CHANEL Paris / Byzance Opulent Gripoix Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Ecru Tweed Jacket – Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Metiers d’Art Collection By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A silent ode to the grandeur of Byzantium, this Chanel ecru tweed jacket is an embodime...
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1980
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian gilt metal minaudiere' evening bag c 1980 The elegant oval shaped evening bag is designed with geometric impressed detail sheathed in luminous gold plate T...
CHANEL New Most Iconic Paris / ROME Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Most coveted and sought after Chanel little black tweed jacket in interpretation of Metiers d'Art ~ Paris in ROME Collection. As seen in Ad Campaign on Kristen Stewart. Size mark 3...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Ivory Beige Silk Chiffon Shawl w. Iridescent Beads
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Vintage 1990's Vanilla Ivory Beige Neutral toned so will adjust to whatever you are wearing Iridescent glass beads 100% silk Handmade in England This is going to make t...
CHANEL New Iconic CC Logo Coco Express Cashmere Cardi Coat 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Most coveted item of 2020 Cruise Collection! Rare & famous Chanel cashmere cardi coat ~ from COCO EXPRESS Cruise Collection - CC logos, COCO Express, 31 RUe Cambon lettering al...
CHANEL New Iconic Tweed Jacket from Ad Campaign
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New Iconic Chanel khaki green tweed jacket from Ad Campaign of Paris / Shanghai Collection Size mark 36 FR. Condition: never worn. - unmistakably 'Chanel' 4-flap-pockets silhouette -...
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1930's crepe silk gown rendered in the warmest shade of blush pink, accented by draped waterfall pleats and the most figure flattering bias cut, is a rare piece to ...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Iridescent Beige Silk Embroidered Floral Gown Maxi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Iridescent beige silk Delicate hand embroidered floral pattern Invisible side zip No size tag, pl...
CHANEL 2008 Most Haunted Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most haunted Chanel little black jackets(along with Paris in ROME 16A jacket and 11C black jacket) : this one comes from 2008 Fall collection, was seen on Chanel ambassado...
NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci SS13 Resort Collection Vintage 100% silk A delicate medley of colors Reminds me of Chanel Size F40 fits like a USA 6 or 4 Invisible back zip Excellent Condition, only flaw...
CHANEL Paris / Salzburg CC Buttons Relaxed Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel coral boucle knit coat featuring relaxed fit ~ from Paris / SALZBURG Collection - CC logo buttons at front and pockets Size mark 36 FR. Condition never worn
1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Jane Derby
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full skirt with silk lining and boned bodice. Gorgeous construction. Rear metal zip and hoo...
1960s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Black & Silver Micro Mini Evening Bag
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Black, silver, and grey tones Dark silver gunmetal hardware Unique ornate chain Stunning beadwork, fringe, and embellishing On one side the finish is coming o...
Chanel CC Logo Runway Maxi Cashmere Dress And Giant Shawl 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel 100% Cashmere set (dress and 2,7 meters scarf) with CC Logo pattern from Runway of Paris / EDINBURGH Collection, 2013 Metiers d'Art, 13A Boutique price for only ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Pale Blue Silk Hard Boned Hand Beaded Corset Bustier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Pale baby blue silk Metal beads Hand embroidered...
CHANEL 15K$ Paris / DALLAS Iconic Black Jacket with Fringe Details 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare find for true Chanel connoisseur! Impossible to find anywhere in the world. Extremely rare, couture Chanel leather jacket with had-crafted fringe details -- from Catwalk of f...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...
Vintage 1930s Black Silk Chiffon Floral evening Gown Tulips US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
A marvel to behold, this original vintage 1930's black cotton voile and silk chiffon evening gown, decorated with a silver rhinestone inlay metal chain, is a rare piece to behold. T...
1990s Pamela Dennis Gold Metallic Linked Lace Hooded Vintage 90s Dress Caftan
By Pamela Dennis, PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements Bust: up to 48 inches Waist: up to 44 inches Hips: up to 48 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 38 inches Size: One size / accommodates a wide range of size...
