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BLUMARINE long black lace dress
BLUMARINE long black lace dress

BLUMARINE long black lace dress

By Blumarine

Located in Rubiera, RE

BLUMARINE Long dress Black Lace embroidered with sequins, large faceted drops and other jas Size IT 38 Made in Italy Nude silk lining Lace: 80% rayon 20% nylon Lining: 96% silk 4% ...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Julien Macdonald Beaded Gown with Mesh Panels
Julien Macdonald Beaded Gown with Mesh Panels

Julien Macdonald Beaded Gown with Mesh Panels

By Julien Macdonald

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful bodycon stretch sequin and beaded dress from Julien MacDonald. It is fitted through the hips then falls straight to the hem with a slit on one side. The bodice has one strap finer than the other giving a bare shoulder effect on one side. The dress has fine horizontal wedges of lilac and gold sequins highlighted with silver, red and aqua...

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Early 2000s English Fashion

Vintage 2000's Escada Champagne Silk Crepe Dress
Vintage 2000's Escada Champagne Silk Crepe Dress

Vintage 2000's Escada Champagne Silk Crepe Dress

By Escada

Located in London, GB

Vintage 2000's Escada champagne-toned corset-style midi dress. Featuring a ruched and draped tulle fabric, bodycon fit and a ruffled mermaid hem. Fastens with a concealed side zip c...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Vintage Escada ladies polo shirt, stripe knit, Preppy
Vintage Escada ladies polo shirt, stripe knit, Preppy

Vintage Escada ladies polo shirt, stripe knit, Preppy

By Escada

Located in NEWARK, GB

An original preppy favourite by Escada. Vintage Escada ladies soft knit polo shirt / top. Warm beige and soft cream stripe with a knitted waistband, cuffs ...

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Late 20th Century European Fashion

Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped
Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped

Exceptional Hermès Magnifying Glass Paperweight Golden Deer Shaped

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Stunning Authentic Hermès Magnyfying Glass Round stand with deer head shaped handle Made in France Vintage item Made of golden metal Colorways: golden "HERMÈS-PARIS" a...

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20th Century French Fashion

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Worn One Time for an Inside Fashion Show Uppers are Perfect. Minor Markings to Soles From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was A...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1970S Iconic Gucci Brown Suede and Leather Men's Bag
1970S Iconic Gucci Brown Suede and Leather Men's Bag

1970S Iconic Gucci Brown Suede and Leather Men's Bag

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This is a classic 1970s Gucci men's bag, reflecting the timeless sophistication and craftsmanship for which Gucci is renowned. The bag features a vertical rectangular design crafted ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Fashion

Twifaille by Rosenfeld Black Satin Hand Embroidered Clutch Purse, 1950s
Twifaille by Rosenfeld Black Satin Hand Embroidered Clutch Purse, 1950s

Twifaille by Rosenfeld Black Satin Hand Embroidered Clutch Purse, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black satin clutch circa 1950s by Twifaille for Harry Rosenfeld. Floral surface tambour stirch embroidery decorates the front of this evening clutch.The interior is fully lined, and ...

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20th Century Fashion

PRADA green transparent acetate SQUARE Sunglasses SPR24Y
PRADA green transparent acetate SQUARE Sunglasses SPR24Y

PRADA green transparent acetate SQUARE Sunglasses SPR24Y

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Prada Square Frame Sunglasses in fern green acetate offer a chic, modern look. The square frames are complemented by grey tinted lenses with full UV protection, ...

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2010s Fashion

Prada FW2001 Dark Brown Lace Up Square Toe Victorian Boots (37.5)
Prada FW2001 Dark Brown Lace Up Square Toe Victorian Boots (37.5)

Prada FW2001 Dark Brown Lace Up Square Toe Victorian Boots (37.5)

By Prada

Located in Brooklyn, NY

VALHALLA VINTAGE Prada Fall Winter 2001 dark brown leather square toe lace up victorian boots with curved block heel. Size: 37.5 Heel height: 3.5" Condition: Very good. Light wea...

