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Printed bikini EMILIO PUCCI
Printed bikini EMILIO PUCCI

Printed bikini EMILIO PUCCI

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed bikini . Fabric composition: 82% nylon, 8% elasthane Detachable shoulder strap. Under wired bra. 2 fabric bag provided SIZE 46 (It) 42 (Fr)

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2010s Fashion

HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Strapless Chenille Top Cocktail Dress LBD
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Strapless Chenille Top Cocktail Dress LBD

HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Strapless Chenille Top Cocktail Dress LBD

By Herve Léger

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Herve Leger Vintage 1990's Jet black (I lightened some photos to better show the details) The neckline is so hot and unique Chenille fabric up top Invisible back zip Clipped to manne...

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1990s Fashion

Gucci Vintage Tom Ford 2003 Black Python Horsebit Shoulder Bag Unisex
Gucci Vintage Tom Ford 2003 Black Python Horsebit Shoulder Bag Unisex

Gucci Vintage Tom Ford 2003 Black Python Horsebit Shoulder Bag Unisex

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

This authentic Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2003 Horsebit Python Chain Shoulder Bag is crafted in black python with contrasting burgundy leather trim and antique gold-tone hardware. Dating t...

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Early 2000s European Fashion

ICEBERG 2006 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Ruffle Gown + Shawl Maxi Dress
ICEBERG 2006 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Ruffle Gown + Shawl Maxi Dress

ICEBERG 2006 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Ruffle Gown + Shawl Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Iceberg Vintage Runway SS06 Pink, orange, and red hues perfect for this Summer Matching shawl with fringe Beautifully embellished halter neck 100% silk Made in Italy Has an attached ...

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Early 2000s Fashion

1970s Mod Handmade Gilt Metal Woven Wire Artisan Belt
1970s Mod Handmade Gilt Metal Woven Wire Artisan Belt

1970s Mod Handmade Gilt Metal Woven Wire Artisan Belt

Located in University City, MO

1970s gilt metal woven wire handmade artisan belt The mod handmade belt is designed with gilt metal interlocked wire bands The large center circular buckle hooks into the woven meta...

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1970s Fashion

*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Fur Bolero Shrug Jacket
*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Fur Bolero Shrug Jacket

*USA ONLY* FAYCAL AMOR PLEIN SUD Vintage Fur Bolero Shrug Jacket

By Plein Sud

Located in Leonardo, NJ

USA ONLY !!! REAL FUR CANNOT CROSS CUSTOMS Faycal Amor Plein Sud Vintage Authentic fur, does not mention type, looks like fox Black with ever so slight tones of merlot One hook and e...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL navy blue wool 18A HAMBURG CABLE KNIT MINI Dress 36 XS
CHANEL navy blue wool 18A HAMBURG CABLE KNIT MINI Dress 36 XS

CHANEL navy blue wool 18A HAMBURG CABLE KNIT MINI Dress 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel sweater dress in navy blue knit in wool (70%) and cashmere (30%) with cable-knit detailing throughout. This luxury Chanel dress features a relaxed silhouette fa...

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2010s Italian Fashion

CHANEL black cotton 13C VERSAILLES BRAID TRIM TWEED Coat Jacket 40 M
CHANEL black cotton 13C VERSAILLES BRAID TRIM TWEED Coat Jacket 40 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...

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2010s Italian Fashion

HERMES Ebene brown Courchevel leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Bag PHW
HERMES Ebene brown Courchevel leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Bag PHW

HERMES Ebene brown Courchevel leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM bag in Ebène (dark brown) Veau Chèvrechèvre leather, a compact take on the house's casually elegant classic. Crafted from luxury textured leather...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

Chanel Vintage Green Alligator Cerf Tote Bag 2006–2008
Chanel Vintage Green Alligator Cerf Tote Bag 2006–2008

Chanel Vintage Green Alligator Cerf Tote Bag 2006–2008

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This authentic Chanel Alligator Cerf Tote is a rare vintage piece from the 2006–2008 Karl Lagerfeld collection, crafted in green alligator with natural tonal variation throughout. Th...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Plein Sud Early 2000s Brown Leather & Genuine Fur Fitted Jacket
Plein Sud Early 2000s Brown Leather & Genuine Fur Fitted Jacket

Plein Sud Early 2000s Brown Leather & Genuine Fur Fitted Jacket

By Plein Sud

Located in Berlin, BE

Exceptional vintage Plein Sud jacket crafted from supple brown leather with genuine dark brown fur throughout the interior and along the exposed edges. The jacket features a highly ...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

Roberto Cavalli Y2K Fur-Print Denim Jeans with Crystal Charm
Roberto Cavalli Y2K Fur-Print Denim Jeans with Crystal Charm

Roberto Cavalli Y2K Fur-Print Denim Jeans with Crystal Charm

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Roberto Cavalli Y2K vintage jeans in gray denim with a spectacular all-over fur-effect print, one of the Italian designer’s most recognizable aesthetic signatures from the early 2000...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s

Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves. Partially lined with rear metal zip, hook and button closur...

