YVES SAINT LAURENT F/W 1987 Collectors Runway & Campaign Bow Dress FR42
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Berlin, BE
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...
HERMES Good News GM Rubis Red Clemence Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag 2010
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition General signs of wear, scuffs on four corners and scratches on metal hardware. Size Width: 33m, Height: 32cm Designer HERMES Model Good News GM Exterior Material Leather...
Hermes Garden Party 30 Pink Canvas TPM Top Handle Shopping Bag
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal signs of wear, scratches on the hardware, a broken button, small stains on the interior and surface, and scuffing on the four corners. Accessories: No Accessories ...
Silk Crepe Embroidered Mini Dress
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Cream Silk Crepe Embroidered Mini Dress from the 1950's. Designed for inner wear but now perfect for a summer mini dress. Hand embroidered with pink satin flowers and pink sat...
LOEWE dark green leather 2024 ONDA MARY JANE Slingbacks Shoes 39
By Loewe
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loewe by Jonathan Anderson Onda slingbacks in dark green brushed calfskin leather. These luxury Loewe shoes feature a distinctly sculptural, asymmetric wavy toe shape ...
HERVE LEGER 1997 Vintage Black & White Maxi Long Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger Vintage SS97 Jet black and white Strapless, but comes with a removable halter strap Back zip Really sucks you in, especially around the waist Size Large, but fits more li...
Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Hip Hop Collection Bordeaux fancy tweed wool jacket featuring four patched pockets, gold-tone logo buttons, bordeaux contrasted gros-grain finishing, edge to edge opening, gol...
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
By Valentino Miss V, Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress ! Features a halter neckline for support...
Louis Vuitton Onthego GM Monogram Tote Bag shopping bag handbag
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition:Normal signs of use, scratches on metal fittings, clean interior. Accessories: Dust bag size: long:41cm,height:32cm Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Onthego Monogram GM ...
AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1991 Iconic Tati Collection Canvas Tote Bag
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAÏA vintage 1991 iconic “TATI” Collection canvas tote bag. This rare tote from Alaïa’s celebrated collaboration with TATI captures the designer’s playful reinterpretation...
Moschino Letter Applique Skirt Suit
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous skirt suit from Moschino in black and white. The blazer style jacket is semi fitted with rounded lapels and closing with 3 self covered ...
Etro Milano Jewel-Tone Metallic Velvet Cocktail Dress, Italy, Early 2000s
By Etro
Located in Morristown, NJ
A striking and unmistakably Etro cocktail dress from the early 2000s, showcasing the house's celebrated mastery of color, pattern, and luxurious textiles. Crafted in Italy from a sum...
$2,220Sale Price|20% Off
New Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2007 Runway Wool Cashmere Coat Dress Sz French 36
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2007 Brand New Without Tags $3275 Butter Soft Runway Wool Cashmere Coat FRENCH 36 Dual Slit Side Pockets Hidden Double Button Closure at Front Pouf S...
Prada FW 1995 Dalmatian Calf Hair Knee-High Boots, Size 37.5 – Archival Icon
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible pair of Prada Fall/Winter 1995 boots, embodying the house’s iconic mid-90s minimalism with a bold graphic twist. Crafted in Italy from luxurious ca...
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Spring 2021 Look 38 Long feathers silk blue dress
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in CANNES, FR
Moschino X Jeremy Scott "The Puppet Show" Spring/Summer 2021 Collection - Look 38 Strapless maxi dress in turquoise satin and beige canvas, bodice and hem adorned with lustrous Mara...
Raw silk orange bustier evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raw silk orange bustier evening dress with silk lining. Boned bustier inside the dress with zip closure on the middle back. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the top of the insid...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace Black Lace Sheer Leather Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage black lace mesh leather panelled gown from the Fall Winter 2001 collection. Has original tags! Draped neckline Leather straps, inserts and buckle detailing at ...
Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket
By Irene Lentz, Irene
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with buttons that get smaller towards the middle of the jacket. Darling yellow lining. A ...
Garish 2000's Vintage Hot Pink Y2K Pony Skin Ankle Boots EU 38 / UK 5
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun pair of early 2000’s Vintage Pony hair Boots in a furry Fuchsia pink, featuring squared toes, 3.5’’ Heel and internal Zip fasten closure. MADE IN BRAZIL. Recommended Size; EU ...
