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S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Black & White Sculptural Panel Dress
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Black & White Sculptural Panel Dress

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Black & White Sculptural Panel Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Spring Summer 1999 Thierry Mugler black evening dress featuring a sharply tailored silhouette. This striking dress features contrasting white curved paneling that sweeps dramatically...

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1990s Fashion

Silk and wool edge to edge jacket with embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR
Silk and wool edge to edge jacket with embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR

Silk and wool edge to edge jacket with embroideries CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk and wool edge to edge jacket with embroideries and beadwork. Silk lining. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Black Ribbon on the middle back with bow. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (Us)

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2010s French Fashion

1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress
1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress

1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress

By Sandra Sage

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure...

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1960s American Fashion

Red velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Red velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Red velvet down jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Red cotton velvet down jacket with belt . Main fabric composition: 90% goose, 10% goose feather. Lining: 57% rayon, 43% elastane. Velvet belt with gold metal branded buckle. Belt-l...

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2010s Fashion

Vintage 1960's Gold Lurex Brocade & Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960's Gold Lurex Brocade & Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1960's Gold Lurex Brocade & Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This simply breathtaking early 1960's evening gown, rendered in a gold rose pattern brocade, with lurex thread accents, set against a silk creamy gold faille, and embellished with cl...

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1960s Fashion

CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS
CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS

CHANEL cream & white cotton 20B BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel 2020 braid trim zip-front tweed jacket in cream and white is a sophisticated interpretation of the House’s iconic tailoring. Crafted from richly textured c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage Mink Cape Stole 20th Century
Vintage Mink Cape Stole 20th Century

Vintage Mink Cape Stole 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful vintage stole cape made of mink Nice to wear for marriage, party or on jeans. We offer more luxury fur products, view our frontstore. Details: Color; creme/beige Silk li...

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20th Century Fashion

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

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...

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1960s French Fashion

Chloe Silk Rainbow Off Shoulders Baby Doll Dress S/S 2016
Chloe Silk Rainbow Off Shoulders Baby Doll Dress S/S 2016

Chloe Silk Rainbow Off Shoulders Baby Doll Dress S/S 2016

By Chloé

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous semi sheer silk dress in vertical lines of rainbow colors melting into one another from Chloe. The body of the dress is full baby doll style with adjustable fine silk rop...

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2010s French Fashion

Prince Egon von Furstenberg vintage sunglasses
Prince Egon von Furstenberg vintage sunglasses

Prince Egon von Furstenberg vintage sunglasses

By Von Furstenberg, De rigo

Located in Valencia, CA

Before Diane, there was Egon. Egon was a prince from Switzerland and he married Diane and thus made Diane Von Furstenburg a princess. An acclaimed fashion designer, he was a contempo...

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1980s Italian Fashion

GUCCI beige GG Supreme canvas 2019 ACE GG FLORAL Sneakers Shoes 38.5
GUCCI beige GG Supreme canvas 2019 ACE GG FLORAL Sneakers Shoes 38.5

GUCCI beige GG Supreme canvas 2019 ACE GG FLORAL Sneakers Shoes 38.5

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Gucci Ace sneakers crafted in beige and ebony GG Supreme Flora canvas with red and metallic green leather trims. Designed with classic round toes and the signature gre...

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2010s Fashion

A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag
A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag

A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic 1950s Italian top handle handbag captures the iconic elegance reminiscent of Roberta di Camerino's mid-century designs. Crafted from rich, plush velvet featuring a dis...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Fashion

Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown
Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown

Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in University City, MO

Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...

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1970s French Fashion

Pink silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Pink silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Pink silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pink silk cocktail dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gather on the bust and waist. Elastic band on the bottom sleeve edge. Panty inside the dress with snap closure....

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2010s Fashion

1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat
1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat

1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat

By Pauline Trigère

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...

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1970s American Fashion

CHANEL black quilted leather 16K 2.55 REISSUE MINI HANGER FLAP Bag
CHANEL black quilted leather 16K 2.55 REISSUE MINI HANGER FLAP Bag

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...