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1960s American Fashion

Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1920s Black & Silver Scalloped Beaded Jacket UK 10-12 US 6-8

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...

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1920s French Fashion

Gucci Tom Ford SS 2000 Black Cutout Backless Dress
Gucci Tom Ford SS 2000 Black Cutout Backless Dress

Gucci Tom Ford SS 2000 Black Cutout Backless Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

A rare Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, made of black stretch knit and featuring an asymmetrical, one-shoulder design. The form-fitting, minim...

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Early 2000s Fashion

MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress

MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...

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Early 2000s Fashion

NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral
NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral

NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral

By Nina Ricci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Nina Ricci SS13 Resort Collection Vintage 100% silk A delicate medley of colors Reminds me of Chanel Size F40 fits like a USA 6 or 4 Invisible back zip Excellent Condition, only flaw...

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2010s Fashion

Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag

Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag

By Rialto

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original vintage 1950's box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled tortoiseshell coloured lucite, and accented by gold metal hardware, is just the perfect piec...

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1950s Fashion

Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s
Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s

Estevez Vintage Yellow Linen Color Block Sheath Dress, 1960s

By Estevez

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant 1960s vintage yellow color block linen sheath dress by Estevez. Fully lined with back hook, covered snap and metal zip closure and shoulder hook closure. The marked size is 8...

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1960s American Fashion

Exceptional French Embroidered Handmade Lace and Silk Crepe Slip Dress
Exceptional French Embroidered Handmade Lace and Silk Crepe Slip Dress

Exceptional French Embroidered Handmade Lace and Silk Crepe Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Museum Quality Exceptional Art Deco French embroidered and handmade lace and silk crepe slip dress. Of palest pink silk crepe de chine embroidered point de gaze lace with valencienne...

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1920s French Fashion

Black and white silk pleated skirt with check pattern PRADA
Black and white silk pleated skirt with check pattern PRADA

Black and white silk pleated skirt with check pattern PRADA

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and white silk pleated skirt with check pattern . No lining but piping inside. Pocket on both side. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr)

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2010s Fashion

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8
Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

This divine 1910's Edwardian lawn cotton blouse, with detailed embroidery is a rare piece to behold. The V shaped neckline, is framed by a pointed collar, which is edged with deco...

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1910s American Fashion

Exclusive Sable Coat Cape
Exclusive Sable Coat Cape

Exclusive Sable Coat Cape

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Brown vintage luxurious sable coat/cape, rare to find. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore. Details: Designed by Bacci , Firenze , Italy With 2 side pockets 2 colla...

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20th Century Italian Fashion

Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR
Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR

Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long see-through tulle long dress with check pattern and ruffles. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Detachable collar with button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. S...

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2010s French Fashion

Kaki rayon bandage dress HERVE LEGER
Kaki rayon bandage dress HERVE LEGER

Kaki rayon bandage dress HERVE LEGER

By Herve Léger

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki rayon bandage dress. Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 9% nylon, 1% spandex Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) S

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Early 2000s Chinese Fashion

Early 2000s Escada Size 12 Pink Multicolor Tweed Floral Silk Lined Blazer Jacket
Early 2000s Escada Size 12 Pink Multicolor Tweed Floral Silk Lined Blazer Jacket

Early 2000s Escada Size 12 Pink Multicolor Tweed Floral Silk Lined Blazer Jacket

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada

Located in San Diego, CA

Marked Size 44 / US 12 Measurements: Bust: 44 inches Waist: 38 inches Hips: Not applicable 17 inches from back shoulder seam to seam This early 2000s Escada blazer is a fabulous example of the house’s exuberant approach to color and feminine tailoring. Crafted from a textured cotton, rayon and silk blend, the jacket features a pale pink and ivory tweed woven with multicolor accents of blue, turquoise, green, yellow, fuchsia and purple. One of its best details is the vibrant floral contrast lining, rendered in saturated shades of pink, fuchsia, turquoise, blue, orange, green and purple. The lining was clearly designed to be seen and gives the jacket multiple styling personalities. Wear the sleeves full length for a classic tailored look, turn the cuffs outward to reveal the floral lining, or scrunch the sleeves up toward the elbows for a more relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The collar can be worn traditionally or popped up to expose the floral underside, allowing you to dramatically change the look of the jacket without adding a thing. The front is finished with three pale pink Escada bluebell-embossed buttons with gold-tone detailing. Notched lapels, softly structured shoulders and shaping through the waist create the polished, feminine silhouette associated with Escada tailoring of the period. This is an especially versatile jacket for styling. Pair it with white or cream trousers and strappy heels for a polished spring or summer look; wear it with jeans and the sleeves pushed up for something more casual; or pick up one of the colors in the tweed with turquoise, cobalt blue, fuchsia or green trousers, shoes or a handbag. It would also look fantastic over a simple silk camisole or fitted dress for a luncheon, cocktail event, resort dinner or daytime occasion. Era: Early 2000s Designer: Escada Marked Size: EU 44 / US 12 Fabric: Cotton, rayon and silk blend Measurements: Bust: 44 inches Waist: 38 inches 17 inches from back shoulder seam to seam A wonderfully colorful and highly wearable early 2000s Escada tweed...

