Chanel Fall 2011 Fingerless Black Lace Runway Gloves
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential Karl Lagerfeld era Chanel runway staple, new with tag. These exquisite lace gloves were documented at least twice in their distinct argyle motif amongst many similar...
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Spring 1989 Leopard Print Lace Up Back Denim Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Gaultier Junior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier is a collectors dream. This dynamite leopard print denim dress originates from the Spring/Summer 1989 'Travel Around the World in 168 Outfits' collection. Thi...
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Horse Hair Crinoline New Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès KELLY bag Outside stitching for a rigid shape Made in France Stamp V in Square (1992) Made of Crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW Yellow g...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2007 Silk Striped Animal Print Kaftan Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 silk caftan is the ultimate piece for resort wear. Crafted from fabulous animal print silk, fully lined in lightweight black silk chiffon. Features...
CHANEL Spring 2015 Legendary Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · “Manifesto” Legendary Black Tweed Jacket with White Paint Splatter — Spring 2015 Runway, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: legend-tier icon (campaign / celebrity / magazine ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse Vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of yellow gold and silver "HERMES PARIS", serial number, craftman's hallmark and 75...
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket with Metallic Leather Trim — Paris / EGYPT / New-York 2019 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld — Presented at: The Metropolitan Museum of Art ...
$2,695Sale Price|28% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
CHANEL Paris / BYZANCE Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • An acquisition. Not a trend. A relic with investment gravity ...
PRADA black CRYSTAL SATIN MINI BUCKET Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini bucket bag in black satin fully encrusted in black rhinestones, designed in a compact, softly structured silhouette that radiates refined evening glamour. T...
JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Pink Floral Skirt Set
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage SS06 2 pieces Pink floral skirt set Tee shirt top is cotton and elastane Skirt is cotton and feels like a denim Skirt has side zip Size Small Excellent conditio...
CHANEL 13K$ Lady Gaga Style Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Tweed Jacket with Gripoix CC Jewels — Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $13,000 · Seen on Lady Gaga and Carine Roitfeld — Thi...
AlexanderMcQueen EmbellishedDrapedPlunging DelphosGoddessGown MiniDress, ss2006
Located in Chicago, IL
Among the Greek-goddess-like Delphos-draped mini dresses that Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed for his first haute-couture Givenchy collection in 1997 and later for his eponymo...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic Yellow Tweed Dress with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise 2012 Collection — Lemon Yellow Lesage Tweed Dress with Logo Belt y Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,000 ~ A sunlit relic dress ...
CHANEL 9K$ New Interstellar Shimmer Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Interstellar Steel Grey Shimmering Tweed Jacket with Bow Runway “COSMIC / OUTER SPACE” Collection, Fall 2017 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $9,000 ~ An etherea...
Vintage 1960s Cream Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress with Bandana, US 4-6 UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool Coat Jacket w. Oversized Scarf
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Black & Ivory fitted coat Missing size and comp tag, but fits XS/S best, and I presume is wool This coat is very warm! Attached scarf and hole for scarf to...
CHANEL 1990 Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era • Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market) — An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Yellow Tattoo Print Jeans with Tiger, Sacred Heart
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic pair of Roberto Cavalli jeans from the early 2000s, a full expression of the rock-baroque aesthetic that made the brand instantly recognizable at the time. Made of warm yello...
CHANEL Black Leather Jacket with Jewel & Pearls Embellishment 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 $25,000 — As appeared on Krist...
CHANEL 9K$ Rarest Vogue Cover Tweed Trench Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collector’s Gem – Houndstooth Tweed Trench — Runway of Spring 2005 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique valuation: over $9,000 ~ A relic for true connoisseurs of Chanel...
JUDITH LEIBER Gold Lion Medallion Stretch Mesh Belt
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Leiber's stylish spin on a classic Roman gladiator belt with a lion head motif and a heavy gilded look. The buckle hooks at the front and the belt features a stretch mesh for...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Collectible Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Navy Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket — — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Runway · By Karl Lagerfeld — Originally offered at a boutique price surpassing $10,00...
White and blue striped cotton chemise dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White and blue jacquard striped cotton chemise dress. White cotton lining inside the hips.Hidden zip closure on the bottom middle front. Hidden branded button on the middle front. Go...
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely rare resin floral cabana sunglasses c 1950s The stylish retro midcentury sunglass frames are designed with black & cream color resin striped bands; embellis...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2001 Vintage Y2K Runway Silk Psychedelic Maxi Gown Long Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway style (I like mine better) SS01 100% silk Sheer Neon bright yellow and jet black Ultra low cowl neck to bellybutton Super high side slit Pullover Has t...
Hermès Set of 4 Porcelain Plates Bonheurs a Paris
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Set of 4 Hermès Plates From the "Bonheurs à Paris" collection (happiness in Paris) Plates number 3, 4, 5 and 6 Places: Faubourg Saint Honoré, Hôtel ...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Lesage Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Beige Shimmer Tweed Suit — As Seen on Anna Wintour ~ A rare and iconic artifact from Karl Lagerfeld’s mid-2000s collection, embodying the quiet radiance of Chanel’s couture h...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 1998 Vintage Runway Blue Floral Evening Gown w. Pearls
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage Runway SS98 Dark navy blue floral w. ivory white floral interior Ivory pearl straps Low sexy neckline Deep side front slit Invisible side zip...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Monte-Carlo Iconic Burgundy Tweed Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / Monte-Carlo Burgundy Tweed Dress — The Camellia’s Crown and Logo Belt ~ An iconic creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO collection, this Chanel dress em...
