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Bottega bag leather pouch bag in very good condition
Bottega bag leather pouch bag in very good condition

Bottega bag leather pouch bag in very good condition

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Iconic pouch bag by Bottega Veneta, made of pleated leather with a black and white zebra pattern and complemented by an oversized shiny metal chain This model represents one of the m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s
Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s

Tomato Red Cheongsam style Maxi Dress Circa 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage 1970s cheongsam style maxi dress tomato red with tiny white dot print throughout bright & colorful flower power "border print" sleeveless high collar side split hem back ...

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1970s American Fashion

CHANEL Cruise 2012 Runway White Fluffy Tweed Jacket 34 FR
CHANEL Cruise 2012 Runway White Fluffy Tweed Jacket 34 FR

CHANEL Cruise 2012 Runway White Fluffy Tweed Jacket 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · White Fluffy Tweed Jacket with CC Buttons — Cruise 2012 “FRENCH RIVIERA” Runway, Karl Lagerfeld — A Cruise Riviera relic — Chanel distilled into sunlight and sea-line. Thi...

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2010s Fashion

Italian Crystal Beaded Wool Hand Crafted Sweater
Italian Crystal Beaded Wool Hand Crafted Sweater

Italian Crystal Beaded Wool Hand Crafted Sweater

Located in New York, NY

Cool Italian Mid Century Beaded Sweater, completely hand crochet with hundreds of round green crystal beads on an odd deep pea green wool. Slim fit, open work crochet with some shee...

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1950s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Icon Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Icon Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Icon Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Paris / EDINBURGH Black Tweed Jacket Métiers d’Art 2013 — Advertising Campaign — A talisman of tweed and tartan. A statement chapter of Chanel history — Born from Karl La...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR
CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

CHANEL Fall 1993 Runway Navy Sequin Tweed Suit 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Navy Sequin Tweed Suit with 64-karat Gold Plated CC Buttons — Fall 1993 Runway by Karl Lagerfeld • Museum level value, rarest connoisseur’s find — A Fall 1993 relic in two ...

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1990s Fashion

THE ROW Fall 2016 Black Off Shoulder Stretch Bodycon Mini Dress Olsen Twins
THE ROW Fall 2016 Black Off Shoulder Stretch Bodycon Mini Dress Olsen Twins

THE ROW Fall 2016 Black Off Shoulder Stretch Bodycon Mini Dress Olsen Twins

By The Row

Located in San Diego, CA

Approximately Size Medium ( tons of stretch ) Measurements Bust: 34-40 inches Waist: 30-34 inches Hips: 36-40 inches Length: 30.5 inches An elegant study in modern minimalism, this...

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2010s Canadian Fashion

Dries Van Noten Lace Trim Cami Vest Top
Dries Van Noten Lace Trim Cami Vest Top

Dries Van Noten Lace Trim Cami Vest Top

By Dries van Noten

Located in London, GB

Exquisite vintage Dries Van Noten cami vest top in soft cream rayon sateen with delicate yellow lace bust and cotton ribbon straps. Size FR40/UK12. Measures approx - bust 34” and len...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

CHANEL 25K$ Legendary Paris / SALZBURG Embroidered Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 25K$ Legendary Paris / SALZBURG Embroidered Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 25K$ Legendary Paris / SALZBURG Embroidered Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Embroidered Tweed Jacket with Lion CC Jewel Buttons — Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value ~ $25,000 · Comparable pieces now from $35,000+...

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2010s Fashion

Off-white jersey draped cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Off-white jersey draped cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Off-white jersey draped cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white jersey draped cocktail dress. Jersey composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. New with tag. SIZE 34/ XS

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2010s Bulgarian Fashion

Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top
Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top

Issey Miyake Graphic Semi Sheer Pleated Tulle Cropped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in New Hope, PA

This Issey Miyake cropped top has a graphic black design on the front. It is made from a combination of pleated fabric and sheer tulle in what appears to be a major feat of textile ...

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1980s Japanese Fashion

Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back
Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back

Martin Margiela White Shirt with Elaborate Cutout Back

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous white cotton shirt from Martin Margiela. It has long sleeves with cuffs, a shirt collar and button front. The back is stunning in a chevron pattern of the same fabric lea...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Double breasted kaki cotton jacket BURBERRY BRIT
Double breasted kaki cotton jacket BURBERRY BRIT

Double breasted kaki cotton jacket BURBERRY BRIT

By Burberry Brit

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Double breasted kaki cotton jacket. Main fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% stretch. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front, on the shoulder , on the cuffs and on the poc...

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2010s Thai Fashion

2000’s EVISU Vintage Low Rise Pink Logo Dark Denim Pants Jeans
2000’s EVISU Vintage Low Rise Pink Logo Dark Denim Pants Jeans

2000’s EVISU Vintage Low Rise Pink Logo Dark Denim Pants Jeans

Located in Sheffield, GB

2000’s EVISU Low Rise Pink Logo Dark Denim Pants Jeans A fun pair of early 2000s EVISU jeans. Featuring the iconic painted logo across the back in a crackled baby pink. With a classi...