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Early 2000s German Fashion

Burgundy silk Robe with striped pattern HERMES
Burgundy silk Robe with striped pattern HERMES

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

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Chanel Women's Black Leather Shearling Cropped Bomber Jacket
Chanel Women's Black Leather Shearling Cropped Bomber Jacket

Chanel Women's Black Leather Shearling Cropped Bomber Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This authentic Chanel black leather shearling jacket is a statement outerwear piece that combines the house’s timeless Parisian polish with a plush, winter-ready silhouette. Crafted ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion

CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag
CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag

CHANEL black white 26C LAKE COMO BRAIDED RAFFIA MAXI TOTE Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Maxi shopping tote in black braided raffia, a directional take on the house's iconic shopping bag silhouette finished with crisp white leather trims. Crafted fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER
One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER

One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER

By Herve Léger

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

One shoulder bandage striped dress. Main fabric composition: rayon. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag
Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag

Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chic and cool Chanel Feather Weight Bowling Bag - with authenticity card and dustbag. Dates to 2015-2016. Made from super light weight black quilted leather with large silvertone CC ...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

AZZEDINE ALAIA 1990 Vintage Runway Editorial Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1990 Vintage Runway Editorial Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress

AZZEDINE ALAIA 1990 Vintage Runway Editorial Long Sleeve Knit Mini Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Runway FW90 Editorial in Elle France as worn by Yasmeen Ghauri Pullover Size Large, but fits smaller Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear, no flaws Measu...

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1990s Fashion

Hermès Golf Print Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pocelain Gold XX century
Hermès Golf Print Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pocelain Gold XX century

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...

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20th Century French Fashion

Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8
Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8

Vintage 1930s Blush Pink Crepe Silk Bia Cut Gown US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

This breathtaking 1930's crepe silk gown rendered in the warmest shade of blush pink, accented by draped waterfall pleats and the most figure flattering bias cut, is a rare piece to ...

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1930s Fashion

VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware
VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware

VERSACE 2003 Vintage Runway Red Leather + Lace Corset w. Ornate Hardware

By Versace

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Versace Vintage Runway FW03 aso Christina Aguilera shot by Steven Meisel for ad campaign Red leather Ornate silver hardware Sheer lace panel sides IT40 Excellent condition, minor fee...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Hermès Rodeo Des Cowgirls Bandana Silk Scarf 55 cm Kermit Oliver Horse TEXAS
Hermès Rodeo Des Cowgirls Bandana Silk Scarf 55 cm Kermit Oliver Horse TEXAS

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...

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2010s French 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.

Questions About Fashion

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    The point of runway fashion is to provide a sample of a fashion house's latest offerings. Couture maisons present innovative, creative works during fashion shows to demonstrate what is currently inspiring their designers. Since most luxury fashion houses produce custom pieces to order, runway fashion is a way to spark interest and attract clientele. In addition, the looks featured in runway fashion shows tend to set trends that ready-to-wear and fast fashion labels incorporate into their pieces each season. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Madeleine Vionnet created two innovations that would revolutionize women's fashion. The first is the bias cut, the practice of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to its grain to enhance its stretch and allow it to flow more freely. In addition, Vionnet pioneered new draping methods, reducing the number of seams and fastening needed to produce a dress. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Jeanne Paquin is famous for her work as a fashion designer. In 1891, she founded her own atelier, the Maison Paquin, from which she produced romantic yet exotic garments for her prestigious clientele. Many people credit Paquin as being the first financially successful female fashion designer. For her achievements, she was named to the French Legion of Honor in 1913. Shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between heritage and vintage is that one term relates to a specific timeframe, while the other does not. Vintage is the term for any item that is more than 20 years old but less than 100 years old. Heritage refers to something that has historical or cultural value. When discussing fashion, people sometimes call pieces that have a long history heritage pieces, whether the brand manufactured them recently or 80 years ago. Find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories.