CHANEL 14K$ Statement Sunlight Tweed Jacket with Chain Link Trim 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL — Statement Sunlight Reverie Jacket with Metallic Chain Link Trim ~ A Timeless Icon by Virginie Viard Spring 2020 Collection ~ — Boutique value: over $14,000 — yet its wort...
DONNA KARAN 2012 Vintage Runway Pumpkin Ruched Long Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway SS12 Pumpkin orange Stretchy and soft Pullover Size Medium but also fits XS/S Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches laying fla...
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...
BOTTEGA VENETA Parme pink 2016 GLIMMER AYERS INTRECCIATO Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Glimmer shoulder bag in Parme lilac ayers, showcasing a softly iridescent scaled texture accented by sculptural cut-outs that reveal lilac intrecciato l...
Rare Hermes Suede Leather Fringe Pants
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very rare fabulous Hermes suede leather fringe pants Approx measurement:Waist 30.5” Hip 36.5” Very good condition.Few small flaws Size 46 FR Made in France Final sale
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Corkscrew Golf Ball Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Corkscrew Each handle surrounds a reproduction of a golf ball Made of silver 800 Vintage item Colorway: silvery "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved twice on the ball ...
Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white cotton shirt from Martin Margiela. It has long sleeves with cuffs, a shirt collar and button front. The back is stunning in a chevron pattern of the same fabric lea...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Silk Ivory Corset Knee-Length Dress Bride Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
So amazing to wear as a part of your wedding festivities ceremonies Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2006 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Has stretch Gold hardware Deep plunge v-neck Adjustable c...
CHANEL ROBOT Collection Runway Shimmer Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Runway Shimmer Jacket with CC Jewel Cubes — “ROBOT” Collection, Spring 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Advertising Relic this Chanel jacket once lit up Adverts of the Maison’s b...
Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: 5125 - Burgundy MADE IN: France ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm Lens height: 54 mm Bridge: 10 mm Temple-to...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2016 White Blouson Maxi Dress w. Hand Painted Gold Design
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli 2016 Resort White Hand painted gold accents Semi-sheer baroque design Silk mini slip inside Voluminous Pullover IT38, meant to be loose, hence can accommodate up to a...
BOTTEGA VENETA gradient blue 2016 SANT'ANDREA CROCODILE FRAME Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Sant’Andrea doctor’s bag in gradient navy to midnight blue matte crocodile, showcasing a beautifully nuanced finish that highlights the natural scale pa...
PRADA black & silver leather 2013 ROSE & BOW Slingbacks Shoes 39
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada slingbacks in black glazed leather. Designed in a refined, elegant silhouette with a sleek, sculpted line, these sophisticated heels feature sharp pointed toes a...
JOHN GALLIANO 2001 Vintage Crimson Red Floral Motif Skirt Suit
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW01 2 pieces Jacket and Skirt Crimson red and black Gold front zip 3D flower motifs Iconic buttons on skirt with hidden side zip Size F40 Excellent condition, ...
Off-white Tweed jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white Tweed jacket with belt . Rayon lining. Pocket on both side. BRANDED BUTTON ON CUFFS; Branded buckle, belt and belt-loop. Shoulder pad. SIZE 40
Draped and wrapped jersey mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped and wrapped jersey mini dress. Boned. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 34/ XS SAMPLE
F/W 2011 Junya Watanabe leopard print dress
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2011 JUNYA WATANABE dress faux fur 3/4 sleeve v neck 55" bust, 47" waist, 42" hips, 49" length sz S
Loewe Trompe L'oeil Layer Green & Red Mesh Colorblock Maxi Dress
By Loewe
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous layered mesh in red and greens from Loewe. It has a crew neckline long sleeves and is maxi length. The front and back consist of a trompe l'oeil abstract pattern in shade...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Legendary Ecru Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / VENICE Écru Tweed Jacket — Lion of Eternal Waters ~ There are Chanel jackets. And then there are the legends. From Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris–Venice Cruise Collection c...
