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...
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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...
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...
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...
LES HABITUDES 90's Art Deco Couture Vintage Beaded Bridal Gown Wedding Dress
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 Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass bead...
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...
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...
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...
DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The perfect cocktail evening dress does exist !!! Donna Karan 1998/1999 Vintage 100% silk Lots of beading Voluminous Jet black, contrast changed to show details in some pictures, thi...
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...
BOTTEGA VENETA Parme pink 2016 GLIMMER AYERS INTRECCIATO Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Glimmer shoulder bag in Parme lilac ayers, showcasing a softly iridescent scaled texture accented by sculptural cut-outs that reveal lilac intrecciato l...
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...
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 ...
Chanel Resort 2017 'Coco Cuba' Retro Car Print Gauzy Silk Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A standout piece from Chanel's 2017 Resort "Coco Cuba" collection—a Chanel collector's dream. Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by the vibrant colors of Havana, seamlessly blending Cuban c...
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...
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...
Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white cotton shirt from Martin Margiela. It has long sleeves with cuffs, a shirt collar and button front. The back is stunning in a chevron pattern of the same fabric lea...
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 $12,000 // Tr...
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Chan...
ALBERTA FERRETTI 1997 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown w. Flower
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Previous seller purchased in 1997 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Sheer pullover silk slip (can be worn with or without) all pictures are taken with slip underne...
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Ivory Corset Top Bridal Wedding 1990's
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Warm ivory Black straps (I would cut these) No boning, but corset silhouette Size IT42 Has some spots around the neck and throughout. A dry clean shoul...
CHANEL 14K$ 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...
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 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...
LOUIS VUITTON 2019 Silk Tulip Floral Print Gown w. Huge Front Slit Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Louis Vuitton SS19 Ivory white Tulip floral print The cut of this is so so good Huge front slit Covered micro buttons in front Just the way this whole garment is made is impeccable ...
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...
CHANEL neon yellow leather 16C SEOUL COCO RAIN FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Mini Flap bag in neon yellow quilted leather with geometric printed raincoat. Crafted in a classic, softly structured silhouette, this playful yet refined piece...
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (Z in circle, 1996) Made of box leather and yellow gold plated ...
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 12K$ New 2023 Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2022 / 2023 Collection — As seen on Christine Lagarde — the President of the European Central Bank ~ A Modern Lesage Masterpiece by Virginie Viard ~ // boutique val...
Off-white silk trouser with black check pattern ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk trouser with black check pattern.Hidden zip and hook&eye closure on the top middle front and hidden snap closure under the belt on the left side. Pocket on both side. ...
DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway SS12 Pumpkin orange Stretchy and soft Pullover Size Medium but also fits XS/S Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying fla...
VINTAGE Ivory Beaver/Mink Fur Bolero (USA Purchase Only) Bridal Wedding Cape
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY — FUR cannot cross customs Vintage Ivory Beaver or Mink Fits up to a Medium 1 hook and eye to close Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of wear Great for bride bridal...
Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's pongee silk triangular cut scarf, rendered in a soft muted palette of pinks, blues and tans in a floral design set against a cream background and finished with a ...
Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: 5125 - Burgundy MADE IN: France ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm Lens height: 54 mm Bridge: 10 mm Temple-to...
Gianni Versace Couture FW 1993 Medusa Leather Boots 38.5 Vintage
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture boots belonging to the Fall/Winter 1993 collection, one of the maison's most recognizable designs. The design recalls the theatrical and baroque aesthet...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Silk Ivory Corset Knee-Length Dress Bride Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
So amazing to wear as a part of your wedding festivities ceremonies Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2006 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Has stretch Gold hardware Deep plunge v-neck Adjustable c...
Chanel 1993 Ensemble Veste Jupe FR36 SS Ecru Cotton CC Jacket Skirt Suit UK8 US4
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel tailored jacket and skirt in textured ecru silk and cotton (presumably), comprising a sleeveless jacket with a small rounded notched collar, two patch pockets at the chest and...
