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...
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Cuba Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Iconic Black Tweed Jacket — Runway of the Paris / Cuba 2017 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ An emblem worn by celebrities, immortalised in the campaign, and covete...
CHANEL silver 20B SEQUIN TWEED Ballet Flats Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in shimmering black and silver tweed richly embellished with luminous silver sequins and finished with a contrasting black grosgrain cap toe featur...
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...
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 Model in the video is a true US 6, and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Dress: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to h...
Vintage 1950's Silk Heels and Matching Purse Set Floral UK 5.5 US 7.5 EU 38.5
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite floral silk, this truly eye-catching 1950's set, comprising of a handbag and matching heels, are the perfect finishing touch to your outfit. The poin...
CHANEL black 1990s BEADE POINTELLE KNIT MAXI Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel gown in black semi-sheer pointelle knit. Features a sleek, sleeveless bodycon silhouette that falls to a refined maxi length, finished with a sculpting turtlene...
Hermes Pink Springs by Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Pink silk scarf “Springs” by Philippe Ledoux featuring a pink ground and a Hermès signature. Circa 1981 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (...
Vintage 1970s Multi Colored Patchwork Leather Clogs Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage multi colored patchwork leather clogs red, white, blue and yellow stitched uppers wooden platform and heels brass metal studs made in Italy 🌼 These shoes are a spectacular ...
CHANEL Vintage Relic Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket — The Eternal Grid of Elegance ~ A masterpiece that transcends decades, this Chanel creation stands as both garment and relic — a testament to t...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Eagle Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Legendary Black Tweed Jacket with Eagle Buttons — Métiers d’Art 2009 by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ It is not merely a garment but a cipher — a rare, priceless gem for the true conn...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
Moschino Mohair Sequin Dress, c. Early 2000s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Marlborough, GB
Moschino vintage mohair sequin dress, early 2000s Mint green embellished with sequins all over which are beautiful in the light 59% mohair 29% polyamide 18% acrylic Very good condit...
Vintage 1940s Pink Silk Evening Gown Blush Silk Soutache Gown US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...
Bright Blue Ostrich Feather Boa ex Iris Apfel Estate
Located in New Hope, PA
This gorgeous bright blue ostrich feather boa is from the estate of Iris Apfel. It is a gorgeous shade of bright blue and a generous size measuring 72" long and 8" inches wide. It i...
CHANEL Paris / Byzance Rarest CC Gripoix Buttons Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From the opulent Paris / BYZANCE 2011 Collection envisioned by Maestro Karl Lagerfeld, ~ this shimmering Chanel dress emerges as a reliquary of Byzantine grandeur and couture preci...
CHANEL Collectible Vibrant Expressionism Fuchsia Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Vibrant Fuchsia Ribbed Knit Dress with CC Charm — Runway Edition · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A study in radiance and rhythm, this Chanel ribbed knit dress channels th...
ZIMMERMANN cream linen 2023 RHIANNON FLUTTER MIDI Dress 0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann Rhiannon dress in cream lightweight linen (100%). Features a refined fit-and-flare silhouette with an elegant midi length, designed with sculpted sleeveless...
PRADA black CRYSTAL SATIN MINI BUCKET Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini bucket bag in black satin fully encrusted in black rhinestones, designed in a compact, softly structured silhouette that radiates refined evening glamour. T...
CHANEL New Iconic Black Shimmer Tweed Belted Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Shimmer Tweed Belted Dress with Gripoix CC Jewel Buttons — Paris / MONACO 2007 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld • Runway-provenanced icon · celebrity-seen on Selena Gom...
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and W...
1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Brown Copper Metallic Pleated Dress
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...
Chanel Shield Runway Sunglasses 71158 with Dust Bag and Case
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This an authentic pair of Chanel Shield Runway sunglasses 71158 L2447 3N in excellent condition. The sunglasses are rimless and have large mirror lenses with a quilting effect at the...
Backless black jersey evening dress with blue rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless black jersey twisted and draped evening dress with blue rhinestone. Jersey panty inside the dress with snap closure. High split on the right side. SAMPLE SIZE 36/ S
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress with drag VERSACE COLLECTION
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple jersey slip asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Metal branded buckle on the top front left. Shorter lenght (left side) = 114cm Longer lenght ( ...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful early 1960's ivory basket bag, accented by pearlescent lucite handles, is just the piece to add to your vintage accessory collection. The elegant rectangle shape is ...
