Long bustier printed dress M MISSONI
By M Missoni
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long bustier printed dress. No fabric composition tag but both fabric ( the bustier one is different from the bottom fabric) nut both are probably rayon. Black bustier lining inside...
PRADA black leather EMBELLISHED HEART Keyring Bag Charm
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada 2006 crystal-embellished letter L keyring is crafted from durable black Saffiano leather, combining practicality with signature Prada elegance. The bold let...
$39Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Artisanal Tisa Black Pink Cotton Shibori Hand Crafted Envelope Pouch
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Good things do come in small packages and this is true for Tisa Black Silk Pouch with a pleasantly contrasting pink hue, a zero waste pouch made exclusively in pure cotton. Long st...
Hermès Constance To Go Wallet in Gold Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware - '20s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An enduring icon of the Maison Hermès, the Constance To Go Wallet embodies understated sophistication and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted in Gold Epsom leather, this refined piece ...
Elegant Silk Taffeta Ruffled Velvet Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Silk Taffeta Ruffled Velvet Jacket from the 1980's attributed to Oscar de la Renta. Pin tucked silk taffeta is used to form a large portrait collar...
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L
S/S 2012 Vivienne Westwood White Cork Vinyl patent Avant Guard Court Shoes Heels
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2012 Vivienne Westwood 'Regent' Court Heels, crafted from an experimental white vinyl and wood chip patent exterior material, wi...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...
Off-white cotton pea-coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cotton pea-coat. Branded Cupro lining . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs.. Belt with leather buckle . Pocket on both side. Mark from a r...
* Abito Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Carnate, IT
Abito Yves Saint Laurent Abito bianco in cotone Non presenti etichetta di taglia e composizione Lunghezza spalle 35cm Lunghezza seno 49cm Lunghezza totale davanti 94cm
1964 Iconic Vintage Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses Rare Museum Quality
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare vintage 1964 pair of Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses. Iconic fashion moment, as depicted on top models of the 1960s (See Jean Shrimpton p...
Vintage Chanel Chain Logo Charm Belt 1984
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Chanel Chain Logo Belt - 1980s Icon A showstopping creation from Chanel’s golden era, this vintage logo belt embodies the bold glamour of the 1980s and specifically 1984. Cra...
Vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare and unique piece to behold, this original vintage 1960's Yves Saint Laurent Coat, Rendered in a cream wool and lined in silk, is just the piece to add to your couture collecti...
Raspberry pink poncho ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Raspberry pink poncho . Fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. New with tag . SIZE 40
1960s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk Satin Beaded Vintage 60s Turban Hat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk / satin beaded turban hat ! Features hand-sewn black beads around the brim, and on the band on the back. Couture...
Rare Surrealist Schiaparelli Figural Cat Lingerie Bag
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual figural Surrealist Elsa Schiaparelli lingerie bag. This amusing, rare Schiaparelli figural cat lingerie bag is made of bright pink acetate, with "Shocking" Pink ribbon accents and long pink raffia fringe. With a white plush snout and hand cut felt eyes eyebrows and mouth. Excellent Condition. Signed, Zipper Entry on back. Length 18" x Wide 9". 1950's. Schiaparelli, "I gave to pink, the nerve of the red, a neon pink, an unreal pink, Shocking Pink". Yves Saint Laurent: Schiaparelli's pink was "an aggressive, brawling, warrior pink” Elsa Schiaparelli's "Shocking" Pink was a color which derived from a 17.27 carat rose colored Cartier diamond known as the Tete de Belier, belonging to her friend and client, Daisy Fellowes. Shocking Pink was used for the eponymous perfume "Shocking", which was launched in 1937. The packaging was designed by artist Leonor Fini and the bottle was based on Mae West's curvaceous figure. Her first shoe-hat, designed for her autumn 1937 collection, had a Shocking Pink heel. Salvador Dali loved...
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...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature s...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horseshoe Double Compartment Wallet
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of 1990s Italian luxury with this Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horseshoe Double Compartment Wallet. A true treasure for vintage enthusiasts, this small accessory s...
