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CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Collection — The Imperial Nocturne Jacket – A Timeless Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ – From the Runway of the Paris / Shanghai Métiers d’A...

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2010s Fashion

Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Approximately Size XS / Small Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 34 inches Length (top center back halter to hem): 59 inches I also have this same dress in one size up, and I also have this same dress in a royal blue color. Both are in my 1stDibs Shop ! A dazzling late 1970s Lillie Rubin evening gown that captures the unapologetic glamour of the disco era. Covered in shimmering red sequins from neckline to hem, this figure-skimming halter gown features a softly draped cowl neckline, alluring open back, and sleek column silhouette that elongates the body beautifully. The vibrant red sequin surface catches and reflects light from every angle, making this an exceptional choice for evening events, galas, holiday parties, red carpet moments, stage performances, or any occasion where making an entrance is required. The elegant halter construction balances the dramatic sparkle with a sophisticated silhouette that remains timeless decades later. A hidden zipper at the back is secured with a hook-and-eye closure for a clean finish. An additional two inches of seam allowance remains inside the hem, allowing for future lengthening if desired. Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 34 inches Length (top center back halter to hem): 59 inches Details: * Designer: Lillie Rubin * Era: Late 1970s * Color: Red * Fully sequined exterior * Draped cowl halter neckline * Open back design * Hidden back zipper with hook-and-eye closure * Approximately 2 inches of seam allowance available for additional length * Excellent vintage eveningwear silhouette An iconic Studio 54-era statement piece that evokes the glamorous nightlife of the late 1970s while remaining remarkably wearable today. SEO Keywords: Vintage Lillie Rubin dress, 1970s sequin gown, disco dress, Studio 54 fashion...

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1970s American Fashion

New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag
New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag

New Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Bamboo Clutch Chain Evening Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

New With Tags A Stunning and Rare Find Tom Ford For Gucci Black & Red Mink Black & Gold Enameled Clasp Over Closure Gold Detachable Bamboo Chain Converts bag to a Clutch Black Sati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Bottle Opener Orfevrerie Ercuis
Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Bottle Opener Orfevrerie Ercuis

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Bottle Opener Orfevrerie Ercuis

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Bottle Opener From the "Chaine d'Ancre" collection (anchor chain) Made in France Designed by "Orfevrerie Ercuis" (OE and centaur hallmark) Made of metal Co...

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Late 20th Century French Fashion

Art Deco Chinese Embroidered Silk Satin Dragon Jacket
Art Deco Chinese Embroidered Silk Satin Dragon Jacket

Art Deco Chinese Embroidered Silk Satin Dragon Jacket

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Chinese Embroidered Silk Satin Dragon Jacket from the 1930's. White silk satin with elaborate black silk hand embroidery throughout. Large central embroidered dragon with ba...

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1930s Chinese Fashion

CHANEL 14K$ Masterpiece Beige Ribbon Tweed Coat 34 FR
CHANEL 14K$ Masterpiece Beige Ribbon Tweed Coat 34 FR

CHANEL 14K$ Masterpiece Beige Ribbon Tweed Coat 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible Beige Ribbon Tweed Trench — Immortalized in AD Campaign of Fall 2016 Collection · By Karl Lagerfeld – With a boutique valuation surpassing $14,000 and the pric...

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2010s Fashion

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble
KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Kaat Tilley Vintage 1990's 3 piece ensemble: Skirt, Corset, Wrap 100% raw ivory silk Off-the-shoulder corset buttons in the front and laces up in the back Skirt has a back zip Struct...

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1990s Fashion

Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 1999 Red Silk Jersey Ruched Skirt
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 1999 Red Silk Jersey Ruched Skirt

Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 1999 Red Silk Jersey Ruched Skirt

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleek and sexy little silk jersey skirt from the runway of Tom Ford's F/W 1999 collection for Gucci. Burgundy knit silk jersey with peek-a-boo, barely-there sheer black silk chiffon ...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Christian Dior 2000's Cream Silk Chiffon Button Up Sleeveless Blouse
Christian Dior 2000's Cream Silk Chiffon Button Up Sleeveless Blouse

Christian Dior 2000's Cream Silk Chiffon Button Up Sleeveless Blouse

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Christian Dior silk button-up sleeveless blouse in a delicate shade of cream glacé. With vertical pleats making a type of bib front and a petite pointed collar, this lightwei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Peplum Skirt Suit US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Peplum Skirt Suit US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Peplum Skirt Suit US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

A breathtaking silhouette rendered in a stunning black crepe silk with elaborate trailing black bugle glass beadwork, this 1940's tailored skirt set is the perfect statement piece to...

