Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
1960's Chain Mesh Shoulder Bag, Raoul Calabro
Located in New York, NY
1960's Chain Gilt Chainmail Mesh Shoulder Bag by Raoul Calabro. Hand linked 2 toned gold textured chain link with metallic gold leatherette liner. Long shoulder strap for shoulder or...
PRADA black leather 2019 FLORAL EMBROIDERED Belt 80
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada waist belt in black leather with tonal floral embroidery. Features a refined, structured silhouette designed to cinch the waist with understated elegance, showca...
CHANEL 14K$ Fall 2017 COSMIC Emerald Leather Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Emerald Leather Jacket with Braided Tweed Trim • Boutique value: over $14,000 • — Fall 2017 “COSMIC” Runway, Karl Lagerfeld — Fall 2017 is Lagerfeld at his most planetary ...
Cartier Leather Fob Key Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Leather Fob Key Holder from the 1980's. Leather fob embossed with house logo in signature Cartier tones. Some areas of wear which can be reconditioned. Signed Cartier on gil...
Black rayon top ALAIA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black rayon top . Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 6% nylon, 4% stretch. SIZE M
DAUPHINE monogramme leather bag with chain shoulder strap LOUIS VUITTON
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
DAUPHINE monogramme leather bag with detachable chain shoulder strap. Chain lenght = 66cm. Dust bag provided. Magnet closure under the top flap. One inside pocket with zip closure. ...
Jimmy Choo London Italian Black Brushed Leather Stiletto Pumps Size 40 c 1990s
By Jimmy Choo
Located in University City, MO
Jimmy Choo London Italian black brushed leather stiletto spike pumps Size 40 c 1990s The classic black leather pumps are designed with brushed black leather with a slight matte shee...
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...
Grey and black single breasted jacket GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey and black single breasted jacket. Main fabric composition: polyester and rayon. Branded Lining: Elite & polyester. Black gros-grain appliqué. Branded button and buttonhole closu...
White jersey evening ( or wedding) wrapped dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey evening ( or wedding) wrapped dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Same jersey as lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
New Chanel Blue Beach Bag Towel Set Iconic Design
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new beach set, tote and matching beach towel. Terry cloth blue bag lined in cotton print matching the terry cloth towel. Detachable pouch can be worn separately. Towel 1...
Chanel Spring/Summer 1992 Yellow Tulle Evening Gown by Karl Lagerfield
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 1992 Yellow Tulle Evening Gown by Karl Lagerfeld A rare and elegant example from Karl Lagerfeld's celebrated Spring/Summer 1992 collection for Chanel, this yell...
Auth. Hermes Scarf - Harnais De Coeur - Gris Perle Rose Bonbon - New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Harnais De Coeur - Gris Perle Rose Bonbon - NWSTS - 2604131741 Brand: Hermès. Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill. Name Design: Harnais de Cœur, Not verified. Artist: Daiske Nomura. Siz...
Vintage 1950's silver pleated organza sweetheart dress 1950s dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This spectacular 1950's silver toned silk organza pleated dress is the perfect piece for your cocktail wardrobe. The strapless cut of the dress is accented by a sweetheart neckline,...
Sting vintage sunglasses, made in Italy. Gold aviator sunglasses 80s
BOB MACKIE Vintage Taupe Beaded Bridal Gown Embellished Wedding Dress Maxi
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Wedding Dress Vintage Cool toned taupe stone color Silver, gold, and white iridescent beading and other embellishments throughout This whole dress is a walking work of art...
Alberta Ferretti Silk Printed Blouse and Skirt Set, SS 2000
Located in Marlborough, GB
Albert Ferretti silk printed blouse and skirt set, Spring Summer 2000 Yellow base with psychedelic geometric swirl print in blue and brown. Blouse does up with a series of clasps and...
$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 Ceinture A composer 24 mm T95 Black Leather adjustable Belt 38 in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès A Composer belt, composed of a 2.4 cm wide reversible leather strap with one side in smooth black box calf leather and the other in finely grained Epsom (or Courchevel) leathe...
Stylish Brocade Leather Trim Travel Bag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Stylish brocade leather trim travel case c 1970 The luxurious brocade travel case is covered with autumn foliage in colors that range from brown, tan & beige The twin handles, clasp frame and lower corners are brown leather with saddle stitching detail The brocade travel case is designed with an exterior zipper compartment on one side The interior is lined in ivory color vinyl The lock mechanism is paired with a skeleton style key to secure the interior contents The stylish retro travel...
Exceptional Hermès Evening Clutch Bag Minaudière Shagreen Grey Silver Tone Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Evening Bag Made in France No stamp Made of Shagreen (Galuchat) and Silver Tone Metal, Doblis Shoulder Strap In...
