PRADA orange CROCODILE FRAME Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada frame clutch in bright orange shiny crocodile. Crafted in a structured, softly rounded silhouette, this statement piece highlights the luminous high-gloss finish...
Balenciaga Blue Grey Large Raffia Basket Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Balenciaga Blue grey “Large” raffia basket tote bag featuring black calfskin leather trim, handles and shoulder handles, interior two flat pockets and one exterior zip pocket. Circa ...
Gucci Tom Ford 2004 Runway Black Satin Crystal Bamboo Heels Sandals 8.5
Located in San Jose, CA
Rare Gucci Tom Ford black satin strappy heels from the Spring/Summer 2004 runway collection. These vintage Gucci sandals feature crystal-studded ...
Valentino Runway Bare Shoulder Full Train Dress Gown new!
By Valentino, Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino cornflower blue elasticized bare shoulders evening dress. One of the "must have" styles from Valentino's Spring collection. Sold out. Features eye catching silhouette ...
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with belt and drag ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with black belt and drag . Invisible zip and hook and eye closure on the front of the dress and on the belt. Front lenght = 165cm Back lenght = 210...
CHANEL black quilted leather 16K 2.55 REISSUE MINI HANGER FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue Hanger Flap Mini shoulder bag in black quilted aged calfskin leather. This rare runway iteration reimagines the house’s iconic silhouette with a st...
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
Chanel 2015-2016 Iridescent Purple Jumbo Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Iridescent purple Exotic leather Silver-tone hardware Double front flap Signature 'CC' turn-lock closure Intertwined chain-link strap Open pocket to rear Smooth leather interior Inne...
1970's SAINT LAURENT fuchsia and gold skirt with ruffled hem and long belt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fuchsia and gold silk skirt with ruffled hem and long belt designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. French size 36 however this also easily fit a French 38 or 40. ...
Terracotta wool double breasted long coat KENZO
By Kenzo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Terracotta wool double breasted long coat. Main fabric composition: 95% wool, 5% cashmere . Lining : acetate & rayon. Raglan sleeve. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Pocke...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Oriental Chinese Mandarin Collar Silky Two-Piece Lounge Set in Yellow
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Effortlessly elegant with a minimalist aesthetic, this sophisticated two-piece set features a lustrous silk blend finish in a timeless ivory hue. Inspired by traditional Chinese tail...
Vintage 1960's Pink Silk Dress and Matching Cape Ostrich Feather UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a tickle me pink matelasse satin, with matching ostrich feather accents, this original 1960's dress and capelet set, completed with matching silk sho...
Prada 2010s Red Crocodile Leather Bauletto Bag with Gold Hardware
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Red crocodile leather exterior with natural scale texture Gold-tone hardware Double rolled top handles Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior with zip pocket Includes clochette, l...
Chanel XXL Airline Pink Denim Flap Bag with Leather Strap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Pink and black - XXL Airline bag from 2019 - Washed Denim -Unisex - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock faste...
Designer Antonio Castillo for Jeanne Lanvin Silk Scarf Floral Print, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antonio Castillo designed this stunning silk scarf for Jeanne Lanvin Paris in the 1950s. The design features intricate flower pots printed in brown and green, and is signed in the bo...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Check silk Lavalliere Blouse
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green checked lavalliere blouse featuring a flouncy collar with free lavalliere, and flouncy buttoned cuffs. Circa 1970s Composition: 100% silk Made in France...
HERMES Cuivre Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 MAXI QUADRILLE Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Cuivre Taurillon Clemence leather. A timeless icon in a rich copper-brown hue, featuring the signature perforated H and refined gold...
Black and grey jacquard jersey jacket HERVE LEGER
By Herve Léger
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and grey jacquard jersey jacket. Main fabric composition: 90% rayon, 9% nylon, 1% spandex Zip closure on the middle front and branded zip puller. Invisible zip closure on the ...
1980s Phyllis Newman Ivory Silk and Lace Mermaid Gown, Attributed Carolyne Roehm
Located in Richardson, TX
From the personal estate of Tony Award-winning actress Phyllis Newman, this exquisite 1980s evening gown is both a spectacular piece of wearable art and New York theatrical history. ...
Hermès Sac Bolide Courchevel Bandouliere 1971 Red Leather Hand Bag Strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Bolide bag, size 35, in lightly grained leather (Epsom, formerly Courchevel) in "Braise" red. The interior is lined in supple leather and features a large slip pocket. It has ...
Hermès “Jungle Love" Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès “Jungle Love" Silk Scarf designed by Robert Dallet features two leopards amongst a blue border. The scarf is 100% silk and has hand rolled edges. Comes with original box a...
1980s Gianni Versace Vintage Color Block Black White Leather Pumps
Located in London, GB
This is a pair of authentic vintage Gianni Versace pumps, crafted in Italy from high-quality leather. Featuring a distinct 1980s aesthetic, the shoes present a striking asymmetrical ...
GUCCI cream perforated leather PURSUIT SLIDE Sandals Shoes 37
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Pursuit slide sandals in crisp white perforated leather with soft suede trims, accented by the iconic gold-tone Horsebit across the wide front strap. Designed wi...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
Vintage 1920's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress 1920s Lace Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold. The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a simple shou...
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...
1930's Embroidered Floral Spanish Piano Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and large 1930's Embroidered Floral Spanish Piano Shawl in deep rasberry silk with hand knotted fringe. Multicolored floral embroideries on ...
