Cartier “Trinity” Vintage Travel Alarm Clock Black Enamel & Tri-Color Gold 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Vendome “Trinity” Vintage Travel Alarm Clock, Black Enamel & Tri-Color Gold, circa 1990s. An elegant and highly collectible travel alarm clock by Cartier, showcasing the Mais...
Dior John Galliano 10th Anniversary Japan Limited Edition Saddle Bag 2006 Rare C
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Christian Dior John Galliano 10th Anniversary Japan Limited Edition Saddle Bag from 2006. A highly collectible archival Dior piece celebrating John Galliano’s 10-year anniversar...
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries. Fabric composition: nylon. Fabric belt to tied on the middle back. Bow on the middl...
PRADA black suede PLATFORM Sandals Shoes 36.5
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada sandals is crafted in black suede. They feature open toes, a platform sole, and thick heels for comfortable height. The slingback strap curves over the vamp...
2000’s PLEIN SUD Vintage Burgundy Cinnamon Red Woven Knit Crop Top
By Plein Sud
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vintage Plein Sud crop top, crafted in a Tie Die woven cinnamon cotton, with tall Collar line, cage detailed back and figure hugging stretchy silhouette. Recommended Size; Small /...
CHANEL navy blue cotton 2014 14A DALLAS DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel tweed jacket is crafted in a rich blend of navy blue, light blue, and gray cotton (84%), wool (10%), and nylon (6%). The design showcases a sophisticated d...
Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs SS 1998
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Gianni Versace Couture full length black silk and lace dress. it has a scoop back, one short sleeve and is asymmetrically cut with web pattern lace covered cut outs at on...
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
Hermès New Toile Clutch Traffic Jam
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès flat case in H canvas with "Traffic Jam" print, 100% cotton, screen print, made in France and designed by Katie Scott. Brand new in unused condition.
Blue Zanotti mules embroidered with pearls and sequins
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue Zanotti mules embroidered with pearls and sequins size 39 eu.
2006 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN draped brown silk tunic with metal thread embroidery
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning deep brown silk tunic from Alexander McQueen dating to 2006. The tunic has a loose, fluid silhouette with an asymmetric cut that allows the fabric to drape. Wide sleeves are...
$412Sale Price|20% Off
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Pucci Iridescent Frames * Gold Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Protection...
Hermes Birkin 25 Cote A Cote Tuffetage Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Birkin 25 Côte à Côte Tuffetage in Black Swift with Permabrass hardware. This rare limited edition Birkin introduces Hermès’ Côte à Côte tuffetage techniq...
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black jersey corset lace up waist bodycon dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage black jersey corset lace up waist bodycon dress M Reference: TGAS/D00359 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Material: Jersey Color: Black Pattern: ...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Periwinkle Lavender Tweed 95P Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 periwinkle lavender tweed skirt suit, a rare and highly collectible look from Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic “Barbie” collection for Chanel. This beautiful two-pi...
Prada Early 2000s Black Mesh, Nylon & Leather Slingback Heels Size 37
Located in Berlin, BE
Early 2000s Prada slingback heels crafted from a combination of black mesh, technical nylon and smooth leather, materials characteristic of Prada’s footwear from this period. The op...
Vintage 1940's Brown Straw Saucer Hat 1940's Orange Ribbon Percher Hat Tilt hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1940's bitter chocolate straw hat, with a bright coloured orange ribbon is the perfect statement piece for your seasonal wardrobe. The structured wide brim boa...
Hermes Haut A Courroies Hac 40 Black Porosus Crocodile Travel Duffle Bag Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Shinny Porosus Crocodile Exterior - Gold Hardware - Stamped Squared G ( 2003) - Come With Lock/Key & Clochette Measurements (approximately in inches) : 16" W x 16" ...
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...
Pierre Cardin Logo Top Handle Patent Bag
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pierre Cardin Sculptural Top Handle Patent Leather Logo Bag from the 1960's. Really unusual collectible bag with arched gilt metal handle in the fo...
