ALBERTA FERRETTI 2011 Vintage Silk Peach Ruffle Slip Gown Maxi Dress
By Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Vintage Runway FW11 100% silk outer Peach color The dress is really one peachy color, but because of the sheerness and then thicker silk, it appears to...
Alexander McQueen Unworn 2010s Black Velvet and White Lace High Heel Pump
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black velvet pumps with leather heel and platform and intricate white lace accents from the Autumn/Winter 2012/2013 collection. The lace design on the shoes plays...
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Cage Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Own a Piece of Fashion History Worn Twice Size 9.5 Uppers, Toe Box, Heels, Heel Tips, Foot Bed all perfect Mark to soles only * Iconic, Coveted "Cage" Heels *...
Brocade skirt suit OSCAR de la RENTA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade skirt su. Main fabric composition: 58% silk, 37% rayon, 8% polyester. Silk lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front, on the collar and on the cuffs. Shoulder...
Canevas and leather monogramme mule CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Canevas and leather monogramme mule. Shoe size : 40 Heel's height : 12cm Plateforme's height : 2cm
Unworn 1960s Charles Cooper Vintage 100% Cashmere Houndstooth Mod Shift Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Unworn with the original tag still attached to the sleeve! Vintage 1960s shift dress by Charles Cooper in super soft beige and off white cashmere. Fully lined with rear zip closure. ...
Brown leather pump MANOLO BLAHNIK
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather pump. Heel's height : 9,5cm Shoe size: 38 1/2
$1,650Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Leather Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Purple $2750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $2750 Stunning Purple Shimmer Leather Bamboo Tassel Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure Includes Dust Bag Height: ...
Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige coated cotton crochet coat. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr)
Loris Azzaro 1970's Pink Silver Beaded High Halter Neck Fit and Flare Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dress fit for a princess by the fabulous Tunisian born French-Italian designer, Loris Azzaro. The professor-turned-designer began designing in 1962, and by 1967 he had launched the...
F/W 2004 Emporio Armani Black Hooded Striped Fur Winter Coat - Jacket
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fall/Winter 2004 Emporio Armani winter coat. Crafted in a black cloth with Double breasted button closure, Satin quilt lined interior and an exceptional thick black striped fur col...
Hermès Rodeo Des Cowgirls Bandana Silk Scarf 55 cm Kermit Oliver Horse TEXAS
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "RODEO DES COWGIRLS" Patterns: Rodeo scenes, Horse, Equestrian, Cows, Spurs, Stirrups, Cowgirls, Boots, Hats Designed by Kermit Oliv...
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
This strapless tiered silk gown by Lillie Rubin comes with a matching wrap. Ruched structured bodice. Rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 4...
$1,288Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Python Heels Platform Pumps Sz 36
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Fendi Python Heels Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Gold FF Toe 100% Python in Nudes, Greens, Grays Size: 36 Heel 5" Front Platform 2" Leather Footbed Wood Heel and Platfo...
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare 2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Studded Runway Heels Pumps Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Fall 2003 Brand New Rare Ad/Runway Heels Tom Ford for Gucci Fall 2003 U.S. Size: 9.5 Brown Leather Pumps Gold Studded Hardware 4.5" Heel & 1/2" Front Platfor...
Brown wool Trench-coat CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown wool Trench-coat . Main fabric composition: 92% wool, 8% metal. Branded Lining composition: 100% silk Hidden oversize snap closure on the front, on the pocket and on the should...
CHANEL black leather 2021 QUILTED Clutch Bag VIP GIFT
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 2021 Quilted Clutch is crafted from smooth black quilted leather, offering a refined and timeless silhouette. The front is accented with a distinctive CC c...
Black jersey bodysuit with deep V neckline ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jersey bodysuit with deep V neckline. Snap closure on the bottom. Shoulder pad. SAMPLE SIZE S
$385Sale Price|30% Off
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Pink Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Off-white cashmere coat CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cashmere coat . Main fabric composition: 97% cashmere, 3% lycra. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front. Belt with buckle clo...