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Early 2000s Fashion

VALENTINO Electric Violet 2022 ONE STUD 100 Satin Pumps Shoes 38
VALENTINO Electric Violet 2022 ONE STUD 100 Satin Pumps Shoes 38

VALENTINO Electric Violet 2022 ONE STUD 100 Satin Pumps Shoes 38

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Valentino One Stud pumps in Electric Violet satin are a bold and glamorous statement piece. They feature a crystal-adorned Rockstud pyramid embellishment, pointe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

unworn 1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black cotton RUNWAY bodysuit
unworn 1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black cotton RUNWAY bodysuit

unworn 1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black cotton RUNWAY bodysuit

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare Azzedine Alaia runway bodysuit from 1989. This bodysuit is made from lightweight matte black stretch cotton (85% cotton, 15% Lycra). The asymmetrical one-shoulder design fe...

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1980s French Fashion

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Fox Fur Trim Silk Padded Jacket With Leopard Lining
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Fox Fur Trim Silk Padded Jacket With Leopard Lining

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Fox Fur Trim Silk Padded Jacket With Leopard Lining

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

An exceptional mainline Roberto Cavalli piece from the celebrated F/W 2004 collection, this jacket is expertly crafted from quilted silk filled with goose down and lavishly trimmed with genuine fox fur along the front opening. It features Cavalli's signature leopard print silk lining and coordinating leopard print trim with leather ties to fasten the front and cuffs, adding a sensual, lingerie-inspired finish that was characteristic of Cavalli's work during this period, while zippered side pockets provide functionality. The F/W 2004 collection embraced Cavalli's unmistakable vision of bohemian glamour, combining rich textures, exotic animal prints, luxurious furs and fluid, body conscious silhouettes. Variations of leopard-print trims, fox fur and similarly opulent outerwear appeared repeatedly throughout both the runway collection and accompanying campaign imagery, making this jacket an instantly recognisable example of one of the house's most iconic eras. Made in Italy. Reference Photos: (1-3) Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Fashion...

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Early 2000s European Fashion

PACO RABANNE Silver Grid Print Mini Dress
PACO RABANNE Silver Grid Print Mini Dress

PACO RABANNE Silver Grid Print Mini Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Nice, FR

PACO RABANNE silver grid print mini dress. A captivating reflection of Paco Rabanne's pioneering vision, this vintage dress embodies the house's iconic exploration of light, movemen...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Sass & Bide Beaded Bralette V Neck Evening Down Silk Crepe Dress AU 36 US 2 UK 6
Sass & Bide Beaded Bralette V Neck Evening Down Silk Crepe Dress AU 36 US 2 UK 6

Sass & Bide Beaded Bralette V Neck Evening Down Silk Crepe Dress AU 36 US 2 UK 6

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Sass & Bide Crepe Silk V-Neck Dress with Beaded Bralette, a striking blend of fluid tailoring and signature embellishment. Crafted from luxurious crepe silk, this dress drapes ef...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket
Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket

Rare Chanel 1991 Hip Hop Collection Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Hip Hop Collection Bordeaux fancy tweed wool jacket featuring four patched pockets, gold-tone logo buttons, bordeaux contrasted gros-grain finishing, edge to edge opening, gol...

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1990s French Fashion

Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin GAI MATTIOLO The Red Carpet
Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin GAI MATTIOLO The Red Carpet

Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin GAI MATTIOLO The Red Carpet

By Gai Mattiolo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink evening dress with pink sequin. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric and lining is probably polyester. Thin padded bra. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the l...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress
1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress

1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

This perfect vintage little black dress was designed by none other than BILL BLASS! Features a flattering fit that has some stretch. Keyhole detail above the bust. Racer back design ...

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1990s American Fashion

Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4

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...

