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...
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...
Vintage Black Hermes Rio Exotic Lizard Clutch in Very Good Condition
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Crafted from exotic lizard this Hermes black Rio clutch is lined with buttery soft black lambskin leather. It features the brand's iconic letter "H" in gold-tone on a lovely carved w...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2004 Vintage Black & Grey Pearl D Trick Bag Runway Style
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage Runway style SS04 Black patent leather with a grey and silver monogramed background Silver D hardware Charcoal grey opalescent pearl chain B...
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...
Chanel 2020 Iconic Peach Teddy Jacket with Chains 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
– CHANEL Iconic Peach Fluffy Chain-Link Jacket — Cruise 2020 Campaign by Virginie Viard – An icon immortalized on billboards Adverts across the world, this jacket is more than a...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL - Vintage Silk Stole, Long Scarf c1980s/90s
Located in valatie, NY
Yves Saint Laurent YSL - Vintage Silk Stole, Long Scarf c80s/90s. The scarf is printed with stylized flowers and leaves. Saint Laurent (originally Yves Saint Laurent or YSL) is a pre...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Cowboy Hats Rodeo Texas RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Highly Sought After Authentic Hermès Ashtray Theme: Rodeo, Texas, Horse Riding Print: drawings of 6 cowboy hats :"Brushpopper / Boss of the Plains / Old Fort Worth /King R...
1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Fendi Celeste blue Roma leather SELLERIA MAMA BAGUETTE Bag
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi Selleria Mama Baguette in Celeste light blue Roma leather with contrasting beige saddle stitching — a hallmark of the house's artisanal Selleria craft, each stit...
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Rare Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Metiers d’Art Collection Multicolour Autumn Tweed Coat ~ Woven like a portal into forgotten realms, this Chanel tweed coat from the Paris / EDINBURGH C...
CHANEL New Legendary 2019 White Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Exceptional Advert Legend Tweed Jacket — Spring 2019 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As seen on Margot Robbie in the global campaign, emblazoned across billboards worldwide ...
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...
CHANEL Vogue Cover Paris / VERSAILLES Denim Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Blue Denim Jacket with CC Silver Buttons — Cruise 2013 Paris / VERSAILLES Runway by Karl Laferfeld Cultural reference: as seen on Pharrell Williams and on the Vogue cover ...
Chanel 2020 Pre-Fall Velvety Deep Blue Relaxed Jacket with CC Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Deep Blue Velvet Knit Jacket/Coat with CC Chain Buckle Belt — 31 Rue Cambon 2020 Pre-Fall Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard — This is Chanel’s modern regalia in a relaxed cut: ...
Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies
By Gucci
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Iconic Gucci Flora Scarf Featuring Vibrant Flowers and Butterflies, is the most famous and iconic Gucci scarf. It was originally created in 1966 for Princess Grace of Monaco...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 2002 Vintage Mesh Tank Top JPG Tee T-Shirt Eyelash
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 2002 Sheer ivory white mesh 3D eyelash print Pullover Size XS but can fit up to a Medium New Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length...
CHANEL 12K$ Rare Paris / EDINBURGH Runway Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Collectible Lesage Tweed & Leather Highland Jacket — Runway of the Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,0...
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...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Dusty Powder Blue Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Dusty powder blue Embroidered floral neckline Has a slight chic crinkle effect Pullover No size or comp tag, refer to measurements below Excellent condi...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Beaded Embroidered Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light celery green grey muted neutral color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern wit...
Hermès 'Tourbillons' Autumn Leaves Print Silk Carré Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Hermès Tourbillons silk twill carré scarf printed with artist Christiane Vauzelles' famous 1968 design featuring a whirlwind of autumn leaves. This autumnal colorway is from t...
Louis Vuitton x Phillip Karto "Einstein" Pop Art Painted Monogram Keepall 45
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic 1930 Louis Vuitton Keepall boldly reimagined by artist Philip Karto in 2024. The supple travel bag you know and love with a bespoke twist. This LV Keepall has been constructed of recycled Louis...
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
Charming Mid Century Patent Elongated Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid Century Patent Leather Elongated Bag with faux tortoise handle. East-West horizontal shape with leather lining. 12" x 5" high x 3" wide. Top handle adds 4.5". 1950's USA.
1970s John Kloss red dress with slash and high slit
By John Kloss
Located in Austin, TX
1970s John Kloss red long sleeve dress with slash and high slit condition: Very good 31" bust, 26" waist, 28" hips, 58.75" length sz S ( Mannequin is a US size 6 for reference )
Courreges Vintage Navy Blue Wool Gabardine Trench Coat with Cape Detail
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue gabardine wool trench coat with cape detail on the upper back. Matching sash. By Courreges. Details: Unlined Front Pockets Button Front Closure Marked S...
Exceptional Hermès Secret Watch Pendant in Working Order
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Watch A beautiful blend of craftsmanship, elegance, design and functionality, and above all, an exceptional collector's item The pulley-shaped penda...
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix buttons — Fall 2012 “The Crystals” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic from one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most dazzling collections, ...
1960s Kiki Hart Vintage Sapphire Blue Silk Jeweled Mod 60s Shift Cocktail Dress
By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York
Located in San Diego, CA
Best fits a modern US size 8, though the relaxed shift silhouette may also accommodate some modern size 10 proportions depending on desired fit. Due to the clean, minimally seamed co...