Jeans Paul Gaultier New Black Cotton Shirt with Angel Sleeves
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cotton shirt from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a shirt collar, matching black mother of pearl buttons up front and long draping sleeves. The princess seaming makes fo...
Raw silk orange bustier evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raw silk orange bustier evening dress with silk lining. Boned bustier inside the dress with zip closure on the middle back. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the top of the insid...
Red silk Polka dots cocktail dress with bow tie ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk Polka dots draped cocktail dress with bow tie . Lining composition: 57% rayon, 43% elite. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip closure on the top of both shoulder and on the left sid...
Silver metal chain bag PACO RABANNE
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver metal chain bag . Leather lining inside with one flat pocket. Magnet closure. New with tag. SIZE: 17cm X 12cm Depth = 2cm Chain lenght = 100cm
1950s Romantic Off‑White Cotton Blouse with Embroidered Yoke, Size 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
Romantic 1950s Off‑White Cotton Blouse with Balloon Sleeves and Embroidered Yoke A charming vintage blouse from the 1950s, crafted in soft off‑white cotton with a light, subtly trans...
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 2012 Vintage Runway Fuschia Ruched Silk Long Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage SS12 Runway 100% silk Voluminous, 3 layers of silk Rich Fuschia color Ruching Bustier inside Invisible side zip Size IT40 Excellent condition, minor feeli...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Salzburg CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art Collection — A Collectible Masterpiece Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A rare jacket that stands among the most recognizable masterpieces of...
CHANEL 2001 Runway Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons — Fall 2001 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Collectors value: investment piece, captured on many modern-day celebs and Chanel connoisseurs — See...
CHANEL 9K$ Paris / DALLAS CC Logo Relic Vest Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Western Vest Jacket — Paris / DALLAS Métiers d’Art 2014 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 / Most Elusive collector’s piece ~ An outl...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the 2010 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A garment that is no longer merely clothin...
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 Ruffled Organza Collar Evening Gown with Floral Detail Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1999 Fabric: Crepe ...
CHANEL Eternity Bound Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Black Lesage Tweed Jacket with Multi-Logo Zippers — 2000s Era · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $13,000 ~ A piece for the true Chanel connoisseur — timel...
Iris Topaz Cashmere Merino Soft Handwoven Modern Artisanal Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Iris Topaz is more than a scarf—it is a story of craftsmanship, care, and conscious luxury. Custom-designed by Studio Variously in Michigan and handwoven by master artisans in Nepal,...
Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment CHANEL BOUTIQUE
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lace cocktail dress with sequin embellishment . Lace composition: 81% polyester, 19% nylon. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Branded button on the sleeve b...
CHANEL cream leather 11C FLORAL PERFORATED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in cream leather with intricate laser-cut floral perforation and scalloped trims that highlight the house’s refined craftsmanship. Designed in a straight...
$116Sale Price|25% Off
Valentino Rock stud Patent Pointed Tip Beige High Heel pumps
By Valentino
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A striking blend of elegance and edge, these Valentino Rockstud pumps are an iconic statement piece. Crafted in a glossy nude patent leather, they feature a sharp pointed toe and a r...
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone embroideries . Silk lining. Hidden snap closure on the top middle back. Thin shoulder pad. Split on the middle back, lenght = 56cm SIZE ...
PRADA blue green 2011 CRYSTAL FRAME SEQUIN Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada clutch in gradient green to light blue sequins, intricately composed in varying sizes to create a luminous, dimensional surface with striking evening allure. Des...
CHANEL New Paris / ROME Legend Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Most Legendary CHANEL Paris / ROME 2016 Métiers d’Art Tweed Jacket — A museum-level piece — ~ Among the most coveted Chanel jackets of all time, this masterpiece is a true relic ...
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in structured Epsom leather, this mini version of...
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
Vintage Phase II California 1960s Cream Brown Micro Mini Dress XS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cream and brown micro mini dress. fit & flare silhouette. ruffle bib collar along the bodice. trumpet sleeves. ties at back waist + back z...
Ruby red velvet draped mini cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ruby red stretch velvet draped mini cocktail dress. Same fabric as a lining on the top part of the dress. No lining inside the bottom. Panty inside with snap closure. Wrapped on the...
Black and Gold Long Dress with Feathers and Pleated Skirt - Evening Glam Gown
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Spectacular long evening dress in black with gold metallic stripes, featuring a sleek and dramatic silhouette. The fitted bodice features a tailored construction with gold diagonal ...
BALMAIN black 2017 CROCODILE TAIL Clutch Bag
By Balmain
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balmain clutch in black matte crocodile tail, masterfully crafted in a bold, architectural silhouette that showcases the dramatic scale and texture of the exotic skin....
Tom Ford for Gucci 1999 Brown Leather Knee-High Boots with GG Logo Size 39
Located in Berlin, DE
Bold knee-high boots from Gucci, dating to circa 1999 and emblematic of the late Tom Ford era’s confident, logo-driven aesthetic. Crafted in brown leather, the boots feature a sleek,...
Asymmetrical mix fabric vest and wrap skirt ensemble COMME DES GARCONS
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical mix fabric vest and wrap skirt ensemble. Main fabric composition ( check) : 88% wool, 9% nylon, 2% rayon. 2nd fabric ( flower print inspired from a carpet pattern) comp...
CHANEL Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket with CC Lionhead Buttons — Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard • As appeared in AD Campaign, on Billboards and on th...
Vintage 1930's Champagne Satin and Lace pleated gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly incredible 1930's champagne coloured satin gown, accented with structured decorative pintucked pleats and cream floral lace, is a marvel to behold. The scalloped edge ne...
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.