Black Mongolian fur long coat CARLO TIVIOLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Mongolian fur long coat. Edge to edge with hook&eye closure on the middle front. High split on both side. SIZE L THIS COAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED...
Black Mongolian fur long coat CARLO TIVIOLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black Mongolian fur long coat. Edge to edge with hook&eye closure on the middle front. High split on both side. SIZE L THIS COAT CANNOT BE SHIPPED...
Alexander McQueen 2008 Beaded Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Alexander McQueen vintage 2000s black leather fringe dress with beaded straps that travel the full length of the dress. Deep v back. Back zip...
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...
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...
Chanel 1995 Vintage Black Letter Large Bowler Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sewickley, PA
Measures 19in. W (at widest point) x 11in. H x 6in. D In Black calfskin and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in great condition with very few signs of normal use. The piping...
$1,457Sale Price|44% Off
New Gucci Lykke Li Python Spring 2015 Runway Pumps Heels Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Python Heels Spring Summer 2015 Runway Heels Size: 38 Featured in Gucci Music Video with Lykke Li Metallic Muted Gold Cross Strap Toe Python Adjustable Ankle Strap i...
$523Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Red & Black Rose Print Sheath Dress
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous, ultra feminine Dolce & Gabbana red rose print sheath dress. Bought for £1950 and worn twice - has been dry cleaned. Made from smooth black viscose crepe with a romantic...
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.
Vintage Calvin Klein 1990s Black Lace Sexy Long Sleeve 90s Bodysuit Onesie
By Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage rare early CALVIN KLEIN 1990s black lace bodysuit! All over black regal lace. Amazing bodycon fit, that is extremely versatile. Can eas...
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...
Chanel pink tweed black leather gold hardware shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel pink tweed black leather gold hardware shoulder bag measurements approx in cm 22*16*6
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...
HERMES Gold Togo Marron Fonce Box REVERSIBLE 32MM H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm reversible belt in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather and Marron Foncé (dark brown) Veau Box leather showcases timeless versatility. Finished with a class...
Dolce and Gabbana Unworn 2006 Black Lace Dress with Gold Laurel Trim Ad Campaign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana black lace dress with band below bust featuring gold laurel embroidery. Slightly peekaboo black built in bra (a si...
Louis Vuitton Stole Oversize Pink Monogram Pop Art - Japan Edition 2019
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Oversized Louis Vuitton stole in pink hue, Japan 2019 edition, featuring iconic Monogram jacquard and vibrant pop art print with graphic and sporty elements. A statement, discontinue...
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: ...
French 1920's Embroidered and Filet Lace Afternoon Dress.
Located in New York, NY
1920s French fine cut work and shadow embroidered afternoon dress, inserted with rondels of Reticella needle lace and sides of hand knotted Fillet lace ....
Blumarine Spring 2016 Runway Look 21 Hand-Embroidered Pink Silk Gown, Unworn
By Blumarine
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional runway-documented Blumarine Spring/Summer 2016 gown, presented as Look 21 of the house’s Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection under Anna Molinari. Never worn and reta...
1950's Strapless Black Sequin Evening Gown, Designer Anonymous
Located in New Hope, PA
This glamorous black silk strapless gown is covered with small black sequins in a swirling pattern over almost all of the dress and the swirls grow larger as they move down the dress...
James Galanos for Neiman Marcus Unusual Black Wool/ Cashmere Vintage Coat
By James Galanos, Neiman Marcus
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful heavy wool (It feels like there might be cashmere mixed in. The fabric is extremely soft.) coat by James Galanos for Neiman Marcus. Long sleeves and belt that buttons on an...
Spring 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black lace up bustier - Corset
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Spring / Summer 2002 Dolce & Gabbana lace up bustier in Black. Featuring fully adjustable laces, concealed zip up side closure and boned, structured inner bodice. MADE IN...
Madonna’s Rare Jean Paul Gaultier 1988 Navy Padded Vintage Blazer 80s Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare musuem worthy JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Pour GIBO SS1988, as worn by Madonna in the 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour! Navy blue sculpted padded corset blazer jack...
