LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Khaki Camel Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Camel tan khaki color Embroidered brown floral neckline Has a chic crinkle effect Pullover No size or comp tag (but super soft like silk), please refer ...
Chanel 6K$ Rarest Jewel Embellished Runway Jumper
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price 5,860$ Ultra rare Chanel cashmere jumper embellished with jewel Edelweiss, pearl and lace details from Runway of Paris / SALZBURG Collection Size mark 36fr. Never wor...
CHANEL Iconic Lucky Charms Cashmere Jumper 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Cashmere Lucky Charms Jumper — As seen on Margot Robbie in the iconic COCO Neige Ad campaign — An emblem of the Maison’s mythic storytelling, this Chanel piece has ...
Hermès “Les Pivoines” Silk Scarf with Original Box
By Hermès
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Hermès “Les Pivoines” carré, one of the French fashion house’s most iconic floral patterns. The scarf features a striking arrangement of large peonies in vibrant shades of orange, a...
Fabulous Large Gucci 2021 Multicolor Canvas Hat NEW With tags
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Large size Gucci hat Canvas in multicolors New with tags attached Comes with huge Gucci large box Box is optional and due to size of the box shipping cost might be higher Collecti...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Ivory Voluminous Long Skirt Maxi Ankle Bride Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Ivory yellow color Extremely voluminous tulle underlay Side zip No size or comp tag, refer to measurements below Excellent vintage condition, minor feel...
Vintage 1950s Pink Cashmere Peony Appliques Cardigan US 6 UK 10
By REMBRANDT
Located in Nashville, TN
This darling 1950's pink cashmere cardigan, embellished with embroidered appliqués of blooming peonies, in shade of pink, peach and cream with green accents, is just the piece for yo...
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Lesage Tweed Jacket with Masterpiece Gripoix Buttons Runway of Paris / BOMBAY 2012, Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld Boutique value: over $13,000 ~ An artifact of...
VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware
By Versace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Versace Vintage Runway FW03 aso Christina Aguilera shot by Steven Meisel for ad campaign Red leather Ornate silver hardware Sheer lace panel sides IT40 Excellent condition, minor fee...
CHANEL Rare CC Gripoix Buttons Quilted Black Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel little black jacket with masterpiece CC jewel Gripoix buttons & signature quilting ~ from 2006 Fall Collection by Karl Lagerfeld As seen in Ad Campaign and on ...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Floral Midi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage SS06 Vibrant floral pattern 100% silk Pretty pink velvet straps and bows Invisible side zip Size F36 fits XS or USA size 0 Excellent conditio...
CHANEL cream cotton 21S SEQUIN FLORAL CROCHET KNIT Dress 34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel dress in cream floral crochet cotton (73%), polyamide (26%), and elastane (1%). Worked in an intricate floral crochet, this Chanel dress is elevated with scatte...
CHANEL Rare Collectors Vintage Jacket With Camellia Brooch 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rare collectors Chanel Vintage pastel yellow tweed jacket with Camellia brooch - fancy CC logo ''bottle cap'' buttons - tonal silk lining Size mark 42 FR / Condition is pristine
CHANELl 8K$ Paris / Salzburg Boucle Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gorgeous Chanel grey oversized boucle tweed coat : from Paris / SALZBURG Collection, 2015 Metiers d'Art. Boutique price 7,860$ - CC logo buttons at pockets - signature quilted trim S...
Vintage 1930s Pale Peach Silk and Lace Bed Jacket US 10 UK 14
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly captivating 1930's pale peach silk bed jacket, accented by matching floral lace, is just the perfect statement piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shaped neckl...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2001 Black Cotton Tiered Maxi Skirt, Runway
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant bohemian chic tiered cotton skirt from Tom Ford's iconic Fall 2001 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. Beautifully crafted from black cotton poplin, this piece reimagines the ...
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Made in the most exquisite Duchess satin in the softest shade of blush pink, this truly incredible 1940's evening gown, attributed to Charles James, is a rare piece to behold. The s...
