White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey one shoulder evening dress with metal beads and rhinestone on the right side. Fringes . Open on the right side from the hips until the bottom. SIZE 36/S
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower patt...
Alexander McQueen 2008 Unworn Silk Blue Paisley Strapless Dress Floaty Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing Alexander McQueen floaty silk strapless dress in a blue and white paisley with a few soft pinkish-red accents throughout, circa 2008. Soft pleats at bust, skirt hangs in sepa...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI brown 2005 Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet from the 2005 collection is a playful collectible piece that blends iconic Louis Vuitton craftsmansh...
Miu Miu pumps in gray suede and silver leather
By Miu Miu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Miu Miu pumps in gray suede and silver leather
Chanel 2006 Croisiere Veste Soie FR38 Resort Silk Cotton Tweed Jacket UK10 US8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Cruise 2006 collection jacket in pink silk and cotton tweed with black and white threads, classic collar with a zip closure and a thick, unsewn chain trim at the bottom, four ...
CHANEL black leather 24K PLATFORM LOAFER STYLE Pumps Shoes 39 G46066
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel loafer-style pump is crafted in black shiny calfskin leather with a sleek, high-gloss finish. Designed with a rounded toe, it features a classic penny loaf...
Blue Zanotti mules embroidered with pearls and sequins
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue Zanotti mules embroidered with pearls and sequins size 39 eu.
1996 Alexander McQueen “Dante" fur suede coat
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1996 Alexander McQueen "Dante" fur suede coat This exceptional Alexander McQueen coat from the iconic 1996 “Dante” collection is a rare archival piece that embodies the designer’s e...
Hermès 1988 Top Soie Pierres d Orient et d Occident FR40 Silk Twill Top Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès top blouse in silk twill with the "Stones of the East and West" print by Zoé Pauwels in ecru, brown, and green tones on a beige-pink (nude) background. It features a draped hi...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
Christian Dior Boutique S/S Orange and Gold Lamé Bohemian Gown, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior Boutique S/S 1968 'Byzantine' collection by Marc Bohan. Bishop sleeves and a deep gathered neck. Tangerine orange polyester chiffon with argyle gold lamé embroidery a...
1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...
Chanel Paris / Singapore CC Logo Camellias Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible CC Logo and Camellia Dress — Paris / SINGAPORE Cruise Collection 2014 · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A floral constellation of Chanel’s sacred emblems — where Camellias ...
Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin GAI MATTIOLO The Red Carpet
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and lining is probably polyester. Thin padded bra. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the l...
CHANEL Iconic Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim & CC Buttons 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Tweed Jacket with Braided Trim & CC Buttons — Cruise 2006, Karl Lagerfeld — Collectible Cruise-era icon · As seen on Penélope Cruz · — Worn by Penélope Cruz, t...
An Ice blue Tuxedo Pant Suit by Gianfranco Ferre - Italy Circa 1995 - 2000
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995 - 2000 Italy Elegant Tuxedo Trouser Suit in ice blue virgin wool fabric (100% WV) by the famous Italian designer Mr Gianfranco Ferre (1944 - 2007). Soft jacket with small...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dior was known for his feminine silhouettes however, he did adapt menswear fashion styles to his designs. Shown is this example of an evening wear ensemble fashioned in wool and enh...
Hermès Golden Tastevin Taste-Vin Wine Taster Cup
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Wine Taster Called also Taste-Vin in french A handle allows it to be worn as a necklace during a wine tasting tour (delivered without a necklace) Made of non...
Moschino Cheap & Chic Leopard Print Dress with Embroidered Florals
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely number is something to ROAR about! Bring out your inner feline and put on this luxuriously printed leopard dress. We love the fitted curvature of this dress. Seduce your ...
Chanel Sac Pochette 1990s Black Wool Jersey Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classique bag circa 1990 in quilted black jersey with a gold-tone metal CC "turnlock" clasp, burgundy leather (or coated canvas?) interior signed Chanel and Made i...
Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s
By Geoffrey Beene Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in Water Mill, NY
A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar, side seam pockets, black button cuffs on long sleeves and round black decorative but...
Vintage 1940's Black Pleated Tam Hat Large Beret
Located in Nashville, TN
This rare and unusual 1940's Tam hat, rendered in a black rayon and lined in silk faille, is the perfect finishing touch to your statement vintage wardrobe. The iconic tam style, bo...
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Early Yves Saint Laurent! Vintage 1970s plaid wool midi skirt with a velvet hemline. The marked size is 42 and the skirt fits like a size large. Details: Unlined Front Pockets in P...
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2021 grey wool felt black CC velvet applique espadrille flats EU39 Reference: JECN/A00030 Brand: Chanel Material: Fabric Color: Grey, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lin...
Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott S/S Sharpie Dress, 2019
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott from Spring Summer 2019. Features a black and white sequined pattern with what appears to be "Sharpie sketch" style pink and white sketch detailing, ...
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Hermès Swimsuit One piece Swimwear Bibliothèque Bookshelf Print Size M
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Swimsuit One piece Print "Bibliothèque" (Bookshelf) Pattern: Books Made in France Colorways: White, Yellow, Grey, Black Size: 40 FR / M Condition: New condition. Washed then never worn. No Hermès Packaging This swimsuit is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately Thank you for watching...