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Early 2000s Fashion

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Runway Silk JUMPSUIT 2011 Sz 42 with a 1970's Vibe
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Runway Silk JUMPSUIT 2011 Sz 42 with a 1970's Vibe

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Runway Silk JUMPSUIT 2011 Sz 42 with a 1970's Vibe

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Fall/Winter 2011 Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston 1970's Brand New With Tags $3275 Italian Sz 42 Gucci Silk Ju...

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2010s Italian Fashion

1990s ROMEO GIGLI tulle full purple skirt
1990s ROMEO GIGLI tulle full purple skirt

1990s ROMEO GIGLI tulle full purple skirt

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Austin, TX

1990s ROMEO GIGLI purple skirt 24" waist, 47" hips, 35" length Excellent Condition 100% nylon sz US6 / IT42 / M

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1990s Italian Fashion

THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1998 Runway Ensemble Documented by Helmut Newton
THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1998 Runway Ensemble Documented by Helmut Newton

THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1998 Runway Ensemble Documented by Helmut Newton

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1998 Runway Rhinestone Ensemble - Documented by Helmut Newton Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection / year: Fall / Winter 1998 Material: Jacket: Wool / Rhinestones. Skirt & Shorts: Chiffon 100% polyester. Color: Black Size: FR40 Made in France Complete look from Thierry Mugler’s Prêt-à-porter Fall Winter 1998 collection titled “Lingerie Revisited". Photographed by Helmut Newton for Thierry Mugler's Fall Winter 1998 look-book. This ensemble was also featured in a Neiman Marcus campaign for Harper's Bazaar, September 1998 on actress Estella Warren. The jacket is made from black wool. It features a squared notched lapel, V- neckline and lightly padded shoulders. A dramatic hourglass silhouette emphasised by lines of rhinestone embellishments in the shape of corset seam-lines . The rhinestones are also featured on the cuff of each sleeve. Completed by a chiffon skirt and shorts set. A lighter variation of the runway look which was presented in a more structured fabric. The chiffon is a clear continuation of Thierry Mugler’s “Lingerie Revisited” theme, balancing structure with sensuality. A very special collectors item. Both wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value. Size Information: Marked size FR40 Jacket: Shoulders 46.5cm Bust 46cm Waist 36.5cm Length 61cm Skirt Waist 34.5cm Hip 48cm Length 108cm Shorts Waist 34cm Hip 41cm Length 35cm Front rise 32.5cm This Thierry Mugler blazer is in very good vintage condition with some wear to the zipper, and some light discolouration to the lining. The skirt and shorts are in excellent condition. Please contact us with any questions. Additional Photographs : From Thierry Mugler’s 1998...

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1990s French Fashion

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (V in circle, 1992) Made of ostrich and yellow gold plated hard...

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1990s French Fashion

Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag
Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag

Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag

By Celine

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

This vintage Celine Boston bag is a timeless expression of the house’s understated Parisian elegance, crafted in the iconic Macadam coated canvas with refined tan leather trim. Feat...

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1980s European Fashion

CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR
CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR

CHANEL New COCO Gabrielle Embroidery Jeans 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible “Coco Gabrielle” Jeans — As Seen on Georgia May Jagger — Iconic Advertising Campaign · Karl Lagerfeld Era ~ An emblem of Chanel’s irreverent elegance, these Co...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR
CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR

CHANEL 8K$ New Iconic Paris / Cuba Ribbon Tweed Skirt 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Iconic Ribbon Tweed Skirt — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — A true cult relic of the Chanel universe // Boutique value: $8,000 — One of the most recogn...

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2010s Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA gradient blue 2016 SANT'ANDREA CROCODILE FRAME Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA gradient blue 2016 SANT'ANDREA CROCODILE FRAME Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA gradient blue 2016 SANT'ANDREA CROCODILE FRAME Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Bottega Veneta Sant’Andrea doctor’s bag in gradient navy to midnight blue matte crocodile, showcasing a beautifully nuanced finish that highlights the natural scale pa...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag
Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag

Chanel 2002 Sac Timeless Classique Double Flap Beige Jersey Leather Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Classique or Timeless medium-sized (25) bag in beige wool jersey, double flap, Turnlock or CC closure, matching beige leather interior with slip pockets, slip pocket on the ba...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER
Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER

Kaki linen trouser THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki linen trouser. Pocket on both side. Snap and zip closure on the top middle front. SIZE 36/ S

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1990s French Fashion

PRADA black nylon CHEVRON MATELASSE MINI FRAME Bag
PRADA black nylon CHEVRON MATELASSE MINI FRAME Bag

PRADA black nylon CHEVRON MATELASSE MINI FRAME Bag

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Prada mini evening bag in black quilted nylon. Designed in a softly rounded, feminine silhouette, this refined piece features intricate allover quilting that creates r...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...

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1990s Fashion

Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL
Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL

Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone beadwork CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey silk satin evening dress with rhinestone embroideries . Silk lining. Hidden snap closure on the top middle back. Thin shoulder pad. Split on the middle back, lenght = 56cm SIZE ...

