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...
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...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Women's Green Lurex Cropped Sweater Top with Polo Collar, Size L
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Super cool, retro inspired Gucci green lurex cropped sweater top. Bougt for $1400 and unworn. Made from sparkly emerald green viscose mix ribbed lurex knit, it has a cropped cut with...
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...
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...
$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...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SKU: 153665 MSRP: 11300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: A timeless classic that never ...
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 ...
$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...
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...
Zimmermann Cornflower Paisley Violet Button Up Mini Dress size L
By Zimmermann
Located in Capri, IT
Zimmermann Cornflower Paisley Violet Button Up Mini Dress size L
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...
Hermes Apricot Hermes Story by Jonathan Burton Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Hermes Story" by Jonathan Burton featuring an apricot ground and an Hermès signature. 100% silk. Circa 2022 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (...
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...
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...
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...
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage Fall/Winter 2002 Black Cotton Blouse Size S
Located in Berlin, DE
Sheer blouse from Gucci by Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, executed in lightweight black cotton jersey with a semi-transparent finish and subtle stretch. The garment exemplif...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Black White CC Belt Linen Jumpsuit 95P
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic piece from Chanel’s Spring Summer 1995 collection, this black and white linen jumpsuit closed the runway show as the grand finale look. Drawing inspiration from Gabrielle C...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Silk Jacquard Evening Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Iridescent Silk Jacquard with Fil Coupé Clipped Floats ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ ...
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...
Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned Montaigne MM Shoulder Handbag in Monogram Canvas 2018
Located in Rochester, NY
An iconic Louis Vuitton Montaigne bag, crafted from the house’s signature Monogram coated canvas with natural Vachetta leather trim. Designed for both structure and versatility, this...
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...
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...
$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 ...
Chanel Coral Red Caviar Leather Medium Just Mademoiselle Bowling Bag Silver Hard
By Chanel
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A chic and highly functional classic from the 2012–2013 collection, this Chanel Just Mademoiselle Bowling Bag in Medium size perfectly balances everyday utility with sophisticated el...
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed RUNWAY dress with full skirt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa runway dress from 1989 is made of a matte black, semi-sheer ribbed cotton with an architectural silhouette. The bodice is close-fitting, featuring a wide neckline...
$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...
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...
1970s YSL Silk Scarf Concentric Square Stripe Border Print Brown Orange
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk twill scarf featuring a concentric stripe border design in shades of brown, orange, coral, white, and yellow. 30" square silk construction with hand-r...
Hermes Pink Pavois by P Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes pink « Pavois » by Philippe Ledoux silk scarf featuring a light pink ground and a Hermès signature. Circa 1990 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35...
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...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress
Located in London, GB
A remarkable piece of fashion self-portraiture from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this spaghetti-strap mesh dress carries the year “2001” and the designer’s sig...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 38.5 / 8.5 Y2K Black Satin Crystal Evening Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and timeless, these Oscar de la Renta black satin evening heels embody the refined glamour of the brand’s late 2000s design era. Crafted in luxurious black satin, the silhoue...
Argos square vintage sunglasses, France 70s
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argos MODEL: DAN - 380 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn], mint condition DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 56 mm / 2 3/16 in Lens height: 47 mm / 1 7/...
CHANEL black patent leather 23A DAKAR LOGO PENNY Loafers Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel loafers are crafted from black patent calfskin and feature silver-tone logo lettering set on the signature Chanel chain for a luxurious touch. A CC metal ...
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Green Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Green Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Fendi Baguette is made from Raffia material that’s similar t...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
$395Sale Price|50% Off
New Badgley Mischka Black Lace and Gold Lame Cocktail Dress Sz 2
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Dress Size 2 XS Brand New with Tags Black and Gold Lame' Dress Strapless with Boning at Bodice for Support Black Lace over Gold Lame' Fully Lined Center Back Zipper C...
Black and white crepe cocktail dress with rhinestone button
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white crepe cocktail dress with decorative rhinestone button. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Split on both side on the front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 24/24-35 bag in ecru-beige Toile H Viking with Sesame (beige) Veau Swift leather trims. Features an open pocket on the outside back. Closes with a gold-plated t...
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...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Madame Butterfly 150 ribbon cut out platform heels EU37.5
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Madame Butterfly 150 nappa black bow ribbon cut out platform heels EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00246 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Madame Butterfly 150 Material: ...
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
Printed and draped jersey sleeveless dress Just Cavalli
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed and draped jersey sleeveless dress. The fabric composition tag has been cut but it's probably rayon jersey. Cut-work. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) 6 (US) S
Studio Variously Handwoven Soft Merino Checks Scarf Unisex 90x220 cm
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Musturd is a carefully handwoven piece made by artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively c...
HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Rose Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in Bleu Nuit (midnight blue) Veau Togo leather with rose-gold plated hardware. Lined in Chèvre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front a...
Loro Piana Women's Summer Charms Walk Loafers Pale Beige Suede Size 38
By Loro Piana
Located in London, GB
Super cool, limited edition Loro Piana Summer Charms Walk loafers. Unworn with 2 x dustbags. Made from soft pale cream beige suede, they have front strap with miniature anchor and ya...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Cristobal Balenciaga designed this printed silk dress for Mona von Bismarck, the five times married New York socialite, philanthropist and member of the International Best Dressed Li...
Marni Ensemble Top Jupe Oversize Noir FR38 Black Wool Minimal Top Skirt UK10 US8
By Marni
Located in PARIS, FR
Marni set in black wool crepe, both structured and unlined, consisting of an oversized or fitted top with a round neck and three-quarter length sleeves, and a short (above-the-knee) ...
Hermès Long Opera Gloves Burgundy Lambskin Leather Size 6.5 in Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and so elegant Authentic Hermès Gloves Made in France Made of Lambskin Leather Decorated with small silver balls, grouped by 4 Colorway: Burgundy, Silver-Tone Lined wi...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
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.