RALPH LAUREN Size M White Navy Stripe Boat Neck Casual Top
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN casual top comes in a white and navy knit featuring short sleeves and a boat neckline. Pre-owned, sold AS IS. The source condition field specifies AS IS; exact issues a...
HERMES mauve purple suede 2022 Slingback Flats Shoes 38.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 2022 suede slingback ballet flat in mauve is a refined expression of understated elegance and modern femininity. Crafted from soft suede in a sophisticated...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2020 Runway petrol jewel green strapless cape gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2020 Runway petrol jewel green strapless cape gown Reference: TGAS/F00813 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: SS 2020 Coutur...
Corset Alexander McQueen par Lee McQueen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Lee McQueen. Black cowhide leather corset with openwork floral pattern, white topstit...
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
New Gucci Python Snakeskin 2014 Runway Heels Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Heels S/S 2014 Runway & Ad Size: 37.5 Green, Blue, Bronze Python Heel 5.5" Front Platform 1" Leather Insole Acrylic Octagon Heels Brand New With B...
Vintage Gianni Versace 1990s High Waisted Jeans with Colourful Betty Boop Print
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Pair of 1990's Vintage Versace Jeans Couture high waisted jeans, with super colourful and extremely iconic Betty Boop print. MADE IN ITALY. Features: High waisted / Classic x4 poc...
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Pink Alligator Leather Two Tone Mule Sandals IT 38.5
Located in Eagan, MN
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Pink Alligator Leather Two Tone Mule Sandals Heels IT 38.5 Women's size IT 38.5 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizi...
1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage 1970s Pauline Trigere belted coat in a heavy herringbone wool. Pop up collar. Fully lined with front button and tie closure. (The tie is attached in the back, but can ea...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO FW 2003 Grey Wool Moto Jacket Knot Skirt Suit
Located in London, GB
A striking skirt suit from John Galliano's Autumn/Winter 2003 collection for Christian Dior. It takes the house's tailoring tradition and runs it through the biker-inspired hardware ...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work d...
"Riley, Kristen, Kate, and Gisele" Dior Dress by John Galliano, Spring 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - "Riley, Kristen, Kate, and Gisele" Spring-Summer 2005 ready-to-wear collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Lingerie-style dress in jacquard silk with a pol...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2002 Silk gown
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Roberto Cavalli animal print silk slip dress from the S/S 2002 collection. This elegant and fluid design drapes beautifully over the body, featuring Cavalli’s signature bold...
Jean Paul Gaultier Y2K/2000's Multicolor Neon Kimono Style Mesh Top & Maxi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2000's Y2K Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil label surf print 2 pc mesh set. Kimono style top over a body con maxi length mesh skirt. Vibrant neon colors trimmed with black. Pieces can be wo...
Richilene for Elizabeth Arden 1970s Blue Sheer Silk Midi Dress
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous sheer washy Atlantic blue silk midi dress by Richilene for Elizabeth Arden. This dress features long sheer balloon sleeves, a ruffled collar and full sweep triple layered sk...
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Sedaraby Metallic Crystal Buckle Slingback Heels IT 39.5
Located in Eagan, MN
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Sedaraby Metallic Crystal Buckle Slingback Heels IT 39.5 Women's size IT 39.5 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing within a brand, or refer to the brand's website to determine fit. Vintage Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby...
Vintage 1940's straw percher hat vintage 1940's black and grey wide brim hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This incredible 1940’s woven straw wide brim tilted hat, rendered in a timeless and tailored silhouette, is the perfect addition to your millinery collection. The high gloss black st...
Beige pleated silk and chiffon top BB INITIAL
By Barbara Bui
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige pleated silk and chiffon top. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE M
Black and sheer sleeveless cocktail dress Red Label by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and sheer sleeveless cocktail dress. Black fabric composition: 100% wool. Sheer fabric and lining composition: acetate and polyester. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the ...
2000’s Pink Hand Beaded & Sequinned Fuchsia Hot Pink Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fabulous 2000’s Vintage hand sequinned and beaded embellished evening dress. Featuring spaghetti strap shoulders, scooped neckline, fitted silhouette, slit up the leg and floor len...
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2009 Black "Paint Strokes" Metallic Strapless Ball Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown from the Fall '09 Ready to Wear collection is sure to make a statement at any wedding or red carpet event. Featuring a stunning silhouette and ex...
Balenciaga Gray Polka Dot Silk Dress with Deep-V Neckline
By Balenciaga
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic gray polka dot silk dress by Balenciaga. Deep-V neckline and empire waist that ties in back. Details: Unlined Marked Size: 36 Estimated Size: Small Color: Gray Fabr...
$1,987Sale Price|50% Off
New Oscar De La Renta Resort 2021 Coat Jacket
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Tags Oscar De La Renta Resort 2021 Slim Fitting Size Large Tweed Pattern Fringe Trim Accent Long Sleeve with Mock Neck Two Front Pockets Hidden Fabric Covered Snaps at...
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
Gucci Alessandro Michele 2018 Bamboo fuschia brocade bag
Located in CANNES, FR
Gucci x Alessandro Michele 2018 "Bamboo" bag in fuchsia brocade and black leather, featuring a bamboo handle and clasp and a matching leather shoulder strap; includes a detachable ...
BOTTEGA VENETA red white blue woven leather 2024 SOLSTICE Hobo Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Solstice hobo in red, white, and navy blue intrecciato-woven lambskin leather, the house's signature weave rendered in a bold tricolor graphic pattern o...
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...
Gucci Silk Gown with Cut out Waist, Swarovski Crystals and Hardware SS 2010
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk knit gown from Gucci's S/S 2010 collection as worn on the cover of Vogue by Linda Evangelista. It is fitted, has long sleeves with zipper wrists and fabulous s...
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Luxurious Cashmere Creme Winter White Coat by Montaldo's c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Luxurious cashmere creme winter white coat designed by Montaldo's c 1970s The stylish coat is constructed with plush creme color cashmere Adorned with brushed matte gilt metal butto...
Emporio Armani Navy Wool Blend Stripe Peak-Lapel Blazer, US 4
Located in San Francisco, CA
EMPORIO ARMANI blazer in a navy wool blend fabric featuring a subtle tonal stripe pattern, peak lapel, and single button closure. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mark...
Dior (John Galliano) Spring/Summer 2005 Beige Silk Bias-Cut Dress Crystal Beaded
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A romantic, bias-cut slip dress from Dior's Spring/Summer 2005 collection, designed by John Galliano. It has the fluid, 1930s-inspired draping that defined his years at the house of ...
Rick Owens Fall 2003 "Trucker" Collection Black Cotton Deconstructed Tank Dress
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super sexy little black dress from Rick Owen's Fall/Winter 2003 Ready To Wear collection. The deconstructed silhouette plays with texture in a way that is only noticeable from a clos...
Exceptional Set of 4 Hermès Ties from The Fables of La Fontaine in Silk
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Set of 4 Authentic Hermès Ties Prints: Les Fables de La Fontaine From left to right: 1. The Hare and the Tortoise in green, grey, orange, blue. 100% Silk. Lined with plain gr...
Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 1992 Shredded Face Blue Jacquard Denim Jeans 26"
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Shredded Face' jeans from the A/W 1992 Collection. Crafted from a Jacquard denim, featuring a high waisted figure hugging cut and Metal Plaque 'GAULTIER'...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and...
$195Sale Price|33% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Gray & Brown Ankle Strap Shoes Size 39.5 Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
Dolce & Gabbana Gray & brown ankle strap shoes Size 39.5 Made in Italy The stylish high fashion shoes are designed with bands of gray eel skin contrasted with sections of dark brown...
Asymmetrical jersey and tulle cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical jersey and tulle cocktail dress. Jersey panty inside the dress with snap closure. Middle front and back lenght : 100cm Side lenght : 120cm size 36/ S
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram LV Moon Alma Bag – Cruise 2020 Runway Piece
Located in Rubiera, RE
Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: LV Moon Alma Collection: Cruise 2020 Runway Collection (Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière) Condition: Pristine / Brand New (Never Used) Date Code / Authen...
F/W 1995 Thierry Mugler Black & White Couturissime Sculptural Peplum Jacket
Located in Concord, NC
An exceptional and highly sought-after Thierry Mugler black and white jacket from the iconic 1995 collection, as seen on the runway and later featured in the acclaimed Thierry Mugler...
$237Sale Price|40% Off
New With Tags Kenneth Cole Poppy Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium
By Kenneth Cole
Located in Conroe, TX
New Kenneth Cole Beige Sateen Jacket Trench Coat Size: Medium Kenneth Cole Coat Brand New w/ Tags * Stunning in Poppy, dark Coral * Sateen Overall Look and Feel * Silver and Tortoi...
ZUHAIR MURAD Bridal 2015 Runway white pearl embellished wedding gown IT36 XXS
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZUHAIR MURAD Bridal 2015 Runway white pearl embellished wedding gown IT36 XXS Reference: CELG/A00374 Brand: Zuhair Murad Collection: FW 2015 Mariage - Runway As seen on: Katie Malone...
Hermes Neo Garden Party Denim 23 NIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Neo Garden Party 23 is in a dark blue denim, with black leather trim. Comes new with original dust cover and box.
Christian Dior S/S 2001 Cardigan & Top Set by John Galliano
Located in Dubai, AE
Rare two-piece set featuring a silk top and matching cardigan with soft cashmere sleeves. Vibrant abstract print in shades of red, yellow, and blue. Top (no label): Fits like FR 38...
John Galliano Fall/Winter 1998 High Neck Black Button up excellent condition
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
From John Galliano’s iconic Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this exceptional black tailored jacket was featured on the runway, as shown in the reference photographs. The design feature...
An Early Mademoiselle Chanel Couture skirt suit in Mohair plaid Circa 1955-1960
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 - France A rare and very early Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the late 1950s. This astonishing ensemble incorporates all the codes of ‘Mademoiselle’,...
PRADA 2014 jewel embellished brown blush wool silk gown IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2014 jewel embellished brown blush wool silk gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01071 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2014 Material: Wool, Silk Color: Pink, Brown P...
Chanel 1996 Vintage Black Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW Lambskin 67974
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67974 Especially for this model, our company only curates the most excellent/pristine condition pieces, never refurbished. Iconic vintage 90s Chanel with the oversized...
Noriko Kazuki Black 1980s Japanese Designer Pleated Jacket & Skirt Suit set
Located in Sheffield, GB
Noriko Kazuki Black 1980s Japanese Designer Pleated Jacket Skirt Suit Noriko Kazuki / NORIKO KAZUKI — Japanese fashion designer, born 1946, active by the 1980s. She reportedly studie...
Alexander McQueen Crystal Sequin Bead Draped Plunging Goddess Mini Dress SS 2006
Located in Chicago, IL
Among the Greek-goddess-inspired mini dresses that Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed for his first French Haute Couture Givenchy collection in 19...
Gianni Versace Vintage Red Patent Leather Jacket & Skirt Set, 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...
Gucci by Tom Ford Nude Silk Knit Wrap Tie Top, Late 1990s Size S
Located in Berlin, BE
An elegant Gucci top from the Tom Ford era, crafted from an ultra-fine nude silk knit with a smooth, compact texture and soft natural stretch, creating an elegant, close-fitting silh...
Bubblegum pink rayon knit mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bubblegum pink rayon knit mini dress. Knit composition: 80% rayon, 18% nylon, 2% stretch . Zip closure on the middle back SIZE 34 / XXS
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 38
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Rare Tom Ford Heels. This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 * Adjustable Ankle Stra...
Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical straw raffia sea life resort handbag c 1970s The light weight kitschy handmade straw raffia retro handbag is decorated with a gold foil cut out seahorse; accented with gold...
Jean Varon Vintage Strapless Black Taffeta Evening Dress with Ruffles and Bow
By Jean Varon
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...
Louis Vuitton Cabas Ambre GM Monogram Transparent Tote Bag 2003
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Cabas Ambre GM, one of the French fashion house's most iconic bags from the early 2000s. Part of the coveted Monogram Ambre collection, this model combines th...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Taupe Beaded Bridal Gown Embellished Wedding Dress Maxi
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Wedding Dress Vintage Cool toned taupe stone color Silver, gold, and white iridescent beading and other embellishments throughout This whole dress is a walking work of art...
1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors From Kay Spreckles
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Silk Chiffon Abstract Floral Print Dress In Fall Colors: From the wardrobe of well-known socialite Kay Spreckles. Early 1940s custom made couture in 2 pieces. Layered chiffon ...
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Green Alligator Leather Carolyne Slingback Heels IT 36.5
Located in Eagan, MN
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Green Alligator Leather Carolyne Slingback Heels IT 36.5 Women's size IT 36.5 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Rare Sz 8
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Brand New * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels * Black Cutout Leather * Pointed Toe Pumps *Nude Toe & Heel Back * 4" Heel * With ...
Unusual Tortoiseshell Carved Talon Hair Pick
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Rare Tortoiseshell Carved Claw Hair Pick from the 19th Century. Beautifully hand carved with an eagle's claw holding a ball which rotates within. Really masterful carving...
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.