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1940s Fashion

CHANEL grey denim mini skirt FR 34
CHANEL grey denim mini skirt FR 34

CHANEL grey denim mini skirt FR 34

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL Collection Spring 2011 Mini skirt Denim jeans, grey, distressed red Size FR 34 Made in Italy Flat measures: Length cm. 36 Waist cm. 34 Hip cm. 42 Very good cond...

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2010s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR
CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR

CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with CC Jewel Buttons — A textile masterpiece rather than a garment // Boutique value: over $13,000 – Millennium Collection Vault — mid-2000s — Creation...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL Arctic Ice Collection Iconic Fringe Tweed Dress 38 FR
CHANEL Arctic Ice Collection Iconic Fringe Tweed Dress 38 FR

CHANEL Arctic Ice Collection Iconic Fringe Tweed Dress 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Arctic Ice Collection Ecru Tweed Dress By Karl Lagerfeld – A luminous relic of couture, this iconic dress from the ARCTIC ICE collection by Maestro Lagerfeld — a manifesto o...

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2010s Fashion

Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress

Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Best fits a modern US size 2-4 (Small). Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top shoulder to longest point of hem): approximately 50 inches A spectacular and exceptionally rare 1976 Halston Couture gold lamé sarong dress, embodying the effortless glamour and Studio 54-era sophistication that made Halston one of the most influential American designers of the twentieth century. Cut from luminous liquid gold lamé, this dramatic one-shoulder design features Halston’s signature Grecian-inspired draping, an elegant shoulder tie detail, and an asymmetrical sarong-style wrap silhouette that moves beautifully with the body. This museum-worthy design represents everything collectors seek in early Halston couture: minimalist construction, luxurious fabric, sensual draping, and timeless glamour. The fluid silhouette appears deceptively simple while showcasing the masterful engineering and bias-cut techniques that established Halston as the designer of choice for fashion icons, socialites, and Hollywood royalty throughout the 1970s. A nearly identical version of this iconic design was worn by legendary journalist and television personality Barbara Walters at the MET Gala in 1977, further cementing the style’s place in American fashion history. The design has also appeared in museum exhibitions dedicated to Halston’s groundbreaking work and was famously revisited decades later when supermodel Carmen Kass wore the same striking silhouette on the red carpet, demonstrating the enduring relevance and collectibility of Halston’s most celebrated creations. The shimmering gold lamé fabric catches light from every angle, creating the liquid-metal effect that became synonymous with Halston’s eveningwear. Equally at home at a black-tie gala, museum event, luxury resort, or red-carpet occasion, this is the type of archival Halston couture piece that rarely surfaces on the market. Best fits a modern US size 2-4 (Small). Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top shoulder to longest point of hem): approximately 50 inches Halston’s work has been collected and exhibited by major institutions including the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and his influence continues to resonate through designers such as Tom Ford, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, and Narciso Rodriguez. Style this extraordinary piece with metallic Christian Louboutin heels, a sculptural Bottega Veneta clutch, vintage Cartier jewelry, or statement pieces from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Gucci for an effortlessly glamorous look. vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion...

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1970s 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 dress by Ann Demeulemeester. Crafted from 100% stretch nylon for comfortable movement, this designer piece features a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Arctic Ice Relaxed Collectible Runway Ensemble 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / Arctic Ice Relaxed Collectible Runway Ensemble 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / Arctic Ice Relaxed Collectible Runway Ensemble 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Fall 2010 — From the “Arctic Ice” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld
 – Graphite Cashmere Suit - Dress with Fantasy Fur Accents and The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket evokes both glac...

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2010s Fashion

Silk chiffon top and raw silk skirt ensemble ROCHAS
Silk chiffon top and raw silk skirt ensemble ROCHAS

Silk chiffon top and raw silk skirt ensemble ROCHAS

By Rochas

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk chiffon top and raw silk skirt ensemble. Snap closure on the top right on the top and fabric button and buttonhole closure on the left side SIZE 38/M

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 16K$ Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo Print 34 FR
CHANEL 16K$ Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo Print 34 FR

CHANEL 16K$ Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo Print 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC Logo & Paris Skyline Print — Spring 2020 “PARIS ROOFTOPS” Runway by Virginie Viard • Boutique value: over $16,000 · seen on Jennie Kim · Maga...