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1940s Fashion

Rare Chanel Seasonal Mini Flap Bag
Rare Chanel Seasonal Mini Flap Bag

Rare Chanel Seasonal Mini Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Rare and sought after Chanel bag Mini Flap Caviar leather Black color Metal chain External pocket Internal zip pocket Cm 18 x 14 x 7 (7 x 5.5 x 2.75 inches) The bag comes in "as new"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Faune et Flore du Texas Forever Scarf 90 NEW 2025
Faune et Flore du Texas Forever Scarf 90 NEW 2025

Faune et Flore du Texas Forever Scarf 90 NEW 2025

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Faune et Flore du Texas forever scarf 90 cm Jaune Vif / Bleu Azur / Multicolore Last piece ,sold out in stores and this is our last piece . New with tags and box. Final sale

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Sable Fur Coat with Huge Collar
Sable Fur Coat with Huge Collar

Sable Fur Coat with Huge Collar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Brown luxurious sable fur coat with huge collar We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: Soft natural sable fur, which it's very easy to wear In brown hone...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

Fluffy 1970’s Ginger Shearling Sheepskin & Brown Leather bomber jacket Fur coat
Fluffy 1970’s Ginger Shearling Sheepskin & Brown Leather bomber jacket Fur coat

Fluffy 1970’s Ginger Shearling Sheepskin & Brown Leather bomber jacket Fur coat

Located in Sheffield, GB

A fabulous Plush 1970’s ginger shearling coat, with chocolate brown leather panel inserts and knitted jersey wrist cuffs & waistband. The jacket closes via a central line zip do...

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1970s English Fashion

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD

By Tom Ford

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve. Silk lining inside the top part of the dress. Stretch sheer tulle lining inside the bottom part of the dress. Black zip clos...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress
1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress

1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s gold, brown metallic and taupe silk brocade demi couture shift dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a slight A-Line skirt. Ten fabric covered mock buttons up the bod...

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1960s Fashion

Prada Resort 2106 Bunny Arrow Print Chain Handle Bag
Prada Resort 2106 Bunny Arrow Print Chain Handle Bag

Prada Resort 2106 Bunny Arrow Print Chain Handle Bag

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in London, GB

Totally fabulous archival Prada Resort 2106 Bunny Arrow print bag. As seen in the Ad Campaign and on the runway. Unused with authenticity card and large dustbag. Beautifully crafted ...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown
Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown

Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown

Located in Dallas, TX

Vera Wang Purple Satin Strapless Evening Gown with Matching Shawl Description An elegant Vera Wang evening ensemble featuring a beautifully tailored strapless gown in luminous jewel...

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20th Century Fashion

Beaded off-white top Circa 1930's
Beaded off-white top Circa 1930's

Beaded off-white top Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beaded off-white top. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1930s Fashion

Ralph Lauren Men's Windprotection Bomber Jacket Red Polyester Size M/L
Ralph Lauren Men's Windprotection Bomber Jacket Red Polyester Size M/L

Ralph Lauren Men's Windprotection Bomber Jacket Red Polyester Size M/L

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Kaunas, LT

Ralph Lauren men's "Windprotection" bomber-style jacket, crafted for the active urban rhythm and everyday wear. The vibrant red colour imparts energy and character, allowing the jack...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Linen beaded top handle bag ETRO
Linen beaded top handle bag ETRO

Linen beaded top handle bag ETRO

By Etro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Linen beaded top handle bag with snap closure on the top middle inside. Stiff nylon lining. SIZE 20cm X 16cm X 5cm Handle lenght : 43cm

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2010s Italian Fashion

Dior Galliano 2006 Bondage Heels Black Lace Up Pumps 38.5
Dior Galliano 2006 Bondage Heels Black Lace Up Pumps 38.5

