Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...
Gianni Versace Silk Strapless Jumpsuit 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous purple silk strapless bustier jumpsuit from an early Gianni Versace collection. The fitted, micro pleated, boned bustier bodice crosses and w...
$1,125Sale Price|40% Off
New Karl Lagerfeld's 2012 Fendi Fall Collection Monster Fur Booties Boots Sz 38
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Karl Lagerfeld For Fendi Fall Collection 2012 Brand New With Box Marked Size 38.5 Fits 38 We feel these run a half size small Brown & Navy Leather Mink Side Accent Concealed Z...
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, th...
Vintage 1920's Cream Crochet Knotted Fringe Dress roaring twenties UK 10-16
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most mesmerising knotted and crocheted design, this original 1920's cream dress, is the perfect statement piece to add to your vintage collection. The rounded neckl...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckli...
DSQUARED2 2003 white green trim Bambi profane pink crystal ringer tshirt M
By Dsquared2
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DSQUARED2 2003 white cotton green trim Bambi profane pink crystal ringer tshirt M Reference: MELK/A00538 Brand: Dsquared2 Collection: Fall/Winter 2003 "Star 24/7" Collection Material...
Balenciaga Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic Balenciaga Crush tote dirty arena Lambskin with New York charms Black color but listed as "dirty arena" since leather has that look made on purpose by balenciaga Size...
2007 Manolo Blahnik Limited Edition 38 / 8 Neiman Marcus Embroidered Satin Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebrate a rare piece of fashion history with these vintage Manolo Blahnik limited-edition satin heels, created exclusively for Neiman Marcus’ 100th Anniversary in 2007. Crafted in ...
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2016 Sample Wedding Gown Lace White Beach Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White Lace Nude underlay Semi-Sheer Side zip No size or comp tag Excellent Condition, extremely faint traces of makeup by ...
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...
Chanel Vintage F/W1995 Black Lace Flower Bustier
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
Chanel Vintage F/W1995 Black Lace Flower Bustier From Chanel’s iconic Fall/Winter 1995 collection, this black lace top is a rare and collectible piece seen on supermodels Kristen M...
Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki linen trouser. Pocket on both side. Snap and zip closure on the top middle front. SIZE 36/ S
CHANEL 2017 Paris-Cosmopolite white open weave lace ruffle shirt blouse FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2017 Paris-Cosmopolite white open weave lace ruffle long sleeve blouse FR38 M Reference: AEMA/A00135 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2016/17 Métiers d'Art ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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 ...
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...
John Galliano S/S 2005 Yellow Monokini Swimsuit — Deadstock with Tags IT42
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and rare swimsuit from John Galliano’s Mare swimwear line, dating to the Spring/Summer 2005 collection — a season that featured an array of vibrant yellow swimwear and pla...
GUCCI camel brown leather 2024 GG MARMONT Loafers Flats Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci GG Marmont loafers in Luminous Wood brown glazed leather. Designed with classic round toes and the iconic GG Marmont hardware across the vamp, set on thick black...
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver safety...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints...
Gianni Versace A/W 1992 Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Pants With Chain Trim
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece supple black leather motorcycle jacket and pant set from Gianni Versace's A/W 1992 Collection. The jacket is motorcycle style wi...
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...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Vintage black lace trim ruched bow cocktail bubble dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Vintage black lace trim ruched front bow cocktail bubble dress US2 S Reference: MELK/A00456 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: S07 Mat...
CHANEL Vintage Noble Purple Tweed Suit with 64K Gold CC Buttons 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Noble Purple Tweed Suit with 64K Gold CC Buttons — Fall 1990/ 1991 ‘Supermodel’ Runway, Karl Lagerfeld • Rares Archival Vintage (collectors market) — A Fall 1990/91 Super...
Jacqueline de Ribes 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across the front closing with a hook at the waist, matching...
Rare Class Roberto Cavalli SS 2003 Burnout Floral Open Back Maxi Dress Léopard
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional early 2000s Class Roberto Cavalli maxi dress dating to the celebrated Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Expertly crafted in Italy from fluid stretch viscose, this strikin...
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:...
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
DOLCE & GABBANA cream 2001 Fur Trim Pearl Embellished Coat M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana coat in white floral lace cotton (80%) and nylon (20%). Features a sculpted fitted silhouette with elegant knee length, long sleeves and a ties at the ...