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
Gucci Green White Silk Flower Scarf
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gucci vintage flower silk scarf , white with green trim and multicolor design. Minor thread pull.
Rare Gucci Floral Brocade Blazer suit, total 70s vibe!IT40S worn by Harry Styles
By Gucci
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Gucci Floral brocade blazer -1970s-style. Male version wotn by Harry Styles You can find matching trousers in my other listing; the set looks phenomenal together. Size IT40 De...
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills Glamourous Vintage Black Lace Negligee Size L
By Lucie Ann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Why keep it exclusively in the bedroom? This original negligee by Lucie Ann Beverly Hills is so beautiful we hope a new generation will appreciate it and will wear it out with a coat...
Chanel Spring 2010 3D Camellia Embellished Heels Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The MOST exquisite, work of art Chanel camellia heels from the Spring 2010 Collection. Collectors’ piece. Superbly crafted from smooth black leat...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pearl white course glitter pointy toes stiletto pumps EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pearl white course glitter pointy toes stiletto pumps EU37 Reference: MELK/A00254 Brand: Christian Louboutin Material: Leather Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure...
S/S 2004 Donatella Versace Pop art print colourful Tank Top - Vest
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2004 Donatella Versace Runway Tank Top, crafted in a vibrantly coloured pop-art print featuring a rounded neckline, pink trimmed piping edges and the iconic Versace l...
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus croco...
Pale gold jersey lurex evening dress with ruffles Carlo Pignatelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale gold jersey lurex evening dress with smock waist and ruffles. Fabric composition: 90% nylon, 10% metallic. Pale pink stretch jersey lining ( look like Lycra) No brand tag only ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
$1,167Sale Price|24% Off
Elegant Long Mink Fur Coat Full Lenght
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown luxurious full lenght mink fur coat We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: Soft fur which it's very easy to wear In special brown/cognac color She...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
Hermès Belt Buckle Elephants in Golden Metal for 32 mm Belt
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Belt Buckle In shape of 2 elephants Made of Golden Metal "HERMÈS" engraved at back For 32 mm belt (1,26 inches) Measurements: - 9 cm at long...
$995Sale Price|24% Off
New Gucci Quilted Satin Buckle Horsebit Heels Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Mules Brand New * Stunning in Black Satin * Patent Leather Accents Quilted, Padded Insole *Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Black Patent Heel * 3.5" Heel * With Box
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to the hem and there are the signature Dior self covered buttons...
Navy blue backless rayon knit dress ANGELO TARLAZZI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue backless rayon knit dress. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and middle back. 2 pockets on the front SIZE 36 / S
S/S 1998 Givenchy Haute Couture by Alexander McQueen Long Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable Givenchy Haute Couture suit from Spring / Summer 1998, designer by Alexander McQueen. The suit is crafted from an incredibly lightweight Silk & Wool blend plaid cloth. F...
1994 Gianni Versace Black Patent Leather Safety Pin Handle Bag
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Concord, NC
Rare vintage 1994 Gianni Versace Couture black patent leather safety pin top handle bag. Features silver-tone grommets and Medusa safety pins. The standout on this bag is the large j...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, fro...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Black boléro jacket with beadwork and passementerie ANDREA ODICINI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black boléro with beadwork and passementerie . Black silk lining. Shoulder pad. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M / New with tag
Del Core Asymmetric Silk High-Neck Top with Cascading Ruffle - Made in Italy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Stunning Del Core signature top made of light ivory silk with an elegant asymmetrical construction. The sophisticated, sculptural design features a high draped collar and a wide ruff...
Gucci Vintage Brown Suede and Leather Square G Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
This Gucci Square G shoulder bag is a captivating example of Italian craftsmanship from the 2010–2019 era, making it an ideal piece for any vintage and second-hand enthusiast. The mo...
Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag Fall 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Keepall 45 Travel Duffle Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 in Monogram Canvas is a timeless and iconic handbag, beloved for its elegant design and practical size. Crafted from Louis Vuitton's signature brown Mono...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS 96 Iconic and rare lightweight knitted suit
Located in Milano, MILANO
Iconic and rare Spring Summer 1996 lightweight knitted suit form Vivienne Westwood "Les Femmes" collection Knitted lace details Elasticated waistband 87% viscose 8% nylon 5% lycra J...
1980s Vintage Zucca Monogram Canvas Back Pack by Fendi
By Fendi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1980s Fendi backpack is a quintessential example of Italian luxury craftsmanship from the house's golden era. The exterior is crafted from durable Zucca monogram canvas in ...
Hermes Paris Women's Constance Silver Buckle Ivory Leather Italian Loafers 1990s
By Hermès
Located in University City, MO
Hermes Paris Women's Constance brushed silver buckle bone leather Italian loafers Size 38 The bone color leather loafers are adorned with Hermes' ic...
Prada Brown Wool Skirt
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Brown wool skirt featuring front pleats, side zip fastening, a mid-length. Composition: 90% wool 10% nylon, Circa 2000s Estimated size 38fr/US6 /UK10 In good vintage condit...
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.