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2010s French Fashion

1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon
1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon

1980s Hermes Govantes Beaded Sequin Fringe Vintage 80s Cocktail Dress Bodycon

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptional late 1980s Hermes Govantes cocktail dress, made in Indonesia and purchased new in Spain, beautifully preserved in never-worn condition. This extraordinarily rare piece captures the exuberance of late 1980s fashion with breathtaking hand-applied embellishment and a striking figure-skimming silhouette. The front is lavishly adorned with thousands of individually applied sequins, bugle beads, metallic beadwork, and dramatic beaded fringe that shimmers beautifully with every movement. Brilliant shades of turquoise, cobalt blue, emerald green, ruby red, fuchsia, violet, gold, silver, and ivory create a bold geometric composition evocative of the Memphis Milano design movement. The oversized turquoise circular motifs also recall Mediterranean protective eye symbolism, lending the dress an artistic and unforgettable presence. Crafted from a soft and comfortable rayon and elastane stretch knit, the dress molds beautifully to the body while allowing exceptional ease of movement. Adjustable shoulder straps provide a customizable fit, and the dress slips effortlessly over the head with no zipper or other closures. The clean, unembellished back provides a sophisticated contrast to the spectacularly decorated front, allowing the extraordinary handwork to remain the focal point. Purchased new in Spain during the late 1980s, this is a scarce example of Hermes Govantes’ work and an outstanding collector’s piece for lovers of exceptional vintage eveningwear. Marked Size: Medium Measurements Bust: 30 to 36 inches Waist: 24 to 30 inches Hips: 30 to 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to hem): 34 inches Condition Excellent condition. Never worn. The sequins, bugle beads, fringe, and stretch knit remain beautifully preserved, and the dress presents exceptionally well. A remarkable statement piece that pairs effortlessly with Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent YSL, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, or Bottega Veneta accessories. Perfect for cocktail parties, gallery openings, holiday events, resort evenings, fashion celebrations, or any occasion where unforgettable vintage glamour is desired. 1980s cocktail dress...

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1980s Indonesian Fashion

1960s Joseph Larose Mustard Yellow Paisley Slingback Pumps Size 6
1960s Joseph Larose Mustard Yellow Paisley Slingback Pumps Size 6

1960s Joseph Larose Mustard Yellow Paisley Slingback Pumps Size 6

Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage 1960s Joseph Larose mod pumps psychedelic paisley print fabric & patent leather mustard yellow slingback olive green heels dead-stock, never worn and perfectly cute 🏷 These...

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1960s American Fashion

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Black Epsom Palladium Hardware G
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Black Epsom Palladium Hardware G

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Black Epsom Palladium Hardware G

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Epsom Palladium Hardware Collection: G Origin: France The interior is lined with Black chevre leather and has one zip pocket with an Hermes engraved pull and o...

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2010s French Fashion

2000s Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Amazona 40 Boston Bag Brown Unisex
2000s Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Amazona 40 Boston Bag Brown Unisex

2000s Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Amazona 40 Boston Bag Brown Unisex

By Loewe

Located in Bangkok, TH

A timeless classic with bold presence, this 2000s vintage LOEWE Anagram Amazona 40 Boston bag is crafted of brown suede and smooth calfskin leather featuring sleek gold-toned hardwar...

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Early 2000s Spanish Fashion

Gianni Versace Mixed Flower Print Silk Skirt 1980s
Gianni Versace Mixed Flower Print Silk Skirt 1980s

Gianni Versace Mixed Flower Print Silk Skirt 1980s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous brightly colored flowered silk skirt from Gianni Versace. It has a 2" waistband, falls straight to the hem with a panel draping across the front and is comprised of diffe...