Silvano Biagini Multicolored Python Bag, Italy
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Bag handcrafted Silvano Biagini made of genuine multicolored natural python leather, with patchwork that enhances the different shades of the leather-from olive green to warm tones ...
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Suede Studded Platform Peep Toe Heels UK 2 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
The most breathtaking little pair of 1940's heels you could ever hope to set eyes upon. Her delicate shoe encloses the front of the foot in a rounded peep toe on a wide platform bas...
PRADA orange CROCODILE FRAME Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada frame clutch in bright orange shiny crocodile. Crafted in a structured, softly rounded silhouette, this statement piece highlights the luminous high-gloss finish...
AZZEDINE ALAIA EDITION 1988 black cotton gabardine corset jacket
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black corset jacket by Azzedine Alaia, an edition 1988 reissue of his earlier 1988 runway design. Cut close through the body, it’s shaped with a sharply defined vertically seamed...
1960's EMILIO PUCCI floral printed silk dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant, floral printed silk dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's. Beautiful color scheme in tones of blue and purple with black accents. Classic shirt-dress cut with a pointe...
CHANEL 11K$ Paris / Saint-Tropez Marigold Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Marigold Lesage Tweed Jacket – Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Boutique Value: Over $11,000 ~ A sun-lit relic from the Paris Saint-Tropez Cruise c...
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ A relic of couture history, this one-of-a-kind jacket from the Paris / SHANGHAI 2010 Métiers d’Art collection stands as one of the most coveted creations of the Maison ~ This is n...
An Elegant 1960s Vintage Dark Brown Leather and Brass Clasp Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exuding mid-century sophistication, this authentic 1960s Italian handbag is a masterclass in vintage texture and structural elegance. The exterior features a rich, dark chocolate bro...
CHANEL 15K$ Paris / VENICE Ribbon Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Ribbon Tweed Jacket 'Marble Reverie' from Runway of Paris / VENICE by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ Boutique price exceeds 15,000€, yet the essence of this piece transcends price: i...
CHANEL 14K$ Paris / SAINT-TROPE Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Outstanding CHANEL Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket with Jewel Ember Embellishment — Paris / SAINT-TROPEZ Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With boutique value over €14,000 and contem...
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Hammered Satin Black Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Hammered Satin Jet black Made in Italy Pullover Throw on and go! This gown is so easy and effortless USA 6 aka IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feel...
CHANEL New Paris / Cuba Beige Belted Dress 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Beige Knit Belted Dress — Paris / CUBA Cruise Collection 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ A quiet manifesto of elegance, born where Parisian discipline met Havana’s fadi...
A/W 2003 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet Off-Shoulder Bustier Skirt Suit Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime Autumn/Winter 2003 Vivienne Westwood ensemble ! Featuring a black velvet off-shoulder silhouette, wrap around top with complimenting black wool circle skirt. The top featur...
CHANEL 15K$ New CC Logo Black Silk Maxi Dress 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Black Silk Maxi Dress with CC & Autumn Leaf Print — Fall 2018 Advertising Campaign, Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value: over $15,000 · Billboard / Magazine-cited Icon — F...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit Rhinestone Fly Embellishment FR42
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1997 “Les Insectes” Suit with Fly Embellishment Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Couture Fabric: 100% Wool ...
Polo Ralph Lauren Heritage Rodeo Print Cropped Denim Dungaree Jacket C. 80s 90s
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren western narrative print dungaree jacket, circa late 1980s–early 1990s. Constructed in sturdy cotton twill with an all-over rodeo novelty print. Artwork includes bronco riders, lassos, and cowboy motifs on a sand-colored ground. Classic cropped dungaree silhouette with flap chest pockets, engraved Ralph Lauren metal buttons, and the signature “Authentic Dungarees - Polo Ralph Lauren” leather patch at the hem. Contrasting corduroy collar and back shoulder bi-swing action pleats for ease of movement - details borrowed from traditional workwear and riding jackets. From the late 1980s and early 1990s period when RL collections frequently incorporated western imagery and narrative textiles inspired by vintage cowboy art...