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: ...
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Paris / Bombay Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value: over €15,000 · Current boutique for similar Lesage ribbon twe...
CHANEL 11K$ Supermarket Ribbon Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel tweed structured jacket from Runway ''Supermarket'' Collection by Karl Lagerfeld. Catwalk Look #5. Today's boutique price for similar jacket is cover 15,000€ ˘˘˘ multicilour ...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Navy Blue & Tan Printed Silk Slip Maxi Dress Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Late 1990's 100% silk Slated cool toned colors I adore this print it's like a marble cement Lined with a silk brown slip Pullover Size IT38 Excellent condition, n...
CHANEL 2020 Iconic Chain Trim Pink Fluffy Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hard to get iconic Chanel pink fluffy cardi jacket from 2020 Cruise Collection, 20C Retail price over 5,000$ -- instantly sold out in boutiques worldwide! SO recognisable, seen on ma...
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2003 White Belted Utility Mini Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford era Gucci white belted mini skirt from the Spring 2003 collection. As seen on the runway in a sporty nylon iteration, the one in our collection is a durable cotton and silk ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Vanilla Cream Beaded Silk Wedding Gown 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 Warm vanilla buttercream ivory silk with white i...
Vintage 1950s Rose and Sequin Print Dress Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, rendered in the softest shade of grey with a pattern of brushstroke roses in a greyscale palette and pink accents, this original 1950's polished cotton dress, is ...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...
CHANEL New 2024 CC Heart Patches Denim Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— A masterpiece of playful refinement — CHANEL Super Rare CC Logo Heart Denim Jacket 2024 Spring Collection ~ A rare collector’s piece for the modern connoisseur ~ Wear it with c...
Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....
Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and sexy black mini dress from Chanel's Summer 2007 collection, as seen on the runway. Lagerfeld channels the roots of the house with the 1920s-style drop-waist and blouson dre...
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Vintage Chanel Quilted Velvet CC Gold Chain Backpack
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A timeless icon of luxury, this vintage Chanel backpack is beautifully crafted from sumptuous black quilted velvet, offering an elegant alternative to the House's classic leather des...
CHANEL 11K$ New Paris / Edinburgh Runway Tweed Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Crimson Tweed Duffle Coat — Runway of the Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $11,000 ~ A creation born ...
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2001 Vintage Black Cone Bra Hard Boned Corset Dress
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS01 Black cotton silk blend Hard boning throughout Structured cone bra Removable straps (strapless is also very sexy) Needs to be pressed/ironed, a steame...
Chanel 10K$ Rare Paris / Dallas Western Myth Cashmere Coat 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris DALLAS 2014 Metiers d’Art Runway Collection Maxi Cashmere Coat with Leather Fastenings & Star Jewel Buttons By Karl Lagerfeld a boutique value over $10,000, thi...
Oscar De La Renta Cotton & Silk Straight Knee Length Skirt with Wide Waist Band
Located in valatie, NY
Oscar De La Renta Cotton & Silk Straight Knee Length Skirt with Wide Waist Band. The skirt is 93% cotton and 7% silk with a 100% silk lining and lace lined hem. The skirt has a conce...
CHANEL Paris / DALLAS CC Star Buttons Cardigan 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Famous Chanel turquoise cashmere cardigan from Paris / DALLAS Metiers d'Art Collection, 2014 Pre-Fall - As seen on Pharrell Williams - made of pure cashmere, super soft by touch ...
CHANEL Salzburg Collection Emerald Green Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning green and silver cashmere long dress from Paris / SALZBURG Metiers d'Art Collection. CC logo buttons at hem, Size mark 36 fr. Condition is pristine, never worn
CHANEL Arctic Ice Collection Runway Tweed Ensemble 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fabulous Chanel ecru tweed ensemble from Runway of ARCTIC Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 38 FR / Condition is never worn - made of ecru tweed with tiny beads embellishment t...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Silk Mauve Ethereal Maxi Train Skirt Sample Piece
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Bridal Sample Piece c. 2007 Ethereal, voluminous, yet airy True mauve color Silk High waisted Invisible back zip Size 0 fits XXS Excellent condition, minor feeling of...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic 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 Wes...
