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Yellow printed cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER
Yellow printed cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER

Yellow printed cotton dress THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Yellow printed cotton dress . Rayon lining inside the waist. Shoulder pad. Snap closure on the middle front. Fabric belt tied on the front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1990s French Fashion

Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five
Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five

Vintage 1950s Emerald Green Satin Evening Bag Rhinestone Details After five

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful 1950's emerald green satin evening bag, accented by gold toned metal hardware which is in turn embellished with set in rhinestones in shades of silver and emerald gree...

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1950s American Fashion

SUE WONG 00's Vintage Silk Black Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress
SUE WONG 00's Vintage Silk Black Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress

SUE WONG 00's Vintage Silk Black Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Sue Wong Vintage 2000's Jet black 100% silk outer Beaded Adjustable tie open back Pullover Size USA 6 but fits XS to Small NWT's, excellent condition, no flaws This dress is sooo hot...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW
Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW

Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW Limited edition Bamboo swift, etoupe clemence, and vert veronese ostrich leathers palladium plated brass hardware White ...

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2010s French Fashion

CHANEL black leather 25K PEARL HEEL STRETCH Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
CHANEL black leather 25K PEARL HEEL STRETCH Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5

CHANEL black leather 25K PEARL HEEL STRETCH Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel boots in black stretch lambskin leather, featuring a contrasting patent leather toe cap for a polished two-texture finish. These luxury Chanel boots are cut to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Printed nylon raincoat GALLIANO
Printed nylon raincoat GALLIANO

Printed nylon raincoat GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed nylon raincoat with belt and belt-loop. Black branded nylon lining. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front. Pocket on both side. Shoulder pad. SIZE M

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

1990’s Classic Beige BURBERRY Vintage Trench Coat - Long Jacket
1990’s Classic Beige BURBERRY Vintage Trench Coat - Long Jacket

1990’s Classic Beige BURBERRY Vintage Trench Coat - Long Jacket

By Burberry

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Iconic 1990’s Vintage Burberry trench coat. Crafted in the classic beige gabardine fabric with double breasted buttons down the front, original waist belt, wrist cuffs and collar ...

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1990s English Fashion

Gucci Aubergine Silk Shawl with Decorative Stitching, Never Worn
Gucci Aubergine Silk Shawl with Decorative Stitching, Never Worn

Gucci Aubergine Silk Shawl with Decorative Stitching, Never Worn

By Gucci

Located in New Hope, PA

This Gucci aubergine silk shawl is so lovely. Generously sized for all, and the decorative stitching at each end adds a subtle and elegant element to the shawl. The long rectangula...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s
Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s

Art Deco Large Black Ostrich Feather Folding Fan Celluloid Guard c. 1920s

Located in Honolulu, HI

A dramatic and rare Art Deco era (circa 1920s) folding handheld fan, featuring sumptuous black ostrich feather plumes mounted on sleek black celluloid sticks. Measuring an impressiv...

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1920s American Fashion

Bill Blass 1969 Silver Brocade Floral Long Sleeve Documented Full Length Dress
Bill Blass 1969 Silver Brocade Floral Long Sleeve Documented Full Length Dress

Bill Blass 1969 Silver Brocade Floral Long Sleeve Documented Full Length Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extravagant late 1960's gem by Bill Blass documented in the September 1969 issue of Vogue. This beautiful piece is a sparkling example of the late '60s style of America's elite. T...

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1960s American Fashion

Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6
Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6

Vintage 1930's Ice Blue Rayon & Pink Lace Nightdress Gown US 8-10 UK 4-6

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the palest shade of ice blue silk rayon, decorated with pink lace accents and finished with a baby blue bow detail, is just the piece to welcom...

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1930s American Fashion

2000’s Avant Garde Pierrot Collar Ruff Neck Long Rain Coat Jacket in White Cream
2000’s Avant Garde Pierrot Collar Ruff Neck Long Rain Coat Jacket in White Cream

2000’s Avant Garde Pierrot Collar Ruff Neck Long Rain Coat Jacket in White Cream

Located in Sheffield, GB

A 2000’s Vintage Off-white / Cream coloured nylon trench coat. With Pierrot style high pleated collar, Zip down the centre closure and draw-tie wrist cuff detail with gold tone metal...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

New Balenciaga Perforated Patent Leather Heels Sz 40
New Balenciaga Perforated Patent Leather Heels Sz 40

New Balenciaga Perforated Patent Leather Heels Sz 40

By Balenciaga

Located in Conroe, TX

Balenciaga Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather * Ties at the Front * Perforated Leather Front * Slight Platform * .75" Front Platform * 4.25" Back Heel * With Box, Dus...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion

KIESELSTEIN-CORD light blue PYTHON FROG FRAME Shoulder Bag
KIESELSTEIN-CORD light blue PYTHON FROG FRAME Shoulder Bag

KIESELSTEIN-CORD light blue PYTHON FROG FRAME Shoulder Bag

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Kieselstein-Cord shoulder bag in light blue and grey python. Features a structured frame construction with a long flat shoulder strap and gold Art Bronze hardware, hig...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Silk cocktail dress with animal print THIERRY MUGLER
Silk cocktail dress with animal print THIERRY MUGLER

Silk cocktail dress with animal print THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk cocktail dress with animal print . Off-white silk lining. Snap closure on the middle front. Raglan sleeve. Half-belt on the front with buckle closure. Pocket on both side + 2 c...

