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RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress
RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress

RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress

By Todd Oldham

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Todd Oldham Vintage Runway FW97 Made in the USA 100% cotton Dark blue jean denim Open low exposed back design Straps close with hook-and-eyes Invisible back zip Size M, looks bananas...

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1990s 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

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE
Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Mesh is made of aluminium. High waisted fabric belt and belt-loop. Eyelet and...

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2010s Malagasy 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

Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA
Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA

Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA

By Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale lilac rayon backless dress . Snap closure on the middle back. See-through on the bottom. New with tag Shorter lenght : 100cm Longer lenght : 110cm SIZE 36 (It) 32 (Fr) XXS

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2010s Italian Fashion

TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS
TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS

TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS

By Tom Ford

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann pantsuit in bright purple polka-dot jacquard viscose (60%) and silk (40%), a luxury two-piece that commands attention with its high-shine ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Chloe 2025 Shearling Fur Trimmed Leather Coat Abyssal Brown 36 XS
Chloe 2025 Shearling Fur Trimmed Leather Coat Abyssal Brown 36 XS

Chloe 2025 Shearling Fur Trimmed Leather Coat Abyssal Brown 36 XS

By Chloé

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chloé column coat in Abysse brown shiny calfskin leather with wide shearling fur trims, a luxury statement piece that plays high-shine leather against rich, textural f...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli
Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch on the top middle front. Jersey composition: 80% rayon, 20% polyester. Silk neckline and printed silk on the waist. Button and butto...

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2010s Italian 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

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

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt
Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage late 1940s (c. 1949) Biki Milano purple and black abstract patterned silk dress in the fitted bodice and full/circle skirted style that became so popular during the 1950s. ...

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1940s Italian Fashion

Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO
Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO

Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white crochet cardigan . Knit composition: cotton and rayon Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front Authenticity hologram SIZE S

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2010s Fashion

Kiviette 1940s Black Dress with Elaborate Skirt, Silk Inlay Collar, Frog Closure
Kiviette 1940s Black Dress with Elaborate Skirt, Silk Inlay Collar, Frog Closure

Kiviette 1940s Black Dress with Elaborate Skirt, Silk Inlay Collar, Frog Closure

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful 1940s little black dress from famed Broadway designer Kiviette. It has long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, a fitted waist and a small silk inlaid collar with an ela...

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1940s American Fashion

Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress
Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress

Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress

By Travilla

Located in Sparks, NV

Phenomenal vintage dress by William Travilla with a hand painted floral design. Sheer black mesh bell sleeves and nude illusion upper. *Please note: There is a very tiny break in ...

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1980s American Fashion

GUCCI Italy Rare Black Suede Horse Jockey Cap Clasp Wallet in Gucci Box c 1973
GUCCI Italy Rare Black Suede Horse Jockey Cap Clasp Wallet in Gucci Box c 1973

GUCCI Italy Rare Black Suede Horse Jockey Cap Clasp Wallet in Gucci Box c 1973

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

GUCCI Italy Black suede & leather horse jockey cap clasp wallet in original Gucci box c 1973 The rare new - vintage wallet has been stored in the Gucci cardboard presentation b...

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1970s Italian Fashion

Orange guipure dress GALLIANO
Orange guipure dress GALLIANO

Orange guipure dress GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Orange guipure dress . Lace composition: modal. Sheer jersey lining until the knees. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on both side on the front. Adjustabl...

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Early 2000s Indian Fashion

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top
Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Berlin, BE

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top with original tags Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection / Year: Spring Summer 1998 Material: Silk and latex Made in Ita...

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1990s European Fashion

Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s
Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

By Richilene

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1970s Richilene with the original $495 price tags still attached! Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk. Partially lined wit...

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1970s American Fashion

1970s Scott Barrie Black Lace Vintage Ruffle Cape Jacket Nicky Barnes Provenance
1970s Scott Barrie Black Lace Vintage Ruffle Cape Jacket Nicky Barnes Provenance

