$700Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Creations Muted Gray - Green Wool Coat with C.C. Buttons c 1980s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
CHANEL Creations muted gray - green wool coat with C.C. buttons c 1980s The stylish winter gauge wool coat is designed with a rounded stand-up collar Adorned with five burnished bras...
Jean Paul Gaultier Bondage Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous wool jersey skirt from Jean Paul Gaultier in khaki grey with fine subtle rust stripes. It is mid rise pencil style with a waist band, and radiating straps front and back m...
$1,345Sale Price|55% Off
New With Tags Oscar De La Renta The Dahlia Dress Size 4
Located in Conroe, TX
Known for its romantic rendering of blooms, Oscar de la Renta's designs bring the beauty of nature to ready-to-wear Dahlia Collection This long-sleeved dress is cut from jersey with...
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, ...
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...
$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...
Judith Leiber Vintage Golden Japanese Obi Silk Embellished Clutch Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Judith Leiber Vintage Golden Japanese Obi Silk Embellished Clutch Bag is a stunning statement piece that exudes elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from silk inspired by traditional ...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 40 * Tom Ford Era! This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 * Stunning Red & Da...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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...
$1,098Sale Price|75% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Size 38 / 2 Runway Black Silk Strapless Post - It Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Gucci, by Tom Ford Fall 2001 black silk strapless post-it Runaway dress ! Fashioned after post-it notes. Built in bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the ...
Vintage Jean-François Rey from the 90's
Located in Paris, FR
Discover these vintage rectangular JF Rey sunglasses, a true gem from the 1990s. Crafted from bicolour acetate in transparent and deep burgundy tones, this frame perfectly balances t...
Hermès Silver Cigar Cutter Keychain Louis XV Guillotine
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Cigar Cutter The main part is a coin made of silver, called "Louis XV, demi-écu aux rameaux d’olivier, 1729" (Loui...
$1,271Sale Price|25% Off
New With Box Gucci Runway Leather Horsebit Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning Strappy Classic Gucci * Size U.S. 10 * 4" Heel * "Gucci" on Buckles * Gold Horsebit Detail at Heel back * Adjustable Straps * Gorgeous Burnt...
Pale pink silk chiffon wrap robe Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk chiffon wrap Robe. Tiny hand-made gather on the shoulder, waist and sleeve bottom edge. Fabric button and buttonhole on the sleeve bottom edge. Adjustable on the waist...
CHANEL cream leather 11C FLORAL PERFORATED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in cream leather with intricate laser-cut floral perforation and scalloped trims that highlight the house’s refined craftsmanship. Designed in a straight...
Vintage 1940's Brown Straw Saucer Hat 1940's Orange Ribbon Percher Hat Tilt hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1940's bitter chocolate straw hat, with a bright coloured orange ribbon is the perfect statement piece for your seasonal wardrobe. The structured wide brim boa...
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Vintage Trompe L’Oeil Pinstripe Skirt Suit FR38
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1999 Pinstripe Suit with Trompe L’Oeil Inlay Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring/Summer 1999 Fabric: Silk blend. Inlay: 10...
Black neoprène boléro jacket and dress ensemble ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black neoprène boléro and dress ensemble . SAMPLE. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 36/S
$975Sale Price|23% Off
Sterling Silver Handmade Turquoise & Coral Artisan Link Belt Circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Sterling silver handmade artisan turquoise & coral stone link belt c 1970s The unique artisan belt is comprised of 15 sterling silver oval-shaped links with subtle impressed designs ...
Louis Estevez Silk Bodycon Backless Dress 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure enhancing fit with princess seaming...
PRADA black nylon Shopping Tote Bag 1BY300
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada tote in black nylon. Crafted in a refined, lightweight silhouette with a clean, functional structure, this timeless piece features slender black leather shoulder...
LOUIS VUITTON black Monogram Empreinte MULTI POCHETTE ACCESSOIRES Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessoires bag in black Monogram Empreinte leather offers a modern, versatile take on a classic silhouette. Designed ...