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2010s Fashion

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

CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Shimmer 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 Cruis...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 15K$ New CC Logo Black Silk Maxi Dress 34 FR
CHANEL 15K$ New CC Logo Black Silk Maxi Dress 34 FR

CHANEL 15K$ New CC Logo Black Silk Maxi Dress 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC & Autumn Leaf Print — Fall 2018 Advertising Campaign, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $15,000 · Billboard / Magazine-cited Icon — F...

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2010s Fashion

French Art Nouveau Horn Rose Barette
French Art Nouveau Horn Rose Barette

French Art Nouveau Horn Rose Barette

Located in New York, NY

Rare French Art Nouveau Horn Rose Barette circa 1910, France. Completely hand carved and hand patinaed depicting a rose spray in bloom. Brass fittings. 1900's France. 3.75" x 2". DOM...

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1910s French Fashion

Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses
Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses

Christian Dior 60's turquoise square sunglasses

By Christian Dior

Located in Rubiera, RE

Christian Dior 60's Logo Turquoise Sunglasses with opaque lens and silver logo on legs - early 2000s Made in Italy Measures: Front cm. 15 Legs cm. 12 Excellent condition With origi...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

CHANEL 14K$ Extremely Rare 2009 Pearl Embellished Dress 38 FR
CHANEL 14K$ Extremely Rare 2009 Pearl Embellished Dress 38 FR

CHANEL 14K$ Extremely Rare 2009 Pearl Embellished Dress 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Exceptionally Rare Navy Dress with Jewel Pearl Embellishment — Runway Spring 2009 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — // As seen on Audrey Tautou and featured on multiple magaz...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette
Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette

Fendi Spring 2000 Yellow Beaded Baby Baguette

By Fendi

Located in Rubiera, RE

FENDI Baby baguette Micro beads and faceted embroidery baguette from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection. It is entirely embroidered with thousands of yellow beads and tone-on-tone fa...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Collectible Magazine Clutch, Paris Match, 1970's.
Collectible Magazine Clutch, Paris Match, 1970's.

Collectible Magazine Clutch, Paris Match, 1970's.

Located in New York, NY

Charming Magazine Clutch, Paris Match (France) from the 1970's. Graphic cover wraps around plastic hard clutch. Cover depicts a famous gold heist, dated 1971. Made in Italy. Clutch h...

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1970s Italian Fashion

Whimsical Wood Enamel Handmade Golf Theme Box Purse c 1970s
Whimsical Wood Enamel Handmade Golf Theme Box Purse c 1970s

Whimsical Wood Enamel Handmade Golf Theme Box Purse c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical wood enamel handmade golf theme box purse c 1970s The quirky wood box purse is covered with white enamel paint Designed with green cloth felt emulating grass fairways A s...

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1970s American Fashion

Exceptional Hermès Exclusif Giant Shawl Silk Scarf Oriental Drawings
Exceptional Hermès Exclusif Giant Shawl Silk Scarf Oriental Drawings

Exceptional Hermès Exclusif Giant Shawl Silk Scarf Oriental Drawings

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Vintage Scarf Extremely rare, this scarf is from the vintage "HERMÈS EXCLUSIF" collection Pattern: oriental-inspired designs Made in France M...

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20th Century French Fashion

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR
CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Navy Sequin Tweed Suit with 64-karat Gold Plated CC Buttons — Fall 1993 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value, rarest connoisseur’s find — A Fall 1993 relic in two ...

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1990s Fashion

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Satin Floral Hand Beaded Gown Wedding
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Satin Floral Hand Beaded Gown Wedding

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Satin Floral Hand Beaded Gown Wedding

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Meant to look antique-y Not sure of the material, maybe a silk blend. Definitely satin type Hand embroidery and beading on the flowers on both the bust a...

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1990s Fashion

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO
Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf LORIS AZZARO

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue chiffon bustier evening dress with long scarf. Boned and underwired bra inside the top with hook&eye closure on the middle back. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back...