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece f...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Pale Peach Silk Two-Tiered Mini Cocktail Dress, SIZE 4
By Narcisco Rodriguez, Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Richardson, TX
This elegant special occasion dress from Narciso Rodriguez combines a matte pale peach (or seashell pink) silk crepe with a shiny silk charmeuse. Although it appears to be two pieces...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Velvet Runway Ad Skirt Sz Fr36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for 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...
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Brown & Orange Vintage Backgammon-Pattern Dress
By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Brown & Orange Vintage Backgammon-Pattern Dress is a striking example of innovative design and vibrant color. Crafted with Miyake’s signature pleating ...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Size 4 Khaki Beige Flower Print Vintage 90s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable 1990s MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC khaki / beige sleeveless babydoll dress! Features embroidered flowers throughout, with a chic bow detail at upper waist. Hidden zipper up the sid...
Hermès Silk Scarf Chacun Fait Son Nid Beige Orange Pink 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Chacun fait son Nid" (each one makes their nest) Designed by Nigel Peake in 2016 Made in France Made of 100% Twill Silk Colo...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Back Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 10 Black Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Burn Out Gown
By Liancarlo, Liancarlo Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk chiffon and lightweight silk velvet burnout evening dress! Features a structured perfect fitting bodice, with built-in interior support to...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two p...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Y2K Top with Multicolor Butterfly Print, Made in Italy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
An elegant and eye-catching vintage Roberto Cavalli top from the early 2000s, made in Italy and featuring a spectacular multicolored print with a kaleidoscopic effect inspired by but...
Vintage 1950's Black Velvet Fit and Flare Dress Full Circle Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a lustrous black velvet and accented by a cream cotton décolletage and statement silver rhinestone buttons, this original 1950's dress is sure to be a favourite in your s...
Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970s
By Leonard
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an yellow fine silk jersey. It has a square neckline and lon...
Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2006 flower and butterfly print silk lace gown
Located in PARIS, FR
Roberto Cavalli black, white, and blush pink floral and butterfly silk maxi gown with lace details from the Spring Summer 2006 collection. Similar prints were presented for the FW 20...
Alessandro Dell'Acqua New Silk Skirt and Top with Bead Trim
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece black fine silk knit lace skirt and cardigan set from Alessandro Dell'Acqua. The long sleeve top buttons up front and at the hem has a sheer 3" panel of intricately pattern grey glass seed beads and silver sequins. There is a matching panel...
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
Vintage 1990s Minimalist Navy Chiffon Cross-Back Cocktail Dress US 2
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A sleeveless navy chiffon cocktail dress by Isabel Ardee Dresses, circa 1990s, with a cross-back silhouette and double-layer hem. - Circa 1990s - Scoop neckline at front - Cross/X-b...
Rare Alessandra Rich x Antonia Milano Silk Dress Mouret Silk Size IT 38 / FR 34
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful cocktail dress by Alessandra Rich Special piece made for the prestigious Antonia Boutique of Milan, Italy 100% Silk Ivory color Colored bows print Crystals buttons Shoulde...
JUNYA WATANABE 2013 black studded pocket polka dot deconstructed flare skirt S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE 2013 black studded pocket polka dot deconstructed flare skirt S Reference: TGAS/D00300 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanab...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and da...
$148Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Moschino 1990s Black Cotton Sequin Panda T-Shirt, Size 42
Located in London, GB
Vintage MOSCHINO Sequin Panda T-shirt, Black cotton, Panda print with sequin details in Black and white Made in Italy Condition: vintage, Like New Size: 42(IT) - 10(UK) - 2/4 USA
Jean Paul Gaultier x Wolford Lingerie Bodysuit, 1999s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and highly collectible Jean Paul Gaultier x Wolford bodysuit. This collaboration came out in 1999 and has been coveted ever since. Wolford's infamous sophisticated hosiery tec...
Dior top 'Street Chic' by John Galliano Spring 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2002 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'street Chic' Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Openwork knitted black top. Size M, it can fit a 36FR. Made in Franc...
Vintage 1960s Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Psychedelic Print 60s Dress Saks Fifth
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 4-6 📏 Measurements Bust: 36–40 inches (stretch silk jersey) Waist: 27 inches Hips: 40–42 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 34 inches A striking and h...
