LES HABITUDES / Eavis & Brown 90's silk beaded couture bridal wedding gown dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's Grey, blue, green, ivory, a hint of beige, the color is probably best described as...
Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled
By Llewellyn
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, this original 1950's Llewellyn box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled grey lucite, is just the perfect piece for your statement accessory collection. The wond...
Kaki cotton army shirt with patches and studs embellishment BALMAIN
By Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki cotton army shirt. Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Strap on sleeve and buckle. XXL shoulder pad. Bust pocket. SIZE 38/M
A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic 1950s Italian top handle handbag captures the iconic elegance reminiscent of Roberta di Camerino's mid-century designs. Crafted from rich, plush velvet featuring a dis...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Slip Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black slip dress featuring a scalloped Chantilly lace trim, an hidden zipper closing. 100% viscose Made in France. Circa 1990s Estimated size 38fr/US6 /UK10 ...
Silver Metallic Cable Knit Top and Maxi Skirt Two Piece Ensemble, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
Two-piece cable knit ensemble by Hazel Haire by Fredricks Sport in sparkling metallic silver. Wear together or separately! Details: Top Unlined Back Zip and Hooks Closure Marked Si...
Burgundy silk Robe with striped pattern HERMES
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy silk Robe with striped pattern.Belt and belt loop. Pocket on both side + one on the bust. SIZE XL
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard cashmere sweater with flower pattern . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE on tag 50 , fit L
Black wool boléro jacket THIERRY MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool boléro jacket. Rayon or acetate lining. Raglan sleeve. Shoulder pad. Snap closure on the middle front. Front lenght: 38cm Back lenght : 46cm SIZE 44 (Fr) L
2006-2008 CHANEL Large Black Biarritz Quilted Coated Canvas Tote with COA/Card
Located in Port Hope, ON
Perfect bag for a short trip! This 2006-2008 Biarritz quilted coated canvas tote is the bag I personally take and I can take enough for 2 weeks, if I limit myself to one extra pair o...
Oscar De La Renta Cotton & Silk Straight Knee Length Skirt with Wide Waist Band
Located in valatie, NY
Oscar De La Renta Cotton & Silk Straight Knee Length Skirt with Wide Waist Band. The skirt is 93% cotton and 7% silk with a 100% silk lining and lace lined hem. The skirt has a conce...
Red backless silk chiffon evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red backless see-through silk chiffon evening dress . Lining inside the bra only. Raw cut edge on the bottom. Top has to be tied on the back Front lenght = 148cm Back lenght = 158cm ...
Brunello Cuccinelli Grey Cashmere Sweater Jacket with Beaded Suede Belt
Located in New Hope, PA
Brunello Cucinelli designed a beautiful cashmere cardigan that can be worn as a sweater or jacket. The sweater has a collar that continues down the center front to the single snap c...
Ultra-rare Belle Époque pleated pink fine straw evening bag
Located in Rubiera, RE
Ultra-Rare Belle Époque Pleated Fine Straw Evening Bag with Gilt Brass & Pink Opaline Jewel Clasp – Pristine Original Silk Interior with Period Lockstitch Sewing – Museum Quality...
Iris Mink Cashmere Merino Soft Handwoven Modern Artisanal Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Iris Mink Cashmere Merino Handwoven Scarf by Studio Variously in designed Michigan and handwoven by master artisans in Nepal, is more than a scarf—it is a story of craftsmanship, car...
Elie Tahari Beaded Chiffon Floral Gown
By Elie Tahari
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Elie Tahari Beaded Chiffon Floral Gown from the 2000's. Simple flared shape with long train, lightly decorated at shoulders and down back with sequins and beadwork. Super ful...
Enro Rayon Rare Surrealist Mens Shirt
Located in New York, NY
Amazing printed black ,red ,and white rayon surrealist mens shirt in novelty print of detached female hands with vibrant red finger nails playing piano keys circa 1950's. Labeled the...
Issey Miyake Pleats Please Burnt Orange Blouse c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
ISSEY MIYAKE Pleats Please Rust burnt orange color pleated blouse c 1990s The light wight polyester blouse is designed with Miyake's signature pleated detail inspired by iconic vinta...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Boned Hand Beaded Bridal Wedding Corset
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Ivory silk Metal beads Hard boned Size Medium but fits XS to Medium Has a feeling of wear, go...