1970s Scott Barrie Black Lace Vintage Ruffle Cape Jacket Nicky Barnes Provenance

By Scott Barrie

Located in San Diego, CA

Approximately Size Small Measurements: 36 inch bust 35 inch waist 16 inches form back shoulder seam to seam An extraordinary vintage 1970s Scott Barrie black lace ruffle cape jacket with remarkable New York provenance. This piece belonged to the wife of Leroy “Nicky” Barnes, the notorious Harlem figure whose name became synonymous with 1970s New York. Designed by pioneering American fashion designer Scott Barrie, the jacket is constructed in layers upon layers of delicate black floral lace, creating a spectacular tiered and ruffled silhouette. The lace cascades across the shoulders, front, back and sleeves, giving the piece exceptional movement and dimension while maintaining the soft, romantic quality associated with Barrie’s work. The cropped silhouette has the drama of a cape while retaining the structure and wearability of a jacket. A black grosgrain-trimmed center front is finished with faceted black buttons, while the high rounded neckline and voluminous elbow-length sleeves create an unmistakably 1970s romantic and bohemian glamour. Barrie was one of the important African American designers to emerge from New York’s fashion scene in the late 1960s and 1970s. His clothing was carried by prestigious retailers including Henri Bendel and Bloomingdale’s, and his clientele included major fashion figures such as Naomi Sims, Pat Cleveland and Grace Jones. His work became particularly associated with the sensual, fluid and romantic side of 1970s fashion. The provenance makes this example especially compelling. According to the provenance accompanying the piece, it was formerly owned by Nicky Barnes’ wife. Today, the jacket feels remarkably current. The abundance of lace and ruffles works beautifully over a simple black slip dress, camisole and trousers, high-waisted denim, or an evening gown. It can read romantic, Gothic, bohemian or high-fashion depending on the styling. An unusual combination of 1970s New York fashion history, an important African American designer, statement lace construction and noteworthy provenance. Approximately Size Small Measurements: 36 inch bust 35 inch waist 16 inches from back shoulder seam to seam Designer: Scott Barrie Era: 1970s Color: Black Style: Cropped cape jacket / ruffle jacket Details: Tiered floral lace, ruffled construction, elbow-length sleeves, faceted buttons Label: Scott Barrie, New York Provenance: From the wardrobe of Nicky Barnes’ wife Scott Barrie, Vintage Scott Barrie, 1970s Scott Barrie, 1970s jacket...

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1970s American Fashion

White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR
White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR

White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White technical nylon mesh vest . Zip closure on the middle front. Plastic buckle on both side and on the shoulder strap. Hidden zip on the back pocket under the flap. Adjustable s...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five
Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five

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...

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1950s American Fashion

Florida License Plate Custom Made Handbag With Crystals
Florida License Plate Custom Made Handbag With Crystals

Florida License Plate Custom Made Handbag With Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Florida recycled license plate tag custom made vintage handbag.Snap closure Metal embellished with different colors crystals Lined in felt.Please see pictures for condition reference...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s
Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s

Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s

Located in Honolulu, HI

A dramatic and rare Art Deco era (circa 1920s) folding handheld fan, featuring sumptuous black ostrich feather plumes mounted on sleek black celluloid sticks. Measuring an impressiv...

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1920s American Fashion

Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA
Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA

Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink nylon skirt . Fabric composition: 62% polyester, 38% nylon Drawstring on the waist. Zip on both side. Pocket on both side with zip closure SIZE 42 (It) M/L

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Vera Wang

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Vera Wang Vintage 2000 Vibrant unique floral print Ruffle shredded effect Halter neck hook-and-eyes and snaps for easy on and off Pullover Has a loop for pick-up Size USA 8 but fits...

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Early 2000s Fashion

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress

By Gucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage 2002 Jet black Semi-sheer stretch Extra long sleeves and length Sexy back slit Pullover Size IT40 Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements ...

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Early 2000s Fashion

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW
HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in Gold Veau Epsom calfskin leather (100%). This iconic Hermès Mini Kelly features the structured Sellier construction, with Epsom lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Jersey printed evening dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
Jersey printed evening dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

Jersey printed evening dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Jersey printed evening dress. Jersey composition: 88% nylon, 12% elastane Gather on the middle front and middle back SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) M

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2010s Italian Fashion

Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC

Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed silk chiffon mini slip dress . Pleated on the bust. Shoulder straps are tied on the shoulder with beads on the bottom edge. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE 42 (I...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Black and animal printed silk and jersey dress ROBERTO CAVALLI
Black and animal printed silk and jersey dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

Black and animal printed silk and jersey dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and animal printed silk and jersey dress .Printed fabric composition: 92% silk, 8% elasthane. Black fabric composition: 75% rayon, 20% wool, 5% elastane. Snap closure on the mi...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Exquisite Lynx Coat Light weight Mid lenght
Exquisite Lynx Coat Light weight Mid lenght

Exquisite Lynx Coat Light weight Mid lenght

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful high quality very stylish vintage lynx/bobcat coat Rare to find We offer more exclusive items, view our front store Details: Very soft, supple and light weight With 2 si...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

Sable Suede Shearling Short Jacket with hood Small
Sable Suede Shearling Short Jacket with hood Small

Sable Suede Shearling Short Jacket with hood Small

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Luxurious vintage suede leather sable shearling jacket with attached hood We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore. Details: Suede leather shearling trimmed with sable ,...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

Brown wool Trench-coat CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO
Brown wool Trench-coat CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO

Brown wool Trench-coat CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown wool Trench-coat . Main fabric composition: 92% wool, 8% metal. Branded Lining composition: 100% silk Hidden oversize snap closure on the front, on the pocket and on the should...

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Early 2000s French 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 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.
  • 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.