Vintage 1940's Yellow Mid Season Swing Coat UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible shade of yellow in a lightweight woven cotton, this original 1940's swing coat is just the piece to welcome to your mid season wardrobe. The elegant...
Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono from the 1950's. Hand embroidered florals on aquamarine silk crepe base with rayon? lining. Self belt. Size 36 label. 1950's Japan x e...
White jersey ruffled evening dress with rhinestone chain ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey ruffled evening dress with rhinestone chain. Zip closure on the left side . Front lenght = 90cm Back lenght = 160cm SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M
Giorgio Armani suit in excellent condition, from the 2000s
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An elegant Giorgio Armani Made in Italy suit consisting of a tailored jacket and a pencil skirt, crafted from a sophisticated technical fabric—primarily cotton—with a distinctive mic...
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Embellished One Shoulder Brushstroke Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage Autumnal colors Velvet burnout effect Gorgeous beaded armhole with cascading effect Slit Lined from the bust to the thighs Invisible side zip Size tag missing, ple...
CHANEL 13K$ Lady Gaga Style Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Wearable Art Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Gripoix Buttons / Paris — BOMBAY Metiers d’Art Collection Boutique valuation 12,860$ Seen on Lady Gaga and Karine Roitfeld, th...
ESCADA COUTURE Vintage 1993 Colorful Cupcake Mini Dress aso Yasmeen Ghauri
By Escada
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Escada Vintage SS93 As seen on Yasmeen Ghauri in ad campaign 100% cotton, but very high quality, almost has the ever so slightest sateen feeling to it You can unbutton the inside to...
Chanel CC Pullover Sweater 2021 NEW With Tags SZ 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel pullover sweater Size 40 New with tags attached .Please see pictures for style ,sizing and colors.Colors might be slightly different in person due to camera flashlight Fina...
$3,815Sale Price|40% Off
New $6359 Gucci Spring 2024 Runway Silk JUMPSUIT Sz 40 with a 1970's Vibe
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Tags Gucci Spring 2024 Sabato De Sarno’s 1st Collection for Gucci $6359 PLEASE NOTE: This is the Black version. The runway red is for reference only Italian Size 40 S...
Vintage 1930s Ivory Rayon Satin Floral Print Nightgown UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1930's gown, rendered in the softest shade of ivory rayon satin, set off by a pink coloured scattered repeat floral ditsy print, is just the piece to welcome to your lin...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Double white embroidery tulle and sheer jersey tank top CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double white tulle and sheer jersey tank top. SIZE 38/M
1930's Black Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Gown with Low Cut Back and Flounced Train
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely 1930's bias cut black silk chiffon evening dress has a beautiful and flattering cape collar and a plunging back neckline. If that is not enough, it also has a train with...
HERMES mauve purple suede 2022 Slingback Flats Shoes 38.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 2022 suede slingback ballet flat in mauve is a refined expression of understated elegance and modern femininity. Crafted from soft suede in a sophisticated...
VVB VICTORIA BECKHAM emerald green viscose PLEATED SHIRT Dress UK 8 XS
By Victoria Victoria Beckham, Victoria Beckham
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic VVB by Victoria Beckham shirt dress in emerald green, a bold colorway cut with sharp, tailored precision. Crafted from a luxury blend of polyester (68%), viscose (29%)...
Black lace top CHANTAL THOMASS
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lace top with off white lining. Main fabric composition: 91% polyester, 7% rayon, 2% nylon. SIZE M
Purple see-through lace corsage LOLITA LEMPICKA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple see-through lace corsage. Button covered with lace and buttonhole closure on the middle front. SIZE 38/M
RANDOLPH DUKE 2005 Vintage Silver Floral Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage c.2005 aso Minnie Driver Silver, grey, and blue beaded Plunge neckline The train has invisible weights on each corner to keep it in place Hand finished inside,...
Hermès Set of 2 Matching Ashtrays Russian Ballets Russia Porcelain Gold
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Set of 2 Matching Hermès Ashtrays Print: Dancers These patterns come from the Silk Collection Scarf called "Les Ballets Russes" (the russian ballets); desinged by...