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Located in Dallas, TX
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown with Matching Shawl Description An elegant Vera Wang evening ensemble featuring a beautifully tailored strapless gown in luminous jewel...
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Burberry Fall 2004 Oversized Black Geometric Jacquard Unisex Shawl Wrap Scarf
By Burberry, Christopher Bailey
Located in San Diego, CA
Sophisticated vintage Burberry Fall 2004 oversized black geometric shawl, an exceptionally versatile accessory from the Christopher Bailey era. Designed in an elegant semi-sheer blac...
ALAIA dust grey ribbed V-neck sleeveless fit flared cocktail dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALAIA dust grey ribbed V-neck sleeveless fit flared cocktail dress M Reference: AEMA/A00022 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Grey Pattern: Solid ...
Rihanna’s Black and White 1980s Face Picasso Print Faux Fur Vintage 80s Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1980s vintage faux fur black and white face print hat in the same fabric as the jacket coat that Rihanna wore. I have the matching jacket ( ...
2021 Chanel black lambskin leather chain bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
2021 Chanel black leather chain bag This is a Chanel chain bag in lambskin with chain-link detailing a signature interlocking cc logo with concealed magnetic fastening and an intern...
Dolce & Gabbana dress 'Lingerie' by Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana Winter 2020
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DOLCE & GABBANA - 2020 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collectio, under the artistic direction of Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana. Black satin and lace dress with a matching bra....
1960s Vintage Mackintosh Black Faux Fur 60s Double Breasted Swing Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s MACKINTOSH faux fur swing jacket! Jet black color, with a double breasted style. Amazing contrasting collar, cuffs, and hem. So soft, and comfortable, yet extremely chic. ...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Tom Ford for Gucci Python Snake Head Ad Runway Heels Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Gucci Heels Worn Once for a Runway show * Stunning in Gold Python * Tom Ford's "Farewell Collection" w/ Gucci * Size: 37.5 * Gold Bamboo Heel Green Snake Head Jewel...
We Adore - Chanel 22 Calfskin Leather Logo Hobo Bag With A Matching Pouch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel 22 Calfskin Leather Logo Hobo Bag With A Matching Pouch From the Spring-Summer 2022 collection is this black hobo bag crafted from soft, shiny quilted calfskin lea...
S/S 2005 Donatella Versace Chaos Couture Colourful denim Print silk corset dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Spring / Summer 2005 Donatella Versace, jeans couture dress in a silk floaty denim print with colourful slogans, butterfly patch embroidery and fitted bustier, corset top....
Dior Galliano 2006 Bondage Heels Black Lace Up Pumps 38.5
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Jose, CA
Authentic Vintage Dior Galliano bondage lace-up pumps from the iconic Fall 2006 era. Black leather with corset lacing, quilted detailing, pointed toes, and slender stiletto heels, th...
Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace tri...
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 1996 Pony Hair Shoulder Bag
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Gucci by Tom Ford pony hair shoulder bag from the celebrated Fall/Winter 1996 collection. Crafted in Italy, this exceptional piece embodies the sleek sensuality and refined glam...
Vintage Oleg Cassini Bridal Ivory Gold Beaded Floral Evening Dress UK 14 US 10
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Maghera, GB
A striking vintage Oleg Cassini evening gown in soft ivory, lavishly embellished with pearl-white and pale gold beadwork. The elegant long-sleeved silhouette is decorated with sweep...
Gianni Versace Late 1980s Black Draped Rayon Jersey Asymmetric Bateau Neck Top
Located in Berlin, BE
A refined Gianni Versace top from the late 1980s, crafted in Italy from soft black rayon jersey. The design features a beautifully draped asymmetric bateau neckline that wraps elegan...
1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet, with gold embroidered panel down the front center. Hundreds of large hand-sewn gold se...
$956Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Lipstick Red Silk Taffeta Rose Pocket Appliqué Fit n’ Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Fea...
