1930s Ivory Silk Satin Bias Cut Evening Wedding Dress V Neck Open Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s ivory silk crepe back satin bias cut evening wedding dress V neck open back. Original from the 1930s, worn as a wedding dress this dress is very beautiful and would be perfect ...
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Medallion Minaudiere c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian gilt metal crystal medallion minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The elegant gold metal evening bag has a satin matte fini...
2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Rainbow Silk Abstract Colourful Loose Pants
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
Archival 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford loose fitting summer pants, crafted in a 100% Pure Silk abstract brushstroke rainbow pattern. Featuring pockets at the hips and draw tie ...
HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Bleu Hydra Taurillon Clémence leather. Designed in the house’s iconic, relaxed saddle silhouette, it features gold-plated hardware, ...
CHANEL black linen 16C SEOUL TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in black chunky, loose-woven tweed crafted from a rich blend of linen (22%), wool (22%), metallized polyester (15%), polyester (13%), cotton (12%), acryl...
Chanel Classic Small Double Flap Lambskin Black Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302206 Comes With Chanel Dust bag Date 2019 Model CF Bag Serial Number 289864** Materials Lambskin Condition Excellent Other Info Dimensions: Approximately 14.5cm x 23cm x 6cm
STALLION dark brown ZORRO CROCODILE WESTERN Ankle Boots Shoes 39
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Stallion Zorro western ankle boots in dark brown shiny alligator. A sharp, refined western silhouette featuring pointed toes, sleek ankle-high shafts, and leather stac...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Black Tiered Sequin Evening Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glistening squiggle sequined 1930's evening gown. Sexy scooped neckline and plunging back. The tiered silhouette adds a fabulous movement to the gown when walking or dancing the nigh...
2000s Naeem Khan Black & White Embroidered Skirt
By Naeem Khan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 2000's Indian-American designer Naeem Khan skirt featuring intricate white floral and dot embroidery against a black fabric. Fitted through the waist and hips before opening in...
1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Wool/ Cashmere Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage Bernard Perris skirt suit in a coral red and pale celery green plaid. Fabric feels like a cashmere/ wool blend. Fully lined with front zip closure on jacket and rear...
$1,995Sale Price|57% Off
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...
Philosophy Lorenzo Serafini F/W 2023 Fuzzy Baby Pink Diamonté Camisole Crop Top
By Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fall / Winter 2023 Philosophy by Lorenzo Serafini crop top. Crafted in a Fuzzy pink stretchy knit, featuring Crystal embellished details, skinny shoulder straps with Diamonté decorat...
Hermès Tarot Playing Cards With Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Authentic Tarot Playing Cards feature, silver edged cards and printed paper and cardboard base. Used in excellent condition. Comes in original box slightly damages.
Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double breasted leather and suede coat with fringes. Main fabric composition: 35% lamb leather, 34% goat leather, 16% polyester, 9% cotton, 5% rayon. Silk lining. Branded butt...
Draped and wrapped evening dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped and wrapped evening dress with rhinestone. Main fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Zip closure on the middle back. Shoulder pad. Split on the front side SIZE 38 (Fr)...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
HERMES Cream Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Crossbody Bag in Cream (new color) Taurillon Clemence leather is a timeless addition to any collection. Featuring the iconic perforated "H" ...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Butterfly appliqué long sleeved black mini Dress
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000s Roberto Cavalli Butterfly appliqué long sleeved black mini Dress A Y2K Roberto Cavalli Mini Dress crafted in a black stretchy cotton w...
Chanel Sac Pochette Wallet On Chain Coral Pink Leather Golden CC Mini Bag New
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Chanel "Classic" series bag or mini Wallet on Chain in coral pink quilted leather with gold-tone hardware; features a small flap with a magnetic snap closure topped by a gold-t...
Silk printed wrap skirt KENZO
By Kenzo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed wrap skirt adjustable. Split on the middle front, lenght = 36cm SIZE ON TAG M
Gucci Women's Peyton Mules Black Leather with stripe detail size 35.5
By Gucci
Located in Ardmore, PA
Gucci Peyton Mules. Black leather. Red and Blue striped webbing strap. Antique gold-toned GG logo.