DONNA KARAN Vintage Black Ruched Extra Long Open Back Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Sometime between 1995 and 2004 Jet black I changed the contrast in some photos to better show the details, but in real life, this is very very black Open adjustab...
Jugendstil Gold Embroidered Silk Shawl
Located in Sharon, CT
4 1/2" Fringes on three sides. A floral jugenstil pattern embroidered in gold on silk shawl.
Sting vintage sunglasses, made in Italy. Silver rectangular sunglasses for men
Cotton and silk printed top with scarf CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton and silk printed top with scarf. Fabric composition: 50% silk, 50% cotton. Branded button and buttonhole on the top middle front and one on each side. Scarf size: 50cm X 230c...
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 Published Rorschach Animal Print Sheath Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 dress as seen in Lookbook look 18 (see photo). Long sleeved dress features an unusual print that looks like an an...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Silk Marbled Print Slip Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Late 1990's 100% silk Beige tan marbled print Pullover Size IT44 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 58, smallest of waist 13.5 to 16.5, pit to pi...
Black lingerie bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER for La Redoute
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lingerie dress . Fabric composition: 84% nylon, 12% stretch, 4% polyester. Padded and underwired bra. Detachable shoulder strap. Hook&eye closure on the middle back ( adjus...
Romeo Gigli Women's Pink Tulle Evening Dress with Lace Closure
By Romeo Gigli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Romeo Gigli pink evening /party /wedding dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: One piece Back zipper and lace to close With inside sho...
Hermès Micro Swift Lucky Daisy Picotin Lock 14
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès Micro Swift Lucky Daisy Picotin Lock 14 Color Brown Product Materials Calf Leather Country of Origin France Year of Manufacture 2022 Serial No U Inclusions Dust bag, Key, Box,...
Louis Vuitton White Monogram Multicolor Lodge GM Shoulder Bag (Murakami, 2005)
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Rubiera, RE
Authentic Louis Vuitton "Lodge GM" (Grand Modèle) shoulder bag crafted in white ("Bron") Monogram Multicolor coated canvas, designed in collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami. Th...
HERMES black Epsom leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in black Veau Epsom leather, the ultimate expression of understated luxury and the house's most coveted silhouette. Crafted from luxury structured...
LOUIS VUITTON by Marc Jacobs 2005 Vintage Mink Fur Trimmed Knee Length Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY !! Mink FUR trim cannot cross customs Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Vintage 2005 a/s/o Selma Blair Creamy colors Silk bust area, wool body, and mink fur trim Perfectly embel...
Single breasted jacket with check pattern and black velvet detail THIERRY MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Single breasted jacket with check pattern and black velvet details (pocket, snap and collar) Main fabric composition: silk. Velvet composition: cotton. Lining: rayon or acetate. Sho...
Silk beaded cocktail dress with sequin embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beaded cocktail dress with sequin embellishment. Silk lining. Zip closure on the left side. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Beaded Embroidered Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities, something blue Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Dusty pale blue/grey...
Whimsical Straw Raffia Sea Life Theme Kitschy Resort Handbag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical straw raffia sea life resort handbag c 1970s The light weight kitschy handmade straw raffia retro handbag is decorated with a gold foil cut out seahorse; accented with gold...
Printed stretch tulle sleeveless dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER SOLEIL
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed stretch tulle sleeveless dress . Fabric composition : 100% nylon. SIZE S
Pair of Chanel Black Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with Bow in Lambskin & Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Chanel Leather Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with a Leather Bow. The shoes are Black Lambskin and Patent Leather With a Subtle White Contrast Piping and Embossed with the Chanel Log...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
Kaki cotton jacket with embroidery collar CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki cotton jacket with embroidery collar. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side + 2 bust pocket. Strap on the sleeve bottom edge + button. Fabric be...
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress Satin Beaded and Sequin US 2 UK 6
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a classic silhouette, this sumptuous 1950's Ceil Chapman dress, in a bold gold satin, contrasted by a cream silk bodice embellished with trailing gold glass bugle beads, ...
1970s Estevez Brown Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage Gown 70s Ostrich Feather Boa
By Luis Estévez, Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements: Bust: 17.5 inches from underarm to underarm (gown is strapless) Waist: 28 inches Hips: 40 inches Length: 53 inches Size: Approximately a modern US size 6–8, with a US ...