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1990s French Fashion

Hermes Brides de Gala en Fleurs Silk Scarf 90 Black Ivory Multicolor NWST
Hermes Brides de Gala en Fleurs Silk Scarf 90 Black Ivory Multicolor NWST

Hermes Brides de Gala en Fleurs Silk Scarf 90 Black Ivory Multicolor NWST

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Brides de Gala en Fleurs - Noir / Ivoire / Multicolore - NWST - 2609291923 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Carré 90 Silk Twill Design Name: Brides de Gala en Fleurs, Gala Bridles in Bloom...

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2010s French Fashion

1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar
1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar

1950s Demi Couture Red Tulle 50s Cocktail Dress with Detachable Bertha Collar

Located in San Diego, CA

Size: US Small Bust: 34 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: Free Length: 38 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem Exceptional 1950s demi-couture lipstick red tulle cocktail dress featuring a dramatic detachable Bertha collar and classic full-skirted New Look silhouette. Beautifully constructed and wonderfully versatile, this vintage 1950s cocktail dress...

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1950s Fashion

1980’s Funnel Neck Taupe Grey High Neck Leather Vintage Bomber Jacket
1980’s Funnel Neck Taupe Grey High Neck Leather Vintage Bomber Jacket

1980’s Funnel Neck Taupe Grey High Neck Leather Vintage Bomber Jacket

Located in Sheffield, GB

An Original Vintage 1980's Taupe leather funnel necked bomber jacket, Crafted in a supple, lightweight butter soft Leather, with press stud asymmetric closure, slouchy pockets at the...

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1980s English Fashion

Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 6
Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 6

Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 6

By Casadei

Located in Conroe, TX

Casadei Brand New With Box Size 6 Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Gold Leather Fabric Leopard Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole 4" Heel With Box &am...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s
Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s

Italian Gilt Metal Serpent Clasp Minaudiere' Evening Bag c 1970s

By Bonwit Teller

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal serpent clasp minaudiere' evening bag for Bonwit Teller c 1970s The elegant gold plated evening bag is designed with sinuous grooved impressed bands The clasp is ...

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1970s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm

CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Belt with Black Leather and CC Nautical Wheel Charm

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Details: Made in France 1994 collection Chain measurement approx.: 40 inches IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may show signs of wear consistent wit...

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Late 20th Century Fashion

Prada Saffiano Lux Purple Double-Zip Top-Handle Bag
Prada Saffiano Lux Purple Double-Zip Top-Handle Bag

Prada Saffiano Lux Purple Double-Zip Top-Handle Bag

By Prada

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

An elegant Prada bag in purple Saffiano Lux leather, featuring a spacious and sophisticated design, double handles, and a double zipper closure. The design is enhanced by the iconic...

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2010s Fashion

Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8

Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8

Located in Nashville, TN

A rare piece to behold. This original 1920's jacket, rendered on a fine cotton voile base, which is in turn embellished with black and silver bugle beads in a scalloped pattern, is t...

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1920s French Fashion

Travel bag with monogram LOUIS VUITTON
Travel bag with monogram LOUIS VUITTON

Travel bag with monogram LOUIS VUITTON

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Travel bag with monogram . Burgundy cotton lining. Zip closure on the top. Travel tag, key and key holder. SIZE : 48cm X 27cm X 20cm Handle lenght : 30cm

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Early 2000s French Fashion

Sky High Patent Vinyl Vogue Cover Platform Ankle Strap Stilettos US Size 9
Sky High Patent Vinyl Vogue Cover Platform Ankle Strap Stilettos US Size 9

Sky High Patent Vinyl Vogue Cover Platform Ankle Strap Stilettos US Size 9

Located in University City, MO

Sky high patent vinyl Vogue magazine cover platform ankle strap stiletto heel shoes The unique bold eye-catching open toe platform stilettos make a striking fashion collectible - ac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion

Vintage 1930s navy blue knitted skirt suit longline cardigan US 10 UK 14
Vintage 1930s navy blue knitted skirt suit longline cardigan US 10 UK 14

Vintage 1930s navy blue knitted skirt suit longline cardigan US 10 UK 14

Located in Nashville, TN

A rare set to behold, this original vintage 1930's navy blue knitted set, comprised of a longline cardigan and skirt, rendered in the most classic shade of navy blue, is just the per...

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1930s American Fashion

*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Authentic Real (fox) Fur Vest
*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Authentic Real (fox) Fur Vest

*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Authentic Real (fox) Fur Vest

By Plein Sud

Located in Leonardo, NJ

USA ONLY !!! REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Faycal Amor Plein Sud Vintage Authentic fur, does not mention type, looks like fox Dusty mauve copper reddish brown pink tone Does not have...