PRADA antique light brown CROC & LEATHER Gloves 7
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Prada gloves in antique beige matte crocodile leather with dark brown lambskin leather palms exude timeless luxury. Featuring a mid-length design, they are lined...
French Art Deco Coral Rose Evening Clutch Bag
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Anglo Indian evening clutch bag composed of a patchwork of 19th century silk lame sari fabrics of various floral patterns with clasp of a...
Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible dress from Pierre Cardin in off white silk with abstract navy shapes. The neckline, wrists and hem are highlighted with rows of top stitching on solid off white. An amazing cape panel drapes from the shoulders at the back of the dress. The dress and cape are fully silk lined and has a fine back hand stitched painted metal zipper. A rare couture...
France 70s vintage sunglasses by Argos
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argos MODEL: 876/ST MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 54 mm / 2 1/8 in Lens height: 47 mm / 1 7/8 in Bridge: 18 mm ...
Hermes scarf 'Caleche Elastique' by Bali Barret
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - "Calèche Élastique" theme designed by Bali Barret, produced in 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2014. Fringed silk twill scarf in red, burgundy, and white tones. Condition: Very goo...
$633Sale Price|25% Off
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...
MISSONI MARE multicolour 2022 LUREX CROCHET KNIT Shorts Pants S
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Missoni Mare shorts are crafted in white crochet knit with multicolor rainbow stripes in a blend of viscose (83%), cupro (11%), and polyester (6%)—please note th...
Vivienne Tam 1990s Vintage Blue Multi Colored Semi Sheer Watercolor Print Dress
By Vivienne Tam
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing early 90s VIVIENNE TAM empire waist dress and slip set! Features a vibrant blue, white, red, pink, and green. Dress is signature mesh. Slip is blue jersey that stretches to f...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20th Anniversary Bow Bow 100 PVC T strap heels EU38.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20th Anniversary Bow Bow 100 PVC red grosgrain T strap heels EU38.5 Reference: MELK/A00253 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Bow Bow 100 20th Anniversary Material...
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
New Gucci Python Olympia S/S 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Booties S/S 2014 Size: 37.5 Green Python Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Nylon Straps Zips Up the Side Python & Leather Insole Acrylic Octagon Heels Bra...
S/S 2007 Vivienne Westwood White Broderie Anglaise Vintage Lace Tea Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Beautiful S/S 2007 Vivienne Westwood Broderie anglaise tea dress. The Dress is crafted in a White cotton, featuring a deep V neckline, fitted waist with fully adjustable Ribbon tie...
Vintage Ralph Lauren 1990s Blue + White Floral Print 90s Cotton Midi Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic classic vintage ( early 90s does 50s ) RALPH LAUREN blue and white floral print cotton high waisted midi skirt. Features white button...
Halston 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Fully Sequin Vintage 70s Sleeveless Top
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s HALSTON lipstick / candy apple red silk chiffon sleeveless top ! This beauty comes from the Halston Sportswear line. Thousands of hand-sewn red sequins on top of...
Vintage Eletra Casadei 90s Size Large Betty Boop Birth of Venus Novelty Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Limited Edition ELETRA CASADEI vintage 1990s Betty Boop, "Birth of Venus," novelty print slip dress! Features the classic artistic print, wi...
Black skirt with leather and chiffon ruffles ONLY Thierry MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black skirt with leather and chiffon ( polyester) ruffles. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Acetate or rayon lining. SIZE 42 (It) 8 (US) M
Black leather shoulder bag "Ramona " JIMMY CHOO
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware clasp on the front. 4 pockets inside: one flat with zip, one flat without zip and 2 on both side with branded snap closure. Beige sued...
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckli...
Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This Valentino Spring 2007 runway dress is an exquisite two piece design composed of a nude silk slip dress and an embellished mesh overlay, offering exceptional versatility and pres...
