Rocha Furry Wool BallerinaShrug CapSleeve Tied Cropped Vest Sweater, c.1990
By Simone Rocha
Located in Chicago, IL
While today's fashion collectors are more familiar with his daughter Simone Rocha who leads her eponymous brand, U.K.-based John Rocha in the early 1990s designed this plush 'teddy b...
CHROME HEARTS black EMBROIDERED STRETCH LEATHER Pants 34 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chrome Hearts biker pants in black stretch leather with tonal Fleurs embroidery at the knees. Designed with a sleek, skinny-leg silhouette and classic five-pocket cons...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 40 / 8 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage Halter Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh halter gown ! This dress has it all—flattering ruched boned bodice, gold leaf embroidery, and a...
Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
Eudon Choi Grey Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very elegant gown by Eudon Chois. In a pretty shade of grey , the dress has a sexy tie back and hangs beautifully. Measurements
CHANEL black patent 15A SALZBURG CHAIN LOAFER Pumps Shoes 41.5 fit 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This is a 100% authentic pair of Chanel Black CC Chain Loafer Pumps, combining classic elegance with a modern edge. Crafted from glossy black patent leather, these pumps feature icon...
CHANEL Paris / Venice Runway Shimmering Baroque Dress 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Paris / VENICE Shimmering Baroque Dress — Cruise 2010 Runway Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ This is not merely an evening dress. It is a moving fresco ~ A garment as a ...
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Luxurious Vintage Blonde Striped Fox Fur Stole - White Fur Collar
Located in Sheffield, GB
Luxurious Blonde Striped Fox Fur Stole Collar A superb Vintage fox fur stole (Circa 1970). Crafted from exquisitely plush pelts of striped blonde Arctic Fox fur, lined in a cream fa...
GUCCI beige 2020 GG WOOL & LEATHER SMALL BACKPACK Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Small Backpack in beige and ebony GG wool, trimmed with black leather, offers a luxurious take on a classic silhouette. Designed for both style and function...
$1,800
Valentino New Neon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible neon dress from Valentino. It has a scoop neckline, full sleeves, a full skirt, and a fitted waist. It is lined in the same fabric and has a ...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$1,428
HERMÈS belt
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
HERMÈS Collier de Chien belt Vintage - year 1996 Z in circle Rouge casaque courchevel leather Signature gold plated Medor spikes Adorned with four nail heads, carved faced and a rin...
John Galliano Y2K Gazette Print Lace-Up Heels Size 40
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and highly collectible pair of John Galliano lace-up heels from the early 2000s, featuring the designer’s signature Gazette print — one of his most iconic and enduring motifs....
Chanel 1975s Veste Tailleur FR36 Haute Couture Ecru Red Tweed Ensemble UK8 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture suit circa 1975, consisting of a jacket and pleated skirt in multicolored wool tweed on an ecru background, trimmed with a bright red ribbon all around. It featu...
VALENTINO Electric Violet 2022 ONE STUD 100 Satin Pumps Shoes 38
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Valentino One Stud pumps in Electric Violet satin are a bold and glamorous statement piece. They feature a crystal-adorned Rockstud pyramid embellishment, pointe...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work d...
Vintage 1960's Christian Dior Gold Lurex Kitten Heels UK 4.5-5 US 6.5-7 EU 36.5
Located in Nashville, TN
The most eye catching and iconic pair of 1960's gold lurex and leather Christian Dior kitten heel sling backs, you could ever hope to set eyes upon. The delicate shoe encloses the f...
Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2006 Superkid Mohair Military Coat Size S
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible piece from Alexander McQueen’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection, this sculptural military-style coat exemplifies the designer’s fascination with historic...
St. Moritz luxury eyeglasses for women
By St. Moritz
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: St. Moritz MODEL: ICE251 - Wine MADE IN: China ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 53 mm / 2 1/16 in Lens height: 30 mm / 1 3/16 in Br...
Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...
Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Silk Polka Dot Cap Sleeve Size 2 / 4 Blouse Top / Shirt
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MARC JACOBS Collection navy blue silk polka dot cap sleeve blouse! Features silk covered buttons up the bodice. Lots of attention to detail, with strategically placed ruffl...
$956Sale Price|20% Off
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Buckle Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Stunning in Size: 37 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Patent Leather Toe * Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Quilted Soft Le...
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell...
Chanel Black Calfskin Chevron Small In The City Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Calfskin Chevron Small In The City Bag SKU: 152521 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Item is in good condition with appare...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy DWAY EMBROIDERED Slide Sandals Shoes 37
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior Dway slide sandals in burgundy embroidered cotton. Feature the iconic CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS signature across the wide band. Fl...
Vuitton BNIB Kusama Métis Black Fuchsia Cross Body Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collection, the LVxYK Pochette Métis features two of the celebrated Japanese artist’s visual signatures: psychedelic dots and pumpkins. Fine bl...
White cotton sleeveless dress Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 94% cotton, 6% elasthane. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US) S
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
Printed tulle tank top with ruffle and mirror embellishment JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed tulle tank top with ruffle and mirror embellishment . Fabric composition : tulle stretch and rayon. SIZE S
PRADA charcoal grey wool 1998 ASYMMETRIC BOX PLEAT Skirt 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada skirt is tailored in charcoal grey wool (100%), designed with a structured flared silhouette that falls above the knee. Asymmetric box pleats add sculptural...