Cirq Sun Yellow Multi Color Hand Embroidered Hand Woven Linen Silk Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A slice of sunshine brought together with a contemporary print and hand embroidery layered beautifully is what Cirq Sun Scarf is all about. A keeper that would lift multiple outfits ...
Zac Posen Fall 2005 Plum Purple Silk Tiered Gown with Pom Trimmed Flounces
By Zac Posen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ravishing runway gown from Zac Posen's Fall/Winter 2005 collection. It was originally worn by model Gemma Ward on the runway in an ashy green variation. This gown is a lovely muted l...
Ann Demeulemeester 2000's Trompe L'oeil Venus de Milo Art to Wear Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Venus de Milo lends itself to a sultry trompe l'oeil by Ann Demeulemeester. Made of 100% stretch nylon for a comfortable and loose fit. Comes with semi attached sash belt...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2007 Silk Striped Animal Print Kaftan Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 silk caftan is the ultimate piece for resort wear. Crafted from fabulous animal print silk, fully lined in lightweight black silk chiffon. Features...
RALPH LAUREN Collection Purple Label 2015 Runway Heavily Encrusted Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Runway FW15 Vanilla beige toned Lined in silk Glass beads, wooden beads, & cowrie shells make this dress a literal piece of art Back zip Size USA...
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Spring 1989 Leopard Print Lace Up Back Denim Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Gaultier Junior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier is a collectors dream. This dynamite leopard print denim dress originates from the Spring/Summer 1989 'Travel Around the World in 168 Outfits' collection. Thi...
NWT Vintage Donna Karan Spring 2000 Feather Hem Sheer Mesh Sequin Camisole Top
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 - 8 Measurements: 36 inch bust 34 inch waist A striking and ethereal new with tags Donna Karan New York camisole top from the iconic Spring 2000 collection, ...
CHANEL Collectors Vintage Jacket with Bows 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A rare treasure of Chanel’s vocabulary, where femininity and allure are sculpted into couture — a Chanel masterpiece where fabric becomes language, detail becomes devotion ~ Th...
CHANEL 13K$ Black Pearl Embellished Dress with Jewel Brooch 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Haute Couture “Gatsby Nocturne” Bejewelled Dress with Pearl Brooch — An Extremely Rare Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique valuation: over $13,000 ~ The s...
BOTTEGA VENETA dark brown 2017 LAUREN 1980 CROCODILE Clutch Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Lauren 1980 clutch in dark brown matte crocodile, showcasing the rich natural scale pattern of exotic leather in a softly structured silhouette inspired...
CHANEL Paris / EGYPT CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Scarab Button Tweed Jacket with Metallic Leather Trim — Paris / EGYPT / New-York 2019 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld — Presented at: The Metropolitan Museum of Art ...
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 Clipped to m...
Vintage 1930's Pongee Silk Floral Neck Scarf Head Scarf
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's pongee silk triangular cut scarf, rendered in a soft muted palette of pinks, blues and tans in a floral design set against a cream background and finished with a ...
Gianni Versace Couture FW 1993 Medusa Leather Boots 38.5 Vintage
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Gianni Versace Couture boots belonging to the Fall/Winter 1993 collection, one of the maison's most recognizable designs. The design recalls the theatrical and baroque aesthet...
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— From the resplendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic, destined not only for the wardrobe but for the canon ...
White rayon trouser-skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon trouser-skirt . Invisible zip closure on the left. Pocket on both side. SIZE 34 / XS
CHANEL 12K$ New 2023 Turquoise Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2022 / 2023 Collection — As seen on Christine Lagarde — the President of the European Central Bank ~ A Modern Lesage Masterpiece by Virginie Viard ~ // boutique val...
CHANEL 15K$ New Paris / Dubai Ribbon Tweed Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum Level Paris / DUBAI Cruise Collection 2015 “Ribbon Mosaic Ensemble” — Jacket & Matching Vest by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique value: over $15,000 at release — Comparabl...