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Chanel Limited Edition Black Lucite Crystal Rocket Bag FW 2017 Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Limited Edition - Chanel FW 2017 Runway piece - Black lucite and crystal rocket ship - Silver hardware - Tonal lucite lined interior - Shoulder Strap Drop Max: 24cm - Condition: Ex...
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...
$980Sale Price|20% Off
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
1950s Alix of Miami Size 14 Plus Size Blue + Green Flower Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s ALIX OF MIAMI rare larger size wiggle dress! Features cotton fabric, with velvet accents. Three royal blue velvet straps at each shoulder. Figure flattering fit, with ...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Final Collection for YSL 2004...
Beautiful Mugler Silk Top Semi Sheer Black Lace Bustier Blouse
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful Mugler Silk lace bustier captures the Designer’s unmistakable vision of femininity: powerful, theatrical & sensual. Every seam sharpens the silhouette, drawing the...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Brown Monogram Canvas Musette Tango Shoulder Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of fashion history with the Louis Vuitton Musette Tango, a shoulder bag that epitomizes early 2000s Parisian chic. Crafted in France between 2000 and 2009, this small...
Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Zip Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Dior Monogramme Oblique Mini Zippered Clutch in navy logo textile lined in navy calf leather. Leather handle. 1980's France. 10" x 6" x 2".
Early 2000s Roberto Cavalli White Leopard Print Satin Bodycon Skirt Top Set L
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli skirt set from the early 2000s consists of a fitted sleeveless top and matching maxi skirt. It is constructed in white s...
Black nylon trouser with red LV Monogram print LOUIS VUITTON
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black nylon trouser with red LV Monogram print . Drawstring on the waist. Pocket on both side with zip closure. Branded snap on the bottom . SIZE 42 / L
Moschino Question Mark Sweater
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool sweater adorned with a large question mark in the front. It has long cuffed sleeves, a crew neck and a large mixed metal question mark comprised of silver sequ...
CHANEL grey wool 05A CAMELLIA TWEED Coat Jacket M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel coat is crafted in white and grey tweed wool (74%), nylon (10%), cotton (7%), silk (5%) and viscose (4%), woven with a black all-over Camellia pattern. It ...
Hermes Plaid Avalon Baby Blanket – 135 x 95cm - Ecru Camel - New Care Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
laid Avalon Baby Blanket – 135x95cm - Ecru Camel – NWCTS - 2602181809 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Avalon Baby Throw Blanket / Plaid Artist: Hermès Studio Size: 135 x 95 cm / 53.1 x 37...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
LOUIS VUITTON Sirius 70 brown LV monogram canvas large travel bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Sirius 70 brown LV monogram canvas large travel bag Reference: AEMA/A00080 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Sirius 70 Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown, Beige Pattern: ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR natural raffia 2020 CD DOUBLE WRAP ROPE Belt
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior double-wrap rope belt is crafted in natural raffia and finished with a silver-tone CD metal buckle. A versatile accessory that adds a refined yet e...
GUCCI burgundy MLB NY YANKEE EMBROIDERED Baseball Cap Hat M
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci NY Yankee baseball cap is crafted in burgundy canvas cotton (100%) and detailed with a white embroidered NY Yankee patch on the front. The side is accented ...
1960s Yellow + White + Clear Paillettes Sequined Lamb's Wool Sleeveless 60s Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s yellow, white and clear paillettes and sequin encrusted sleeveless lamb's wool sweater top! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and paillettes throughout. Super...
CHANEL black grained leather REV DAD Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel Dad sandals are crafted in black grained calfskin leather and feature a distinctive, laid-back silhouette. Two velcro straps across the front are adorned ...
A silk dress by Eric Dubrulle for the Prix de Diane, Haute Couture – Paris, Spri
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring/Summer 1996. Paris Eric Dubrulle Haute Couture in Paris from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection (attributed to). A catwalk dress entitled ‘Prix de Diane’, in houndstooth-patte...
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.