CHANEL black leather 24K PLATFORM LOAFER STYLE Pumps Shoes 39 G46066
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel loafer-style pump is crafted in black shiny calfskin leather with a sleek, high-gloss finish. Designed with a rounded toe, it features a classic penny loaf...
1950s Cream Jacquard Floral Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This true vintage 1950s wedding dress is crafted from a detailed jacquard in a rich creamy off-white hue. Tailored to a classic ‘50s silhouette with a nipped-in waist and full skirt...
Dynasty Regency Silk Beaded Kaftan Gown, 1960s
By Dynasty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ethereal and regal- this kaftan style gown can only be described as a shining glow that can light up any room. The sparkling sequins paired with pearlized beads give this gown an ang...
Vintage 1960's Gold Beaded Skirt and Blouse Set 1960s Gold suit UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
A vision in gold! This original 1960's vintage cocktail suit, rendered in a lustrous gold satin and embellished with a gold glass floral beadwork, is just the perfect addition to you...
$860Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 36.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New as seen on Demi Moore * Stunning Black Satin Corset * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Secure Around Ankle * Leather Insole ...
Ivory Knit Body Con Dress with Iridescent Sequins, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's "JFK Birthday Dress". Absolutely stunning iridescent blush body-con dress. A soft wool knit that hugs curves and allows them! Stretchy and fully sequi...
Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Chain Embellished Mitten Gloves
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite Chanel tweed and leather mitten gloves ~ embellished with metallic chains ~ from Paris / EDINBURGH Collection by maestro Lagerfeld - CC logo Lionhead charm Size mark 8 / ...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI brown 2005 Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Monogram Cerises Coin Wallet from the 2005 collection is a playful collectible piece that blends iconic Louis Vuitton craftsmansh...
Faux-fur jacket with animal pattern B&B Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Faux-fur jacket with animal pattern. Fabric composition: polyacrylic, modacrylic, polyester. Shiny gold jersey lining: polyester. Pocket on both side. Hook&eye closure on. the middle...
Wrapped and draped backless evening jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wrapped and draped backless evening jersey dress. Fabric composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane. Tied on the back. Gather on the front. size 36 on tag but fit XS
Yves Saint Laurent minaudiere bag 'Opium' by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1980 under the artitic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Golden plexiglas minaudiere bag with a notched effect, centered with th...
Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2017 Pink Faux Fur Crystal Block Heel Sandals 41
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
From Miu Miu’s playful and opulent Fall/Winter 2017 collection, these standout sandals blend vintage glamour with bold statement design. Crafted in Italy, the heels feature pink and ...
Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 red strapless bustier silk dress ball gown XS - S
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Oscar de la Renta S/S 2010 strapless red ball gown Features an inner boned corset with underwire cups - the corset zips up separately inside the dress to keep it f...
$173Sale Price|55% Off
Vintage Versace Blue Leathet Ostrich Small Make Up Pouch Bag Black
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Step into the glamour of the 1990s with this Gianni Versace blue ostrich-patterned leather pouch. Crafted during one of the most iconic eras of fashion, this pouch encapsulates the b...
$244Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 Koi Texture Dress
Located in London, GB
Rare and collectible vintage Alexander McQueen koi dress from the Resort 2011 collection. Made from super stretchy beige and white textured viscose mix, it has a classic body con cut...
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk brocade dress with a blue, beige and gold petal pattern trim strategically and flatteringly placed along the sides and sleeves from Gucci. It is semi fitted...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Plaid Silk Blouse Pleated Wool Skirt, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet as can be plaid ensemble by Yves Saint Laurent. Circa late 70's/ early 80's. Bishop sleeve silk blouse with a ruffled collar and back button-up closure. The skirt is a matching...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower compri...
Mainbocher Black Tassel Embellished Mid Length Skirt, 1940s
By Mainbocher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning 1940s Mainbocher Inc black skirt in a lightweight fabric (seems like a light wool crepe) with a plethora of tassels in a chevron pattern at front waist. Side zip with snaps ...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Cut-Out Lace-Up Sandals Early 2000s EU37, 5
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant and highly characteristic pair of Balenciaga sandals from the Nicolas Ghesquière era, dating to the early 2000s—a period widely regarded as one of the most influential cha...
