Exceptional Hermès Vintage Padlock Purse Clutch Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Padlock" Purse Very rare ! Asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and elegant rendering Made in France Stamp N in a circle (1984) Pu...
Black wool single breasted Tuxedo ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool single breasted Tuxedo. Black satin polyester collar. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. One satin button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and one the cuffs. New with t...
Manolo Blahnik Callamu Serpent Buckle Snakeskin Pointed Toe Mules 35.5
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Callamu Serpent Buckle Snakeskin Pointed Toe Mules 35.5 Color Multi Size 35.5IT Heel Height 3in Fabric upper Leather sole Pointed toe Kitten heel Animal print Large ...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Rare Vintage Christian Louboutin " Trash " Mules Shoes
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare vintage Christian Louboutin "Trash" mules! These are impossible to find, and were produced in very limited quantities. They...
ROMEO GIGLI 90's Long stretch dress with deep shawl collar
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Milano, MILANO
Long stretch dress with deep shawl collar from the 90's by Romeo Gigli Long sleeves with ribbons on the hems 75% wool 22% polyester 3% lycra
Boucheron Paris Jaipur Glass Bangle Shaped Fragrance Bottle in Presentation Box
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris Jaipur glass bracelet shaped fragrance bottle in Boucheron presentation box The opulent fragrance bottle is designed in the shape of ...
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole...
Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim.
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Item: Vintage Christian Dior cape, 2009. Wool, cashmere, rabbit fur trim. Condition: Excellent vintage (EXCELLENT). The item looks beautiful, but the fine fabric may have a few bare...
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" ...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
CLAIRE PETTIBONE Sample Edwardian Bridal Gown Silk & Lace
Located in Leonardo, NJ
laire Pettibone Sample Wedding Gown Ivory Linen Color (not linen fabric nor texture) Neutral Toned No size or comp tag (bc super sample) but 100% of the softest most delicate etherea...
Balenciaga Fetish pumps characteristicof Demna Gvasalia's provocative style.Sold
By Balenciaga
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Balenciaga Fetish toes pumps These pumps from Balenciaga are characteristic of Demna Gvasalia's provocative and boundary-pushing design philosophy. Made from smooth black leather, ...
$380Sale Price|20% Off
1980's CLAUDE MONTANA black knit dress with fishnet back
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A jet-black knit dress by Claude Montana dating to the late 1980's or early 1990's. It is sleeveless, with a higher neckline and a close fit through the bodice that gives it a clean,...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Junya Watanabe for Comme DesGarcons Cotton Deconstructed Shirt Dress, 2002
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons shirt dress is made from 100% cotton. Dated 2002, this deconstructed piece is classic and timeless - the juxtaposition of the idea of the c...
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Hermès Birkin 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the ultimate benchmark for luxury and versatility. This "Baby Birkin" is a true collector's piece, featur...
Gold lambskin leather biker jacket ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold padded leather biker jacket . Cupro lining. Zip closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Belt and branded metal buckle + belt-loop SIZE 36 (Fr) on tag
Vintage Moschino 1990s Women's Rayon Jeans Suit with Inscriptions
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful 1990s vintage Moschino JEANS suit with ALL OVER inscriptions. In perfect vintage condition, no signs of fading or pulling appart, with pockets. Seen on the ICONIC Fran fin...
$1,098Sale Price|75% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Size 38 / 2 Runway Black Silk Strapless Post - It Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Gucci, by Tom Ford Fall 2001 black silk strapless post-it Runaway dress ! Fashioned after post-it notes. Built in bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the ...
1960s Christian Dior 32A Silk Three Piece Bloomers Bra 60s Vintage Lingerie Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s Christian Dior silk lingerie set ! Features baby blue silk bloomer shorts that have a button closure on the back. Two different bras—one in pink, and one in ivory. Dior lo...
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...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
GUCCI Cobalt blue GG MARMONT SMALL MATELASSE VELVET Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Marmont Matelassé Small flap shoulder bag in sapphire blue quilted velvet is the perfect jewel-toned accessory for holiday parties and evening events. Featu...
Stretch jersey bodysuit with flower print ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Stretch jersey bodysuit with flower print. Snap closure on the middle bottom. Shoulder pad. SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
early 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche yellow liberty floral print dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yellow Liberty printed floral dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1970's. In addition to the vibrant print, this dress has a lot of special details. The sleeves ...
Chiné Wool jumper with lurex and chain fringes by Loris Azzaro - France C. 1990
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980-1990. France Original stretch evening jumper by Loris Azzaro (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Tight jumper with boat neckline and long sleeves in apple green mottled...
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless Gown with Fringe Vintage condition: Measurements Overall length: 57 in Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 i...
Hermès Tea Time Silk Scarf Pink Beige Jonathan Burton 26'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "TEA TIME" Designed by Jonathan Burton Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorways: rose pâle/beige/vieux rose (pale pink / beige / o...
$2,325Sale Price|50% Off
New Rare Salvatore Ferragamo Fully Mink Lined Wood Beaded Snakeskin Bag W Tags
Located in Conroe, TX
Ferragamo Brand New with Tags * Absolutely Stunning! This Rare bag is Fully Lined in Mink Fur Three Sections of Unique Wood Beading Mink "Poof" Dangle Charm Karung Snake Handles Sil...
Hermès Birkin 30 Green Bamboo Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Superb and rare handbag Hermes Birkin 30 cm in green bamboo togo leather, palladium metal trim, lined handle in green bamboo togo leather allowing a hand carry. Flap closure. Inner l...