Hermès Cashmere Silk Shawl Brandebourgs Latham 55'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Shawl in the most coveted colorway Print: "BRANDEBOURGS" Designed by Caty Latham in 1972, this shawl is from 2015 Made in France Made of 65% Cashmere an...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau is a modern reinterpretation of the House’s iconic hatbox, crafted in classic coated Monogram canvas with natural cowhide leath...
MACKINTOSH beige cotton horn buttons double breasted classic trench FR32 XXS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MACKINTOSH beige cotton horn buttons double breasted classic trench coat FR32 XXS Reference: MELK/A00411 Brand: Mackintosh Material: Cotton Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt...
Gucci Bamboo in light brown silk satin handle or shoulder bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
Gucci Bamboo in light brown silk satin handle or shoulder bag measurements L 26 * h 18 * d 11 cm
DOLCE GABBANA floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA mixed floral brocade patchwork wrap button waistcoat vest top IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01112 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material:...
$588Sale Price|40% Off
Versace Virtus Waist Chain Sling Leather Quilted Small Bag Black
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A statement piece from Versace’s esteemed collection, this elegant bag merges luxury with functionality, perfect for the modern fashionista. Crafted from premium black leather, this small bag features a timeless quilted design that exudes sophistication and class. The intricate pattern is not just a visual delight but also a testament to Versace’s commitment to exquisite craftsmanship. Key Features: -Made from high-quality black leather with a quilted pattern that adds texture and depth to the bag. - Adorned with the iconic Virtus emblem a bold, gold-tone V-shaped design that symbolizes strength and beauty. Compact and Stylish: Despite its small size, this bag offers ample space for essentials, making it a perfect companion for day-to-night transitions...
CHANEL gold-tone metal 90P PEARL TASSEL CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Tjos 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-tone curb links and draped with two strands of pearly white imitation pearls for a signature layered effect. A pearl-strung coin medallion adds a classic Chanel accent...
2000's Iconic Manolo Blahnik Royal Blue Satin Hangisi Pumps 105 MM
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2000's iconic Manolo Blahnik royal blue satin Hangisi pumps 105 mm heels. Excellent condition, very lightly worn leather sole, interior fresh and clean, no signs of scuffing or wear ...
Gucci Limited Edition Pelham Embroidered Bag - '00s
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Gucci Pelham Limited Edition bag featuring a woven straw-effect structure with refined embroidered details. The design is enhanced by a floral motif with sequin embellishments on bot...
CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Chanel Exquisite Lesage Tweed Dress Runway of the “ROBOT” Collection, Spring 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique Value over $9,000 ~ A masterpiece of radiant geometry, this Chanel d...
Sybil Connolly Skirt Suit 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible red suit in intricately pleated fine linen made famous by Sybil Connolly. The jacket closes in front with matching silk buttons, bound buttonholes with matching silk pi...
Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Rodeo Fire Red Spike High Heel Sandals 39
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Rodeo Fire Red Spike High Heel Sandals 39 Color Gold Multi Size 39EU Heel Height 100mm Patent leather upper Gold finished hardware Gold stilett...
JIMMY CHOO gold & silver BON BON CRYSTAL SATIN Bucket Bag
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Jimmy Choo BON BON bag is a striking statement piece, expertly crafted in satin and adorned with dazzling hotfix crystal embellishments. Made in Italy, this signa...
James Galanos for Neiman Marcus Unusual Black Wool/ Cashmere Vintage Coat
By Neiman Marcus, James Galanos
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful heavy wool (It feels like there might be cashmere mixed in. The fabric is extremely soft.) coat by James Galanos for Neiman Marcus. Long sleeves and belt that buttons on an...
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Green Rhinestone Belt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 Runway Green Crystal CC Belt Spring/Summer 1995 Collection Length: 96 cm including CC drop, 91 cm without drop Condition: Good vintage condition An exce...
Hermès Greyhound Whippet Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Gold
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Greyhound dog or Whippet in a flower decor Made in France Made of porcelain, edges and notches covered with fine yellow gold Beige s...
Etro Stripe Silk Top
By Etro
Located in London, GB
A fun silk top by Etro of Italy. The top is in a lovely silk with double layer cap sleaves. It has a v neckline with fold over detail . 92 % silk, 8% lycra. Made in Italy Size EU ,...
Chanel Haute Couture S/S 1960 Blush Pink Lace Wheat Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1960 wheat dress, a rare lifetime Gabrielle Chanel piece and a remarkable example of the house’s late 1950s–early 1960s couture romanticism. Executed in a delicate blush pink tone, the dress is crafted from sheer lace richly embroidered with wheat motifs, a symbol long associated with Gabrielle Chanel and her private world. The surface is beautifully worked with tonal embroidery and subtle iridescent threads, giving the dress a soft, luminous effect as it catches the light. The silhouette is classic early-1960s Chanel couture: sculpted bodice, elegant bateau neckline, softly extended shoulders, defined waist, and a full pleated skirt with a scalloped lace hem. A gold variation of this wheat dress was featured in the landmark Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto exhibition, shown at major institutions including Palais Galliera and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The design is also closely associated with Jeanne Moreau, who wore a magnificent Chanel wheat...
