1999 Thierry Mugler Black Dress “ Vie en Rose” Black Dress with Slit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fall 1999 Thierry Mugler “ Vie en rose” collection Black Dress with slit. You can view runway video on youtube . - fitted waist. - lined in blue silk satin Fit size 2/4 or Small
vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER sheer silk bomber jacket with crocheted knit trim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille silk bomber jacket in shades of grey and black. Made from sheer printed silk with an allover graphic motif, it’s cut with a zip front and narrow ribbed coll...
Printed flower jersey dress La Boutique de JEANNE LANVIN Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed flower jersey dress with belt. Zip closure on the middle back. Belt lenght: 190cm SIZE 38 (FR) M
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas RASPAIL MM Tote Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Raspail MM tote bag in brown Monogram canvas featuring cowhide leather trim. Opens with a zipper on top and is li...
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mark Cross Shoulder Bag with great detailing. Tab closure with decorative incised gilt buttons and unusual gilt hardware. Wonderful quality, design and great size, Italy. 198...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket — Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Runway Icon & Collector’s Relic // ~ Immortalized on icons such as Kate Moss and...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
$719Sale Price|23% Off
Stephane Kelian Paris Orange Leather Mules New
Located in Amsterdam, NL
These beautiful Hermes orange mules are new and is easy to wear because of the good size hight of the heel. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore Details: Color; Herme...
Thierry Mugler Chain Trim Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a scoop neckline with a center slit, cap sleeves and an inset just under the bust line with a strip of 1" large link silver cha...
Gorgeous Vintage Red Fox Fur Jacket Excellent Condition, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s red fox fur jacket! Stored in a fur storage facility, and in excellent condition. Features the softest fox fur, with a beige silk lin...
$312Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes 1994 "Astres et Soleil" Rare Silk 16.5"x16.5" Scarf by A. Faivre
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
This a collector's Hermes scarf! The 1994 silk scarf designed by Anne Faivre is an hommage to ancient Inca civilization. The scarf predominantly features people in traditional dress ...
CHANEL 8K$ Lana Del Rey Style Black Dress with Logo Belt 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Black Tweed Dress with Logo Belt ~ Paris / SINGAPORE Cruise Collection by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Lana Del Rey ~ As seen on Lana del Rey, this dress embodies the...
Vintage 1960's Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in an iconic silhouette, this timeless 1960's raw silk and silk chiffon dress and jacket ensemble, embellished with statement glass beadwork in shades of pearlescent white, ...
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Museum Level Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel 1993 Equestrian Elegy Tweed & Leather Jacket — Museum-Level Masterpiece ~ An ultimately rare, museum-worthy Chanel jacket from the historic Fall 1993 collection, immorta...
FENDI BY MARC JACOBS, 2023 Runway Look appeared on the Harper's Bazaar Cover!
By Fendi
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
FENDI BY MARC JACOBS SUMMER CAPSULE 2023 Runway Look appeared on the Harper's Bazaar Cover! Whole look available on my other auctions! Size IT40 / eu 36 Marc Jacobs is a longtime...
Hermès 1996 Foulard Carré 90 Fantaisies Indiennes Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, size 90, in silk twill, Indian Fantasies print by Loïc Dubigeon, first produced in 1986 and reissued in 1992 and 1996 (like this one), in autumnal colors. Approx...
CELINE black wool 2018 DOUBLE FACE HOODED PONCHO Jacket S
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Celine by Phoebe Philo poncho in navy blue double-face wool (100%) merges the relaxed essence of a hoodie with the elegance of a poncho. Designed with an oversize...
New Rare Limited Edition Pink Brown Leather Louis Vuitton Monogram Crystals
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the ultimate footwear icon with the Louis Vuitton Trainer Low 'Pink Brown' 1A8Z6Y. Crafted from supple calfskin leather, this sneaker showcases a sophisticated blend of pi...
$995Sale Price|35% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Leather Heels Sz 39.5
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era * Stunning Black & Amethyst Leather * Criss Cross Toe * Leather Insole * 4.25" Heel * Red, Black & Purple * With YSL Box...
Azzedine Alaïa, open-back black knit midi dress, 1990s
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Striking and sculptural, this 1990s black semi-sheer knit dress by Azzedine Alaïa captures the designer’s iconic balance of structure and sensuality. Crafted in a lightweight stretc...