PRADA Raf Simons 2021 Runway turquoise lambskin leather pouch short gloves
By Prada, Raf Simons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Raf Simons 2021 Runway teal turquoise lambskin leather triangle pouch short gloves Sz7 Reference: TGAS/F01104 Brand: Prada Designer: Raf Simons ...
Henry a la Pensee Paris Brown Suede Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
A Suede Evening Bag with Coral Beads on Gilded and incised clasp by French Couturier Henry a la Pensee. From the 1920's silk lined with and interior ...
Bottega Veneta Red Intrecciato Leather Woven Tote Shoulder Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless allure of Italian luxury with this vibrant Bottega Veneta Red Intrecciato Leather Woven Tote. A standout piece from the 1980s, this medium-sized shoulder bag sho...
CHANEL white cotton 23S COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 44 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in white tweed polyamide (54%) and cotton (46%), showcasing the house’s refined, signature tailoring. Designed in a collarless, elegantly fitted silhouet...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
Victoria Royal Vintage Black and Gold Embellished Beaded Tassel Gown Long Sleeve
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing long sleeve black Victoria Royal Ltd. 1960's full length gown with gold bead embellishment at bodice and sleeves. Gold ribbon trim at hem and tiny gold tassels adorn the bott...
CHANEL red quilted leather 20S CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Square shoulder bag is crafted in bright red quilted lambskin leather with light gold-tone hardware. It features the iconic CC turn-lock closu...
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage Fall/Winter 2003 Knee-High Boots – Size 37
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic pair from Tom Ford’s final years at Gucci, these Fall/Winter 2003 knee-high boots embody the sensual, high-impact glamour that defined the era. Crafted in supple dark choco...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
Granite Black White Ombre Soft Linen Silk Handloom Artisanal Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Granite Black Ombre is a timeless scarf handwoven by weavers in Nepal with whom we directly collaborate without any middlemen. Soft in hand feel this classic scarf has been hand dy...
Rare Norma Kamali Leather Snap Trimmed Coat, OMO
By OMO Norma Kamali, Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
Rare and amazing Norma Kamali Leather Snap Trimmed Coat, OMO from the 1980's. Really striking silhouette. Kamali stayed true to her roots during her whole career, creating designs w...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche off the shoulder cotton gauze RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Saint Laurent dress from 1978 is made from airy cotton gauze in a rich berry red color. The dress has a wide, ruffled neckline that can be worn both on or off the shoulders. The...
CHANEL grey wool 05A CAMELLIA TWEED Coat Jacket M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel coat is crafted in white and grey tweed wool (74%), nylon (10%), cotton (7%), silk (5%) and viscose (4%), woven with a black all-over Camellia pattern. It ...
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Python Runway Suede Boots Sz 8
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Snake Suede Boots Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Ad Runway Python Boots * Black * Soft Suede Uppers * Snakeskin Heels * 1/2" Front Platform * 5" Heel * With Dust Cov...
Lucie Ann Beverly Hills Glamourous Vintage Black Lace Negligee Size L
By Lucie Ann
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Why keep it exclusively in the bedroom? This original negligee by Lucie Ann Beverly Hills is so beautiful we hope a new generation will appreciate it and will wear it out with a coat...
$1,200
Louis Vuitton pink suit
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Louis Vuitton pink suit Consists of a bra and shorts. Made in France.
Chanel Vintage Shoes Shearling Inside 2006
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel vintage shores ankle boots 2006 Shearling lining and leather inside CC in the front ,side and back Good condition see pictures Size 39. Final sale
1960s Vintage Metallic Gold + Tan Silk Brocade Trapeze Opera Coat w/ 3/4 Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s metallic gold and tan silk brocade trapeze coat with 3/4 length sleeves. The fabric and construction on this are gorgeous quality and is even better...
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.