Chanel Pearl Crush Flap Clutch with Chain Quilted Lambskin Mini
By Chanel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Overview Exterior Color Black Interior Color Neutral Exterior Material Leather Interior Material Fabric Hardware Color Aged Gold Accessories Authenticity card Dust bag
Oscar de la Renta 1990s Rust Orange Plaid Blazer Jacket Burgundy Velvet Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Oscar de la Renta single breasted blazer in rust, plum, gold and blue plaid. burgundy velvet collar. Fastens at front with cloth covered buttons. Three buttons and velvet lin...
Fendi Pellicce Reversible Golden Mink Coat with Petal Hood, Couture Luxury, New
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Un capolavoro assoluto della pellicceria italiana firmato Fendi, questo magnifico cappotto in visone golden rappresenta una delle creazioni più ricercate e rare della Maison. Un mode...
2000's Leather Flower Appliqué Vintage Silk Ruffled Floaty Asymmetric Slip Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful 2000’s Vintage Pure Silk asymmetric cut floral dress with intricately crafted leather floral appliqué detail on the straps. The dress closes via a concealed zip up the si...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to th...
Galliano Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame Fire Frames, Y2K
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Logo Sunglasses, Pave Flame/Fire Frames, Y2K by John Galliano in rare rose tint. Side arms designed with conjoined CD with pave crystals in flame motifs. Markings: CH...
Caramel brown silk chiffon pleated bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Caramel brown silk chiffon pleated bustier dress. Boned tulle bustier inside the dress with zip and hook&eye closure on the left side and gros-grain piping. Snap closure on the top ...
RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABLE burgundy cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ralph Lauren Collection sweater in burgundy cashmere (100%), knitted in a fine gauge that balances warmth with an elegant, refined drape. The slim fit silhouette cuts ...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress 1987 Black Widow Cocktail Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
On Thierry Mugler’s 1987 runway, black became a language of authority and seduction. Models emerged like futuristic widows beneath sheer veils, their faces partially obscured, their ...
Vintage Brown Creme Fitch Coat with Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown/Creme vintage luxurious natural fitch coat is related to sable family Rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: With 2 side pockets 1 co...
THE ROW Cypress green leather EW MARGAUX Tote Bag
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic The Row EW Margaux shopper in Cyprus leather, showcasing the brand’s signature understated elegance and refined craftsmanship. The structured silhouette is accented wi...
A 2000 Louis Vuitton Monogram Coated Canvas and Leather Bucket GM Tote Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket GM is a timeless piece of fashion history, showcasing the brand’s iconic coated canvas and architec...
Black patchwork mini bustier cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black patchwork mini cocktail dress. Different fabric composition: rayon, nylon, tulle, acetate, cotton and velvet. Lining composition: 94% silk, 6% elastane. Zip closure on the midd...
Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott Spring 2019 Pink and Black Sequin Sharpie Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture by Jeremy Scott from Spring Summer 2019. Features a black and white sequined pattern with what appears to be "Sharpie sketch" style pink and white sketch detailing, ...
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...
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...
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...
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana 2000's Black Mesh Bustier Lingerie Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in modern femininity with this must-have Dolce & Gabbana bustier dress. Crafted with a corset top and slip-style silhouette, this dress offers a lingerie-inspired look that b...
Vintage Whiting & Davis 1950s Black Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic Mid-Century American evening mesh bag, crafted by Whiting & Davis in the United States during the 1950s–1960s. The bag body is constructed from jet-black enameled metal...
Vintage Moschino Couture Green Military Skirt Suit as seen on Princess Diana
Located in Concord, NC
90’s Vintage Moschino Couture emerald green skirt suit, famously worn by Princess Diana on 13 different occasions. Featuring a sharply tailored jacket with contrasting black lapels, ...
Hermès Échec au Roi Reversible Leather Bomber Jacket Beige Blue NWOT
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Reversible Leather Bomber Hermes Jacket - Échec au Roi - Beige Blue - NWOT - 2609071721 Brand: Hermès Item Type: Reversible Leather Bomber Jacket Name Design: Échec au Roi Artist (M...
GUCCI cream perforated leather PURSUIT SLIDE Sandals Shoes 37
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Pursuit slide sandals in crisp white perforated leather with soft suede trims, accented by the iconic gold-tone Horsebit across the wide front strap. Designed wi...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Lion and Lioness Kenya Africa R Dallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: lion and lioness in a savannah setting Ashtray "KENYA" from 1988, year of Africa Drawing from Robert Dallet Made in France Made of : - p...
Vintage 1940s Black Straw Percher Hat Tilt Hat Millinery
Located in Nashville, TN
This statement 1940's straw percher hat, rendered in a tightly woven black straw, set off by scalloped knotted straw details along the brim, is a rare piece to behold. The wonderfu...
1980s High Quality Vintage Italian Sunglasses by Gianfranco Ferrè
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These authentic 1980s vintage Gianfranco Ferrè designer eyewear frames showcase the architectural precision and bold luxury characteristic of the iconic Italian house. Crafted with a...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Black Jersey Dress with Perforated Mesh Back, late 1990s
Located in London, GB
A sleek, body-sculpting sheath from Gianni Versace Couture, cut from fluid black jersey with a high round neckline and sleeveless cut. From the front it reads as a sophisticated litt...
Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Black Leather Pointed Toe Knee High Boots US 8
Located in Eagan, MN
Gucci Vintage Tom Ford Era Black Leather Pointed Toe Knee High Boots US 8 Women's size US 8 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing within ...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your e...
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Pink Eel Skin Exotic Leather Kitten Heel Mules IT 36.5
Located in Eagan, MN
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Pink Eel Skin Exotic Leather Kitten Heel Mules IT 36.5 Women's size IT 36.5 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing w...