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 9
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Size 9 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...
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Brand New Casadei Lime Green Leopard Sandal Heels Size 8.5
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Marked U.S. Size 8.5 Lime Green Leather Fabric Leopard Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...
LES HABITUDES / Eavis & Brown 90's silk beaded couture bridal wedding gown dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's Grey, blue, green, ivory, a hint of beige, the color is probably best described as...
CHANEL 1990s Museum Level Rarest Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Vintage Platinum Gold Leather Backpack — Circa Early 1990s • A Super-Rare Collectible for True Connoisseurs of the Maison — — Comparable examples on the market exceed $15,000...
Vintage 1950 Ivory Lace and Tulle Sweetheart Neckline Strapless Dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of ivory tulle and matching floral lace this original 1950's tulle dress is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart strapless...
Versace Gold Safety Pin Cut-Out Black Top IT 38
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A signature statement piece from Versace, this sleek black top embodies the brand's iconic glamour with its instantly recognizable gold-tone safety pin hardware. Crafted from a soft,...
Vintage 1950's Marbled Lucite Pearlescent Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 1950's pearlescent lucite clutch, rendered in swirling marbled pattern, is just the piece to add to your accessory collection. The beautiful rectangular shape of the...
HERMES Chai & Miel Madame leather & CROC MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER TOUCH Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Mini Sellier Touch bag in Chai Veau Madame leather with Miel shiny alligator trims and gold-plated hardware. This exceptional Hermès Kelly Mini Sellier To...
1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Screen-Printed Metallic Gold + Pink Black Silk Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes, Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice. Gold flower detail at the waist. M...
$521Sale Price|25% Off
Brand New Casadei Pink Leather Woven Mules Heels Size 9.5
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Size 9.5 Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Multi-Colored Pink Leather Fabric & Leather Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sol...
CHANEL Rare CC Jewel Buttons Tan Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare chocolate tweed suit with intricate bronze shimmer and stunning Grpoix buttons. Size mark 42 FR. Never worn - stunning CC logo jewel Gripoix buttons - precious lesage ...
GUCCI by TOM FORD (USA ONLY) 2004 Vintage Runway Yellow Marabou Feather Jacket
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
CUSTOMS Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage Runway Ad campaign SS04 Authentic Marabou Feathers Vibrant Yellow Lined in matching yellow silk Clasp at inner top to keep closed Size IT44 Pristin...
CHANEL beige leather 24A MANCHESTER Slingback Flats Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel slingback flat is a refined expression of the House’s timeless elegance. Crafted from supple beige leather, the sophisticated silhouette is complemented by...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Silk Tan Floral Embroidered Sequin Slip Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage Tan brown floral embroidered silk May look a little more 'cool toned' in real life under darker lighting Square brown sequins all throughout, done very taste...
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hoo...
DONNA KARAN Vintage Black Ruched Extra Long Open Back Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Sometime between 1995 and 2004 Jet black I changed the contrast in some photos to better show the details, but in real life, this is very very black Open adjustab...
Black and white draped one-shoulder jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white draped one-shoulder jersey dress. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
CHANEL New 2019 Spring Timeless Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New timeless Chanel black tweed jacket from 2019 Spring Collection by Karl Lagerfeld, 19P - as seen in Ad Campaign and on many celebs! - stunning CC logo buttons incapsulated with ri...
Capriccio Vintage Taupe Embroidered Flower Lace Dress with Scalloped Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage taupe lace dress by Capriccio with embroidered flowers and a scalloped hem. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but the dress fi...
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip dress in unusual large size. Hand made Valencienne lace trimmed neckline and sleeves. Original monogram. 1920's France. Width 5...
Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s
By Estevez
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant 1960s vintage yellow color block linen sheath dress by Estevez. Fully lined with back hook, covered snap and metal zip closure and shoulder hook closure. The marked size is 8...
Vintage 1920's Pink Beaded Flapper Dress Cotton Base Glass Beads US 4-6 UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold and never again find. The delicate rounded neckline is framed ...
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.