$1,256Sale Price|25% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Runway Spring 2014 Heels Sandals Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Brand New with Box & Extra Heel Tips Ombre' Metal Heels Runway Spring 2014 Stunning Milky Pale Blush Pink Heels: 4.75" Size 40
Christian Dior Vintage 2003 Victim Street Chic Columbus Multicolor Shoulder Bag
Located in Dubai, AE
The Dior Limited Edition Vintage 0592 Victims Street Chic Multicolor Fabric & Leather Shoulder Bag is a rare collector’s piece from the iconic John Galliano era. Crafted from multico...
Silk chiffon and lace top with Polka dots pattern LOLITA LEMPICKA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk chiffon and lace top with Polka dots pattern . SIZE 40 (Fr) M
Christian Dior Sac Main Tote Book Medium 2024 Golden Embroidery Ltd Ed Hand Bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior Book Tote bag (Medium size), 2024 limited edition in openwork mesh, hand-embroidered with gold-tone thread and the black Di...
Hermès Belt Buckle Elephants in Golden Metal for 32 mm Belt
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Belt Buckle In shape of 2 elephants Made of Golden Metal "HERMÈS" engraved at back For 32 mm belt (1,26 inches) Measurements: - 9 cm at long...
Vintage Alma Unisex Bag 39x18x29 cm in Timeless Design - Antique Style
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton red patent leather Alma bag red patent leather and gold tone hardware measurements: 39*18*29 cm
MA Aqua Blue & Pink Silk Crochet Floral Embroidered Fringe Ombre
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Aqua Blue & Pink Silk Crochet Floral Embroidered Fringe Ombre Piano Shawl Dress with Victorian Clasp Decade: Material: Silk Vintage condition: Measurements O...
Prada Large Roccia Python Leather Tote Bag Unisex Gold Hardware 2010s
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Roccia python leather exterior with natural scale pattern Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled python leather top handles Detachable shoulder strap Open top to main compartment Partition...
Exotic Embroidered Green Wool Jacket c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic embroidered green wool jacket c 1970s The unique wool hunter green jacket is embellished with intricate lavender embroidery and applique d...
Thierry Mugler Vintage S/S 1997 Collectors Couture Hourglass Bow Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 Couture “Les Insectes” Hourglass Dress FR40 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer...
$4,157Sale Price|20% Off
2007 Louis Vuitton limited edition silver monogram miroir lock it pm bag
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton limited editio silver monogram miroir lock it pm bag ultra shiny monogram mirrorenyl with patent leather trim and a lock it from 2007 collection measurements: 9.4 l x 4...
S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Lace Trim Off Shoulder Micro Dress
Located in Munich, DE
An iconic piece from Dolce & Gabbana’s defining Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this rare black micro dress captures the house at the very beginning of its rise to international f...
Vintage 1960's Gold Beaded Skirt and Blouse Set 1960s Gold suit UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
A vision in gold! This original 1960's vintage cocktail suit, rendered in a lustrous gold satin and embellished with a gold glass floral beadwork, is just the perfect addition to you...
Gianni Versace Couture Color Block Dress with Leather Trim SS 2001
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. The long sleeve bodice crosses in the front creating an adjustable neckline. It has a tan colored leather inset around...
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...
$588Sale Price|40% Off
Versace Virtus Waist Chain Sling Leather Quilted Small Bag Black
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A statement piece from Versace’s esteemed collection, this elegant bag merges luxury with functionality, perfect for the modern fashionista. Crafted from premium black leather, this small bag features a timeless quilted design that exudes sophistication and class. The intricate pattern is not just a visual delight but also a testament to Versace’s commitment to exquisite craftsmanship. Key Features: -Made from high-quality black leather with a quilted pattern that adds texture and depth to the bag. - Adorned with the iconic Virtus emblem a bold, gold-tone V-shaped design that symbolizes strength and beauty. Compact and Stylish: Despite its small size, this bag offers ample space for essentials, making it a perfect companion for day-to-night transitions...
