Off-white backless rayon jacquard dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white backless rayon jacquard dress. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE 34/ XXS
Off-white backless rayon jacquard dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white backless rayon jacquard dress. Invisible zip closure on the left side. SIZE 34/ XXS
PRADA light blue 2019 SHEARLING FUR SHORT SLEEVE Jacket 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada jacket in light blue shearling fur with tonal leather trims. Crafted in a refined straight-cut silhouette with a softly structured, sculpted line, this luxurious...
DOLCE & GABBANA cream 2001 Fur Trim Pearl Embellished Coat M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana coat in white floral lace cotton (80%) and nylon (20%). Features a sculpted fitted silhouette with elegant knee length, long sleeves and a ties at the ...
White rayon trouser-skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon trouser-skirt . Invisible zip closure on the left. Pocket on both side. SIZE 34 / XS
CHANEL Paris / BYZANCE Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Emerald Jewel Mosaic Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • An acquisition. Not a trend. A relic with investment gravity ...
Alaia Plum Wool Tailored Jacket
Located in Oakland, CA
This is an Alaia plum wool (90%) and cashmere (10%) tailored jacket Plum wool jacket with sculptural tailoring Signature toggle single button front closure Peak lapel Side vents Par...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2001 Vintage Y2K Runway Silk Psychedelic Maxi Gown Long Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway style (I like mine better) SS01 100% silk Sheer Neon bright yellow and jet black Ultra low cowl neck to bellybutton Super high side slit Pullover Has t...
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with belt and drag ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with black belt and drag . Invisible zip and hook and eye closure on the front of the dress and on the belt. Front lenght = 165cm Back lenght = 210...
GUCCI beige GG Supreme canvas 2019 ACE GG FLORAL Sneakers Shoes 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Ace sneakers crafted in beige and ebony GG Supreme Flora canvas with red and metallic green leather trims. Designed with classic round toes and the signature gre...
Printed jersey draped evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed jersey draped evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Inside jersey bodysuit with snap closure. Draped and gather on the left side + high split . Shoulder pa...
CHANEL Paris / SEOUL Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · The Most Coveted Little Black Jacket — Runway of the Paris–Seoul 2016 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A celestial artifact of Lagerfeld’s East-meets-Paris vision — ...
Roberto Cavalli Early 2000s Yellow Tattoo Print Jeans with Tiger, Sacred Heart
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic pair of Roberto Cavalli jeans from the early 2000s, a full expression of the rock-baroque aesthetic that made the brand instantly recognizable at the time. Made of warm yello...
Vintage 1960s Cream Embroidered Lace Maxi Dress with Bandana, US 4-6 UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...
$2,695Sale Price|28% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2000 Gathered Cupro Halter Top Leather Tie Detail IT40
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined and highly collectible Gucci top designed under Tom Ford for Spring/Summer 2000, embodying the sensual minimalism that defined his era at the house. Crafted in Italy from ...
90s Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Red and Cream Stripe Multi-Strap Knit Midi Dress
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A stretch-knit body-con midi dress from Jean Paul Gaultier Maille in bold vertical red and ecru stripes, circa early 1990s. - Multi-strap neckline with five wide parallel straps fan...
CHANEL 12K$ Iconic Yellow Tweed Dress with Belt 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Runway of FRENCH RIVIERA Cruise 2012 Collection — Lemon Yellow Lesage Tweed Dress with Logo Belt y Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique value: over $12,000 ~ A sunlit relic dress ...
Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in New Hope, PA
This Issey Miyake cropped top has a graphic black design on the front. It is made from a combination of pleated fabric and sheer tulle in what appears to be a major feat of textile ...
Jeans Paul Gaultier New Black Cotton Shirt with Angel Sleeves
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cotton shirt from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a shirt collar, matching black mother of pearl buttons up front and long draping sleeves. The princess seaming makes fo...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Rare Collectible Grey Silk Bouclé Hoodie with Penguin Motif & CC Logo — Runway of 2007 Fall by by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ Extremely Rare Trophy of Chanel Mythology ...
VALENTINO Icy Mint green patent leather 2024 VLOGO Slingback Flats Shoes 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino 2024 VLogo patent slingback flat in Icy Mint is crafted from glossy patent leather, offering a fresh, modern take on a timeless silhouette. The design i...
1930s Vintage Peach Lace Gown with Floral Embroidery, US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of peach netted lace, with a delicate repeat embroidered floral pattern, this original 1930's gown, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection....
CHANEL 15K$ Paris / BYZANCE Museum Grade Ensemble 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ Exquisite Museum worth ensemble ~ shimmering coat and matching dress ~ from Runway of Paris / BYZANCE Collection ~ one of the most significant Karl Lagerfeld's creations -~ Bou...
Printed backless cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed backless cocktail dress. Invisible zip closure on the right side. Inside panty with snap closure. SAMPLE Short lenght = 80cm Long lenght = 110cm SIZE 34/ XXS
Melo Black Silk Envelope Pouch , Zero-Waste Light Weight Travel Accessory
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Melo Pouch reflects a slower approach to luxury, where craftsmanship and intention guide every detail. Handcrafted by artisans using responsibly sourced silk, each piece is creat...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Black Silk Hand-Beaded Oversized Shawl Cape Veil
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Vintage 1990's Black Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Hand beaded perfection This is going to make the entire look of your gown ensemble Excellent condition, no ...
CHANEL 9K$ Paris / DALLAS CC Logo Relic Vest Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Western Vest Jacket — Paris / DALLAS Métiers d’Art 2014 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 / Most Elusive collector’s piece ~ An outl...
