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La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown

La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown

By La Perla

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious black Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin) and f...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

New Escada Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Tiered Sleeveless Tiered Empire Blouse 38
New Escada Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Tiered Sleeveless Tiered Empire Blouse 38

New Escada Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Tiered Sleeveless Tiered Empire Blouse 38

By Escada

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic new ESCADA leopard / cheetah print silk tiered pleated empire top! Three tiers, with accordian pleated silk. Beautiful leopard print in brown, beige, tan, light brown and black. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closure. Excellent quality! Can easily be dressed up or down. Would look great with shorts, denim shorts, jeans, trousers, a red pencil skirt...

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1990s German Fashion

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit

Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.” This exact archival design ...

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1970s French Fashion

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s
Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s

Ceil Chapman Early Heavily Beaded Black Party Dress, 1960s

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceil Chapman sweet and sexy little black dress with all over beading, circa early 1960's Scoop neck and back detail with a classic wiggle silhouette. Sophisticated Old Hollywood glam...

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20th Century Fashion

HERMES New Bleu Jean blue Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 Bag
HERMES New Bleu Jean blue Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 Bag

HERMES New Bleu Jean blue Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Crossbody Bag is crafted from New Bleu Jean (jeans blue) Taurillon Clemence leather and features a matching uni wool sangle strap. The desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Vintage 1920's Chestnut Brown Ostrich Feather Boa 1920's flapper feather boa
Vintage 1920's Chestnut Brown Ostrich Feather Boa 1920's flapper feather boa

Vintage 1920's Chestnut Brown Ostrich Feather Boa 1920's flapper feather boa

Located in Nashville, TN

This rare and beautiful 1920's chestnut coloured ostrich feather boa, with a long length and feathery finish is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Label: None Measurements...

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1920s Fashion

Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR

Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A rare union of heritage texture and modern edge — timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Chanel // Size 38 FR / Condition: is pristine // — deep navy and black tweed forms a struct...

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2010s Fashion

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit
Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

Thierry Mugler Vintage 90s Black Peplum Jacket Skirt Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage 1990's Thierry Mugler black combed wool skirt suit with a dramatic peplum jacket and pencil skirt. The jacket has thick horizontal "ribs" along the sides and down the front. ...

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1990s French Fashion

Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt w/ Twee Bow Waist IT 40
Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt w/ Twee Bow Waist IT 40

Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt w/ Twee Bow Waist IT 40

By Christian Dior

Located in San Diego, CA

Christian Dior Pink Tulle Ruffle Midi Skirt w/ Twee Bow Waist size IT 40 small 2 pieces: skits snap together to make 1 skirt or can be worn separately Silk Lining Skirt Polyest...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1990s Vintage Todd Oldham Snakeskin Print Denim Brown + Black Jean Jacket
1990s Vintage Todd Oldham Snakeskin Print Denim Brown + Black Jean Jacket

1990s Vintage Todd Oldham Snakeskin Print Denim Brown + Black Jean Jacket

By Todd Oldham

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1990s Todd Oldham snakeskin print denim jacket! Classic snakeskin print in brown and black, with signature silver buttons down the front, at cuffs, pockets and at adjusting b...

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1990s American Fashion

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2001 Runway Pumps Black White EU 39
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2001 Runway Pumps Black White EU 39

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2001 Runway Pumps Black White EU 39

Authentic Christian Dior pumps from the John Galliano era, confirmed from the Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. These sculptural heels feature a striking black and white leather design with rounded toe, lace-up vamp detail, and a high heel silhouette characteristic of Galliano's early 2000s Dior footwear. Crafted in Italy from leather with a glossy finish, the shoes showcase period-correct construction and detailing seen on the Fall 2001 runway, including bold contrast panels and a streamlined, architectural heel shape. A collectible example from one of Galliano's most experimental years at Dior. Details Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Fall/Winter 2001 Runway Size: EU 39 (fits US 8.5–9) Color: Black and White Material: Leather Heel Height: approx. 3.75–4 in Made in Italy Condition Preowned vintage condition. Visible wear to soles, light creasing and scuffing consistent with age and use. Heels intact and structurally sound. Please review all photos carefully. A rare Galliano-era Dior runway shoe...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Chic 1960s Evon Besack Black Crepe + Velvet A - Line Vintage 60s Dress
Chic 1960s Evon Besack Black Crepe + Velvet A - Line Vintage 60s Dress

Chic 1960s Evon Besack Black Crepe + Velvet A - Line Vintage 60s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s EVON BESACK black crepe and velvet A-Line dress! Features a flattering square neck with a tailored bodice. Forgiving full skirt with intricate velvet details at hem. Full ...

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1960s German Fashion

Celine Black Box Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag
Celine Black Box Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag

Celine Black Box Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine Black box calfskin leather top handle bag featuring gold-tone hardware with signature front ring clasp closure, a top handle, red smooth leather lining with two compartments a...

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1990s French Fashion

See-through stretch lace top CHRISTIAN LACROIX
See-through stretch lace top CHRISTIAN LACROIX

See-through stretch lace top CHRISTIAN LACROIX

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

See-through stretch lace top; Fabric composition: 85% nylon, 15% elastane. Zip closure on the middle front with branded zip puller. Branded snap closure on the pocket flap. Split on...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s

By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...

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1970s French Fashion

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960

By Ceil Chapman

Located in University City, MO

Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is designed with an elaborate jewel encrusted midriff; embellished with glittering crystals, dangling baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg...

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1960s American Fashion

Gucci x Tom Ford Fall 1999 Bondage Strap Puffer Jacket
Gucci x Tom Ford Fall 1999 Bondage Strap Puffer Jacket

Gucci x Tom Ford Fall 1999 Bondage Strap Puffer Jacket

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

Super rare vintage Gucci x Tom Ford Fall 1999 bondage strap puffer jacket. Made from smooth black polyester and silk (55:45) with lightly padded goose down filling. It has a super co...

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1990s Unknown Fashion

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag
HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Rouge de Coeur (bright red) Taurillon Clemence leather, featuring elegant Palladium hardware. It closes with a strap and lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Chanel Vintage Gold Coin CC Rue Cambon Paris Multistrand Chain Belt
Chanel Vintage Gold Coin CC Rue Cambon Paris Multistrand Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Gold Coin CC Rue Cambon Paris Multistrand Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: chain length 36" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece ...

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Late 19th Century Fashion

Chic 1980s Silk Chiffon Size 8 / 10 Sunflower Print Turquoise Vintage 80s Dress
Chic 1980s Silk Chiffon Size 8 / 10 Sunflower Print Turquoise Vintage 80s Dress

Chic 1980s Silk Chiffon Size 8 / 10 Sunflower Print Turquoise Vintage 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic late 80s sunflower and hibiscus printed silk chiffon short sleeve dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a tiered ruffle skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clos...

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1980s Fashion

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW
Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Ruby red - Swift leather - Palladium hardware - Rolled top handle - Front flap closure - Matte leather interior - Inner pockets - Comes with clochette, lock and key - Stamp P Squar...

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2010s Fashion

Michelle Monroe Stingray Embossed Black + Gold Jeweled Tassel Clutch Minaudière
Michelle Monroe Stingray Embossed Black + Gold Jeweled Tassel Clutch Minaudière

Michelle Monroe Stingray Embossed Black + Gold Jeweled Tassel Clutch Minaudière

Located in San Diego, CA

The perfect box clutch to complete any outfit. Magnetic closure. Black stingray embossed, with large rectangle gold and black rhinestones on the top. Gold tassels at each side of the...

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Early 2000s American Fashion

Lanvin vintage 1980s two-pieces red cotton blouse/jacket and skirt set
Lanvin vintage 1980s two-pieces red cotton blouse/jacket and skirt set

Lanvin vintage 1980s two-pieces red cotton blouse/jacket and skirt set

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

A classic vintage Lanvin two-piece set in bright red cotton. It was likely created by Lanvin’s in-house design team, possibly under creative influence from Gérard Pipart if it dates ...

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1980s French Fashion

Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf

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...

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Late 20th Century Fashion

DOLCE & GABBANA black viscose 2025 FLORAL CADY SHIRT Dress 44 L
DOLCE & GABBANA black viscose 2025 FLORAL CADY SHIRT Dress 44 L

DOLCE & GABBANA black viscose 2025 FLORAL CADY SHIRT Dress 44 L

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana shirt dress is crafted in black candy viscose with a vibrant multicolor peony and rose print, enriched with a touch of elastane (3%) for a comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

SAINT LAURENT black silk 2017 SCARF NECK Blouse  Shirt 40 M
SAINT LAURENT black silk 2017 SCARF NECK Blouse  Shirt 40 M

SAINT LAURENT black silk 2017 SCARF NECK Blouse Shirt 40 M

By Saint Laurent

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Saint Laurent blouse is crafted in black semi-sheer silk (100%). It features a fluid, relaxed silhouette with a refined round neckline and an attached silk scarf ...

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2010s Fashion

2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 GHW Vache Fjord Leather
2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 GHW Vache Fjord Leather

2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 GHW Vache Fjord Leather

By Hermès

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Amazing and iconic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Beautiful and iconic camel color Vache Fjord leather Golden hardware Year 2000 "D" series Single handle Brand new keys and locker, still w...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

VERSACE Tribute 2017 Warhol SS 1991 Marilyn Monroe and James Dean T-shirt
VERSACE Tribute 2017 Warhol SS 1991 Marilyn Monroe and James Dean T-shirt

VERSACE Tribute 2017 Warhol SS 1991 Marilyn Monroe and James Dean T-shirt

By Versace

Located in Rubiera, RE

VERSACE Tribute 2017 WARHOL SS 1991 T-Shirt Limited Edition Size S Unisex Made in Italy Flat measures: Length cm. 65 Shoulders cm. 48 Bust cm. 49.5 Sleeve cm. 18.5 New with tag, nev...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Goyard Sakura Pink Richielu Long Wallet Bi Fold Zip Coin Pocket Six Card Slot
Goyard Sakura Pink Richielu Long Wallet Bi Fold Zip Coin Pocket Six Card Slot

Goyard Sakura Pink Richielu Long Wallet Bi Fold Zip Coin Pocket Six Card Slot

By Goyard

Located in Miami, FL

- Pink exterior - Made in France Condition: The item is in overall great condition with no major imperfections , light patina on all four corners Measurements: ( Approximate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress
Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

$375Sale Price|44% Off

Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress

By Sophie Sitbon, Sophie Sitbon Paris

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black dress from French designer Sophie Sitbon. It is a simple sleeveless crew neck dress with horizontal cut outs across the midriff, upper chest and sides. The back is...

