or cultural value. When discussing fashion, people sometimes call pieces that have a long history heritage pieces, whether the brand manufactured them recently or 80 years ago. Find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.