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Early 2000s Fashion

New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling

New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling

By Fendi

Located in Conroe, TX

Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle Charm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37

New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress
J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress

J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By J Mendel

Located in Leonardo, NJ

J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem

Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem

Located in Sparks, NV

Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium Color: Black Fabric: Feels...

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1960s American Fashion

1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress

1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress

By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

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1960s American Fashion

Emilio Pucci Python Snakeskin Runway Pumps Heels S/S 2019 Sz 38.5 $1350
Emilio Pucci Python Snakeskin Runway Pumps Heels S/S 2019 Sz 38.5 $1350

Emilio Pucci Python Snakeskin Runway Pumps Heels S/S 2019 Sz 38.5 $1350

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Emilio Pucci $1350 S/S 2019 Worn Once for a Fashion Show Minimal Signs of Wear to Sole Insole, Uppers, Snakeskin and Heel are Perfect Size: 38.5 Blue Python Pink, Blue & Black L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

$3990 New With Tags Oscar De La Renta SILK Kimono Coat
$3990 New With Tags Oscar De La Renta SILK Kimono Coat

$3990 New With Tags Oscar De La Renta SILK Kimono Coat

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Conroe, TX

New With Tags $3990 Oscar De La Renta Silk Kimono Coat Spring Runway 2019 Marked Size: S but due to the style, we consider this One Size Sash Tie at Waist Length at Back 53" Across ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 9.5

Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 9.5

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Worn Twice Size 9.5 Uppers, Toe Box, Heels, Heel Tips, Foot Bed all perfect Mark to soles only * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels *...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

New Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Skirt S/S 2012  $1210
New Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Skirt S/S 2012  $1210

New Rare Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Skirt S/S 2012 $1210

By Fendi

Located in Conroe, TX

Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Brand New W/ Tags S/S 2012 Size 40 * Retail $1210 * Fendi Striped Runway Skirt Gold, Black & Cream *Flap Overlay with Elasticized Waist * Covered Buttons E...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Pierced Metal Filigree & Lucite Cylinder Box Handbag, 1950's
Pierced Metal Filigree & Lucite Cylinder Box Handbag, 1950's

Pierced Metal Filigree & Lucite Cylinder Box Handbag, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950's pierced filigree metal handbag with a copper finish and lucite top and handle. The unique cylinder silhouette is a stand out fashion statement. Outfitted with a turn lock clos...

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1950s American Fashion

Vintage Christian Dior monogram silk scarf, Long length, Cravat
Vintage Christian Dior monogram silk scarf, Long length, Cravat

Vintage Christian Dior monogram silk scarf, Long length, Cravat

By Christian Dior

Located in NEWARK, GB

Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Silk Monogram Scarf – Long Style A fabulous vintage Christian Dior silk scarf dating to circa 1980s, featuring the iconic repeating CD monogram design i...

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Late 20th Century French Fashion

New Gucci Nouveau Leather Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Purple $2750
New Gucci Nouveau Leather Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Purple $2750

New Gucci Nouveau Leather Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Purple $2750

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New With Tags $2750 Stunning Purple Shimmer Leather Bamboo Tassel Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure Includes Dust Bag Height: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Gucci Resort 2007 Winter White Leather Bamboo Tassel Heels Pumps Sz 7.5
New Gucci Resort 2007 Winter White Leather Bamboo Tassel Heels Pumps Sz 7.5

New Gucci Resort 2007 Winter White Leather Bamboo Tassel Heels Pumps Sz 7.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Cruise/Resort 2007 Stunning Gucci Leather Pumps Tassel Bamboo Toe Size: 7.5 Winter White Leather Heels: 3.5" Square Toe Leather Footbed Brand New With Gucci Box

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Gucci Horsebit Lizard Swarovski Crystal Mules Heels Sz 7
New Gucci Horsebit Lizard Swarovski Crystal Mules Heels Sz 7

New Gucci Horsebit Lizard Swarovski Crystal Mules Heels Sz 7

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Satin Horsebit * Iconic Gold & Swarovski Crystal Horsebit Toe * Size: 7 * Open Toe Mule * Leather Insole * Gucci Saddle, Blue &...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Denim sleeveless dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE
Denim sleeveless dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE

Denim sleeveless dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE

By Versace Jeans Couture

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Denim sleeveless dress . Fabric composition: 81% cotton, 11% lyocell, 6% elastane. Zip closure on the middle front and on the pockets Top-stitched SIZE 34 (Fr) XS

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2010s Italian Fashion

New Rare 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Runway Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
New Rare 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Runway Heels Pumps Sz 9.5

New Rare 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Runway Heels Pumps Sz 9.5

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Tom Ford Heels Fall 2003 Brand New Rare Ad/Runway Heels Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 2003 U.S. Size: 9.5 Brown Leather Pumps Gold Studded Hardware 4.5" Heel & 1/2" Front Platfor...

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Early 2000s Italian 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.