1990s ROMEO GIGLI tulle full purple skirt
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Austin, TX
1990s ROMEO GIGLI purple skirt 24" waist, 47" hips, 35" length Excellent Condition 100% nylon sz US6 / IT42 / M
Chanel Fall 2011 Fingerless Black Lace Runway Gloves
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential Karl Lagerfeld era Chanel runway staple, new with tag. These exquisite lace gloves were documented at least twice in their distinct argyle motif amongst many similar...
THE ROW black leather SOFT MARGAUX 10 Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row Soft Margaux 10 tote in black matte grained calfskin leather embodies understated luxury. Designed with two tubular top handles, belted gussets, and a det...
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Greece Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Shimmer Tweed Dress — Paris / GREECE Cruise 2018 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique Value: Over $8,000 ~ A radiant relic from Chanel’s Paris–Greece Cruise...
CHANEL 14K$ Extremely Rare 2009 Pearl Embellished Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Exceptionally Rare Navy Dress with Jewel Pearl Embellishment — Runway Spring 2009 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — // As seen on Audrey Tautou and featured on multiple magaz...
Vintage 1930's Ivory Satin Wedding Dress Bishop Sleeve UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible ivory satin, and finished with delicate matching covered button and loop fastenings, this magnificent 1930's gown is a true piece of fashion history. ...
Powder pink mini satin cocktail dress 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...
BOTTEGA VENETA black leather 2013 TRICOT RAFFIA INTRECCIATO Tote Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta by Thomas Maier Intrecciato Tricot Raffia Small tote in black woven leather intricately embroidered with raffia to create a striking net-like texture, s...
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top. Elastic band on the bottom edge of the sleeve; Gather on the shoulder. Adjustable on the waist SIZE 36/S
White wool backless jumpsuit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wool backless jumpsuit ( Trompe l'oeil vest and trouser) Black ribbon satin on both side of the trouser. Extra button provided. Pocket on both side on the trouser with zip clos...
Burgundy faux fur single breasted coat PIERRE CARDIN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy faux fur single breasted coat with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Main fabric composition: 44% acrylic, 37% cotton. Branded rayon lining. Pocket on both ...
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Tartan Detail — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 ~ The superstar piece...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly radiant bridal gown by the Ethiopian American designer, Amsale Aberra. Amsale's bridal designs are celebrated for the clean, modern, and classic designs that withstand the tren...
Brown wool chiné skirt suit with velvet details PIERRE BALMAIN Ivoire
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown wool chiné skirt suit with velvet details ; main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Silk lining. Shoulder pad. Leather button and buttonhole closure on the middle front,...
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New Edmundo Castillo Coral Leather and Gold Metal Heels Sz 8.5
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Edmundo Castillo Brand New * THESE ARE STUNNING These Run a Half Size Small Marked 9 Fits U.S. size 8.5 * Coral Leather * Gold Metal Embellishments Gold Piping * Open toe Adj...
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — ~ A garment that made history—and still shapes it. This is not just a jacket. This is the jacket. ~ The most icon...
HERMES Tie blue & Caban Swift leather QUELLE IDOLE KELLY DOLL Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly bag in Bleu Tié Veau Swift leather with contrasting Caban details. This highly coveted and rare Hermès collectors piece — also known as the K...
Lanvin reptile print fabric bag 2000s very good condition
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Lanvin reptile print fabric bag with leather handle. A key feature that makes this item special is the zipper that surrounds the bag and makes it expand to make it roomier according ...
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Horse Hair Crinoline New Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès KELLY bag Outside stitching for a rigid shape Made in France Stamp V in Square (1992) Made of Crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW Yellow g...
Raspberry pink poncho ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink poncho . Fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. New with tag . SIZE 40
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical Corn Stalk Hat c 1950s
By Bes-Ben
Located in University City, MO
BES BEN Chicago Whimsical corn stalk hat c 1950s The unique midcentury hat is designed with a collection of cloth corn husks with sprouting green cloth blades of grass Makes a charming kitschy 20th century hat collectible Bes Ben hats...
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.