Halston Iconic Ultra Feather Faux Suede Cropped Zippered Jacket c 1970s Petite
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
Halston Iconic ultra - feather faux suede bomber style zippered jacket c 1970s Petite Size The stylish petite size cropped hunter green zippered jacket is constructed with Halston's ...
Hermès by Martin Margiela Grey Virgin Wool Ensemble (1997-2003)
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
A steel-grey virgin wool shirt and trouser ensemble from Martin Margiela's tenure at Hermès (1997–2003). Runway piece. The sleeveless shirt features an asymmetric hem and a front but...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple sea...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and f...
Antique Gilded Brisé Hand Fan Circa 1890s-1910s Pierced Wooden Ribs
Located in London, GB
Antique Gilded Brisé Fan Pierced Celluloid Hand Fan with Gold Painted Figures Late 19th / Early 20th Century An exquisite antique brisé-style fan featuring pierced wooden ribs deli...
Louis Vuitton Felicie Pochette Monogram Canvas Chain Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition:General wear and tear, scratches on hardware, cracked edge coating, worn corners, clean interior.Creases on back Accessories: receipt size: Width:21cm,height:13cm Design...
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream wool & silk 2022 WIDE LEG Pants 36 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior pants in cream wool (77%) and silk (23%). These luxury Dior pants feature a high-waisted silhouette with wide, flared legs and structured pleats that le...
Harbor Blue Silk Merino Hand Woven Hand Embroidered Modern Artisanal Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coming together with heritage artisan cluster from the valleys of Kashmir, Variously brings to you a special collection of handwoven and hand embroidered scarves...
Hermès Carré 140 Ronde des Jockeys Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes
By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 140cm square scarf in cashmere twill (70%) and silk, featuring the "Ronde des Jockeys" motif by Françoise de la Pettière, originally published in 1969 and reissued in 2004 (an...
Emilio Pucci Vintage Cotton Square
By Emilio Pucci
Located in London, GB
A great accessory for Spring / Summer, A vintage cotton square by Pucci., in his famous print in shades of turquoise, black , blue and white. 16' x 16''
New Limited Edition Saint Laurent Incredibly Rare Celebrity Roller Skates Sz 37
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New & Incredibly Rare Saint Laurent Roller Skates Spring Summer 2017 Runway Heels Size: 37 Vintage Inspired Roller Skates High Top Sneakers Heavy Metal Base 4 Solid Core Whee...
GUCCI black polyamide 2022 TULLE & CHANTILLY LACE TRIM Shirt 44 L
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci top in black sheer tulle polyamide (100%) with Chantilly lace sleeves and trims in cotton (90%) and polyamide (10%), creating a delicate, intricate floral textur...
Valentino dress by Pier Paolo Piccioli Summer 2018
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - 2018 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Pier Paolo Piccioli. Pink silk and wool balloon dress. Size 40IT indicated, and it fits a 36...
CHANEL 7K$ New Paris / ROME Embroidered Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Chanel Exquisite Embroidered Trousers Paris / ROME Métiers d’Art Collection, 2016 — Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $7,000 ~ From the cinematic dreamscape of Paris in ROME ...
VALENTINO brown leather 2024 MOON VLOGO Slingback Flats Shoes 39
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Moon 20 slingback flats in rich Tobacco brown leather, highlighted by a sleek pointed-toe silhouette and the signature gold-tone VLogo accent for understated...
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Turquoise blue silk wrapped top. Elastic band on the bottom edge of the sleeve; Gather on the shoulder. Adjustable on the waist SIZE 36/S
Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk pants and jacket suit by Celine. The suit has a subtle tuxedo influence via a matching slightly shiny narrow line of silk along each shoulder extending down to ...
BLUMARINE long black lace dress
By Blumarine
Located in Rubiera, RE
BLUMARINE Long dress Black Lace embroidered with sequins, large faceted drops and other jas Size IT 38 Made in Italy Nude silk lining Lace: 80% rayon 20% nylon Lining: 96% silk 4% ...
PRADA 2015 Runway green orange raw edge brocade stitch patchwork dress IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2015 Runway green orange raw edge brocade white stitch patchwork midi dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F01108 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: Spring/Summer 2015 Ru...
2005 Christian Dior Boutique Patchwork Denim and Lace Long Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2005 Christian Dior & Galliano Denim Coat trench s/s RTW FR 46 John Galliano for Christian Dior Collection: Spring / summer 2005 Christian Dior style: 5E13088000 Country of producti...
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.