Vintage 1920's Beaded Blouse and Cape Ensemble Cotton Beaded Cape US 4-6 UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's ensemble is a beauty to behold. The brightly coloured coral pink cotton base of the ensemb...
Prada Sport (Linea Rossa) Utility Shoulder Bag — S/S 2004
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
An archival Prada Sport (Linea Rossa) utility shoulder bag from the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, embodying the brand’s early 2000s focus on functionality, modular design, and sport...
White jersey and tulle backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey and tulle backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Shoulder pad. String closure tied on the top middle back with rhinestone edge. Ruffle and spli...
Vintage 1990's Vivienne Westwood Pink Leopard Print Mini Bag - Towelling
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Vivienne Westwood Pink Leopard Print Mini Bag crafted in a soft fuzzy towelling featuring the iconic 1998 Pink leopard colour way with signature orb embroidery detail on the corner...
Dolce & Gabbana New Red Polyurethane Heart Dress Puff Sleeves Shoulders 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red polyurethane mini dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It's new with the tags attached. It has a crew neckline and fabulous large puffed upper sleeves and shoulders. It i...
See-through ficelle thread embroidery skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through cord thread embroidery skirt with see-trough nylon tulle lining. Gros-grain waist. Zip and hook&eye closure on the top middle back. SIZE 36
CHANEL 16K$ Jewel Embellished Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Museum-Grade Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Embellishment — — Ad Campaign of Fall 2011 “Lonely Day” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ With a boutique valuation originally surpas...
CHANEL Relic Paris / MONACO Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Relic Chanel Collectible Black Shimmer Tweed Jacket — Paris / MONTE-CARLO Metiers d’Art Collection, by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A masterpiece born from the alchemy of light and thread, thi...
Vintage 1920s Silk Gold Lamé Floral Shawl Roaring 20s Gold Lamé shawl lilac
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most breathtaking silk lamé with a bold floral pattern in shades of lilac and blues with green accents, set against a deep black base, with gold lamé thread accents, ...
CHANEL 14K$ Fall 2017 COSMIC Emerald Leather Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Emerald Leather Jacket with Braided Tweed Trim • Boutique value: over $14,000 • — Fall 2017 “COSMIC” Runway, Karl Lagerfeld — Fall 2017 is Lagerfeld at his most planetary ...
2000’s Roberto Cavalli Pure Silk Ruffle Asymmetric One Shoulder Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000’s Roberto Cavalli Pure Silk Ruffle Asymmetric One Shoulder Mini Dress A fabulous 2000’s Roberto Cavalli mini dress, crafted in a 100% Pure Silk with sheer, chiffon Silk ruffle d...
Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s
By Naeem Khan, Riazee
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1990s Naeem Khan sequin and beaded evening dress with a cut out detail in gold and black. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 4 and the dress fits ...
Vintage 1930's Pink Evening Gown Rayon Satin evening gown pleated US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most iconic shade of sugar pink rayon satin, this mesmerising 1930's evening gown, accented by raised pleated details and a sweeping drape, is the perfect piece for y...
Vintage 1960's Silver Beaded Evening Purse Silver Beaded Fringed Purse Cocktail
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1960's beaded evening bag, embellished with a silver lurex base which is in turn decorated with threaded silver glass beads which are looped in a fringing desi...
White rayon slip dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon slip dress. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SAMPLE SIZE 34/ XS
CHANEL black SEQUIN TWEED CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel Classic Ballet Flats are a sophisticated blend of texture and sparkle. Crafted from luxurious black tweed, they are delicately embellished with black sequ...
Issey Miyake Fall 1993 Runway Oversized Iridescent Quilted Cocoon Coat with Hood
By Issey Miyake
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 1993 runway coat in iridescent green/blue quilted fabric with a reflective surface that shifts in light. Full-length padded construction with geometric puzzl...
Hermès Carré 90 "Neige d'Antan" Silk Twill Winter Novelty Scarf C. 1984
By Hermès
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Hermès silk twill scarf titled "Neige d'Antan." Designed in 1984 by Philippe Ledoux, one of Hermès' most important illustrators and creator of many iconic equestrian and hist...
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.