Late 1990s Excellent Condition Chanel Smooth Black Leather Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic Chanel tote bag is crafted from smooth, supple black leather, offering a minimalist and highly versatile aesthetic for daily use. The front is detailed with a subtle l...
Hermès Silk Scarf De Madras A Zakynthos Turtle Pink Beige 35 inches
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazing and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Rare colorway ! Print: "De Madras A Zakynthos" Pattern: turtle and tortoiseshell Designed by Dominik. A. Jarlégant in 2009 Made in Fr...
2000s Exquisite Sheer Pure Silk Black / Blue Bias cut Ruffled Slip Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Exquisite 2000's Sheer Pure Silk Bias cut Evening Dress in The darkest shade of midnight blue (almost Black) ! The dress features a sheer ruffled silhouette, V collar line and pas...
Gold printed cotton jacket MUGLER
By Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold printed cotton jacket . Lining : 100% polyester. Hidden snap closure on the middle front . Half-belt on both side with buckle closure . Raglan sleeve SIZE 38/M
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...
White rayon trouser-skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon trouser-skirt . Invisible zip closure on the left. Pocket on both side. SIZE 34 / XS
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Cashmere Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke SS00 Runway Vintage True navy blue Off the shoulder Pullover Super easy to wear / so effortlessly cool 100% cashmere Size Medium One hole near the back bottom otherwise...
Verace Leather Skirt with Studs and Buckle Waist
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather skirt from Versace. It is pencil style with rows of silver metal studs around the waist and along angled front seaming into whic...
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
KIESELSTEIN-CORD black TOPHY MINI SATIN Shoulder Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Kieselstein-Cord Trophy Mini shoulder bag in black satin. Features a structured flap silhouette with light gold-tone hardware and a chain shoulder strap attached by th...
Pale taupe lapin Fox cape with fringes
Located in Capri, IT
Pale taupe lapin Fox cape with fringes
GUCCI black leather 2018 SYLVIE Pumps Shoes 39.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Sylvia pumps crafted in black Malaga leather. Designed with classic round toes and an elegant gold-tone chain across the vamp, layered over the signature blue, r...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy 25 Satchel
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Vintage 1988 Dolce & Gabbana Black Strapless Cotton Dress with Skirt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black cotton strapless dress from Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 1988 "Sicily" fashion show. The fitted bodice is made from stretch cotton, creating a clean, structur...
1960s Nina Ricci Haute Boutique Cobalt Blue Silk Evening Gown, Size US 6
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally elegant Nina Ricci Haute Boutique evening gown, made in France and dating to approximately the late 1960s or early 1970s. Rendered in an electrifying cobalt or royal...
Gianni Versace Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece black leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt set from Gianni Versace's FW 1994 collection which are becoming increasingly...
HERMES Tie blue & Caban Swift leather QUELLE IDOLE KELLY DOLL Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly bag in Bleu Tié Veau Swift leather with contrasting Caban details. This highly coveted and rare Hermès collectors piece — also known as the K...
1988 Chanel Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Floral Scarf
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Striking Chanel cotton scarf featuring colourful camellia flowers in red, yellow, blue and green against a black and white geometric pattern. Finis...
$2,791Sale Price|35% Off
$4295 New Gucci Python Bamboo Medium Daily Bag Cruise 2015
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Tags Cruise 2015 Gucci $4295 Neutral Python Silver-Tone Hardware Bamboo & Leather Trim Single Adjustable Shoulder Strap Tassel Accents Leather Lining & Four Interior P...
Anna Sui Fall Runway Burgundy Tweed and Ribbon Bow Fringe Skirt, 2004
By Anna Sui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Sui Fall 2004 burgundy flecked tweed skirt with chenille and pink ribbon detail. This skirt was featured as the first look on the runway worn by the iconic Naomi Campbell. Class...
Hermès Curiosity Kelly Bag Charm Pendant Necklace Guilloche Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Pendant In shape of a "Kelly" Bag The smallest version ever of the Iconic Kelly Bag It even has the padlock and clochette-tirette ! Made in France Made...