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1990s French Fashion

Etro Black Silk Blend Size 44 / US 8 Military Inspired Jacket w/ Flower Cuffs
Etro Black Silk Blend Size 44 / US 8 Military Inspired Jacket w/ Flower Cuffs

Etro Black Silk Blend Size 44 / US 8 Military Inspired Jacket w/ Flower Cuffs

By Etro

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic ETRO black military inspired jacket ! Features a soft fabric blend of silk (60%), wool (29%), rayon (7%), cupro (2%), and nylon (2%). Velvet trim up the center and around the ne...

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2010s Italian Fashion

2000's Roberto Cavalli Sparkle Finish Bluejeans
2000's Roberto Cavalli Sparkle Finish Bluejeans

2000's Roberto Cavalli Sparkle Finish Bluejeans

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Disco era Roberto Cavalli sparkle plenty jeans. Surface treatment front and back with tiny heat processed square shimmery stencil. Low rise, slight flare, zip front fly, belt loops a...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Important French Art Deco Lame Shawl
Important French Art Deco Lame Shawl

Important French Art Deco Lame Shawl

Located in Sharon, CT

Bright blue and yellow flowers over metallic silver abstract deco mostly circular motifs, all on a black ground'. The shawl measures 47" x 35", and the fringe adds another 22" all a...

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1920s French Fashion

Louis Vuitton 2010 Sac Thames LV Damier Ebene Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton 2010 Sac Thames LV Damier Ebene Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton 2010 Sac Thames LV Damier Ebene Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in PARIS, FR

Louis Vuitton bag, Thames model in Damier ebony canvas (dark brown), brown leather and gold metal, red canvas interior with 2 patch pockets, Louis Vuitton Inventeur plaque ... in eng...

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2010s French Fashion

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Asymmetric Neckline

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...

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1990s French Fashion

Black stretch leather high boots open toe with metal ring
Black stretch leather high boots open toe with metal ring

Black stretch leather high boots open toe with metal ring

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black stretch leather high boots open toe with metal ring. Zip closure on the inside side of the legs. Boots height : 80cm Plateforme height: 2,5cm Heel height: 13cm SIZE 36 1/2 Ther...

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2010s Fashion

New Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5
New Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5

New Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5

By Jimmy Choo

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Stunning Jimmy Choo Heels Gorgeous High Shine Patent Plum Peep Toe Size: 39.5 Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Leather Footbed With Jimmy Choo Dust Cover

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

PRADA charcoal grey wool 1998 ASYMMETRIC BOX PLEAT Skirt 38 XS
PRADA charcoal grey wool 1998 ASYMMETRIC BOX PLEAT Skirt 38 XS

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...

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1990s Fashion

1980’s Napa Leather & Mink Fur Collar Oversized Vintage Black boxy Bomber Jacket
1980’s Napa Leather & Mink Fur Collar Oversized Vintage Black boxy Bomber Jacket

1980’s Napa Leather & Mink Fur Collar Oversized Vintage Black boxy Bomber Jacket

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Chic 1980’s Black leather Jacket with detachable plush, shiny Mink Fur Collar, featuring long sleeves, buttons at the front and velvet lined slouchy hip pockets. The jacket is line...

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1980s English Fashion

Holly Harp Black Chiffon Bias-Cut Tiered Gown, 1990s
Holly Harp Black Chiffon Bias-Cut Tiered Gown, 1990s

Holly Harp Black Chiffon Bias-Cut Tiered Gown, 1990s

By Holly Harp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exude timeless elegance with the Holly Harp 1990s Black Chiffon Bias-Cut Tiered Gown. Crafted from black chiffon, this exquisite gown exudes a 30s-inspired charm with its satin ruffl...

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20th Century Fashion

CHANEL black acetate Square Sunglasses 5504
CHANEL black acetate Square Sunglasses 5504

CHANEL black acetate Square Sunglasses 5504

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Chanel rectangular sunglasses are crafted from black acetate and feature gradient light grey polarized lenses for optimal sun protection. The design includes a g...

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2010s Fashion

Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown
Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown

Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown

Located in Gresham, OR

Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown: So full of life and pluck! A fabulous Holly Golightly-worthy showpiece! Lush, plush and luxuri...

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1950s American Fashion

Fashion: Shop Vintage Clothing, Haute Couture and More

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.