JOHN GALLIANO 2001 Vintage Crimson Red Floral Motif Skirt Suit
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW01 2 pieces Jacket and Skirt Crimson red and black Gold front zip 3D flower motifs Iconic buttons on skirt with hidden side zip Size F40 Excellent condition, ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2016 White Blouson Maxi Dress w. Hand Painted Gold Design
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli 2016 Resort White Hand painted gold accents Semi-sheer baroque design Silk mini slip inside Voluminous Pullover IT38, meant to be loose, hence can accommodate up to a...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Legendary Ecru Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / VENICE Écru Tweed Jacket — Lion of Eternal Waters ~ There are Chanel jackets. And then there are the legends. From Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris–Venice Cruise Collection c...
BOTTEGA VENETA gradient taupe 2016 SANT'ANDREA CROCODILE FRAME Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Sant’Andrea doctor’s bag in gradient taupe to black matte crocodile, showcasing a beautifully nuanced finish that highlights the natural scale pattern o...
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s
By Bes-Ben
Located in University City, MO
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical corn stalk hat c 1950s The unique midcentury hat is designed with a collection of cloth corn husks with sprouting green cloth blades of grass Makes a charming kitschy 20th century hat collectible Bes Ben hats...
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 ...
Exceptional Hermès Cashmere Plaid Throw Blanket Cover Felin Hug
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Throw Blanket Gorgeous, warm, soft, ideal partner for your cold evenings ! Print: "Câlin Felin" (feline hug) Shows 2 tigers, one fauve and one...
CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Pearl Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 ~ The s...
CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Iconic Timeless Black Tweed Jacket Runway of the 2017 Spring Robot Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ One of the most coveted black jackets in all of Chanel’s history — as seen ...
FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2003 Vintage Silk Asymmetrical Halter Dress
By Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Vintage SS03 Runway Print 100% sheer silk Delicate Lightweight High halter neck Open back Pullover Size IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of we...
CHANEL Arctic Collection Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL “ARCTIC ICE” Collection — The Fluffy Cashmere Bouclé Jacket — A Vision from Karl Lagerfeld’s Sublime North — ~ An untrivial interpretation of the timeless boucle jacket, thi...
GUCCI white leather 2019 ACE WEB Sneakers Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci Ace sneakers are crafted from smooth white leather and feature the house’s signature green and red web stripes on the sides, each accented with a gold meta...
RALPH LAUREN Collection Purple Label 2015 Runway Heavily Encrusted Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Runway FW15 Vanilla beige toned Lined in silk Glass beads, wooden beads, & cowrie shells make this dress a literal piece of art Back zip Size USA...
NWT Vintage Donna Karan Spring 2000 Feather Hem Sheer Mesh Sequin Camisole Top
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 - 8 Measurements: 36 inch bust 34 inch waist A striking and ethereal new with tags Donna Karan New York camisole top from the iconic Spring 2000 collection, ...
BOTTEGA VENETA dark brown 2017 LAUREN 1980 CROCODILE Clutch Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Lauren 1980 clutch in dark brown matte crocodile, showcasing the rich natural scale pattern of exotic leather in a softly structured silhouette inspired...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece 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 Cruise...
Loewe Trompe L'oeil Layer Green & Red Mesh Colorblock Maxi Dress
By Loewe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous layered mesh in red and greens from Loewe. It has a crew neckline long sleeves and is maxi length. The front and back consist of a trompe l'oeil abstract pattern in shade...
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 Clipped to m...
Chanel Paris / VENICE Iconic Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ An ode to Venetian grandeur, this Chanel black tweed jacket from the Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection stands among the house’s most poetically coveted creations ~ Each detail wh...
Zac Posen Fall 2005 Plum Purple Silk Tiered Gown with Pom Trimmed Flounces
By Zac Posen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ravishing runway gown from Zac Posen's Fall/Winter 2005 collection. It was originally worn by model Gemma Ward on the runway in an ashy green variation. This gown is a lovely muted l...
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.