Capriccio Vintage Taupe Embroidered Flower Lace Dress with Scalloped Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage taupe lace dress by Capriccio with embroidered flowers and a scalloped hem. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. There is no marked size, but the dress fi...
Vintage 1940 Blush Pink Duchess Satin Evening Gown Attributed Charles James US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
Made in the most exquisite Duchess satin in the softest shade of blush pink, this truly incredible 1940's evening gown, attributed to Charles James, is a rare piece to behold. The s...
Christian Dior 2000's Cream Silk Chiffon Button Up Sleeveless Blouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Christian Dior silk button-up sleeveless blouse in a delicate shade of cream glacé. With vertical pleats making a type of bib front and a petite pointed collar, this lightwei...
Prada Fall 2004 Trompe L’oeil Print Silk Skirt Green w/Tag IT42/UK10
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Rarest EVER Prada Trompe L’oeil print silk skirt from the legendary Fall 2004 collection. Look 25 on the runway, editorial favourite and featured in the 2...
1960s Norman Norell Vintage Brown Wool Cropped Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning construction! Vintage 1960s Norman Norell brown wool jacket with a pop up portrait collar. Fully lined in silk with front button and snap closure. Front patch poc...
HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather
By Hanae Mori
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Hanae Mori Vintage Pink fuchsia / magenta colors Impeccable hand-beaded silk Carefully crafted, the attention to detail is insane, the scalloped edges, perfectly placed beads, the ma...
Pastel Tweed slip cocktail dress CHANEL
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel Tweed slip cocktail dress . Main fabric composition: 36% cotton, 30% rayon, 17% lin, 17% silk. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. SIZE 34
CHANEL black Caviar leather 12C FRENCH RIVIERA HOBO Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel French Riviera hobo bag in black quilted Caviar leather. Crafted in a relaxed, softly structured silhouette, this elegant yet functional piece features silver-t...
Charming Whimsical Vinyl Wicker Car Design Handbag 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Charming woven vinyl wicker car design handbag 21st c The whimsical handbag is designed in the shape of an adorable sporty car Suspended from a a pair of tan vinyl handle straps T...
Pair of Rare Vintage Chelsea Textiles Crewel Embroidered Linen Kitten Heel Mules
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Rare, Hard to Find Vintage 'Chelsea Textiles' Crewel Embroidered Linen Kitten Heel Mules. No detail is overlooked including embroidery on the back of the heels. The 2" Kitt...
HERMES Naturel Ecru Toile H Hunter MARWARI GM HOBO Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Marwari GM hobo bag in Natural Toile H and Vache Hunter leather is a sophisticated blend of relaxed elegance and exception...
D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 2005 Vintage Runway Cheongsam Tropical Floral Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage SS05 Runway version has flowers (you can add your own, get silk ones on Etsy, etc) Runway version has the slit higher and more open, you could ...
Pr of Vintage Christian Dior Kitten Heal, Peep Toe Calf Skin Pumps in Turquoise
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of Vintage Christian Dior Kitten Heal, Peep Toe Calf Skin Pumps in Hard to Find Turquoise. Kitten heels are known for comfortable, all-day wear. Peep-toe shoes feature a cut-out...
Vintage 1940's Yellow Mid Season Swing Coat UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most incredible shade of yellow in a lightweight woven cotton, this original 1940's swing coat is just the piece to welcome to your mid season wardrobe. The elegant...
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Vintage Chanel Quilted Velvet CC Gold Chain Backpack
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A timeless icon of luxury, this vintage Chanel backpack is beautifully crafted from sumptuous black quilted velvet, offering an elegant alternative to the House's classic leather des...
Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2000 Black Lambkin Leather Asymmetric Wrap Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2000 black leather wrap skirt as seen on the runway. The asymmetric and slightly deconstructed design captures the Belgian designer's signature gritty flavo...
DONNA KARAN (FLAWED) 2000 Vintage Runway Silk Blue Backless Halter Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage SS00 Runway Pullover Backless 100% silk Missing size tag, hard to measure. Fits XS/S Flawed, see pictures !! (stains by armpits, a rip, and some holes) final sale
Vintage 1920's Pink Beaded Flapper Dress Cotton Base Glass Beads US 4-6 UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold and never again find. The delicate rounded neckline is framed ...
Hermès Golf Print Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pocelain Gold XX century
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: golf ball, clubs and tees Made in France Vintage item Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand painted with fine gold Bottom covered w...
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.