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2010s French Fashion

Printed jersey draped evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Printed jersey draped evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Printed jersey draped evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed jersey draped evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Inside jersey bodysuit with snap closure. Draped and gather on the left side + high split . Shoulder pa...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR
CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR

CHANEL Paris / Cuba Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Crimson Lesage Tweed Dress — Runway of PARIS / CUBA Cruise 2017 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A radiant artefact of the Maison’s Caribbean dreamscape — the collectible ...

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2010s Fashion

Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas
Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas

Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Charm Comes from the "petit h" collection In shape of a sheriff's hat, with a 6-pointed star cut out Can be used as Bag Charm for your Hermès Kelly or...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s
Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s

Beige Wiggle Dress, Circa 1950s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage early 50s beige & metallic dress. sheath silhouette. short raglan sleeves. v neck collar. decorative bow on the bodice. metallic chevron and horizontal striped pattern. two f...

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1950s American Fashion

Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with drag RG / ROMEO GIGLI
Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with drag RG / ROMEO GIGLI

Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with drag RG / ROMEO GIGLI

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold lace and embroideries bustier evening dress with jersey lining. 90% polyester, 10% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Thin padded bra. Silicon strap inside the b...

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2010s Turkish Fashion

Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR
Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR

Chanel Navy Tweed Coat with Leather Accents 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A rare union of heritage texture and modern edge — timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Chanel // Size 38 FR / Condition: is pristine // — deep navy and black tweed forms a struct...

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2010s Fashion

Exceptional Hermès Silver Keychain Boat Propeller Shaped
Exceptional Hermès Silver Keychain Boat Propeller Shaped

Exceptional Hermès Silver Keychain Boat Propeller Shaped

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Keychain In shape of a boat propeller Can be used as a charm, attached to your Kelly or Birkin bag Made of silver (crab hallmark) Colorway: silvery "HERMES...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box
Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box

Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable Authentic Hermès Smallest "Kelly" bag ever made This baby kelly has nothing to envy of the grown-ups, because she opens up too Can be used to put jewelry, a photo, your pi...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

White cotton mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
White cotton mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

White cotton mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White cotton mini dress. Zip closure on the middle front + on cuffs. Belt in the same fabric, belt-loop and branded metal buckle. Branded snap. SIZE 34 / XS

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard ~ An eternal emblem of the Maison, this jacket embodies the distilled essence of ...

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2010s Fashion

PRADA champgane & gold silk 2004 PAISLEY BROCADE Coat Jacket 42 M
PRADA champgane & gold silk 2004 PAISLEY BROCADE Coat Jacket 42 M

PRADA champgane & gold silk 2004 PAISLEY BROCADE Coat Jacket 42 M

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Prada coat in champagne and gold silk (75%) and lurex (25%) with all-over embroidered floral motifs and contrasting paisley brocade trims. This exceptional luxury Prad...

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Early 2000s Fashion

PRADA Acciaio blue 2008 SEQUIN FLAP Bag BR4149
PRADA Acciaio blue 2008 SEQUIN FLAP Bag BR4149

PRADA Acciaio blue 2008 SEQUIN FLAP Bag BR4149

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Prada flap shoulder bag in Acciaio gradient sequins, shimmering from silver through deep blue to black in a fluid, light-catching finish. Designed in a sleek, softly s...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR
CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR

CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Coat with CC Jewel Buttons — A textile masterpiece rather than a garment // Boutique value: over $13,000 ~ Millennium Collection Vault — mid-2000s — Creation...

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Early 2000s Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / Greece Runway Tweed Jacket with Jewel Belt 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ An ode to antiquity refracted through the prism of Paris, this Lesage tweed dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Paris / GREECE 2018 Cruise Collection embodies couture as mythology — wove...

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2010s Fashion

Trompe l'oeil black leather mini biker dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Trompe l'oeil black leather mini biker dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Trompe l'oeil black leather mini biker dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black leather mini biker dress . Black rayon lining. Zip closure on the front and on the cuffs. Leather belt with silver metal buckle. Pocket on both side + one on the chest. Top-st...

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2010s Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA metallic gold leather INTRECCIATO ZIP POUCH Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Zip Pouch is a refined accessory that reflects the brand’s signature craftsmanship. Crafted from textured leather in a warm gol...

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2010s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR
CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR

CHANEL Paris / NEW YORK Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket 46 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Museum Grade Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / NEW-YORK Métiers d’Art 2006 · Karl Lagerfeld · Runway & Ad Campaign provenance • True collector...

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Early 2000s Fashion

1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Brown Copper Metallic Pleated Dress
1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Brown Copper Metallic Pleated Dress

1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Brown Copper Metallic Pleated Dress

By Bernard Perris

Located in Sparks, NV

Amazing vintage Bernard Perris copper/brown pleated dress with belt loops and tiered skirt. Partially lined with front button closure, rear zip, hook and snap closure with zip closur...

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1980s 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.