Pierre Balmain Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Seraphine Multi Strap Pointed Toe Flats Size 36.5
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Gucci Seraphine multi strap pointed toe flats. Bought for £800 and unworn with box and dustbags with white Gucci logo. Made from super smooth ox blood red semi patent leath...
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...
Vintage 90s Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Velvet Lace Bow Cocktail Dress YSL LBD
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size: FR 38 Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39 inches An elegant early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche cocktail ...
Castelbajac KO and CO Silk Hand Painted Button Up Shirt, RARE, 1990s
By Castelbajac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible piece from the man behind many iconic pop culture fashion moments, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. This button up dates to the 90s and it's from JCDC's first label, KO & C...
HERMES Gold camel brown leather ORAN Slide Sandals Shoes 41.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Oran slide sandals in Gold (camel) Box calfskin leather epitomize timeless elegance and effortless style. Featuring the iconic H cut-out, these sleek slide...
$425Sale Price|22% Off
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...
SAINT LAURENT cassette tape black plexi brass logo keyring bag charm pendant
By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT cassette tape black plexi brass logo keyring bag charm pendant Reference: CYVN/A00113 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Model: YSL Key Chain Cassette Ta...
rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2008 Vintage Orange Juice peelable black top JP3
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please 2008 Vintage Orange Juice peelable black top JP3 Reference: TGAS/C01988 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: Pleats Please AW 2008 Material: Polyester Colo...
Gianni Versace Lace up Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
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...
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...
CHANEL 1998 Vintage kiss lock purple suede embroidered cc chain clutch bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1998 Vintage kiss lock purple suede embroidered cc chain clutch bag Reference: TGAS/G00290 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 1998 Material: Suede Color: Purpl...
GUCCI 2004 Vintage Tom Ford patent leather silver buckle grommet boston bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 2004 Vintage Tom Ford black patent leather silver buckle grommet boston bag Reference: TGAS/G00364 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Model: Romy Collection: FW 2004 Material: Pat...
COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COMME DES GARCONS 1995 Runway Vintage curved seam optical color sheer skirt M Reference: CRTI/A00612 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 19995 - Runway Materi...
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Ankle Strap Pumps Heels IT 40
Located in Eagan, MN
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Burgundy Alligator Leather Ankle Strap Pumps Heels IT 40 Women's size IT 40 Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizing w...
$1,295Sale Price|56% Off
New Alexander McQueen 2019 Jeweled Tinsel Satchel Bag $2940
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Alexander McQueen Jeweled Satchel Bag $2940 The 2019 Jeweled Satchel Bag in Tinsel Holiday Purple Alexander McQueen's structured shoulder bag is decorated with the label's...
GUCCI Tom ford Vintage black leather strap G buckle jersey bodycon dress S
$257Sale Price|50% Off
Giuseppe Zanotti Size 8.5 Black Satin Crystal Brooch Ballet Flats Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and refined, these never worn (tried on) Giuseppe Zanotti A-Line black satin ballet flats exude timeless glamour. Crafted in Italy from lustrous black satin, they feature an ...
Jacqueline de Ribes 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across the front closing with a hook at the waist, matching...
Black ruffled silk tulle and lace cocktail dress LANVIN by Alber Elbaz FW 2004
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black ruffled silk tulle and lace cocktail dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
BOTTEGA VENETA 2009 Cabat Medium Intrecciato nappa leather shopping tote bag
By Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA 2009 Cabat Medium purple Intrecciato nappa leather shopping tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02742 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Tomas Maier Model: Cabat Medium Collection:...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Derek Lam 10 Crosby Cami Flounce Mini Dress in Black Viscose
By DEREK LAM
Located in Houston, TX
Lightweight linen flounce dress with sweet wrapped accents. This black dress by Derek Lam is made from a blend of viscose and linen that features a square neck, sleeveless, spaghetti...
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with mirror embellishment CHER MICHEL KLEIN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless cocktail dress with plastic mirror embellishment . Main fabric composition: 80% nylon, 20% elasthane. Lining: 73% nylon, 27% elasthane . Zip and hook&eye closure on...
VERSACE Barocco Acanthus Pop print lace trim boned bustier bra top IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Barocco Acanthus Pop print lace trim boned bustier bra top IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C01195 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A78760 A236443 A7000 Collection: Po...
CELINE 2011 Runway Phoebe Philo I Need A Doctor neon matte python top handle bag
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE 2011 Runway Phoebe Philo I Need A Doctor neon orange matte python top handle bag Reference: NKLL/A00669 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Model: "I Need A Doctor" Ba Collec...
RALPH LAUREN Purple Label black butterfly lace applique cut out silk gown
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RALPH LAUREN Purple Label black butterfly lace applique cut out silk gown Reference: TGAS/E00467 Brand: Ralph Lauren Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Lace Closure: Slip On Lining...
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2003 Black Cotton Plunging Belted Dress IT44
Located in Berlin, BE
Gucci by Tom Ford black cotton dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection. A closely related mini dress version in white was presented on the Spring/Summer 2003 runway. Cut in a f...
Chanel 1989 Vintage Light Denim Full Flap Bag 24k GHW 68757
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68757 For 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage and collectible accessories by searching closets around the world....
$5,485Sale Price|20% Off
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
1990’s Postbox Red Hand Sequinned Long Sleeve Cocktail Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
1990’s Postbox Red Hand Sequinned Long Sleeve Cocktail Mini Dress A Decadent 1990’s Hand Sequinned dress. Crafted in a white Silk with a fine overlay of red Silk and thousands of shi...
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.