Christian Dior dress 'dior nude' by John Galliano Summer 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2006 Spring-Summer "Dior nude" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Lace asymmetrical dress with a flower pattern in pink and dark-blue tones. Slight ple...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the...
Pink sleeveless cocktail dress with burgundy satin ruffle ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink sleeveless cocktail dress with burgundy satin ruffle . Main fabric composition: 63% wool, 25% silk, 12% nylon. Satin composition: 60% cotton, 40% silk. Zip and hook&eye closure ...
Vintage Dior Galliano FW 2003 Black Patent Lace Up Platform Boots 37
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Jose, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano black patent leather lace-up platform boots from the 2003 collection. Rare Y2K Dior heels featuring towering stilettos, platform soles, corset-style lacing, suede buckle straps and silver-tone hardware. A striking Galliano-era design combining glossy black patent leather with black suede and multiple buckled straps. The exaggerated platform, high stiletto heel and lace-up construction capture the provocative, maximalist aesthetic associated with early-2000s Dior. An increasingly difficult Dior design to source and a strong piece for collectors of John Galliano Dior, Y2K designer fashion, vintage runway-era footwear and archival luxury shoes, while the black patent buckle silhouette also works for buyers searching statement platform boots. DETAILS • Christian Dior by John Galliano • 2003 collection • Black patent leather and suede • Corset lace-up front • Multiple buckle straps • Silver-tone Dior hardware • Platform sole • High stiletto heel • Leather lining and sole • Made in Italy SIZE • EU 37 CONDITION Pre-owned vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Sole wear and light surface wear present. Please review photos. KEYWORDS: Dior Galliano boots, John Galliano Dior, vintage Dior boots...
$695Sale Price|24% Off
New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Box Emilio Pucci $925 Resort 2018 Multi Satin Pucci Print Slides Size: 36.5 Satin Insole Leather Sole Heels: .5"
Late 1990s ICEBERG jeans Marl Light Grey Blazer jacket & Mini Skirt suit
Located in Sheffield, GB
Late 1990s ICEBERG jeans Marl Grey Blazer jacket & Mini Skirt suit Circa F/W 1999, ICEBERG grey marl suit featuring a fitted button down blazer and matching high waisted mini ski...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream navy paper D-SUNSET LARGE BRIM STRAW Hat 57
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior 2021 D-Sunset large brim hat in cream straw is an elegant warm-weather accessory that combines timeless sophistication with effortless resort style...
Galliano dress by John Galliano Spring 2004
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 2004 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Lilac knitted dress with lace flounces and flower-pattern silk muslin. Size S,...
Werle 1950s Silk Dress with Full Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 1950s silk dress from Werle of Beverly Hills with a black bodice and black on white flocked skirt. The bodice is semi fitted with cap ...
Vintage 1950s Red Velvet Percher Hat 1950's Red Circular Percher Hat Feather
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1950's percher hat, rendered in a ruby red velvet, set off by red organza ribbon and finished with a curled matching red feather, is the perfect piece to comple...
2000s Christian Dior Oblique Monogram Navy Blue Crossbody Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic vintage Christian Dior crossbody bag is a standout piece from the iconic Galliano era, featuring the timeless Dior Oblique monogram in navy blue canvas. The sporty des...
$750
Black Lame Shawl
Located in Sharon, CT
Ottoman style black Lame Shawl with black knotted fringe. Tassels on two sides are 13" long and partially wound with copper metallic thread.
1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Red Corduroy double breasted jacket KENZO
By Kenzo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red cotton velvet Corduroy double breasted jacket . Acetate and Bemberg lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Belt in the same fabric with plastic buckle and belt-loop....
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
Versace Fall 2021 Starfish Print Sleeveless Midi Dress Yellow IT 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Sleeveless garment-pleated satin mid-length dress in yellow featuring graphic pattern printed in multicolor. Hardware at spaghetti shoulder straps. Scoop neck collar. Lettuce edge in...