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1980s Italian Fashion

Maggie Norris Couture Pearl Grey Silk Satin Jacket with Silver Buttons
Maggie Norris Couture Pearl Grey Silk Satin Jacket with Silver Buttons

Maggie Norris Couture Pearl Grey Silk Satin Jacket with Silver Buttons

By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Haute Couture

Located in New Hope, PA

A very feminine version of a Victorian military jacket is tailored perfectly to fit and flatter the female body. The jacket has a stand up collar, long sleeves which can be cuffed an...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion

CHANEL pink blue fluffy lurex cream intarsia crystal CC button cardigan FR36 S
CHANEL pink blue fluffy lurex cream intarsia crystal CC button cardigan FR36 S

CHANEL pink blue fluffy lurex cream intarsia crystal CC button cardigan FR36 S

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL pink blue fluffy lurex cream intarsia crystal CC button cardigan FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00466 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2022 - Runway Material: Polya...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

1920's Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame
1920's Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame

1920's Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An incredibly sweet example 1920s petit point needle work. Jumbo floral motif across a black backdrop. Hammered gold-toned repoussé frame. Gold-toned adjustable double drop chain. Pr...

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Early 20th Century Fashion

Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress
Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress

Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous bodycon dress in black silk eyelet by Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging neckline with lacing and straps crossing at the upper back. The dress has flattering seam...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Burberry 2021 Check Panel Gabardine Trench Coat Beige 36 XXS
Burberry 2021 Check Panel Gabardine Trench Coat Beige 36 XXS

Burberry 2021 Check Panel Gabardine Trench Coat Beige 36 XXS

By Burberry

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Burberry Herne trench coat in Soft Fawn beige signature cotton gabardine (100%) with contrast Vintage check print, a luxury reinterpretation of the house's most iconic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Sting hexagonal vintage sunglasses spring hinges
Sting hexagonal vintage sunglasses spring hinges

Sting hexagonal vintage sunglasses spring hinges

By Sting, De rigo

Located in Valencia, CA

Sting is an iconic, world-class singer and performer. In the '80s, his design, along with the police brand which was his as well, captured the imagination of stylistic young people. ...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Powder pink mini satin cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Powder pink mini satin cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Powder pink mini satin cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Powder pink mini satin cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 97% rayon, 3% stretch. Lining composition: 57% rayon, 43% polyester. Shoulder pad. Inside button and buttonhole closu...

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2010s Portuguese Fashion

Special Vintage 100% Silk Barbie Pink Floral Beaded Asymmetrical Dress
Special Vintage 100% Silk Barbie Pink Floral Beaded Asymmetrical Dress

Special Vintage 100% Silk Barbie Pink Floral Beaded Asymmetrical Dress

Located in Wembley, GB

Interdite Vintage presents a Special Vintage 100% Silk Barbie Pink Floral Beaded Asymmetrical Dress This exquisite vintage silk dress is crafted in a vivid Barbie hot pink, adorned ...

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Early 2000s Fashion

LOEWE dark burgundy supple calf leather 2025 MADRID MEDIUM Bag
LOEWE dark burgundy supple calf leather 2025 MADRID MEDIUM Bag

LOEWE dark burgundy supple calf leather 2025 MADRID MEDIUM Bag

By Loewe

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Loewe Madrid Medium bag in dark burgundy supple calfskin leather, showcasing a structured yet softly fluid trapeze silhouette with elegant accordion-style gussets that...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Gucci Engel Black Suede Crystal Embellished Sculptural Wedge Sandals IT 39
Gucci Engel Black Suede Crystal Embellished Sculptural Wedge Sandals IT 39

Gucci Engel Black Suede Crystal Embellished Sculptural Wedge Sandals IT 39

By Gucci

Located in Eagan, MN

Gucci Engel Black Suede Crystal Embellished Sculptural Wedge Sandals IT 39 Women's size IT 39 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing within...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress

Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

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...

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1990s Italian Fashion

CHANEL black green metal CHAIN TRIM ROUND Sunglasses 4265Q
CHANEL black green metal CHAIN TRIM ROUND Sunglasses 4265Q

CHANEL black green metal CHAIN TRIM ROUND Sunglasses 4265Q

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel round sunglasses in black metal, elevated by the house's iconic signature chain trim — a black leather-interwoven CC-link detail that runs continuously from the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

1980s Gianni Versace Vintage Color Block Black White Leather Pumps
1980s Gianni Versace Vintage Color Block Black White Leather Pumps

1980s Gianni Versace Vintage Color Block Black White Leather Pumps

By Gianni Versace

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 ...