Printed cotton Cargo trouser CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton Cargo trouser. Branded button, buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. Black Nylon strap on both side of the waist in order to adjust. 3 pockets on the f...
Colourful Postcard Stamp Print long fitted bustier Dress / Sample
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun One-off ‘Sample’ Dress, in a Colourful Postcard-Stamp Pattern. This long fitted bustier Dress features adjustable shoulder straps, fitted waistline, concealed zip closure and p...
AQUAZZURA black suede FOXY SHEARLING LINED Mules Shoes 39.5
Eric Javits Wide Brimmed Natural Straw Hat
By Eric Javits
Located in New Hope, PA
Fine natural straw is used for this Eric Javits hat which can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The wide brim is turned up all the way around and the hat is in...
Chanel 2000s Black Quilted Lambskin Women's Ballet Flats with Bow
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
These Chanel ballet flats represent one of the house’s most enduring and sought-after silhouettes, merging everyday wearability with unmistakable luxury craftsmanship. Constructed fr...
Miu Miu Vintage Spring/Summer 1998 Bouclé and Glitter Pointed-Toe Mules Size 39
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare archival pointed-toe mules from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, showcasing the playful material contrasts and sculptural silhouettes that defined late-1990s Miu Miu footwear....
1990s Roberto Cavalli Large Size Leopard Animal Zebra Print Chiffon 90s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ROBERTO CAVALLI larger size silk chiffon mixed animal print blouse ! This top features a modesty option with hidden naps at the interi...
Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Special order ulysse exterior HH logo throughout - Brass hardware - Estimated to be from the early 1950's - Dual front buckle strap with functioning snap closure - Linen lined...
Dolce & Gabbana Bondage Shoulder Bag, Fall/Winter 2003
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Dolce & Gabbana bondage-inspired shoulder bag from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, crafted in vivid orange leather and contrasted with black webbing straps and oversized si...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 ...
Thierry Mugler Couture Flame Jacket
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture Flame Jacket. Amazing patchwork details creating flames illusion. Such an iconic Mugler design. Hook and eye closure at central front. Missing size and comp...
THE ROW pale beige silk FAILLE TRENCH Coat Jacket 2 XS
By The Row
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic The Row trench coat is crafted in pale beige faille silk (please note the content tag is missing), offering a fluid drape with a structured yet airy finish. The o...
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Gold Satin and Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 6 US 2
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...
Important Vintage 1990s Gianni Versace Jeans Couture Op Art Belted 90s Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Versace Jeans Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Important, and super rare vintage 90s GIANNI VERSACE Jeans Couture fitted op-art geo floral printed jacket! Amazing fit, with an equally impressive signature Versace print. Attached ...
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s—an era synonymous with the designer’s refined, architectural approach t...
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Runway Coat Jacket Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2450 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 Fall Runway ...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway Lesage gradient sequins paillette gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2022 Runway Lesage silver gradient sequins paillette gown Reference: TGAS/F00877 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: ...
2001 Dolce and Gabbana Runway Documented Red and White Moto Jacket
Located in London, GB
This well documented jacket walked the runway as part of Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2001 collection (look 14/63). A true piece of trophy vintage, the moto jackets from this collect...
Manolo Blahnik Size 41 / 11 Raspberry Pink Patent Leather Strappy High Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MANOLO BLAHNIK raspberry pink patent leather strappy high heels in hard to find Size 41 / US 11 ! Features three adjustable straps with si...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel Grunge Style Jeans — Paris / LONDON Collection, Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of rebellion, these Chanel jeans stride forth from Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary Paris / LOND...
Hermès Cotton Scarf Carré Le Boubou H Blue Grey Horse Pattern Texas 65 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Le Boubou H" Horse riding theme: horseshoe, spur, stirrup, boots, saddle, whip, horse, but also watch, "clou de selle", padlock From the...
Christian Dior fur bolero by John Galliano circa 2007-2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2007-2008 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Pink feather sleeveless bolero ornamented with a matching ribbon flower. Pink silk li...
BALENCIAGA black mesh & rubber TRACK Sneakers Shoes 38
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Balenciaga Track sneakers are crafted from black recycled mesh and feature interwoven rubber accents for a bold, dynamic...
CHANEL Arctic Ice Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ An untrivial, glacial reimagining of the Eternal Little Black Jacket, this creation from Karl Lagerfeld’s ARCTIC ICE Legendary Collection carries the hush of snowlight and the per...
Sleeveless raphia dress with black patent inset JUNKO SHIMADA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless raphia dress with black patent inset. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. No lining. SIZE 38
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 39
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Size 39 * Black Patent Piping * Leather Insole * Black & White Polka Dot Canvas * 4.5" Heel * 1...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Velvet Runway Ad Skirt Sz Fr36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Size: FR36 Tom Ford's Coveted 2001 Winter Collection Runway Skirt Impossible to Find New Brand New Without Tags Black Velvet Zipper and Hook & E...
LOUIS VUITTON Indigo Coquelicot blue Epi leather NEONOE MM Bucket Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton NéoNoé MM Bucket Shoulder Bag in navy Epi leather combines style and sophistication in a versatile design. Crafted from iconic Epi textured leather,...
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.