LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
$1,825Sale Price|20% Off
$2295 New With Box Gucci Fall 2021 Alessandro Michele Leather Boots Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Box $2295 Fall 2021 Size: 9.5 Alessandro Michele Gucci Leather Knee-High Riding Boots Black Horsebit Accent & Interlocking G Logo Round-Toes Block Heels Includes Box &...
BOTTEGA VENETA Dark Brown Intrecciato Leather Bucket Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
'When your own initials are enough' ... the iconic philosophy of the Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta. Bottega's unique 'intrecciato' woven leather design speaks volumes about ...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
New $4400 Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Control Burned Edge Dress 2011 Size 40
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Tags S/S 2011 Oversized Size IT 40 * Retail $4400 * See Karl Lagerfeld Hand drawn Sketch for this Collection By Hand Controlled Burned Edging *Three...
Onex Vintage 1970s Green Silver Leather Boomerang Heels Size 7 Women’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous 1950s style Hollywood starlet boomerang heels! Green and silver leather with a reflective silver sculptural cantilever heel; soft suede foot bed. Shoes date to the 1970s but have all the glam and glory of a 1950s pinup...
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...
Vintage 1970s Multi Colored Patchwork Leather Clogs Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage multi colored patchwork leather clogs red, white, blue and yellow stitched uppers wooden platform and heels brass metal studs made in Italy 🌼 These shoes are a spectacular ...
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 ...
Hermès Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Horses Galloping
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Horses galloping through water, with egrets, flamingos, and vegetation in the background. These landscapes are inspired ...
Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress from the 1920's. Easy, slightly flared shape with multiple insertions of French lace throughout the silk chiffon panels. A handmade cors...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Black Fringe 2 Piece Dress Jacket Set
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW99 2 pieces Jacket and Dress The softest most flattering material Jet black Little micro cut-outs at waist Fringe accents at neck, waist, dress hem, and at co...
Italian Miniature Tiny Card Case Mini Trunk Style Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Italian miniature tiny card case style mini shoulder bag c 1990s The charming tiny card case shoulder bag is covered with embossed black leather Designed in the style of a miniature...
Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tribal Tattoo Maxi Dress and Bolero-- A standout set from one of Jean Paul Gaultier's most talked about collections. Sexy, edgy, and...
Saint Laurent, Heidi Slimane era FW 2016 Black Mini Dress with Tulle Shoulders
By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A show-stopping little black dress by Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This dress is oozing with 1980's YSL sensuality. Slimane called upon inspirations...
Chanel SS 2015 Pastel Boucle Tweed Shift Dress with Fringe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...
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...
DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The perfect cocktail evening dress does exist !!! Donna Karan 1998/1999 Vintage 100% silk Lots of beading Voluminous Jet black, contrast changed to show details in some pictures, thi...
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — ~ A garment that made history—and still shapes it. This is not just a jacket. This is the jacket. ~ The most icon...
CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Chado Ralph Rucci Early 2000's Silver grey pewter color Has a hammered effect to the fabric 60% wool 40% silk but does not feel or look like wool at all, looks like silk Strapless wi...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Pleated Evening Gown Rhinestone Detail UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly eye-catching 1960's gown, rendered in the brightest shade of Sicilian yellow and accented by silver rhinestone details, is just the perfect piece to add a pop of colour to...
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...
Raspberry pink poncho ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink poncho . Fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. New with tag . SIZE 40
GIANNI VERSACE 1997 Vintage Blue Ruffle Wrap Long Maxi Dress Runway Style
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage SS97 Cornflower blue Ruffle wrap long dress IT40 NWT's, but has very minor signs of wear as pictured Honestly, 10/10 recommend this dress is so new and FRESH l...
Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress
By Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray
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...
Exceptional Hermès Baikal Bag Black Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Among the rarest Hermès bag, here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional authentic Hermès Bag Called "Baikal" Its shape is inspired by the helmets of Mongolian horsemen (henc...
VERSACE 2004 Vintage Aqua Blue Ruffle Runway Style Wrap Dress
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage SS04 Runway style Aqua blue Ruffle wrap dress Inside button to keep closed IT38 fits very true to size XXS/XS/0 NWT's, one little spot as pictured, only mentioning fo...
JOHN GALLIANO 2000's Vintage Gazette Newsprint Newspaper Maxi Dress Gown w. Slit
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2000's Newspaper print Pullover Has stretch Huge side slit IT44 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 58, pit to pit 16 to 19, smallest of waist 1...
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and W...
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS00 Runway style Jet black One shoulder Backless Pullover Size Medium Excellent condition, looks like new, it looks like it could have been mended/re-stit...
Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...
JOHN GALLIANO 2000's Vintage 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit Swimsuit
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2000's Y2K 2 piece bikini swimsuit Excellent condition, smells a little like Tide Size Medium (IT44) Measurements in inches laying flat: Bikini bottoms: waist ...
HERMES Large Red Evelyne in Clemence Bull Leather
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Designed by Evelyne Bertrand in 1978, at the time head of the Hermes riding department, it was initially created as a functional carryall for horse groomers. The signature H" was per...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1998 Vintage Runway Blue Floral Evening Gown w. Pearls
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage Runway SS98 Dark navy blue floral w. ivory white floral interior Ivory pearl straps Low sexy neckline Deep side front slit Invisible side zip...