Backless printed dress with animal print and pleated CACHÉ
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless printed dress with animal print and pleated. Main fabric and lining in polyester. The shoulder strap are twisted on the top middle back. Thin padded bra. Invisible zip and h...
CHRISTIAN DIOR pink & white cotton 2022 DIORIVIERA DENIM Shorts Pants 42 L
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian denim shorts in cream cotton (100%) with pink Toile de Jouy print. Feature belt loops and classic five pocket design. Have been worn and are in excellent con...
Hermes 30cm Birkin Special Order Pink Rose Lipstick Anemone Purple w BGH
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and highly collectible creation from the House of Hermès, this Birkin 30 is a Special Order (HSS) piece featuring the striking combination of Rose Lipstick and Anemone...
Issey Miyake Color Block Maxi Dress 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block signature micro pleated maxi dress from Issey Miyake in vertical panels of green, chocolate brown and orange. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and slips...
CHANEL 8K$ New Paris / Edinrbguh Relaxed Cashmere Coat 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection — Runway Cashmere Relaxed Coat by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: $7,680 ~ A Relic of Highland Nobility Reimagined in Paris...
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE white linen duster jacket and matching skirt
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare white linen two-piece by Issey Miyake dating to the early 1980's. The coat is long and straight with a loose fit and a simple notched collar. It fastens with cloth frog cl...
PRADA black nylon TRIANGLE SMALL RE-NYLON Crossbody Bag 1BH190
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Triangle crossbody bag in black Re-nylon. Features black leather trims, a shorter detachable chain strap and a longer adj...
GIANVITO ROSSI black lace PORTOFINO 85 Sandals Shoes 37.5
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gianvito Rossi 85 Portofino sandals in black suede and lace. They have buckled ankle straps stiletto heels. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Measuremen...
CHANEL silver leather ankle boots 41 Spring 2012 12P
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel silver leather ankle boots Back zip Size IT 41 - US 11 - UK 8 Made in Italy New - never worn No box
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Tan Semi-Sheer Ribbed Cotton Ruffle Trim Baby T-Shirt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top from the 2000s by Tom Ford is cut in a fitted, cropped silhouette with cap sleeves. It is constructed in tan semi-sheer ribbed cotton with narrow ruffle trim at the ne...
$795Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Rare 1950s Ceil Chapman Black Velvet Milium Cloak Jacket
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s Ceil Chapman black velvet cloak! Lined with impossible to find milium fabric, which keeps the body extremely warm in even the coldest of ...
1990's GIORGIO ARMANI black silk bustier dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1990's black silk bustier dress designed by Giorgio Armani. The strapless top is structured with molded bra cups, giving it a defined shape. The silk has a subtle dotted texture th...
CHRISTIAN DIOR navy blue Oblique canvas LARGE BOOK TOTE Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Book Tote Large in navy and ecru Oblique embroiderey canvas. Brand new. Comes with dust bag. Measurements Model M1286ZR...
2000s Christian Dior John Galliano Raspberry Pink Trotter Monogram Satchel Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano raspberry coloured trotter side bag. Featuring a fully adjustable shoulder strap, zip fasten closure, further interior zip compartment and ch...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Bag Bleu Lin Swift Leather w PH
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An effortlessly elegant and highly sought-after piece from the House of Hermès, this Kelly Pochette is rendered in the soft and sophisticated Bleu Lin—a muted, airy blue-grey that em...
MONCLER yellow nylon 2023 MAULEON CONVERTIBLE DOWN PUFFER Vest Jacket 1 S
By Moncler
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Moncler Mauleon puffer jacket in glossy yellow cotton (73%) and polyamide (27%). Features a boxy, cropped silhouette, with detachable hood and sleeves, converting this...
LOUIS VUITTON Rubis red Taurillon leather CAPUCINES BB PYTHON Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines BB bag in Rubis red full-grain Taurillon leather, it features a distinctive flap which can be wor...
John Galliano Y2K Gazette Print Lace-Up Heels Size 40
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and highly collectible pair of John Galliano lace-up heels from the early 2000s, featuring the designer’s signature Gazette print — one of his most iconic and enduring motifs....
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood
By Issey Miyake Plantation, Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980s Issey Miyake Plantation double faced wool blend coat in a soft camel-brown tone, cut in a relaxed easy proportion. The coat has a loose, slightly boxy shape with dropped should...
Emilio Pucci 80s eyeglasses for women
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Emilio Pucci MODEL: EP420 - 1242/1511 MADE IN: Florence ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 54 mm / 2 1/8 in Lens height: 37 mm / 1 7/...
$270Sale Price|34% Off
New Emilio Pucci Black Aviator Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci Sunglasses * Black Aviator Frames * Pucci Print Sides: * White, Purple & Blue * Silver Pucci Logo on Both Sides * Handmade...
Gucci Sandales Tongs Camel GG EU38.5 Marmont Thongs Flat Sandals UK5.5 US8
By Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Gucci GG or Marmont thong sandals in camel leather with an antique gold metal GG motif. Black leather insole and outsole lined with black rubber, "L'aveugle par amour" on the outer s...
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 90s Size 46 / 10 Black Jersey Racerback Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE black jersey racerback midi dress ! Features. A draped high neck with a tailored bodice. The back reveals just the right amount of skin. Hidden zipper up the back of the skirt with hook-and-eye closure. The perfect black dress...
MAISON MARGIELA black nylon 50-50 LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Maison Margiela 50-50 sneakers offer a fresh take on retro-inspired style. Crafted from black malleable nylon and soft suede, they blend comfort with subtle soph...
$19,000
Chanel Crossbody Lego Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce "collector's piece" Chanel Lego bag in "black and clear" plexiglass/acrylic. Very good condition, micro scratches. No hologram because the bag ...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
Valentino Spring 2004 Floral Chiffon Silk Skirt Set
By Valentino
Located in Mentone, CA
A Valentino blouse and skirt set from the Spring / Summer 2004 collection. The stunning set showcases a vibrant yet delicate floral design on layered chiffon fabric. The classic set ...
CHANEL black wool 05C TWEED TRIM Blazer Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Collage blazer in black wool is a true icon, as seen on Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada. It features a fitted silhouette with peak lapels and is ac...
New Gucci Metallic Gold Leather Runway Heel Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Gucci Brand New * Stunning Gold Heels * Euro: 40 * Strappy Woven Leather * Gucci Adjustable Buckle * Gold Footbed & Lining *Super Soft and Comfortable * 5" Heel * With Box,...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN multicolor 2017 DOLLY DOLA 35 PUMPS Shoes 39 fit 38.5
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Louboutin 2017 Dolly Dolly 35 Dragenfly block-heel pumps in multicolor brocade with a green grosgain and an orange satin bow. The design features a glittery ...
$1,696Sale Price|30% Off
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Ad Runway Fur Boots Booties Sz 37.5 With Box
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Calf Hair Fur Boots Karl Lagerfeld 2014 Brand New With Box * Euro: 37.5 * Stunning Rust Colored Calf Hair Boots * Wrap-Around Straps & Concealed Zip Closure at Sides * 4.25" ...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Dynasty Paisley Bright Colorful Silk Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s DYNASTY paisley bright colorful silk sleeveless shift dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with hidden metal zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each si...
Christian Lacroix 1990s Vintage Black Neoprene Scuba Jacket + Skirt Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic vintage 1990s neoprene skirt and jacket ensemble by Christian Lacroix. Shiny black scuba fabric is black on the exterior and orange on the inside. Wear together as an ensem...
HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in orange Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper pocket...
Christian Dior coat by John Galliano Pre-fall 2011
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Pre-Fall 2011 Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Beige lambskin coat entirely trimmed with matching mink fringe. Silk lining. Size indicated: 40FR. Ma...
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...
Alexander McQueen 2008 Navy Blue Sequin Leggings Pants
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen navy blue sequined leggings from the Fall/Winter 2008 collection The Girl Who Lived in a Tree. As seen in gold in runway look 25. Pants feature all over navy blue ...
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci Kate Moss Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 8
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Rare & Collectible Brand New * Kate Moss Black Patent Corset Heels * Size 8 * Black Patent Leather The Heel is a deep, near black irride...
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.