Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
By J Mendel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk evening dress. Boned bustier in tulle inside the bust with padded and under-wired bra, zip closure and gros-grain waist band with hook&ey...
Red silk evening dress J MENDEL
By J Mendel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk evening dress. Boned bustier in tulle inside the bust with padded and under-wired bra, zip closure and gros-grain waist band with hook&ey...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1977 'Les Chinoises' Grey Wool Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1977 coat from the iconic 'Les Chinoises' collection. This collection was the third in a series of instantly celebrated worldly c...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
1970s Vintage Adolfo Sweater Tank Top
By Adolfo
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage 1970s Adolfo knit sweater tank top in red, green and black. Colorful zig zag design. Unlined with rear partial zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust me...
Christian Dior London Vintage Black Knitted Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear vintage knitted dress by Christian Dior London. The black sweater dress has a pleat , fold on one shoulder and long sleaves . It is unlined, and has the Dio...
Valentino Garavani Tan-Go platform pumps burgundy size 39.5 burgundy old money
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Valentino Garavani Tan-Go platform pumps ORG PRICE €1100 SIZE 39.5 Beautiful color / old money vibe Part of the SS22 collection, the Tan-Go platform pumps from Valentino Garavani...
$104Sale Price|60% Off
Valentino Beige Leather Vintage Decollete Shoes 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Valentino vintage shoes from the 90s, beige color. 100% leather, patent toe. Very good condition. The sale includes the original box. Sole length: 24.5 cm Heel height: 3 cm
New In Box 2013 Hermès x Comme des Garçons "Quadrige" Silk Twill Carre Scarf
By Hermès, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Geneva, CH
When the Hermès women wear artistic director Bali Barret invited one of the most prominent and influential designers from the East - Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons) - to share her v...
GUCCI black leather ICE LOLLY Loafers Shoes 39
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Ice Lolly loafer in black leather updated with a gold-tone chain horsebit detail. The design features 'Ice Lolly' heel detail, almond toe shape and stacked heels...
Halston Aqua Sequin and Beaded Ensemble, 1980s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1980s Halston Aqua Intricately Sequined and Beaded Ensemble. Skirt is adjustable with an elastic waist. It can also be converted to a strapless tube dress. Great vintage condi...
Exquisite Christian Lacroix Black Chantilly Lace Couture Slip Dress Circa 2000
Located in Sheffield, GB
An exquisite Vintage Christian Lacroix Chantilly Lace Dress, circa 2000. The lace work on this dress is Exceptional. Finely crafted from a beautiful ornamental french lace with hand...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
$746Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
1980s Handbag One Of A Kind Record Album Crocodile Embossed Vintage Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage 80s black vinyl record album two sided crocodile / alligator embossed handbag! One side features a Jennifer Holliday record, ...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Ivory Ecru Black Tweed Braided CC 95P Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection — Karl Lagerfeld’s iconic “Barbie” season — this ecru wool tweed jacket is one of the most sought-after pieces of the era. The collection ...
GUCCI Ancora red patent leather 2024 SIGNORA Slingbacks Shoes 39
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci Signora slingbacks in Rosso Ancora burgundy patent leather exude elegance and sophistication. They feature a gold-tone chain and logo detail on the straps,...
1950s Purple and Turquoise Floral Organza Ruched Dress
Located in London, GB
An exceptional late 1950s dress tailored from a lightweight manmade organza fabric. Printed all-over with a pretty floral pattern in a muted palette of lilac and turquoise hues. The...
CHANEL beige leather 2024 24P DAD SLIDE Sandals Shoes 41 fit 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Dad mule sandals in beige quilted lambskin leather. Feature chain CC buttons and two adjustable straps. Brand new. Come with dust bags. 2024 Pre-Spring Measu...
Chanel, Black quilted leather handbag
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Black quilted leather handbag. Corners have light wear and bottom has a few scratches, Hardware is in good condition. Interior is very clean. Comes with serial code dustbag a...
Christian Lacroix Long multicolor jersey printed dress
Located in CANNES, FR
Christian Lacroix Long jersey multicolor printed dress. Size M.
CHRISTIAN DIOR Cashmere Embroidered Sweater FR34
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% cashmere 5 of Swords grey yellow embroidered cropped sweater FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00298 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: 5 of Swords Collect...
1994 Gianni Versace Green Leather Punk Safety Pin Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Rare Gianni Versace 1994 safety pin top handle large leather bag in a vibrant green. Features bold silver-tone grommets and Medusa safety pins...
CHANEL silver leather 2018 MARBLED Slingabcks Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slingback flats in marbled metallic silver leather with matching polished silver cap toes and subtle CC detail at the heel. Elegant almond-toe silhouette paired...
CHRISTIAN DIOR cream lace 2022 WALK'N'DIOR MACRAME Sneakers Shoes 39
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Walk'n'Dior Macramé high-top sneakers in cream embroidered cotton lace offer an elegant twist on a casual staple. Featuring delicate macramé embroi...
Gucci Vintage Blue Suede and Leather Flap Gold Clasp Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
An authentic slice of Gucci history, this vintage shoulder bag comes straight from the elegance of the 1980s, when design was bold yet impeccably refined. Crafted in Italy between 19...
A 1990s Vintage Pink Leather Tote Bag By Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Chanel tote bag is crafted from pink quilted leather, featuring the brand's signature diamond-stitched pattern. It is accented by the iconic interlocking CC logo in silv...
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress Condition: Excellent 29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length size US 4 / FR 36 / S
CHANEL Capri pants
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 2010 collection Sand linen capri pants Size FR 38 50% linen 50% cotton Made in Italy Flat measures. Length cm. 77 Internal length cm. 51 Waist cm. 39 Hip cm, 46 Very good...
BALENCIAGA Vieux Rose pink distressed leather MOTORCYCLE WORK Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Motorcycle Work bag in pale pink distressed leather with antique gunmetal finish hardware and one front zipper pocket. ...
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA 00's Iconic Limited Edition Tabi Boots
Located in Milano, MILANO
2000's iconic limited edition tabi boots by Maison Martin Margiela. Nailed wooden heels. N' 105/150. The composition is 100% leather.
LORO PIANA white linen MIDI Skirt 40 S
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Loro Piana skirt is crafted in white linen (100%), embodying refined simplicity and light elegance. Designed with a flared silhouette and midi length, it offers g...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Silk Crepe and Net Edwardian Ensemble from the late 1970's. The ensemble is composed of a floor length gown and overskirt. Both are of nude silk crepe and net with Schiffli lace trim. When worn together, they appear to one piece but they are actually 2. The dress has a net yoke with lace trim, exaggerated puff sleeves and tiny pin tucks down the front. The silk crepe ends above the knee and there, is attached to a full circular sweep of netting with lace trim. The overskirt is of same nude silk crepe and the same netting and it ends at exactly at the same level as the dress so there are 2 layers below the waist when worn. There is again that deep net border so a very full semi sheer flounce is created below the knee. The skirt is has pin tucks along the hips to reinforce the matching pin tucks on the dress bodice. There are a series of elegant covered buttons on each side with long ties which form self bows. Lagerfeld references historical dress in this innocent yet sexy 1970's gown. Edwardian overtones are evident with the pin ticks, puff sleeves and net inserts. Also referenced is the Weiner Werkstatte in the dramatic cut and detailing. Many of these wonderful delicate dressmaker details, he incorporates as well into his work for Chanel, a decade later. A very special gown...
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
New Rare Tom Ford for Gucci GG Velvet Python Bamboo Heels Pumps Sz 7
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Velvet Python GG Pumps Brand New * Rare Tom Ford For Gucci * Size: 7 * Pointed Toe * Velvet GG Throughout * Leather Footb...
Christian Dior Lady Dior Black Nylon Large Size Vintage Gold Hardware Preowned
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Handbag Cannage Lady Dior Gold Hardware Nylon Black Authentic With its cannage quilting, Dior’s Large Black Fabric Lady Dior is made of fabric for a laid-back take on ...
LOUIS VUITTON Takashi Murakami Monogram Multicolore Ursula
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Takashi Murakami Monogram Multicolore Ursula Vintage White Coated Canvas Multicolore Monogram Pattern Brass Hardware Leather Trim Chain-Link Shoulder Straps Leather & ...
$235Sale Price|20% Off
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM Tote Bag - Damier Azur Whites Canvas, Beige Interior
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM Tote Bag - Damier Azur Whites Canvas, Beige Interior, Tote This authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM Bag is ...