1970s Vintage French Silk + Lace Applique Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautifully done French-made silk and lace dress with an embroidered bodice by Acme. Details: Fully Lined Back zip with Hook and Eye Closure Estimated Size: Medium Color: Red/ Bl...
Tony Bowls Couture Y2K Lavender Evening Dress with Crystals 2000s
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Stunning Tony Bowls Evening Couture gown from the early 2000s, made in a sophisticated lavender/periwinkle hue with spectacular all-over hand-applied jewel embroidery. This model pe...
CHANEL Architectural 2008 Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectors Architectural Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons — Fall 2008 Collection · By Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As seen on Anna dello Russo for true connoisseurs a...
CHANEL New Paris / CUBA Runway Orange Tweed Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress — Runway of PARIS / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A radiant artefact of the Maison’s Caribbean dreamscape — the collectible ...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Runway Navy Tartan Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – Paris / EDINBURGH Runway Coat — a sovereign relic of the Highlands, forged at the height of Lagerfeld’s narrative genius — a garment that does not simply adorn, but ascends ...
1990's Ralph Lauren Generously Sized Cerulean Blue Alligator Tote Bag
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New Hope, PA
The folks at Ralph Lauren designed this beautiful blue alligator tote bag in the 1990's. It has a rigid construction and will hold everything you need and more. The color is a beau...
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 ...
CHANEL New Paris / CUBA Beige Belted Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Beige Knit Belted Dress — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A quiet manifesto of elegance, born where Parisian discipline met Havana’s fadi...
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...
Hermès Destier Bolo Tie Necklace Horse Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Stunning Authentic Hermès Necklace Tie From the "Destrier" Collection "Boho Tie", perfect mix between tie and necklace Theme: Equestrian, Horse, Cow bow, Western, Texas ...
2000s Louis Vuitton Monogram Chantilly Crossbody Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Louis Vuitton Chantilly crossbody bag is a timeless house classic, featuring a distinctive rounded saddle silhouette that effortlessly combines vintage elegance with everyday fu...
NWT S/S 2007 Michael Kors Runway Pink Chiffon Flare Ribbon Trim Ballerina Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous pink chiffon ballerina dress from the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection. Crafted from flowing pink chiffon, this elegant dress is accented by a ...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Embellished Knee Length Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW06 Beige color with both silver + gold embellishments, making it highly wearable/easy to pair ...
Giambattista Valli 2011 Pink Silk Jersey Goddess Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning goddess gown from Giambattista Valli's romantic Resort 2011 collection. The slinky silk jersey creates heavenly drapes, flattering the body at every curve. The ultra feminine shade of electric lilac pink brings the elegant piece to life. The cool pink reminds us of the viral lilac pink Dior blush...
PACO RABANNE Museum Worthy Showpiece Angel Wings Sequin Hat
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
PACO RABANNE Museum Worthy Showpiece Angel Wings Sequin Top Hat Each sequence carefully overlapped to mimic the texture of feathers. No label .Sourced from France many years ago R...
Oleg Cassini Vintage Silk Blouse, 1970s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful paper thin tissue silk blouse with metallic flecks by Oleg Cassini. Ruffled collar and full sleeves. This is a marked size 12 and fits like a modern size medium. Please see...
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...
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...
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez CC Laurel Embroidery Jeans 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Blue Denim Jeans with Embroidery — Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection · By Karl Lagerfeld // A boutique valuation surpassing $4,800 affirms its rarity, while...
CHANEL 14K$ New Paris / HAMBURG Runway Tweed Coat with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with Logo Belt — Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value: over $14,000 ~ A Métiers d’Art coat that reads like a finished text...
CHANEL CC Buttons Shimmer Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Metallic Silver Tweed Jacket — Spring 2015 Campaign Era, Karl Lagerfeld — This jacket that reads like light made wearable — not “silver” as a color, but silver as a state: ...
HERMÈS Ledoux porcelain ashtray
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès porcelain ashtray Two black horses in the prairie Signed (Philippe) Ledoux Circa cm. 19 x cm. 16 Back suede Made in France Excellent condition
GUCCI by TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Floral Runway Print 2 Piece Bikini Bathing Suit
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Runway print SS99 2 piece bathing suit Vibrant pink floral Size Small also fits XS New Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: waist of bot...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Green Printed Backless Maxi Gown w. Blue Velvet Trim
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Green paisley baroque peacock swirl print Rich dark blue velvet trim Pullover Cowl neck Open back Size F40 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of w...
Gucci Era Tom Ford Boots Monogram GG Beige and Brown 2000s
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic original early 2000s Gucci boots made in the timeless beige and brown GG monogram canvas, one of the Italian fashion house's most recognizable and sought-after motifs. A femin...
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogni...
Art Deco Lame Broche Fringed Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art deco lame floral patterned shawl with ivory silk fringe, 48 x 38 plus 22" fringe. Excellent condition w slight oxidation in center.
DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE 1993 Vintage Silk Beaded Sequin 2 Piece Ensemble
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Vintage SS93 Runway print 2 pieces Tunic is sheer, oversized, and pullover (silk) has beads Leggings are opaque and skinny with side zip (syntheti...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Extremely Rare Blue Crystal Compact & Lipstick Holder c 1960
Located in University City, MO
CHRISTIAN DIOR France extremely rare vanity compact & lipstick holder c 1960 The opulent vanity compact is encrusted with a collection of glittering blue crystals in various shapes ...
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.