Collectible Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine
Located in New York, NY
Charming Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine (Italy) from the 1970's. Graphic cover wraps around plastic hard clutch with kiss lock and hidden chain. Collectible now via the many differe...
Printed silk jersey dress EMILIO PUCCI
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk jersey dress. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS
By Rochas
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk evening dress with bow brooches on both side and silk lining. Pleated skirt. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr)
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an ori...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The le...
PRADA burgundy suede CLASSIC POINTED TOE Pumps Shoes 37.5
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Prada pointed-toe kitten-heel pumps are crafted from luxurious burgundy suede. With a sleek silhouette and comfortable low kitten heel, these pumps are the perfe...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...
CHANEL CC Jewel Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rare Lemon-Yellow Tweed Cape Jacket — FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise Collection 2012 · Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As worn by icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker, and long considered a corne...
BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta black intrecciato large cabat bag is an iconic representation of luxury and craftsmanship. Handwoven in the brand’s signature intrecciato technique...
1970s Lori Till White + Pink Lightweight Cotton Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ftastic 1970s LORI TILL white, pink, and ivory lightweight cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a luxurious soft textured white cotton with ivory lace down t...
GUCCI dark green 2021 GG LIGHTWEIGHT CANVAS MINI Dress 40 S
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci shirt dress is crafted in emerald green lightweight GG canvas, blending cotton (59%) and viscose (41%) for a soft yet structured finish. Designed with a rel...
$1,725Sale Price|40% Off
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Ballerina Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New, Rare Collectible Ad Runway Heels * Stunning in Deep Plum * Tom Ford's Iconic Runway Heels * Euro Size: 37...
A/W 1994 - 1995 Gianni Versace Pale Gold Leather Pencil Skirt
Located in Sheffield, GB
An iconic Autumn / Winter 1994 -1995 Gianni Versace pencil skirt, crafted from a pale gold leather featuring a high waisted silhouette, past the knee length hem, fully lined interior...
EMILIO PUCCI multicolor silk 2022 MARMO PRINT Pants S
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Emilio Pucci pants in black and multicolor Marmo printed silk (100%) showcase the brand’s iconic swirling patterns. Designed with a high waist and wide, straight ...
1960s Louis Feraud Khaki Tan Space Age Wool Short Sleeve Vintage A Line Dress
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s mod space age LOUIS FERAUD khaki / tan and ivory short sleeve lightweight wool A-Line dress ! Tailored bodice features round white mock buttons up the front. Couture quali...
FENDI Mamma Brown Monogram Canvas & Leather Handbag Circa 2000
By Fendi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main FENDI modèle Mamma, confectionné en toile monogram marron associée à des finitions en cuir, sublimé par une garniture argentée. Ce modèle emblématique du début ...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dress in printed satin Fall Winter 1985
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1985 Collection. France A nice silk satin printed cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche inspired by the 1930s/1940s pyjamas and reception dressing gowns. Pa...
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
New Tom Ford for Gucci Crocodile Ballerina Heels Pumps in Light Chartreuse Sz 39
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New, Rare Collectible Ad Runway Heels * Stunning in Light Chartreuse Genuine Crocodile * Tom Ford's Iconic Runway Heels * Euro Size: 39 * Adjustable...
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
New Tom Ford for Gucci Yellow Crocodile Ballerina Heels Pumps Sz 39
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Brand New, Rare Collectible Ad Runway Heels * Stunning in Yellow Genuine Crocodile * Tom Ford's Iconic Runway Heels...
CHANEL white & multi cashmere 19C LA PAUSA ZIP Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white and multicolored striped cashmere (100%) brings a playful twist to luxury knitwear. Designed with a relaxed silhouette and batwing sleeve...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Sheer Silk Blouse – Made in Italy Size M/L
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional example of Tom Ford’s visionary work for Gucci, this Spring/Summer 2002 blouse captures the height of his early-2000s aesthetic — sensual, confident, and meticulously ...
1960s 60s Psychedelic Flowers + Paisley Colorful Print Mod Retro A - Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...
Art Deco Embroidered Fringe Robe
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Embroidered Fringe Robe from the 1920's which can easily be worn belted as a top or jacket. Wrap kimono style with no closures. Floral embroidered Art...
Sleeveless sequin cotton dress GALLIANO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless sequin cotton dress. Authenticity hologram . SIZE 44 (It) on tag / 40 (Fr)
Dolce & Gabbana bag 'Giacomo Puccini Turandot' Alta Moda Summer 2016
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DOLCE & GABBANA - 2016 Spring-Summer Alta Moda 'Milano Teatro' Collection under the artistic direction of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Black velvet "Giacomo Puccini Turandot" ...
Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag
Located in New York, NY
Versace Tropical Miami Print Charm Bag of printed cotton canvas with natural leather trim and a cluster of floral charms. Satin lining. 1990's Italy....
HERMES Blanc white Swift leather KELLY 35 FLAT Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gautier Kelly Flat 35 Bag in Blanc is crafted from smooth, supple Swift leather, offering a clean, minimalist expression of the iconic Kelly d...
EMANUEL UNGARO 2007 Vintage Black Hammered Silk Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage SS07 Jet black asymmetrical maxi dress 100% hammered silk Very flattering silhouette IT44 Excellent condition, needs an extra stitch in the back Measurements i...
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.