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Medallion Minaudiere c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian gilt metal crystal medallion minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The elegant gold metal evening bag has a satin matte fini...
Gladding's 1930s Silk Velvet Full Length Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk velvet coat with the long elegant lines of the 1930s labelled 'Gladding's, Providence Since 1766'. It has long sleeves darted a the shoulders to ad...
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
Black pleated minidress with red leather heart bustier MOSCHINO JEANS
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black pleated minidress with red leather heart bustier . Black fabric composition: 53% polyester, 42% wool, 5% elastane. Lining composition: 66% acetate, 34% polyester. Zip and hook&...
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
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
Alexander McQueen Fall 2002 RUNWAY Dark Denim Pants with Corseted Back of Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashion History: Designed for Alexander McQueen's Fall 2002 collection, these jeans embody Lee Alexander McQueen's fascination with combining traditional craftsmanship and historica...
Hermès by Martin Margiela 100% Cashmere Trousers, FR38, made in france
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès by Martin Margiela Cashmere Trousers Hermès trousers designed during Martin Margiela’s tenure as Artistic Director of the house’s women’s ready-to-wear collections from 1997 ...
Vintage Late 1980s Purple Angora Rhinestone Cross-Back Cami
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Cropped purple angora knit camisole by Linda Berlin, circa late 1980s. Rhinestone cup-chain straps cross at center back. - Purple/violet angora knit body - V-neck front; low V scoop...
Brand New Hermès "The Savana Dance" 140 Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Rare Carré Géant Wash 140 Hermès "The Savana Dance" dessiné par Ardmore Artists en Soie Plume. Créé par le collectif sud-africain Ardmore Artists, Savana Dance est un carré spectac...
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a colorful pink, lavender and blue abstract print on a white background. The bodice has a front adjustable drawstring square nec...
Vivienne Westwood Couture Champagne Satin Bustier & Sculptural Panel skirt set
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant Vivienne Westwood Couture two-piece ensemble crafted in luminous champagne silk duchesse satin, featuring a sculptural couture bodice and coordinating paneled skirt. The ...
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 ...
Anne Marie Beretta Shearling Teddy Bear Coat, MacDouglas
Located in New York, NY
Anne Marie Beretta's Iconic Shearling Teddy Bear Coat, made for MacDouglas from the 1980's. Double breasted snap styling with large shoulder pads and straight cut. Beretta's seams ar...
Gianvito Rossi Sandales Luana EU38.5 Beige Suede Raffia Sandals Heels UK5.5 US8
Located in PARIS, FR
Gianvito Rossi Luana sandals in beige suede, featuring one strap across the instep and a criss-cross ankle strap secured with a suede-covered buckle. The block heel and sole are part...
1960s Bakelite, Leather and Brass Italian Evening Bag by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A striking example of Italian mid-century design, this 1960s evening bag by Ipes showcases architectural sophistication and minimalist glamour. The handbag features a sleek, structur...
Hermès Geegee Savannah Zebra Charm for Birkin Kelly Craie Noir Rose Pourpre
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès "Geegee" Charm Called "Savannah", this cute bag accessory is shaped as a zebra Made in France Stamp Z Made of Milo Lambskin Leather (smooth and soft) ...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
Hermès 2008 Amethyst Crocodile Béarn Wallet with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Hermès Béarn wallet in amethyst crocodile with palladium metal hardware For handheld use Closure: Tab with H closure Interior: Purple leather lining, four flat pockets,...
Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf La Vallee de Cristal Blue Ugo Bienvenu 88 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "La Vallée de Cristal" (the crystal valley) Designed by Ugo Bienvenu, 2023 collection Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorways: B...
2000s Pure Silk Black Metallic Silver Bias cut Ruffled Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Exquisite 2000's Vintage Pure Silk Bias cut Evening Dress in black with Metallic silver hand-sequinned & seed beadwork. The dress features Spaghetti strap shoulders, Cut-out h...
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.