CHANEL New 2024 Paris / Manchester Fuchsia Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Fuchsia Tweed Jacket with Camellia Brooch Runway Paris / MANCHESTER Métiers d’Art Collection 2024 · by Virginie Viard — As seen on Princess Charlotte of Monaco! ...
MISSONI 2003 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Halter Neck Mini Dress
By Missoni
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Missoni Vintage Runway FW03 100% silk Really well made, lined with the same silk and pattern and even lined again behind the bust Raspberry and white pattern Heavily embellished neck...
1910's French Couture Blue Silk Chiffon Gold Embroidered Long Sleeve Belted Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite 1910's French Couture evening gown in a regal shade of midnight blue. This intricate piece is composed of several layers of delicate silk chiffon including an inner lini...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Vanilla Silk Embellished Hard Boned Bridal Corset
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown 1990's Vintage Vanilla color Pearls, rosettes, beading, shell like flowers, this corset is ultra feminine 100% silk Item is clipped on the mannequin to show proper fit...
CHANEL La Pausa New 2019 Cruise Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Famous Chanel navy lesage tweed jacket from 2019 Cruise LA PAUSA Collection, 19C Size mark 38 FR. Never worn. Same model in ecru color was seen on Margot Robbie! - CC logo chain lin...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Salzburg Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris/SALZBURG Metiers d'Art Collection, 2015 Pre-Fall Retail price ca. 9,000$ - made of fantasy tweed with signature fringe edging - CC log...
Fabulous Large Gucci 2021 Multicolor Canvas Hat NEW With tags
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Large size Gucci hat Canvas in multicolors New with tags attached Comes with huge Gucci large box Box is optional and due to size of the box shipping cost might be higher Collecti...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2001 Black Cotton Tiered Maxi Skirt, Runway
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant bohemian chic tiered cotton skirt from Tom Ford's iconic Fall 2001 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. Beautifully crafted from black cotton poplin, this piece reimagines the ...
Vintage 1930s Pale Peach Silk and Lace Bed Jacket US 10 UK 14
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly captivating 1930's pale peach silk bed jacket, accented by matching floral lace, is just the perfect statement piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shaped neckl...
Vintage 1940's Yellow Mid Season Swing Coat UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible shade of yellow in a lightweight woven cotton, this original 1940's swing coat is just the piece to welcome to your mid season wardrobe. The elegant...
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Burnt Orange Blouse c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please Rust burnt orange color pleated blouse c 1990s The light wight polyester blouse is designed with Miyake's signature pleated detail inspired by iconic vinta...
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...
CHANEL Iconic Sequinned Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectible Chanel black tweed jacket with sequin embellishment ~ in wardrobes of many it-girl! Highly recognisable piece! - CC logo jewel buttons at front and cuffs - black silk li...
VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW03 aso Christina Aguilera shot by Steven Meisel for ad campaign Red leather Ornate silver hardware Sheer lace panel sides IT40 Excellent condition, minor fee...
Chanel CC Pullover Sweater 2021 NEW With Tags SZ 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pullover sweater Size 40 New with tags attached .Please see pictures for style ,sizing and colors.Colors might be slightly different in person due to camera flashlight Fina...
CHANEL cream cotton 21S SEQUIN FLORAL CROCHET KNIT Dress 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in cream floral crochet cotton (73%), polyamide (26%), and elastane (1%). Worked in an intricate floral crochet, this Chanel dress is elevated with scatte...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Voluminous Long Skirt Maxi Ankle Bride Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Ivory yellow color Extremely voluminous tulle underlay Side zip No size or comp tag, refer to measurements below Excellent vintage condition, minor feel...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Floral Midi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage SS06 Vibrant floral pattern 100% silk Pretty pink velvet straps and bows Invisible side zip Size F36 fits XS or USA size 0 Excellent conditio...
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.