1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Alaia Vintage Two-Tone Barbie Pink Pleated Knit Sweater Mini Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Alaia skirt in two tone pink! Pleated detail with hand stitching on the reverse side of the knit. Front hook closure. Unlined. The fabric content is 70% wool, 22% ...
Vintage 1960s Teal Wool & Sea Green Fringed Winter Dress Bonwit Teller US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a vibrant shade of teal blue and sea green, this beautiful textural woven wool 1960's dress is just the piece to add to your everyday wardrobe. The ...
Brand New Casadei Lime Green Leopard Sandal Heels Size 9.5
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Marked U.S. Size 9.5 Lime Green Leather Fabric Leopard Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...
Sky High Patent Vinyl Vogue Cover Platform Ankle Strap Stilettos US Size 9
Located in University City, MO
Sky high patent vinyl Vogue magazine cover platform ankle strap stiletto heel shoes The unique bold eye-catching open toe platform stilettos make a striking fashion collectible - ac...
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4.75" Heel * Gucci W...
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 Unique plastic covered Hem through...
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
JUDITH LEIBER Semi-precious Dangling Cabochon Brown Krung Leather Belt c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
JUDITH LEIBER Semi precious dangling cabochon brown krung embossed leather belt c 1980s The unique narrow belt is adorned with malachite & jasper brown glass cabochons with gold ...
CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Maxi shopping tote in black braided raffia, a directional take on the house's iconic shopping bag silhouette finished with crisp white leather trims. Crafted fr...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Brown Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Similar style seen on the runway FW06 Dark brown silk Red velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 2 but fits more like a 0 as it is tight at the bust E...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Evening bustier dress with gold sequin embellishment VERSACE COLLECTION
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening bustier dress with gold sequin embellishment ; main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Boned. Thin padded bra. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Silico...
Asymmetrical wool, lace, cotton and silk dress with embellishment JEAN DOUCET
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical wool, lace, cotton and silk dress with beads and rhinestone embellishment . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Shoulder pad. Shorter lenght : 80cm ...
Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar
By Chloé
Located in Sparks, NV
Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: T 36 Color: Black Fabric: Silk Taffeta Label: Chloe Bust: 36" Waist: 32" Hips: Free Shoulders: 16" Total Length: 37.5"
Black single breasted coat with faux fur collar LOLITA LEMPICKA Première
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single breasted shiny wool coat with faux fur collar . Main fabric composition: 97% wool, 3% polyester. No fabric composition for the lining but probably acetate or rayon. One...
Bob Mackie Elizabeth the First 1970's Black Devoré Velvet Gown with Crystals
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare couture piece designed by Bob Mackie and Ray Aghayan from their short-lived Beverly Hills custom atelier Elizabeth The First. This stunning gown has been crafted from a black ...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...
Red taffeta evening dress VICTOR COSTA
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red evening dress in polyester taffetas draped on the bust. White tulle lining. Boned. Hidden zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36/S
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2003 Black Satin Lace Up Corset Bustier Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monica Bellucci loved this S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana corset so much that she wore it on Maxim's June 2003 cover and then again in it's gown iteration at the Cannes Film Festival! ...
Stavropoulos 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Lace Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate black silk strapless dress with beaded lace trim and matching wrap by George Stavropoulos. Flattering cut with asymmetric hemline. Details: Fully Lined in S...
Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern and ruffles. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Detachable collar with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. S...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
Dolce & Gabbana Orange Printed Silk Chiffon Tiered Strapless Maxi Gown - IT 44 /
Located in Toronto, ON
Orange & Yellow multi-colored strapless gown featuring a floral motif throughout. Features a tiered skirt, smocked waist and ruffled hem. Rear zip closure. 100% Silk. Marked size...
Hermès Rodeo Des Cowgirls Bandana Silk Scarf 55 cm Kermit Oliver Horse TEXAS
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "RODEO DES COWGIRLS" Patterns: Rodeo scenes, Horse, Equestrian, Cows, Spurs, Stirrups, Cowgirls, Boots, Hats Designed by Kermit Oliv...
HERMES Miel brown MATTE CROCODILE BIRKIN 35 Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 bag in Miel matte crocodile leather (100%). This luxury Hermès handbag is crafted from exquisite matte crocodile leather (100%) in the warm, honey-ton...
Gucci Rare Brown Leather Equine Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Rare Smooth brown leather equine emblem shoulder bag. Made in Italy c 1970 The sleek Italian brown leather handbag is adorned with a massive gilt metal medallion with dual hors...
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Black Crystal Halter Wiggle Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger Vintage 1990's Jet black, I changed the contrast to better show the details, but in real life, this dress reads very chic pitch black Opaque stones Net design Lined Invis...
Vintage Alexander McQueen 2000s Pink and Silver Jacquard Pencil Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen blush pink pencil skirt from the 2004. Silver metallic jacquard pattern throughout, center back slit. Back zip and hook and eye. Content: (content tag removed, in...
Opulent Silk Burgundy Gold Metallic Chiffon Gown Designed by Aidan Mattox 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent burgundy gold metallic sheer silk chiffon gown designed by Aidan Mattox The elegant silk empire backless gown is designed with sheer silk chiffon that undulates & glides...
Versace Spring 2004 Charcoal Black Ruffled Jersey Mini Disco Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slinky and sexy little 2000's does 1970's disco dress from Versace's Spring/Summer "Diva Alert" 2004 collection, designed by Donatella. Madonna wore the pink runway version of this d...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Mod White Patent Vinyl Gold Metal Hardware Box Purse c 1980
Located in University City, MO
Mod white patent vinyl vintage box train case purse c 1980s The unique box purse designed with a gold plated hardware Carried with a pair of gold meta...