Lorena Sarbu Green Leather and Silk Beaded Mini Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Lorena Sarbu dress is serpentine sex-appeal in a modern setting. Immaculately beaded in scaling and accented with leather patchwork, this dr...
GUCCI white & multi cotton 2023 CHERRY PRINT POPLIN Shirt 38 XS
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci shirt in white cherry print cotton poplin (100%). Printed with a vibrant all-over cherry motif in white, light blue, blue, green, red, and yellow, this Gucci shi...
Hermès La Bonne Fortune Françoise Heron Silk Scarf 1968 35'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "La Bonne Fortune" (Good fortune, in terms of Gallantry, is said of the favors of a woman) Designed by Françoise Héron, only one issue...
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...
FENDI pink hagfish leather 2025 ARCO WEDGE Sandals Shoes 39
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi Arco sandals in pink shiny hagfish leather. These luxury Fendi sandals feature a sleek wraparound peep-toe silhouette set on a substantial wedge heel, the lumino...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Gianni Versace Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Waist A/W 2001
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a gorgeous caramel tan color. It has a plunging neckline and a wide matching leather inset waist. The skirt is straight, t...
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full raglan sleeves have french cuffs with matching mother of pearl cuff links...
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Pink + Crystal Midi Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger 1990's Vintage Cool toned baby pink bordering on lilac Clear crystals Invisible side zip Lined up to right under the knee Size XS NWT's, some crystals could be re-stitche...
rare MIU MIU 2014 Runway blue PVC metallic purple wool A-line dress IT40 S
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MIU MIU 2014 Runway blue PVC metallic purple wool jacquard embellished A-line dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/G00025 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Fall/Winter ...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail includ...
1960s Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Detachable Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Two for the price of one! Elegant 1960s floral print silk sheath dress with sheer silk organza detachable skirt layer that snaps on and off. The burgundy red and black silk fabric on...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
A/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Cargo Pants - Combat Trousers
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Cargo Pants. Crafted in a Dark violet coloured smooth satin, featuring loose silhouette, various pockets on the legs and m...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Pleated wool kilt with check pattern and leather strap JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER 2
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pleated wool kilt with check pattern and leather strap closure on the side. SIZE 42(It) /L
DOLCE GABBANA brown patent leather wicker weave high heel sandal heels EU37
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA brown patent leather wicker weave high heel sandal heels EU37 Reference: TGAS/G00096 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material: Patent ...
2009 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Turquoise Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior turquoise silk-chiffon maxi dress walked the runway as part of the brand’s Resort 2009 collection. Created during John Galliano’s tenure at the helm of the fashio...
MISSONI light blue raffia crochet bag
By Missoni
Located in Rubiera, RE
MISSONI Light blue raffia crochet bag. Lucite shoulder strap with yellow, green, light blue, blue, and black rings. Made in Italy Measures: Length cm. 29 High cm. 15 Dept cm. 2 Shoul...
Archive Roberto Cavalli Ruched Leather & Silk Jacket, Italy, Late 2000s IT44
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional archive Roberto Cavalli fitted jacket crafted in Italy from supple taupe-grey leather with dramatic ruched construction and raw-edged silk detailing throughout the front ...
Hermès Promenades de Paris Silk Scarf Ledoux Noir Bleu Nuit 70 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Promenades de Paris" (Paris walks) Designed by Philippe Ledoux and firstly issued in 1962 , this 70 cm version is from 2014 Made in France "Carré vintage...
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...
CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel 1990s iconic chunky oval sunglasses feature a sleek black acetate frame finished with bold gold-tone CC logos on the temples. The sculptural, oversized si...
$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 ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alt...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Trailer Trash Mini Dress Spring Summer 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Christian Dior Spring Summer 2001 TRAILER TRASH collection . Asymmetrical short evening dress of black taffeta, cotton twill and tulle with functioning metal zipp...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functi...
S/S1999 Alexander McQueen buster denim jumpsuit
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 1999 Alexander McQueen bustier denim jumpsuit This Spring/Summer 1999 Alexander McQueen jumpsuit showcases the designer's signature fusion of utility and sensual tailoring. Craf...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
VERSACE Gianni Signature black gold Barocco Virtus Medusa nylon backpack bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Gianni Signature gold Barocco Virtus Medusa print nylon backpack bag Reference: TGAS/C00788 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: 1002886 1A02182 5800V Collection...
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.