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1980s Italian Fashion

Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Slit Open Back, Size 4
Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Slit Open Back, Size 4

Valentino New Off White Silk Jumpsuit with Slit Open Back, Size 4

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous off white silk jumpsuit by Valentino. It has a crew neckline, blouson bodice, dolman sleeves with zipper wrists, full legs and an open slit from the neck to the waist in ...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Moncler Lacanau Women's Down Coat Jacket Size S/M Excellent Condition
Moncler Lacanau Women's Down Coat Jacket Size S/M Excellent Condition

Moncler Lacanau Women's Down Coat Jacket Size S/M Excellent Condition

By Moncler

Located in Kaunas, LT

Moncler Lacanau Women down coat jacket. Polyamide material; fits size S/M. Comparable new Moncler down jackets typically retail for around 800 € to 2,000 €. Condition: Good condition...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5
Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5

Gucci Tom Ford FW 2001 Runway Pink Satin Mary Jane Heels 37.5

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in San Jose, CA

Rare vintage Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2001 runway Mary Jane heels in pink satin, style 101052. This documented Gucci runway design features the distinctive crisscross straps, sculptural block heel and feminine ballet-inspired silhouette shown in Tom Ford’s FW01 collection. Rendered in dusty rose pink satin, the pumps feature layered crossover straps across the foot, a wide ankle strap with satin-covered button, rounded square toe and substantial high heel. The combination of delicate satin and architectural proportions captures the provocative femininity of Tom Ford-era Gucci. An increasingly difficult-to-find runway style from one of Gucci’s most collectible periods, with strong appeal for Tom Ford collectors, archive fashion buyers and vintage Gucci enthusiasts. DETAILS • Gucci by Tom Ford • Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection • Style 101052 • Dusty rose / blush pink satin • Crisscross Mary Jane straps • Wide ankle strap • High block heel • Rounded square toe • Leather lining and sole • Made in Italy SIZE 37.5 C / approx. US 7.5 CONDITION Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear. One small ankle strap keeper is missing; strap remains intact and wearable. See photos. KEYWORDS: Tom Ford Gucci, Gucci FW01, Gucci 2001 runway, vintage Gucci heels, Gucci Mary Jane heels...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag
CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag

CHANEL black leather 2011 CHIC KNOT Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Chic Knot clutch in black lambskin leather intricately interwoven with knotted straps creating a richly textured, quilted effect. Designed in a softly structure...

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2010s French Fashion

Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Barber Hairdresser Tools
Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Barber Hairdresser Tools

Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Barber Hairdresser Tools

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: barber's hairdresser's equipment: scissors, shaving blades, lotions, brushes Perfect gift for a Barber Hairdresser ! Made in Fra...

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20th Century French Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

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.

Questions About Fashion

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    The point of runway fashion is to provide a sample of a fashion house's latest offerings. Couture maisons present innovative, creative works during fashion shows to demonstrate what is currently inspiring their designers. Since most luxury fashion houses produce custom pieces to order, runway fashion is a way to spark interest and attract clientele. In addition, the looks featured in runway fashion shows tend to set trends that ready-to-wear and fast fashion labels incorporate into their pieces each season. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Madeleine Vionnet created two innovations that would revolutionize women's fashion. The first is the bias cut, the practice of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to its grain to enhance its stretch and allow it to flow more freely. In addition, Vionnet pioneered new draping methods, reducing the number of seams and fastening needed to produce a dress. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Jeanne Paquin is famous for her work as a fashion designer. In 1891, she founded her own atelier, the Maison Paquin, from which she produced romantic yet exotic garments for her prestigious clientele. Many people credit Paquin as being the first financially successful female fashion designer. For her achievements, she was named to the French Legion of Honor in 1913. Shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between heritage and vintage is that one term relates to a specific timeframe, while the other does not. Vintage is the term for any item that is more than 20 years old but less than 100 years old. Heritage refers to something that has historical or cultural value. When discussing fashion, people sometimes call pieces that have a long history heritage pieces, whether the brand manufactured them recently or 80 years ago. Find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.