Chanel Dark Pink Shiny Aged Calfskin Quilted Nano Kelly Shopper
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Dark Pink Shiny Aged Calfskin Quilted Nano Kelly Shopper SKU: Z156067 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: No house has shaped the fashion landscape qui...
$1,175Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Velvet and Satin Pumps Heels Sz 39
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Pumps Brand New * Stunning Black Velvet * Patent Leather Trim * Black Satin Toe * Soft Padded Satin Insole * Velvet Heel * 4" Heel * With Gucci Box
Fendi Brown & Cream Tooled Leather Top Handle Flap Bag circa 1990s
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Fendi Brown & Cream Tooled Leather Top Handle Flap Bag from the circa 1990s exemplifies timeless luxury and expert craftsmanship. Crafted from high-quality leather, it featu...
Vintage 1960's Rose Pink Velvet Evening Dress Keyhole Neckline Pink Dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
This vibrant 1960's evening dress, in the most eye-catching shade of rose pink velvet, is the perfect statement piece for your evening wardrobe. The high rounded neckline is accent...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline...
Hermès Ashtray Change Tray Sceau Horse Head in Vallauris Ceramic
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Called "cendrier sceau à tête de cheval" (horse head seal ashtray), because this gives the impression that the ceramic has been hot marked wi...
ISAAC MIZRAHI 1990's Vintage green silk tulle giant bow cocktail dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISAAC MIZRAHI 1990's Vintage grass greensilk faielle tulle trim giant bow bow cocktail dress US2 S Reference: MELK/A00487 Brand: Isaac Mizrahi Collection: Circa 1990s Vintage Archive...
$897Sale Price|50% Off
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Runway Size 8 Silk Watercolor Peony Floral Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a stunning statement in this collectible Oscar de la Renta dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 runway collection. Expertly crafted in luxurious lightweight silk, this sleeveless d...
Vintage Regamus Dress with Wonderful print and Sleaves
By Regamus
Located in London, GB
A stunning evening gown by Regamus. In a beautiful print with wonderful sleeves, the dress is fully lined and has a back zip opening. Measurements: Bust 32'', waist 23'', length 56''
$376Sale Price|20% Off
Burberry black leather check trim handbag
By Burberry
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Burberry Boston style handbag in black leather. It is a medium sized handbag with leather top handles and the signature Burberry check trim ...
Thierry Mugler Runway Dress FW 1998 Black Vinyl Mini
By Mugler, Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler FW 1998 Runway piece. A dangerously glossy little dress of Mugler seduction. This stunning vinyl mini dress is pure late-night provocation. In slick black vinyl, the d...
$1,487Sale Price|50% Off
New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet 2004 Final Collection Heels Sz 9
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 9 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci Impossible to Find New * 4.75" Heel * ...
$487Sale Price|25% Off
1950s White Pearl Bead Encrusted Vintage Bridal Wedding Vintage 50s Clutch Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...
$985Sale Price|22% Off
New Gucci Cruise New 2007 Runway Flora Wedge Espadrille Heels Sz 8.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Cruise 2007 Wedges Size: 8.5 Brand New * Stunning Gucci Flora Wedges * Runway Cruise 2007 Line * Flora Canvas Print * Red Wine & Cream *Woven Platform Heel * Leather Adjustable...
1880 French Victorian Griffin Embossed Mesh Coin Purse
Located in Honolulu, HI
A romantic and exceptional artifact of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this Victorian mesh purse serves as a testament to the era's opulent utility. Originally designed as a ...
Printed cotton trouser ROBERTO CAVALLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton trouser. Fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% elastane. Branded button, buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. Branded studs . Pocket on both side + 2 on t...
Yves Saint Laurent trimming belt bag circa 1975-1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1975-1980 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Colorful trimming belt bag with pompoms. Signature on a shell pla...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spring 1992 Navy Lace-Up 90s Wide Leg YSL Jumpsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Marked Size 38 / US 6 - Small 8 Measurements: Bust: 34 to 38 inches (adjustable lace-front neckline) Waist: 30 to 32 inches Hips: 36 to 38 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): ...