Gucci Rare Limited Edition Jackie 1961 Bag in Pink Leather and Flora Canvas
Located in London, GB
Gucci Rare Limited Edition Jackie 1961 Bag in Pink Leather and Flora Canvas Gucci Limited Edition Jackie 1961 Flora bag in pink. Iconic Gucci Flora p...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Charles Hymen Novelty Postcard Print Vintage 50s 3/4 Sleeves Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of different postcards and letters throughout. Buttons up the front center bodice. Hidden...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 1stYear Draped CutOut Overlay Silk Maxi Dress ss2001
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Chicago, IL
While also Gucci Creative Director, for his first collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford designed this Spring/Summer 2001 black two-layer peek-a-boo delphos-silhouette draping evening gown. It features a Ford-signature plunging V-neck above ruched center-seams that support side-draped cut-out opaque panels. For discrete see-through effects under the draping, it overlays a fully attached black semi-transparent figure-hugging stretch-silk maxi dress. At this turning point in fashion history, French founder Saint Laurent (1936-2008) planned to retire by early 2002 with his last haute-couture collection--after selling his Parisian business to luxury conglomerates that named American Ford its director. Crystalizing the iconic brand's sex appeal at his first YSL show, Ford debuted in Paris tuxedo-inspired womenswear in mostly black or white, which included this dress that conjures an ancient Greek female sculpture...
Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1999 grey technical wool jacket
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Alexander McQueen soft gray wool jacket from the Fall Winter 1999 “The Overlook” collection. As seen on the runway. A true collector’s piece showcasing McQueen’s signature preci...
New Tom Ford For Gucci Swarovski Crystal Satin Heels Sz 8.5
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Heels Brand New Size: 8.5 * Swarovski Crystal Toe & Ankle * Satin Insole * Satin Tie Ankle Straps * Black Satin Covere...
GUCCI Aria GG monogram crystal brown leather horsebit A-line midi skirt IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Aria GG monogram crystal brown leather horsebit A-line midi skirt IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A00499 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Aria 2022 - Runway Materi...
CHANEL white raffia 23S CRYSTAL CC SLIDE Sandals Shoes 38.5 G40083
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slides are crafted in white woven raffia and adorned with a sparkling crystal CC logo across the front. Featuring rounded toes and smooth leather soles, t...
$270Sale Price|34% Off
New Emilio Pucci Black Aviator Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci Sunglasses * Black Aviator Frames * Pucci Print Sides: * White, Purple & Blue * Silver Pucci Logo on Both Sides * Handmade...
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier Ebene
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier Ebene is a stylish and luxurious handbag designed for women. Made with canvas exterior material...
Chanel 24C Cashmere Cardigan and Skirt Set in Pastel Blue and Purple
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 24C CASHMERE CARDIGAN AND SKIRT SET IN PASTEL BLUE AND PURPLE SIZE 36 / 38 FR Chanel 24C cashmere knit cardigan and skirt set. In excellent as new condition. Amazing Chanel D...
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold jersey draped and wrapped bustier evening dress . Black cotton boned bustier with hook&eye closure on the middle back and gros-grain piping. Invisible zip closure on the middle ...
1990s Jenny Packham Black and White Sequined Silk Vintage 90s Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s JENNY PACKHAM black and white sequined silk mini dress! Packham got her start in the 1980s, but really rose to fame after her designs were featured on Kim Catrall ( Sa...
A/W 2003 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Off-Shoulder Bustier Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn/Winter 2003 Vivienne Westwood ensemble ! Featuring a black velvet off-shoulder silhouette, wrap around top with complimenting black wool circle skirt. The top featur...
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué ROBERTO CAVALLI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Animal print cotton trouser with transparent plastic appliqué. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. Branded studs. Pocket on both side and on the back. SI...
Elizabeth Arden Op Art Dress Made in France circa 1968
Located in New Hope, PA
This Op Art dress was made in France for the Elizabeth Arden Salon in New York in the late 1960's or early 1970's. Elizabeth Arden employed many young designers who would go on to b...
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.