80s Patrick Kelly Vintage Lipstick Red Black Color Block Avant Garde Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s PATRICK KELLY lipstick red and black color block double breasted skirt suit! This rare gem was owned by, "The Young and the Restless" soap star MELODY THOMAS SC...
BURBERRY beige cotton AGNES VINTAGE CHECK POPLIN MINI SHIRT Dress 6 XS
By Burberry
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Burberry Agnes shirt dress in Archive Beige (tan, red, black, white) poplin cotton (with 5% elastane). Features a relaxed silhouette with drawstring waist, curved hem,...
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Camelia Bow Chain Mini Vanity Case
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Camelia Bow Chain Mini Vanity Case SKU: 152306 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Intrinsically Chanel, the medium Coco top han...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: height excluding the strap 9, width 6 Final Sale
1980s Vintage GUCCI Leather Saddle Shoulder Bag Equestrian Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage GUCCI saddle bag is crafted of smooth calfskin and pigskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware. Front magnetic snap closure decorated with a stirrup cha...
S/S 2003 Aqua Floral Underwire Corset Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vibrant and distinctly early-2000s Christian Dior corset top from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed under John Galliano at the height of hi...
LOUIS VUITTON black MY MONOGRAM FRAME Sunglasses Z2153U
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Louis Vuitton My Monogram Fame rectangular sunglasses are crafted from sleek black acetate and feature striking yellow lenses. The design incorporates the iconic...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Final Collection for YSL 2004...
Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY II" retourné Special Edition for the Year of India, also called "Gange" A must-have for any H...
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
Courreges Red and Black Dress, Circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage André Courrèges sleeveless red wool dress with black leather trim. A-line silhouette. Straight neckline. Keyhole opening at bodice with hook and eye closure at neck. Single w...
Hermès Pouch Case Trousse Jimetou Colonnes in Cotton GM
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Case Called "Trousse Jimétou Colonnes" Made in France Outside made of 100% cotton toile, inside lined with Polyurethane cotto...
Chanel Limited Edition 2020 Pink Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Pink Caviar Quilted Micro Mini Flap Waist Belt Bag Airpods Pro with Pink Hardware As seen on Kim Kardashian 2020 Virgine Viard Pink hardware Pink quilted caviar leather Cla...
Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown
Located in Gresham, OR
Outrageous 1950s Maria Pia Cream & Black Turkey Feather Hat w Black Tulle Crown: So full of life and pluck! A fabulous Holly Golightly-worthy showpiece! Lush, plush and luxuri...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 94 Rare Crochet Stockings and Bag
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1994 rare crochet set from "On Liberty" Collection by Vivienne Westwood. Stockings and bag with raffia flowers and tassels. The composition is ...
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Dark Blue Denim Jacket & Low rise midi Skirt set
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 2000s Vintage Dolce & Gabban Dark Blue Denim Jacket & Skirt set comprising a zip down fitted jacket and mid rise knee length skirt. Both pieces work great worn together or ...
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00499 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: 2024 Material: Silk...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal satin plunge open back bias cut gown FR42 XL
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin plunge open back bias cut gown FR42 XL Reference: TGAS/F00503 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Win...
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" 1970s Red Silk Blouse & Signed Tassel Cord Belt
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouse from the late 1970s to early 1980s is made from soft red silk. It features a ruffled neckline with a bow tie, long sleeves with but...
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Size 44 / 8 Brown Drop Waist Grommet Turtleneck 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s vintage GIANFRANCO FERRE chocolate brown silver grommet encrusted rayon elastane turtleneck evening dress ! Features logo embossed grommets at drop waist. Hidden zipper up...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 90s New w/ Tags Blue Green Sequined One Piece Swimsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1990s deadstock (new w/ tags) OSCAR DE LA RENTA black sequin one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features iridescent blue and green sequins throughout. Solid black flatterin...
Comme des Garcons AD 2002 Pants with Straps
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black cotton bondage pants from CDG Comme des Garcons AD 2002 collection. They are adorned with a number of straps (some adjustable), silver triangular rings...
CHANEL Runway 2024 /2025 CC Motifs Maritime Runway Silk Jumper 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · CC Motifs Maritime Runway Silk Jumper with & CC Jewel Closures — Runway of Spring 2024 /2025 by Virginie Viard • Boutique value: around $8,000 // Why this piece matter...
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.