Dior Galliano 2006 Bondage Heels Black Lace Up Pumps 38.5

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in San Jose, CA

Authentic Vintage Dior Galliano bondage lace-up pumps from the iconic Fall 2006 era. Black leather with corset lacing, quilted detailing, pointed toes, and slender stiletto heels, this dramatic silhouette reflects the unmistakable aesthetic of John Galliano's Dior and is similar to styles featured on the Fall 2006 runway. These statement designer heels blend gothic elegance with couture craftsmanship, making them equally desirable for Dior collectors, fashion archive enthusiasts, and women looking for a standout luxury shoe. The pointed toe, lace-up construction, silver-tone eyelets, and sculptural silhouette create a timeless investment piece that remains just as striking today. Includes the original Dior dust bag. Details Christian Dior Fall 2006 Era John Galliano Design Black Leather Corset Lace-Up Front Silver-Tone Eyelets Pointed Toe Stiletto Heel Made in Italy Size 38.5 Condition Excellent pre-owned condition. Light wear to soles Minor signs of wear consistent with age Beautiful overall presentation Please review all photos. Keywords Vintage Dior heels, Galliano Dior shoes, Dior bondage heels, Dior lace up pumps, Dior runway shoes...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Amazing Vintage Pheasant Bird Novelty Print Caftan Maxi Dress Colorful Kaftan
Amazing Vintage Pheasant Bird Novelty Print Caftan Maxi Dress Colorful Kaftan

Amazing Vintage Pheasant Bird Novelty Print Caftan Maxi Dress Colorful Kaftan

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage pheasant bird print caftan! Features bright colors of blue, green, turquoise, orange, yellow, and red on a black background. One size fits most In great condition

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Late 20th Century Fashion

Chanel Women's CC Puffer Jacket 2021 Coco Neige Collection FR36/UK8
Chanel Women's CC Puffer Jacket 2021 Coco Neige Collection FR36/UK8

Chanel Women's CC Puffer Jacket 2021 Coco Neige Collection FR36/UK8

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Ultra rare, new with tags Chanel CC puffer jacket from the Coco Neige 2021 collection. As seen in the Ad Campaign. Made from soft dark grey polyester with yellowy cream underlay, ove...

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2010s French Fashion

Exceptional Reversible Sable Mink Fur Coat with Hood Sylvie Schimmel Paris
Exceptional Reversible Sable Mink Fur Coat with Hood Sylvie Schimmel Paris

Exceptional Reversible Sable Mink Fur Coat with Hood Sylvie Schimmel Paris

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage coat is made of quality light sheared mink fur and embroidered with sable fur and attached hood Designer: Sylvie Schimmel Paris, France We offer more luxury vintage ...

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20th Century French Fashion

Lisandro Sarasola Extravagant Pieced Belt
Lisandro Sarasola Extravagant Pieced Belt

Lisandro Sarasola Extravagant Pieced Belt

Located in New York, NY

Lisandro Sarasola Extravagant Pieced Belt composed of paisley motifs which are overbeaded with lame cording, lame and applique. Bronze gold leather t...

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1980s American Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Berlin, BE

An iconic runway dress from Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2005, this leopard-print silk design reflects the house’s signature early-2000s aesthetic—sensual yet refined, with flui...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Hermes Haut A Courroies Hac 40 Black Porosus Crocodile Travel Duffle Bag Vintage
Hermes Haut A Courroies Hac 40 Black Porosus Crocodile Travel Duffle Bag Vintage

Hermes Haut A Courroies Hac 40 Black Porosus Crocodile Travel Duffle Bag Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Black Shinny Porosus Crocodile Exterior - Gold Hardware - Stamped Squared G ( 2003) - Come With Lock/Key & Clochette Measurements (approximately in inches) : 16" W x 16" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk Peter Pan Dress Sz 6
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk Peter Pan Dress Sz 6

New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk Peter Pan Dress Sz 6

By Vera Wang

Located in Conroe, TX

Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags * Size: 6 * Ivory Silk Dress with Sheer Black Underlay * Zigzag Stitching & Pleated Details * Sleeveless * Rounded Peter Pan collar * Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s
Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s

Celine Silk Tuxedo Suit 1990s

By Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk pants and jacket suit by Celine. The suit has a subtle tuxedo influence via a matching slightly shiny narrow line of silk along each shoulder extending down to ...

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1990s French Fashion

Dior Saddle Mini Black Grained Leather Handbag
Dior Saddle Mini Black Grained Leather Handbag

Dior Saddle Mini Black Grained Leather Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Dior Saddle Mini Black Grained Leather Handbag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Dior Saddle Bag White Grain Leather Mini Size is the perfect a...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel 24C Cashmere Cardigan and Skirt Set in Pastel Blue and Purple
Chanel 24C Cashmere Cardigan and Skirt Set in Pastel Blue and Purple

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...

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2010s British 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.