Roberto Cavalli Black Leather Corset Top with Integrated Bra, 2003 Size M
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautifully constructed Roberto Cavalli leather corset from 2003, crafted from supple black genuine leather. The design features delicate spaghetti straps, a softly curved sweethea...
1990s Chanel burgundy velvet gold hardware backpack
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Chanel burgundy velvet gold hardware backpack made in france size 2.55
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
New Gucci Runway Python Gold Heeled Mules Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Snakeskin * Studded Gold Heel * Size: 9.5 * Leather Insole * Open toe * 4.5" Heel * With Box, Dust Cover and Extra Heel Tips * Impo...
Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp Very rare ! A-line shape of the purse and asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and eleg...
Artisanal Furry 1990’s Cow Skin Platform Mules Clogs - High Heels US 7 / EU 38
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun pair of Artisan 1990’s clog platforms. Featuring rubber soles, Full Cow Skin exterior and Sheepskin interior lining. The heel measures 3’’ at the back, 1’’ at the front. They a...
Vintage Chanel sunglasses from 2000's
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Minimalist and instantly iconic, these Chanel rimless sunglasses from the 2000s perfectly showcase the House's exceptional craftsmanship through a design of remarkable elegance. Thei...
Vintage 1920s Silk Gold Lamé Floral Shawl Roaring 20s Gold Lamé shawl lilac
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most breathtaking silk lamé with a bold floral pattern in shades of lilac and blues with green accents, set against a deep black base, with gold lamé thread accents, ...
1986 Chanel Chocolate Brown w/Shoulder/Crossbody Chain Strap and COA
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
The outside is in wonderful condition, no corner wear and the quilted leather butter soft. This includes the wonderful fringed top zip pull with gold tone ball which has a CC incise...
Chanel 2010 Timeless Medium Black Caviar Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional "Must-have" Chanel Timeless Medium 25 cm double flap shoulder bag in black quilted caviar leather Gold metal hardware, a gold metal intertwined chain handle with black l...
Blue rayon openwork knit backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue rayon openwork knit backless dress . Main fabric composition: 98% rayon, 2% elastane. Tie behind the neck with glass rhinestone and brass bottom edge . SIZE on tag 38 (Fr) S
Chanel 2000s Women's Beige Mesh CC Pointed Pumps with Leather Trim
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From 2000s Beige Pointed toe Mesh panels with leather trim Embroidered CC logo at front Very Good, comes with dust bag Heel height approx. 90mm Please kindly note all items have bee...
Gucci Alessandro Michele Prefall 2022 Maxi gold lamé dress
Located in CANNES, FR
Gucci x Alessandro Michele Pre-Fall 2022 Collection Partially pleated gold lamé maxi dress with asymmetrical long sleeves. Size 36. Very good condition (composition and size labels ...
$395Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling Driving Sz 36
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Vintage Brand New * Rust * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold Hardware * Bow Toe * Flat Heel * Rubber Bumper Sole * With Box & Dust Cover
2000’s PLEIN SUD Acid Wash Bleached Fitted Denim Button Down Top - Shirt
By Plein Sud
Located in Sheffield, GB
An early 2000’s bleached denim fitted top by Plein Sud. Featuring mock jean bust, capped sleeves, fitted silhouette and button closure down the centre in a distressed 'dirty-denim' e...
Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Hot Pink
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare late-90s Chanel treasure, this 1997 quilted vanity bag captures the romance and femininity of vintage Chanel at its most charming. Crafted in blush pink quilted leather with ...
Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
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...
Dior skirt 'Teddy boys Art Deco' by John Galliano Fall 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2004 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear "Teddy boys art déco" Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Orange silk muslin short skirt with flounces. Size 38FR. Mad...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 90s Signed Leopard Animal Print Silk Halter Dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Roberto Cavalli vintage 90s signed leopard print silk halter dress. A beautiful bias-cut piece with embellished straps. Made in Italy, size Italian 42. It can be easily tailored to f...
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.