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1970s French Fashion

CELINE cream silk 2026 ORGANZA CAPE Dress 38 S
CELINE cream silk 2026 ORGANZA CAPE Dress 38 S

CELINE cream silk 2026 ORGANZA CAPE Dress 38 S

By Celine

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Celine gown in cream 100% silk organza, the weightless, semi-sheer fabric lending an ethereal, luminous quality to this refined luxury Celine silhouette. Cut to a clas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most vibrant floral pattern, with blooming red flowers set against green foliage and a cream base, this original 1950's silk cocktail dress, is just the piece for tha...

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1950s Fashion

JIL SANDER 2003 Vintage Leather and Nylon Black Cargo Pocket Shoulder Bag
JIL SANDER 2003 Vintage Leather and Nylon Black Cargo Pocket Shoulder Bag

JIL SANDER 2003 Vintage Leather and Nylon Black Cargo Pocket Shoulder Bag

By Jil Sander

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Jil Sander Vintage 2003 Black lambskin leather with black nylon shoulder bag Silver hardware 4 snaps to close at the top Functioning zipper pockets at front Functioning velcro pocket...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Prada 2013 Rust Orange and Black Floral Print Cotton Shift Dress
Prada 2013 Rust Orange and Black Floral Print Cotton Shift Dress

Prada 2013 Rust Orange and Black Floral Print Cotton Shift Dress

By Prada

Located in San Francisco, CA

Prada sleeveless dress in a rusty orange tone with black floral print throughout. The perfect dress to transition from summer to fall! Back zip and hook and eye. 100% cotton Fully l...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress
Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Mingolini Gugenheim Couture 1950’s Black Silk Fit and Flare Cocktail Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Live La Dolce Vita in this gorgeous little number from Italian couturier Mingolini Gugenheim! Circa 1950's. Elegant little black cocktail dress in lush silk faille with dramatic tuck...

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1950s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Tartan Detail — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 – The superstar piec...

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2010s Fashion

1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment
1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment

1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...

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1970s American Fashion

HERMES black Togo leather HAC 50 Travel Bag Phw
HERMES black Togo leather HAC 50 Travel Bag Phw

HERMES black Togo leather HAC 50 Travel Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès HAC 50 travel bag in black is crafted from durable and beautifully textured Togo leather, offering a refined balance of structure and softness. Inspired by...

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2010s French Fashion

New Stunning Emilio Pucci Pink 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Pink 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case

New Stunning Emilio Pucci Pink 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Pink Lucite Pucci Print Frames * Gold Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Bottega Veneta Solstice hobo in red, white, and navy blue intrecciato-woven lambskin leather, the house's signature weave rendered in a bold tricolor graphic pattern o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

CHANEL black 25S MESH & LEATHER HOBO WITH CHAIN Bag
CHANEL black 25S MESH & LEATHER HOBO WITH CHAIN Bag

CHANEL black 25S MESH & LEATHER HOBO WITH CHAIN Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel hobo bag in black open mesh with shiny lambskin leather trims and a quilted lambskin leather base, the interplay of textures lending this luxury Chanel bag a di...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket

1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket

By GEMMA KAHNG

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...

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1990s American Fashion

BALENCIAGA black leather 2024 RODEO LARGE FLAP Bag
BALENCIAGA black leather 2024 RODEO LARGE FLAP Bag

BALENCIAGA black leather 2024 RODEO LARGE FLAP Bag

By Balenciaga

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Balenciaga Rodeo Large leather flap bag in black is crafted from smooth, high-quality leather, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. The spacious large silhouett...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940's Skirt Suit Brown Peplum Draped Pleated Suit US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

A true masterpiece of its time, this original 1940's chestnut brown crepe silk skirt suit, with Bordeaux blue buttons, is the perfect addition to your tailored vintage wardrobe. T...

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1940s Fashion

CHANEL Spring 2010 Jewel Couture Embroidery Beige Linen Jacket 44 FR
CHANEL Spring 2010 Jewel Couture Embroidery Beige Linen Jacket 44 FR

CHANEL Spring 2010 Jewel Couture Embroidery Beige Linen Jacket 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Spring 2010 “COUNTRYSIDE” Collection — The Pastoral Grace Jacket with Jewel Embroidery — A Poetic Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld – From the Chanel Countryside Collection, Spri...

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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 si...

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2010s 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.

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