Long printed jersey sleeveless dress MICHEL KLEIN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long printed jersey sleeveless dress . Jersey composition: rayon. Draped belt around the waist with hook&eye closure on the left side. NEW WITH TAG SIZE : 38 (Fr) M
CHANEL black cotton 13C VERSAILLES BRAID TRIM TWEED Coat Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel coat in tweed, an elegant, structured silhouette finished with the house's signature textural trims. Crafted from luxury cotton (100%), this Chanel coat is cut...
VALENTINO Boutique Pale Pink Wool Pleated Skirt c 1970s
By Valentino
Located in University City, MO
VALENTINO Boutique Italian pale pink wool pleated skirt c 1970s The stylish light weight wool skirt is designed with pleated detail on one side Labeled: Valentino Boutique Made in...
$195Sale Price|60% Off
New Kate Spade Her Spring 2005 Pink Brocade Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Brocade Bag From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Brand New Pin...
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
$3550 New Gucci Black 2024 Over The Knee Leather Horsebit Boots Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New With Dust Cover The Only Pair We Have! $3550 2024 Size: 37 Impossible to find in the Olive Gucci Leather Over The Knee Boots Black Silver Horsebit Detail at Heel Round-Toes...
Black pencil tulle and jersey skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black pencil tulle and jersey skirt. Invisible zip and hidden snap closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
$815Sale Price|34% Off
Gucci Dark Gray Leather Platform Boots Sz 6
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Platform Boots Worn Twice Excellent Condition * Rare Platform Boots * U.S. Size: 6 * Soft Gray Leather * Gold Hardware * Gold Toe Tips * 1.5...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Jet Black Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Jet black Embroidered floral neckline Has a chic crinkle effect Super soft, sueded feel Pullover No size or comp tag (but super soft like silk), please ...
Purple Plateforme sandals with rhinestone embellishment EMANUEL UNGARO
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple Plateforme sandals with rhinestone embellishment tied around the ankle. SHOE SIZE = 40 Heel's height : 13cm Plateforme's height : 2cm
Burberry Nova check top handle tote bag
By Burberry
Located in NEWARK, GB
An ever stylish vintage Burberry tote bag. Classic Nova check in a lightly coated canvas in Burberry signature colours. It has rich inky black leather top handles and silver tone h...
Hermès Le 24 Leather Change Purse Ecuries Horses Print Hugo Grygkar
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Coin Purse Called "Le 24" Named "Le 24" in reference to the first Hermès store located at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Hon...
F/W 1998 Yves Saint Laurent velvet and sheer gown with batwing sleeves
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1998 Yves Saint Laurent velvet and sheer gown with batwing sleeves Condition: Excellent. Size Small
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2006 Vintage Brown Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Similar style seen on the runway FW06 Dark brown silk Red velvet rosette Invisible back zip Size USA 2 but fits more like a 0 as it is tight at the bust E...
Louis Vuitton x Murakami 2005 Speedy 25 Bag Monogram Cerises
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 25 bag in Monogram Cerises coated canvas with natural leather trims, a luxury collectible that sets playful, smiling cherries a...
Louis Vuitton x Murakami 2005 Keepall 45 Duffle Bag Monogram Cerises
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Keepall 45 duffle bag in Monogram Cerises coated canvas with natural leather trims, a luxury travel companion that turns the house's c...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana yellow slip dress
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana yellow slip dress 23" bust, 24" waist, 33" hips, 27" length Condition: Excellent Sz M/ US6 / IT42
$725Sale Price|26% Off
New Celine Patent Leather Brown Platform Heels Sz 39
By Celine
Located in Conroe, TX
Celine Platform Heels Brand New * Stunning in Brown Patent Leather * Contrast Stitching Throughout * Size: 39 * Gunmetal Hardware reads Celine * Leathe...
Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare piece to behold. This original 1920's jacket, rendered on a fine cotton voile base, which is in turn embellished with black and silver bugle beads in a scalloped pattern, is t...
White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White technical nylon mesh vest . Zip closure on the middle front. Plastic buckle on both side and on the shoulder strap. Hidden zip on the back pocket under the flap. Adjustable s...
Roberto Cavalli Black Cowboy Western Buckle Stiletto Sandal High Heels EU 37
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
Roberto Cavalli Black Cowboy Buckle Stiletto Sandal High Heels EU 37 A Pair of vintage Roberto Cavalli buckle up the leg stiletto heel sandals. Crafted in black Leather, featuring a...