NEIMAN MARCUS Sleek Italian Black Lucite Oval Fringe Tassel Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
NEIMAN MARCUS Italian sleek black lucite fringe tassel clutch c 1970s The elongated oval shaped lucite evening bag is framed with a gilt metal band that circles the center opening...
CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum-Grade Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Embellishment — — Ad Campaign of Fall 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With a boutique valuation originally surpas...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Wool Coat Jacket w. Oversized Scarf
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Black & Ivory fitted coat Missing size and comp tag, but fits XS/S best, and I presume is wool This coat is very warm! Attached scarf and hole for scarf to...
Vintage 1930's purple sequin and tulle halter neck blouse UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular French 1930's dusk purple sequin halter neck blouse, constructed on a French blue cotton base, is a rare piece to behold and the perfect piece for your cocktai...
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogn...
CHANEL 1990 Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button — Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era • Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market) — An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
PRADA gold silver 2004 SKIPPER LIZARD TRIM BROCADE Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Skipper bag in pleated antique gold and silver-grey floral brocade woven with luminous gold lurex thread, crafted in a softly structured, sculptural silhouette t...
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
CHANEL Paris / Saint-Tropez Yellow Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lemon Lesage Tweed Jacket with Crystal CC Jewels — Cruise 2012 “FRENCH RIVIERA” Runway by Karl Lagerfeld — one of Lagerfeld’s most iconic sunlight chapters — Seen on Sar...
Versace jacket for Genny white 80's in very good condition
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Genny by Gianni Versace white cotton jacket Collarless over model with single button closure 3 front pockets Small to wide fit, thanks to its raglan shoulders and comfortable fit it ...
Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Paris / Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A vision of refined harmony, this ensemble consists of a perfectly tailored jacket and a matching skirt, rendered in ethe...
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
Hermès Birkin 40 Gold Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Gold - Palladium hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Comes with lock, clochette and keys - Stamp J square. Year 2006 - Condit...
Off-white cotton veil deshabillé with thread embroidery Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cotton veil deshabillé with thread embroidery. One fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. SIZE 34/XS
CHANEL 9K$ Rarest Vogue Cover Tweed Trench Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collector’s Gem – Houndstooth Tweed Trench — Runway of Spring 2005 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique valuation: over $9,000 ~ A relic for true connoisseurs of Chanel...
PRADA Acciaio blue 2008 SEQUIN FLAP Bag BR4149
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap shoulder bag in Acciaio gradient sequins, shimmering from silver through deep blue to black in a fluid, light-catching finish. Designed in a sleek, softly s...
Hermès Gold Porcelain Change Tray Ashtray Carnets d'Equateur Dallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Change Tray Can be used as ashtray Print: "Carnets d'Equateur" Designed by Robert Dallet Theme: Africa, wild animals, jungle, leopard, parrots ...
VALENTINO beige 2001 CRYSTAL & ROSE EMBELLISHED TULLE Bag
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino Glam evening bag in beige tulle, exquisitely crafted in a delicate, softly gathered silhouette and richly adorned with sculptural red silk roses, hand-applie...
PRADA natural linen canvas 2012 LINO TWIST Frame Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Lino Twist shoulder bag in natural linen canvas, crafted in a softly structured, elegant silhouette that blends refined texture with exotic detail. This distinct...
Off-white Tweed jacket with belt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white Tweed jacket with belt . Rayon lining. Pocket on both side. BRANDED BUTTON ON CUFFS; Branded buckle, belt and belt-loop. Shoulder pad. SIZE 40
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Collectible Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Navy Lesage Tweed Cape Jacket — — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Runway · By Karl Lagerfeld — Originally offered at a boutique price surpassing $10,00...
Black and orange striped sweater ISSEY MIYAKE
By Issey Miyake
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and orange striped sweater. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Front lenght = 46cm Back lenght = 58cm SIZE M
Chanel vintage embellished tweed tote shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel vintage embellished tweed tote shoulder bag H 38 cm, w 40 cm Cc Embellished bag with multicoloured tweed Blue leather on the shoulder strap
Vintage Phase II California 1960s Cream Brown Micro Mini Dress XS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cream and brown micro mini dress. fit & flare silhouette. ruffle bib collar along the bodice. trumpet sleeves. ties at back waist + back z...
White rayon sleeveless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon sleeveless dress. SIZE 34/ XS
CHANEL 9K$ New Paris / Monte-Carlo Iconic Burgundy Tweed Dress 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Paris / Monte-Carlo Burgundy Tweed Dress — The Camellia’s Crown and Logo Belt ~ An iconic creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / MONTE-CARLO collection, this Chanel dress em...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW03 Hardcore Dior Bondage Collection Sleek and shiny candy apple red lambskin lined in silk Shiny silver hardwar...
PRADA black nylon 2014 HULA Shopping Tote Bag 1BY300
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada tote in black nylon with pink and white Hula print. Crafted in a refined, lightweight silhouette with a relaxed yet polished structure, this distinctive piece fe...
CHANEL Eternity Bound Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Black Lesage Tweed Jacket with Multi-Logo Zippers — 2000s Era · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $13,000 ~ A piece for the true Chanel connoisseur — timel...
CHANEL 2001 Runway Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Ecru Tweed Suit with CC Buttons — Fall 2001 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Collectors value: investment piece, captured on many modern-day celebs and Chanel connoisseurs — See...
CHANEL 9K$ New Interstellar Shimmer Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Interstellar Steel Grey Shimmering Tweed Jacket with Bow Runway “COSMIC / OUTER SPACE” Collection, Fall 2017 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: over $9,000 ~ An etherea...
DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE 1993 Vintage Silk Beaded Sequin 2 Piece Ensemble
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Vintage SS93 Runway print 2 pieces Tunic is sheer, oversized, and pullover (silk) has beads Leggings are opaque and skinny with side zip (syntheti...
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.