Mini draped jersey bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini draped jersey bustier dress . SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...
France vintage cat eye sunglasses by Argos
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argos MODEL: 886 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock, mint condition DIMENSIONS: SMALL: Lens width: 48 mm Lens height: 38 mm Bridge: 18 mm Temple-to-temple ...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
Alaia Vintage Two-Tone Barbie Pink Pleated Knit Sweater Mini Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Alaia skirt in two tone pink! Pleated detail with hand stitching on the reverse side of the knit. Front hook closure. Unlined. The fabric content is 70% wool, 22% ...
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...
Christian Dior dress by John Galliano Summer 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2005 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long white silk muslin dress with a slant cut. Size 38FR indicated, but it can fit...
$1,545Sale Price|48% Off
New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 6
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 6 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci Impossible to Find New * 4.75" Heel * ...
$214Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce and Gabbana tweed pleat front skirt
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish Dolce and Gabbana Tweed pleat front skirt. A line style with a deep front pleat in a brown, white and red check wool blend. Zip and snap fastening to the back, the skirt has an awesome silky animal print lining. There are multiple ways to style this skirt from smart office preppy to dark...
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Neon yellow crystalized evening dress. Fabric composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Wrap and gather on the front. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Front middle ...
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL SS 2005 Avocado Heels Suede Pumps Sz 39
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent Debut Collection Brand New Size 39 Spring Summer 2005 * Detachable Feather Embellishment * Leather Insole * Square Toe * 3.5" Heel * With Box...
Delvaux Brillant 2Way Handbag Box Calfskin Gold Hardware Medium
By Delvaux
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: DELVAUX Brillant 2way handbag calfskin gold shoudler bag Origin belgium，There is a slight discoloration inside. Accessories: Dust bag shoulder strap, mirror. size: Width...
Halston Resort Cream Sequin Shirt Dress Tie Belt, 1974
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Radiant little hand-sequined 1974 Halston Resort dress. Halston began to embrace the glossy allure of full sequin silhouettes around 1973. The sequin technique he used during this ti...
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made...
Black Chiffon Flapper Dress Studded with Rhinestones, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s flapper dress in black silk chiffon with built in silk crepe slip. Drop waisted and sheer - this would make for an elegant Theda Bara moment. The studded rhinestone accents giv...
Hermès Silk Scarf Mosaic Seashells Twilly Orange Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare opportunity to get this lovely authentic Hermès twilly Print: "Coquillages en Mosaïque" (Mosaic Seashells) This rare pattern was designed by Anne Gavarni...
SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS
By Schiaparelli
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Schiaparelli evening dress in black viscose (100%) embodies the house’s signature surrealist codes. Designed with a relaxed, floor-sweeping silhouette, it feature...
Pale blue silk slip dress with flower appliqué Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue silk slip dress with flower appliqué. Tiny pleats under bust SIZE 38 (Fr) M
LOUIS VUITTON olive green Monogram suede BOM DIA SLIDE Sanals Shoes 38
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Bom Dia flat comfort mule is crafted in olive green suede goat leather, elegantly detailed with Monogram perfor...
Crêpe color block dress SCAASI
By Scaasi
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Crêpe color block dress . Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Split on the middle back, lenght = 18cm SIZE 4 (...
$985Sale Price|32% Off
New With Box Gucci Tom Ford Suede Horsebit Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Brand New * Stunning Horsebit Heels * U.S. Size: 10 * Brown Suede Heels * Gold Horsebit Hardware * Suede Ankle Ties * Leather Footbed * 4" Heel * With Box and Dus...
Lanvin 2014 Chapeau Paille T58 Alber Elbaz Straw Hat US7.25 UK7.125 New in box
Located in PARIS, FR
Lanvin SS2014 collection hat by Alber Elbaz in natural straw, Panama trilby style, adorned with a paisley scarf in shades of black, blue, white, and gray, with grosgrain ribbon for a...
Vintage 1970s Le Roy Knitwear Cream Nubby Open Knit Sweater with Jabot Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s cream Le Roy sweater in a wonderful nubby knit with attached jabot collar. Long sleeve, pearlized button closure at back neck. Slightly open-knit, layer for a conservat...
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.