BOTTEGA VENETA gradient ombre brown canvas Intrecciato woven leather handle bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BOTTEGA VENETA gradient ombre brown canvas Intrecciato woven leather handle bag Reference: TGAS/F01002 Brand: Bottega Veneta Material: Leather, Canvas Color: Brown, Tan Brown Pattern...
Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...
$6,995Sale Price|28% Off
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 ...
Black long jacket VERSACE JEANS COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black long jacket. Main fabric composition: 50% nylon, 26% cotton, 17% polyester. Cotton lining. Faux leather piping edge. Zip closure on the middle front + branded zip puller. Pocke...
Louis Vuitton Mahina Lunar Pm beige perforated shoulder bag
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Mahina Lunar Pm beige perforated shoulder bag measurements: 37 w * 21 h * 14 d
Printed ruffled and pleated skirt ZIMMERMANN
By Zimmermann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed ruffled and pleated skirt. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Lining : 100% cotton. Zip closure on the right side. SIZE on tag : 3 / L
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1951 France A tailor-effect dress in lilac pink silk ottoman after the famous couturier Jacques Griffe, dating from the early 1950s. A clever cut inspired by Christian Dior's B...
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford runway corseted belted jacket
Located in Milano, Lombardia
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford runway corseted belted jacket This Gucci by Tom Ford jacket from the Fall/Winter 2003 runway collection features a dramatic corseted construction with an...
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sleeveless evening dress with pleats on the back and extra panel on the back ( to give more volume) Invisible zip on the left side. Inside fabric belt on the waist with large...
Valentino Embroidered Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2014 Size 42IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embroidered Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2014 Size 42IT
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and...
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...
Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Laser Cut Jacket and Skirt Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning skirt and vest, jacket set from Jean Paul Gaultier in fine, soft, supple off white leather. It consist of a vest/top/jacket laser cut in elaborate shapes, patterns and app...
1950s Black + Hot Pink Velvet Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Couture Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture black velvet and hot pink silk fit n' flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Hot pink bow detail at left side. Matching pink fabric a...
Bill Blass 1960s Vintage Silk Metallic 60s Mink Trimmed Dress Jacket Swing Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1960s BILL BLASS metallic silk A-Line dress or jacket! Features fabulous abstract prints in warm hues of gold, brown, silver, and bronze throughout. Soft brown mi...
HERMES Argile beige Clemence leather EVELYNE 33 Crossbody Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Evelyne III 33 crossbody bag is crafted in Argile Clemence leather with contrasting white stitching and palladium hardware. It features the house’s signatu...
$395Sale Price|43% Off
New Eugenia Kim Leather Wedge Heels Sz 39
By Eugenia Kim
Located in Conroe, TX
Eugenia Kim $695 * Beautiful Dark Navy & Cream Leather Wedge Perforated Leather Toe Marbled Lacquered Heel * Eugenia Kim did a limited collection of stunni...
Giuseppe Zanotti Dove Grey Suede Peep Toe Platform Heel Less Slingback EU 37.5
Located in Sheffield, GB
Giuseppe Zanotti Dove Grey Suede Peep Toe Platform Heel- Less Slingback Pumps - Heels Size 37.5 Avant Guard Giuseppe Zanotti Heel-less Plaform Shoes in dove Grey suede lined in natu...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2021 Runway neck crystal brooch slit bodysuit dress
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE 2021 Runway black plunge neck crystal brooch belt high slit bodysuit dress Reference: TGAS/F00745 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Co...
GUCCI ebony & beige GG Monogram canvas BAMBOO Belt 85 / 34
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci belt in ebony and beige GG canvas is a refined take on the house’s iconic motif. Featuring a distinctive double G buckle in bamboo and light gold-tone metal...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Runway Vintage Bra Bralette Bustier Crop Top Size XS Condition: Excellent
US Military vintage sunglasses, made in U.S.A. Famous BCG yellow polarized
By U.S. Army
Located in Valencia, CA
These are vintage Romco BCG Military Issue eyeglasses frames with polarized lenses produced by US Army in the U.S.A. since the 1960s. Iconic glasses that America doesn't make anymore...
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.