2000s Vintage VERSACE black & Lime Green Oversized Large Oval Sunglasses
By Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000s Versace Vintage Sunglasses featuring an oversized Black oval-rounded frame with lime green detail edge and Versace logo arms. MODEL 4096 Total frame width; 14.5cm Lens Height;...
Hermes Paris Tennis Racquet Paper Clip Money Clip Tennis Ball
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Paper Clip Very rare item ! Made in France Vintage item Made of Metal (non precious), wood and plastic Colorways: silver-tone, brown "HERMÈS" engra...
Brown bouclette and denim coat D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown bouclette and denim coat. Main fabric composition: 60% wool, 15% cotton, 14% nylon, 11% polyester. Printed Lining composition: 100% polyester. Authenticity hologram. Bust pocke...
Collette Dinnigan Geometric Lace Silk Slip Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress in a linear geometric pattern by Collette Dinnigan. It is a slip style dress with black straps and rows of horizontal lines joined by rows of faggoting o...
Louis Vuitton Toledo Blue Epi Leather Saint Jacques Hand Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking vintage Louis Vuitton Saint Jacques handbag in Toledo Blue Epi leather is a masterpiece of architectural design, instantly recognizable by its elegant, structured fan s...
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Crossbody Bag Equestrian Calfskin Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and stirrup equestrian accent. Front flap magnetic snap closure opens to a ...
Elie Saab Prefall 2022 Black gold crystal dress
By Elie Saab
Located in CANNES, FR
Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2022 Collection Black strap dress embellished with gold crystals. Size 40.
Orange and white Tweed sleeveless dress CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange and white Tweed sleeveless dress. Main fabric composition: 61% rayon, 16% wool, 13% cotton, 8% nylon, 2% acrylic. Silk branded lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure o...
GIANFRANCO FERRE 90's Vintage 3 Piece Skirt Suit Set Ensemble
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Early 1990's 3 pieces (skirt, blazer, & scarf) Size IT42 but fits like an IT40 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: Skirt: ...
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...
$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
Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf Hermès Story Pink Blue Jonathan Burton 88 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "HERMÈS STORY" Designed by Jonathan Burton Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorway 09: ROSE NACRE / BLEU / BEIGE (mother-of-pearl...
Faux fur padded neon pink maxi jacket ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER SS 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux fur padded neon pink maxi jacket . Main fabric composition: 93% Modacrylic, 7% polyester. Branded Cupro lining. Padding: 100% polyester. Pocket on both side. SIZE: Oversize (F...
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...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
1980's Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Pleated Wool Crepe Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique
Located in New Hope, PA
Karl Lagerfeld designed this elegant tailored pleated wool crepe look for the Chanel Boutique line. It has black straps above a horizontally quilted band which holds the pleats in p...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Pink 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...
Hermès Foulard Carré 90 Mors et Gourmettes Pink Silk Twill Scarf Carre Hermes
By Henri D'Origny, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, size 90, in silk twill, Mors et Gourmettes motif by Henri d'Origny, first produced in 1961 and reissued (like this one) in 2005 and 2008. The scarf features ecru...
Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Collectors Couture Hourglass Bow Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 Couture “Les Insectes” Hourglass Dress FR40 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer...
2023 Hermès Mini Gold Della Cavalleria Bag
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Splendid and classy Hermès bag Della Cavalleria, year 2023 Mini gold Epsom leather Brown color Amazing conditions Top quality constuction, elevating the Hermès craftsmanship at the ...
Vintage 1940's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of cream floral lace, overlaid over pale blue rayon lining, this original late 1940's dress is a timeless piece to add to your collection. The rounded...
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 41
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 41 Color Black Size 41EU Heel Height 100mm Suede and lace upper Pointed toe Leather lace up Full zip back...
Guy Laroche pilot vintage sunglasses, made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: 5121 - Burgundy MADE IN: France ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 70 mm / 2 3/4 in Lens height: 44 mm / 1 3/4 in ...
ALAIA beige viscose chevron cellular jacquard lattice scalloped dress FR38 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA beige viscose chevron cellular jacquard lattice trim open work scalloped fit flare dress FR38 M Reference: MELK/A00452 Brand: Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Beige Patter...
Gucci 1990s Vintage Black Bamboo Handle Unisex Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Gucci black bamboo handle or shoulder bag handle bamboo Gucci bag or adding the strap Bamboo shoulder bag totally made in italy with gold tone hardware measurements: 27*18*9 cm
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 white cut out shoulder flared short dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2022 white cut out shoulder flared short dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00508 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection: 2022 Material: Cotton, Pol...
Vintage 1960's silver beaded collar original 1960s beaded and embellished collar
Located in Nashville, TN
This sparkling 1960's collar, made up of pearlised beads, grey bugle beads, iridescent beads and rhinestones with silver lurex thread accents is the perfect finishing touch to any ou...
GUCCI pink beige leather GG MARMONT SMALL Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci GG Marmont piece is crafted from luxurious pink-beige matelassé chevron nappa leather and finished with elegant light gold-toned hardware, including the ico...
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...
$445Sale Price|22% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 Model in the video is a true US 6, and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Dress: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to h...
1990s Vintage Tom Ford’s GUCCI Calfskin Leather Travel Pouch Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Tom Ford era’s GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of polished calfskin leather in black adorned with an iconic silver toned horsebit at the front. Front flap magnetic snap cl...
rare MARTIN MARGIELA ARTISANAL black fabric fringed tassel pom pom belt
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MARTIN MARGIELA ARTISANAL black fabric fringed tassel pom pom trim self tie belt Reference: TGAS/F01083 Brand: Martin Margiela Designer: Martin Margiela Model: Repurposed Furnit...
Galliano Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame Fire Frames, Y2K
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame/Fire Frames, Y2K by John Galliano in rare rose tint. Side arms designed with conjoined CD with pave crystals in flame motifs. Markings: CH...
LOUIS VUITTON black leather & Monogram canvas LIMITLESS Ankle Boots Shoes 38
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Limitless Ankle Boot is crafted from black shiny leather accented with signature Monogram canvas, delivering a bold yet refined aesthetic. Designed ...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$175Sale Price|28% Off
1960s Brocade Cut Velvet Zippered Jacket
Located in University City, MO
1960s Brocade cut velvet zippered jacket The unique retro jacket is a vibrant series of bold deep red flowers set against an ivory background Th...
2000’s Vintage Low-Rise Silk Newspaper Print Khaki Italian Silk Floaty Skirt
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000’s Vintage Low-Rise Newspaper Print Khaki Silk Skirt by Germano Zama, Featuring a newspaper style print in Khaki & Nude-brownish tones with silver sparkles, an elasticated ...
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...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
$395Sale Price|23% Off
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Multi Pucci Print Frames * Silver Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Protect...
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2
By Suzy Perette
Located in Nashville, TN
This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection. The bateau cut neckline is framed by mid leng...
Vintage 1920s Silk Gold Lamé Floral Shawl Roaring 20s Gold Lamé shawl lilac
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most breathtaking silk lamé with a bold floral pattern in shades of lilac and blues with green accents, set against a deep black base, with gold lamé thread accents, ...
$495Sale Price|44% Off
New Edmundo Castillo Metallic Gold Soft Napa Leather Sling Heels Size 6
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Edmundo Castillo Brand New * Marked Size: 7 Fits Size 6 These Run a Full Size Small * Butter Soft Metallic Gold Napa Leather * Criss Cross Toe * Gold Hardware Adjustable Strap...
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...
CHANEL olive green leather 19 WEST EAST SHOPPING Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 19 shopping tote in olive green quilted lambskin leather, designed in a refined, softly structured silhouette distinguished by its signature oversized diamond q...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
Samu Modern Artisanal Black White Square Silk Chiffon Scarf With Gold Silk Hem
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Add a tinge of serenity with our beautiful Samu Black Scarf which is apure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as an accessory which can be used suitably for person...
Versace 2021 Runway Gianni Alphabet Pinstripe Navy Wool Blazer Shorts Set 40 42
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A standout look from the Versace 2021 Runway Collection, this sophisticated two-piece suit set showcases the House's signature blend of classic tailoring and contemporary design. Cra...
CHANEL Relic Paris / MONACO Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Relic Chanel Collectible Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket — Paris / MONTE-CARLO Metiers d’Art Collection, by Karl Lagerfeld – A masterpiece born from the alchemy of light and thread, this...
Alexander McQueen Vintage 1990s Black Lace Long Pencil Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black floral lace long skirt with slightest train in the back, circa 1990s or early 2000s. Amazingly fitted with scalloped hem. Back zip and button closure. Will ...
Bottega Veneta Green Leather Gloves with Original Box – Size 7½
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant pair of long gloves by Bottega Veneta, made of fine smooth deep green leather, the house's iconic and instantly recognizable color. The model features an essential and refin...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2008 Pink Petal Organza Draped Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2008 gown in the softest blush pink, and one of those pieces that instantly reads as Galliano: romantic, theatrical, a...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Stefano Pilati grey mesh ruffle ruched smocked peplum top M
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati
Located in Hong Kong, NT
YVES SAINT LAURENT Stefano Pilati grey mesh trim ruffle ruched smocked peplum top M Reference: MELK/A00554 Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: Rive Gauche ...
Chanel circa 1987 1988 Veste Mariniere FR40 Navy Cropped Jacket UK12 US10 Rare
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1987 or 1988 by Karl Lagerfeld, sailor style, oversized and cropped, in navy blue cotton canvas, with an elongated collar (without a closure) and contrasting ecru...
Red jersey bodysuit with deep V neckline ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey bodysuit with deep V neckline. Shoulder pad. Snap closure on the bottom edge. SIZE 36/S
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2000 blue tie-dye velvet Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Dallas, TX
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2000 blue tie-dye velvet Dress Measurements lying flat: Length: 61.5'' Bust:14.5'' Hips:16''
HERMES ivory silk kimono kaften sleeves belted shirt dress FR40 S
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES ivory silk kimono kaften sleeves belted shirt dress FR40 S Reference: DYTG/A00121 Brand: Hermes Material: Silk Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Extra Details: This kn...
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...
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...
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.