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Small Fendiography FF Sequin Hobo Bag with Shoulder Chain
By Fendi
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
A statement Fendi Small Fendiography bag featuring the House’s iconic FF motif in a rich brown colourway with all-over tonal sequin embellishment. The shimmering surface gives the si...
GUCCI metallic purple 2004 JEWELED DRAGON PYTHON Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford shoulder bag in striking metallic purple python. This rare statement piece is defined by the iconic jeweled double dragon buckle, a signature of Tom ...
Chanel 2019 Shearling Snow Boots Ecru 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 Snow ankle boots in cream shearling (100%). These Chanel winter boots feature a plush shearling construction in soft cream, complemented by a nylon drawstr...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
New Gucci Shearling GG Guccissima Logo Boots Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Shearling Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Color Shearling * U.S. Size: 10 * Super Soft Suede Merino Lambskin Shearling * GG Logo Throughout Shearling! * 1" Front Platfo...
PRADA black CROCODILE MINIMALISTIC Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada Crocodile Square Shoulder Bag is a striking example of timeless luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted from black crocodile leather, it features a structured squ...
TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS
By Tom Ford
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann pantsuit in bright purple polka-dot jacquard viscose (60%) and silk (40%), a luxury two-piece that commands attention with its high-shine ...
Denim sleeveless dress VERSACE JEANS COUTURE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim sleeveless dress . Fabric composition: 81% cotton, 11% lyocell, 6% elastane. Zip closure on the middle front and on the pockets Top-stitched SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
Verdura Sterling Bamboo Pen
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Verdura Sterling Bamboo Pen from the 1960's. Small packable size. 4.25" x .4". Marked Verdura.
Chanel 2024 Glitter Wool Felt Cropped Jacket Black 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cropped jacket in black felt wool with subtle silver glitter; straight, cropped silhouette; collarless round neck; twin buttoned flap chest pockets; long sleeve...
Celine By Phoebe Philo Runway Safari Inspired Cotton Dress, Spring-Summer 2010
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Geneva, CH
As seen on the Spring-Summer 2010 runway show (look 14), this Céline by Phoebe Philo safari inspired cotton dress embraces the utilitarian pieces that she had already created for her...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...
Vintage Christian Dior monogram silk scarf, Long length, Cravat
Located in NEWARK, GB
Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Silk Monogram Scarf – Long Style A fabulous vintage Christian Dior silk scarf dating to circa 1980s, featuring the iconic repeating CD monogram design i...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 2002 Blue Pearl Shield Sunglasses
Located in Berlin, BE
An iconic and highly sought-after pair of Chanel 4054-H shield sunglasses from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, designed under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld and famously...
Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....
$592Sale Price|20% Off
Celine 1994 Vintage Macadam Women's Tote Bag Italy 15.35x11.02 Inches
By Celine
Located in Port Hope, ON
Celine Vipiana was the principal designer and guiding creative force behind this 1994 Celine Macadam Tote, having founded the luxury house of Celin...
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Black Crystal Halter Wiggle Maxi Dress Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger Vintage 1990's Jet black, I changed the contrast to better show the details, but in real life, this dress reads very chic pitch black Opaque stones Net design Lined Invis...
$395Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling Driving Sz 36
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Vintage Brand New * Deep Plum * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold Hardware * Bow Toe * Flat Heel * Rubber Bumper Sole * With Box & Dust Cover
Beige cotton Trench-coat with detachable vest CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton Trench-coat . Lightly padded detachable polyester vest with snap . Belt with buckle closure and belt-loop. Strap and buckle on the sleeve bottom edge. Branded button and...
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2003 Silk Eyelet Corset Panelled Skirt
Located in London, GB
Collector's dream, never worn vintage Gucci x Tom Ford Fall 2003 corset skirt. Crafted from a super soft black silk, spandex and elastane, it is superbly constructed with a super sex...
Alexander McQueen 2011 Brocade Dress in Magenta Pink, Black & Gold Floral Print
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander Mcqueen deep pink dress with a stunning gold and black Oriental inspired floral weave throughout, circa 2011. Fitted pencil style, sleeveless. Back zip and hook and eye wit...
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.