CHANEL 2024 Walk of Fame silver lambskin leather CC logo star small coin purse
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2024 Walk of Fame silver lambskin leather CC logo star small coin purse Reference: AEMA/A00194 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Walk of Fame Collection: Cruise 20...
Exotic Embroidered Green Wool Jacket c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic embroidered green wool jacket c 1970s The unique wool hunter green jacket is embellished with intricate lavender embroidery and applique d...
Rare Chanel Iridescent Lizard Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel mini bag Chanel Mini chain evening bag Period: Contemporary Materials: Iridescent lizard leather, silver-tone metal Colours: Iridescent silver Dimensions...
Grey wool knit frock-coat with fringes edge JOHN GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey wool knit frock-coat . Silk lining. Shoulder pad. One button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side. Split on the middle back. SIZE 38/M
Red lace cocktail dress GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red lace cocktail dress. Jersey polyester lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Adjustable shoulder strap. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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...
1990s Moschino Vintage Colourful Wallpaper Pattern Floral Paisley Jeans Trousers
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 1990's Moschino wallpaper / floral patterned trousers. High wasited fit with Moschino embossed gold tone hardware. MADE IN ITALY. Features: Zip fasten / Classic x4 pocket des...
Chanel 2013-2014 Paris-Edinburgh Burgundy Caviar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Retro Class Flap Bag from the 2013-2014 collection is a rare seasonal piece crafted in premium burgundy grained calfskin. From the 2013 Métiers d'Art Pari...
Dolce & Gabbana dress 'Lingerie' by Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana Winter 2020
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DOLCE & GABBANA - 2020 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collectio, under the artistic direction of Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana. Black satin and lace dress with a matching bra....
A 2006 Louis Vuitton Monogram Coated Canvas and Leather Bucket GM Tote Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket GM is a timeless piece of fashion history, showcasing the brand’s iconic coated canvas and architectural silhouette. As the larger version of the B...
Moschino Couture! S/S RTW Rare Color Block Shop Tag Dress, 1996
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Moschino Couture dress from the Spring 1996 Ready-To-Wear collection. Classic color-blocking with a sprinkling of kitsch. The off-white scoop neck bodice is met just above the...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple sea...
$225Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Chanel Millennium Black Rhinestone CC Logo Sunglasses Step into timeless elegance with these Vintage Chanel Millennium Sunglasses, a rare collector’s piece from the early 20...
1970s Champagne Gold Satin Embroidered Lace Evening Gown Dress US 6 8 UK 10 12
Located in Maghera, GB
A striking 1970s evening gown in a rich champagne-gold palette, combining lustrous satin with an elaborate sheer embroidered lace overlay. The gown features a fitted wrap-effect bod...
Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress from the 1920's. Easy, slightly flared shape with multiple insertions of French lace throughout the silk chiffon panels. A handmade cors...
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...
Vintage Oleg Cassini Black Tie Neiman Marcus Beaded Silk Evening dress size US 6
By Neiman Marcus, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Maghera, GB
An exceptional vintage Black Tie by Oleg Cassini evening gown, originally retailed by Neiman Marcus, circa late 1980s- early 1990s. Crafted from luxurious silk in an elegant nude-ch...
Hermès 2017 Birkin 35 Retourne Epsom Leather Unisex Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Epsom leather, a lightweight, embossed calfskin known for its rigid structure and high resistance to scratching Rose Jaipur/coral Epsom leather Palladium hardware Two top handles Fro...
Black wool double-breasted blazer BALMAIN
By Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool double-breasted blazer. Lining composition: 52% rayon, 48% cotton. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and cuffs. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side + one br...
Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with drag RG / ROMEO GIGLI
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with jersey lining. 90% polyester, 10% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Thin padded bra. Silicon strap inside the b...
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 ...
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 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...
$745Sale Price|50% Off
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
2006 Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Embellished Bias Cut Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Beautiful 2006 John Galliano flapper style dress. Crafted in a matt black pure silk with pale gold and silver bead / sequin work, dropped waistline, asymmetrical hem and a conceale...
Hermès 2010s Colvert Alligator Leather Constance Wallet with H Buckle
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Colvert Alligator Mississipiensis leather Enamel H buckle on palladium hardware Interior card slot panel on each side and zipper Comes with original box. Condition: Very Good This pr...
Cute Hermès Silk Scarf Brides de Gala Bandana Navy White 55 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "BRIDES DE GALA" in Bandana Version Pattern: Brides de Gala on polka dot and stars background, paisley print borders Most iconic and sold, ...
1990s Chanel Rectangular Purple, Pink & Green Abstract Silk Scarf
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An abstract print Chanel scarf in shades of purple, plum, pink, teal, and taupe, in lightweight silk. it is pleated throughout giving it crinkled texture and look. Long and wide, it ...
CELINE Greige cotton TRIOMPHE BASEBALL CAP Hat M
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic This 100% authentic Celine baseball cap in Greige (taupe) gabardine cotton offers a chic, casual style. It features a white Triomphe patch on the front for a signature...
2004 Alexander McQueenMcQueen Corseted Silk Jacket & Pants Ensemble size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed during Lee Alexander McQueen’s creative tenure, this exceptional 2004 two-piece ensemble showcases the designer’s mastery of sculptural tailoring and romantic construction. ...
$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...
1960s Mam'selle Vintage Gold Beaded Brocade + Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Mam'selle
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size XS-S. The bust measures 38", ...
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.