Balmain for TWA 1965 French Blue Pebble Tweed Wool Flight Attendant Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A museum worthy crossover of French Couture and midcentury stewardess style. This flight attendant uniform was designed by Pierre Balmain in 1965 for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Cra...
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1990 Vintage Runway Editorial Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Runway FW90 Editorial in Elle France as worn by Yasmeen Ghauri Pullover Size Large, but fits smaller Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear, no flaws Measu...
HERMES Gold camel Evercolor leather CONSTANCE 18 Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 18 shoulder bag in Gold Evercolor leather (100%). This luxury Hermès shoulder bag is expertly crafted from supple Evercolor leather (100%) in the Hous...
Red see-through cotton tank top with branded ribbon and bow JOHN GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red see-through cotton tank top with branded ribbon . SIZE 38/M
Italian Avant-garde Gilt Metal Serpent Design Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Italian avant-garde gilt metal serpent minaudiere' evening bag c 1970s The diminutive octagon shaped metal evening bag is adorned with the silhouette of a s sinuous snake figure deli...
Asymmetrical printed silk chiffon wrap dress UNGARO FUSHIA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk chiffon wrap dress . Tied on the top middle front. Longer lenght = 130cm Shorter lenght = 110cm SIZE 38 (Fr) M
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian Silver Metal Minaudiere' Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian Silver metal minaudiere' clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant Italian metal evening bag is designed with linear impressed bands on the exterior panels ...
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in Gold Togo calfskin leather (100%). This luxury Hermès handbag is crafted from richly grained Togo calfskin leather (100%) in the Maison’s iconi...
Vintage 1930s floral print rayon dress front day dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This wonderful 1930's floral print 1930's rayon dress in a palette of pinks, purples, whites and greys set against a simple white background, is a wonderful statement piece to add to...
Alexander McQueen Unworn 2010s Black Velvet and White Lace High Heel Pump
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black velvet pumps with leather heel and platform and intricate white lace accents from the Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 collection. The lace design on the shoes plays...
Y2K 2003 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Pink Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic and collectible 2003 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pink jacket and skirt ensemble with asymmetric ruffle. The skirt is fully lined with front button, buckle and ...
Faux fur single breasted coat with animal pattern MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux fur single breasted coat with animal pattern; Main fabric composition: 67% rayon, 33% polyester. Printed lining composition: 100% rayon Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole closu...
Pab 1960s Vintage Screen Print Silk Chiffon Mod Dress in Yellow and Orange
By Pab
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing 1960s vintage screen printed mod dress by Pab. Long sheer sleeves and vibrant print in orange and yellow. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked ...
ZIMMERMANN blue linen 2024 MATCHMAKER BANDANA MIDI Skirt 2 M
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann Matchmaker skirt in blue, printed with a striking Bandana motif for a paisley-inspired, bohemian statement. Crafted from a luxury blend of organza linen (52...
Alexander McQueen 2011 Brocade Dress in Magenta Pink, Black & Gold Floral Print
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander Mcqueen deep pink dress with a stunning gold and black Oriental inspired floral weave throughout, circa 2011. Fitted pencil style, sleeveless. Back zip and hook and eye wit...
*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Fur Bolero Shrug Jacket
By Plein Sud
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY !!! REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Faycal Amor Plein Sud Vintage Authentic fur, does not mention type, looks like fox Black with ever so slight tones of merlot One hook and e...
HERMES Orange Togo leather BIRKIN 40 Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 40 bag in Orange Togo calfskin leather (100%). This luxury Hermès handbag is crafted from richly grained Togo calfskin leather (100%) in the Maison’s vib...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage IT42 Silk Marbled Print Slip Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Late 1990's 100% silk Beige tan marbled print Pullover Size IT42 Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 55, pit to pit 15 to 16,...
John Galliano for Christian Dior SS 1998 "In A Boudoir Mood "Silver Lame Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Important Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1998" In A Boudoir Mood " silver lame broche gown. Of antique silver metallic lame embossed with Marguerite flower heads and leafy folia...
$3990 New With Tags Oscar De La Renta SILK Kimono Coat
Located in Conroe, TX
New With Tags $3990 Oscar De La Renta Silk Kimono Coat Spring Runway 2019 Marked Size: S but due to the style, we consider this One Size Sash Tie at Waist Length at Back 53" Across ...
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION 2015 Light Yellow Super Soft Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Calvin Klein Collection 2015 Pre Fall Light Ivory Yellow The softest dress I've ever felt. Like actually the softest. Pullover Size XS but can fit to Medium + Probably would work as ...
Pink silk jersey bustier cocktail dress with embroideries GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink silk jersey bustier cocktail dress with embroideries on the top edge. Twisted on the middle front. Zip closure on the middle back with tassel on the zip puller + hook&eye. Boned...
Couture Givenchy 1960's Paris Silk Organza Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Sharon, CT
Early 1960's House of Givenchy Dramatically Floral patterned organza gown. Partially lined in white silk. Attached belt is 53"long x 5 3/4" width.
Vintage 1950s Lilli Ann Fitted Jacket Zig Zag Pleated Green Blazer US 4 UK 8
By Lilli Ann
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in an iconic Lilli Ann silhouette, this original early 1950's jacket, in a trio of shades of sage green, yellow and grey, in a worsted wool silk, is the perfect piece to add...
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1980
By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue, 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...
MONIQUE LHUILLIER 2005 Vintage Runway Green Silk Gown w. Crystals Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Monique Lhuillier Vintage Runway FW05 100% silk Invisible back zip Size USA 6 but fits smaller like a 4 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of wear, some wear/missing crystals...
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.