RICHARD TYLER 2000 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown Train + Bustle
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Vintage 2000 Warm ivory Impeccably draped layers of silk Hard boning throughout Removable straps Ruched back with train Hook-and-eye for train pick-up USA size 10, fits...
HERMES Tie blue & Caban Swift leather QUELLE IDOLE KELLY DOLL Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly bag in Bleu Tié Veau Swift leather with contrasting Caban details. This highly coveted and rare Hermès collectors piece — also known as the K...
$1,496Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Button on Top 2020 Black Lamb Skin CF Bag Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Timeless sophistication meets a rare design detail in this Chanel Classic Flap, known as the **“Button on Top”** from the 2020 collection. Crafted from luxurious black quilted leathe...
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vip Gift Large Black CC Gym Sling Crossbody Duffle bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your active lifestyle with this exclusive VIP gym bag from Chanel. Designed with both style and functionality in mind, this sleek black duffel features the iconic oversized C...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
GIORGIO SANT'ANGELO 1983 Vintage Runway 4 Piece Lace Bridal Ensemble Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Giorgio Sant'Angelo Vintage Runway SS83 4 piece wedding ensemble: Skirt, Top, Jacket, and Belt Lined in silk Grey lace Lightweight and easy to wear Clear crystal embellishments Size ...
CHANEL Bag in Pink Raffia with Chain and Leather, Gold Hardware, Anni2000
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Refined and sought-after CHANEL bag made of powder pink woven raffia, an iconic material from the Maison's summer collections, reinterpreted with a sophisticated and timeless aesthet...
Gucci Sac Bamboo 1947 Large circa 1990 Couture Black Leather Handbag Extra Strap
By Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag in smooth black leather and gold-tone hardware, circa 1990. The interior (exceptional) is the "Couture" style (revisited by...
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top. Elastic band on the sleeve bottom edge . size 36/ S
Cirq Sun Yellow Multi Color Hand Embroidered Hand Woven Linen Silk Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A slice of sunshine brought together with a contemporary print and hand embroidery layered beautifully is what Cirq Sun Scarf is all about. A keeper that would lift multiple outfits ...
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18" waist, 27" hips 28" length
CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Collectible Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Blue Violet Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ This jacket is Karl’s ode to Hamburg...
PRADA brown 2007 NEW LOOK CROCODILE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada New Look Large domed bag in medium brown matte crocodile, exquisitely crafted in a structured, architectural silhouette that highlights the natural beauty and de...
1996 GIVENCHY by GALLIANO Leopard gown
Located in Austin, TX
1996 GIVENCHY by GALLIANO Leopard gown Buttons down front to hem Condition : Excellent 21.75" bust, 21.75" waist, 25.25" hips, 58.5" length mannequin is a US sz 6 Size XS / S ru...
1980s SANT ANGELO red stretch dress
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Sant Angelo red velvet stretch dress measurements taken un-stretched 10" bust, 10.5" waist, 48" length mannequin is a US sz 6 fits sz 0-8 US
Salmon pink silk shirt with ruffles ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Salmon pink silk shirt with ruffles. Branded button and buttonhole closure . SIZE 36 / SAMPLE
$672Sale Price|30% Off
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag GG Supreme Beige Brown
By Gucci
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag An enduring icon of the House of Gucci, the Jackie Medium embodies effortless sophistication and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Defined by its soft...
1990s OMO NORMA KAMALI vintage paracute set orange
By Norma Kamali
Located in Austin, TX
1990s OMO NORMA KAMALI vintage paracute set orange Condition: Excellent skirt: 28" bust, 86" hips, 43" length Top:35" bust, 28" waist, 23" length sz s
Vintage 1920's Cream Silk Floral Embroidered Kimono UK 10-14 US 6-10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising vintage 1920's tissue silk embroidered kimono, rendered in the softest shade of cream and embellished with intricate silk floral embroidery, is a rare and intr...
Black silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk wrapped top . Rhinestone Button and buttonhole on the sleeve edge SIZE 36/38 SAMPLE
CHANEL black cotton 22P PEARL CC Baseball Cap Hat 56 - 58
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel baseball cap in black canvas cotton (100%). Crafted from structured cotton canvas, it features a classic six-panel silhouett...
Pale pink silk wrap top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink thin silk wrap top. Elastic on the bottom sleeve edge . sample SIZE 36
THE ROW Cypress green leather EW MARGAUX Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row EW Margaux shopper in Cyprus leather, showcasing the brand’s signature understated elegance and refined craftsmanship. The structured silhouette is accented wi...
F/W 2011 Junya Watanabe leopard print dress
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2011 JUNYA WATANABE dress faux fur 3/4 sleeve v neck 55" bust, 47" waist, 42" hips, 49" length sz S
ALBERTA FERRETTI 1997 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown w. Flower
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Previous seller purchased in 1997 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Sheer pullover silk slip (can be worn with or without) all pictures are taken with slip underne...
Chanel Haute Couture By Karl Lagerfeld "Bouclé" Jacket, Spring-Summer 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Pamper yourself with the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1995 collection with this wonderful "little black jacket" ! A rare and collectible piece that perfectl...
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.