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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
CHANEL 1996 Iconic Pastel Pink Tweed with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Pastel Pink Tweed with CC Gripoix Buttons — Legendary Runway of Fall 1996, Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value: archival-level collectible (rare, connoisseur market) • W...
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 ...
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...
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...
ACCESSOCRAFT NYC Bejeweled Chain Belt, 1980's
By Accessocraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bedazzled and bejeweled! It is easy to get the ultra chic look when adding a colorful chain belt by Accessocraft NYC. The cabochon style glass 'jewels' are in rich primary colors inc...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
$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...
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
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...
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...
French Couture Trompe L'oeil Printed Skirt
Located in New York, NY
French Couture Trompe L'oeil printed flared skirt. Of soft cotton twill printed with trompe l'oeil drapery swags in shades of dark and light browns with pale yellows and darker curri...
Vintage 1930's Silk Chiffon Sky Blue Cloud Print Blouse UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1920's silk chiffon blouse, rendered in a wonderful blue sky and cloud pattern, is the perfect piece to add to your seasonal vintage wardrobe. The elegant hig...
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...
$720Sale Price|25% 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...
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 ...
Vintage 1940's Carved Wooden Wedges Heels Pagoda UK 6 EU 39 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
The most intricate pair of 1940's wooden wedges you could ever hope to set your eyes upon. The delicate shoe encloses the front of the foot with a peep toe, set off by a tan colou...
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...
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...
CHANEL Vintage Relic Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket — The Eternal Grid of Elegance ~ A masterpiece that transcends decades, this Chanel creation stands as both garment and relic — a testament to t...
CHANEL New Paris / MONACO Amethyst Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Amethyst Tweed Jacket — Paris / Monte Carlo Runway by Karl Lagerfeld ~ From the shimmering Riviera spirit of Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO Collection emer...
CHANEL Iconic SUPERMARKET Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Candy-Pink Distressed Lounge Suit — SUPERMARKET Fall 2014 Collection, Karl Lagerfeld • As seen on Cara Delevingne on Runway & and on Kim Kardashian • — The Fa...
Brown organza double breasted Trench-jacket ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown organza double breasted Trench-jacket. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs. Pocket on both side. Belt with leather buckle closure. Box-pleat on ...
BLUMARINE by ANNA MOLINARI 90's Vintage Beaded Shift Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Anna Molinari for Blumarine Vintage 1990's Jet black with beautiful cascade beading and dusty pink flowers Size IT44 Nwt's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 32, pi...
CHANEL New Spring 2020 ICONIC Pink Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Tweed & Denim Jacket — Spring 2020 Collection By Virginie Viard ~ As seen on Lily-Rose Depp and in the official Chanel campaign ~ ~An audacious alchemy of couture and coo...
Almond green draped jersey skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Almond green draped jersey skirt. Front lenght = 64cm Back lenght = 106cm SAMPLE size : 36/38 M/L
CHANEL Iconic Ad Campaign Pink Tweed & Denim Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2018 Collection — The “Rose Denim” Lesage Jacket — A Pastel Icon of Modern Elegance by Karl Lagerfeld ~ An iconic piece of the Spring 2018 campaign, this jacket captu...
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
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
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...
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...
PRADA light blue 2019 SHEARLING FUR SHORT SLEEVE Jacket 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada jacket in light blue shearling fur with tonal leather trims. Crafted in a refined straight-cut silhouette with a softly structured, sculpted line, this luxurious...
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...
CHANEL 27K$ New Jewel Embellished Black Leather Jacket 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Leather Jacket with Jewel & Pearls Embellishment — 2021 Métiers d’Art ‘’CHATEAU Des DAMMES”, Virginie Viard • Boutique value: over $27,000 — As appeared on Kristen S...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Black Silk Hand Embroidered Oversized Shawl Veil Wrap
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Vintage 1990's Jet Black Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Hand embroidered perfection This is going to make the entire look of your gown ensemble NWT's, no flaws...
Raspberry pink jersey mini dress with fringes ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink jersey mini dress with fringes. Main fabric composition: 90% rayon, 10% elastane. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye.Shoulder pad. Body suit inside with snap cl...
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Ivory Corset Top Bridal Wedding 1990's
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Warm ivory Black straps (I would cut these) No boning, but corset silhouette Size IT42 Has some spots around the neck and throughout. A dry clean shoul...
Exceptional Hermès Pill Box or Candies Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box Vintage item Made of metal "Clou de selle" in front engraved "HERMÈS PARIS" "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved at back Colorway: silvery Perfect to keep pil...
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Chan...
Chanel 15K$ Exquisite Ribbon Tweed Suit 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Exquisite Ribbon Tweed Suit with Sequin Embellishment — Boutique price over $15,000 ~ A turquoise relic of couture illumination, this Chanel suit radiates with the secret s...
Roberto Cavalli knit top with snake jewel, 2000sottime condition
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Roberto Cavalli top made of stretch knit, featuring an extremely feminine design and sensual, embellished with iconic jewel details. A fitted silhouette with a crossover V-neckline...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin, Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Bust: 36 to 38 inches Waist: 28 to 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder se...
HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress
By Halston
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Halston Vintage Runway style FW01 Jet black Ruching makes the dress super flattering Deep v neck Back zip Size USA 6 but fits like a 2/4 Excellent condition, no flaws Wear to work an...
CHANEL 12K$ Paris / Versailles Baroque Style Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Pastel Pink Lesage Tweed Jacket with Camellia Brooch Runway Paris / VERSAILLES Cruise Collection 2013 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $12,000 // Tr...
GUCCI By TOM FORD F/W 2001 Runway Satin Backless Dress - With Original Tags
Located in Berlin, BE
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2001 Runway Silk Satin Dress Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection / Year: Fall Winter 2001 Material: Silk satin Color: Black Size: IT38 Made in I...
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage Runway SS95 Jet black liquid silk Sexy gathered/darted deep v neck Black beaded X cross straps in the back Trumpet style bottom Invisible side zip Size ...
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Lesage Tweed Jacket & Trousers Suit 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Check Tweed Bomber Jacket & Trousers Suit — Paris / EGYPT 2019 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld — Presented at the Metropolitan Museum, New York · As seen on Vitto...
CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Statement Sunlight Reverie Jacket with Metallic Chain Link Trim ~ A Timeless Icon by Virginie Viard Spring 2020 Collection ~ — Boutique value: over $14,000 — yet its wort...
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.