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CHANEL Paris / ROME Little Black Tweed Dress 34 FR
CHANEL Paris / ROME Little Black Tweed Dress 34 FR

CHANEL Paris / ROME Little Black Tweed Dress 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · “Little Black” Tweed Dress with Cassette Trim — Look 1, Paris / ROME 2016 Métiers d’Art Collection, Karl Lagerfeld · Campaign & Billboard-seen · Timeless house icon — The...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR

CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

~ 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...

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2010s Fashion

John Galliano Victorian Revival Opulent Jacket F/W2001
John Galliano Victorian Revival Opulent Jacket F/W2001

John Galliano Victorian Revival Opulent Jacket F/W2001

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Amazing John Galliano Victorian Revival opulent jacket from Fall/winter 2001. Of Prince de Galle silk/wool plaid with elaborate detachable collar and cuffs of silver fox, ruched and ...

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Early 2000s French Fashion

CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag
CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag

CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel box minaudière evening bag in gold croc-embossed leather with radiant gold-tone hardware. A striking sculptural design, it features a long twisted chain strap, ...

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2010s French Fashion

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC White Leather Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 30" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...

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Late 19th Century Fashion

1990s 90s Escada Size 10 Red Tweed Skirt Suit Detachable Rabbit Fur Vintage 90s
1990s 90s Escada Size 10 Red Tweed Skirt Suit Detachable Rabbit Fur Vintage 90s

1990s 90s Escada Size 10 Red Tweed Skirt Suit Detachable Rabbit Fur Vintage 90s

By Escada

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking 1990s Escada skirt suit, tailored in a richly textured red tweed with a beautifully structured jacket and coordinating mini skirt. This set exemplifies Escada’s signature 1990s power tailoring—feminine yet strong, with impeccable construction and flattering proportions. The suit features a luxurious rabbit fur collar and matching fur cuffs, both of which are fully detachable via discreet interior buttons, allowing for multiple styling options. Worn with the fur trim, the look is bold and opulent; removed, the suit becomes a sleek, streamlined red tweed set suitable for daytime or professional wear. The jacket is fitted through the waist with sculpted seams and finished with signature Escada logo buttons, while the skirt maintains a clean, classic silhouette. The red tweed fabric has depth and visual texture, characteristic of Escada’s high-quality textile production during the 1990s. Shown styled with a vintage Louis Vuitton monogram shoulder bag, which is also available separately in my 1stdibs shop. An exceptional and versatile Escada set from the 1990s, offering luxury materials, convertible styling, and strong collector appeal. Both pieces are great together, or as separates. ⸻ In great condition Made in Germany Marked Size 42 Measurements: Jacket 42 inch bust 34 inch waist 16.5 inches from back shoulder seam to seam Skirt 31 inch waist 40 inches hips 18.5 inches in length escada skirt suit, 1990s escada, 90s power suit, escada tweed...

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1990s German Fashion

An Amazing 1940s Gold Tone Metal and Yellow Satin Italian Evening Bag
An Amazing 1940s Gold Tone Metal and Yellow Satin Italian Evening Bag

An Amazing 1940s Gold Tone Metal and Yellow Satin Italian Evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This rare 1940s Italian evening bag is a dazzling example of early mid-century glamour, featuring a fluid gold-tone metal mesh body that catches the light with every movement. The ar...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Fashion

Bottega Veneta green leather long gloves with original box - Size 7½
Bottega Veneta green leather long gloves with original box - Size 7½

Bottega Veneta green leather long gloves with original box - Size 7½

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Elegant pair of long gloves by Bottega Veneta, made of fine smooth deep green leather, the house's iconic and instantly recognizable color. The model features an essential and refin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage Rare Mink Jacket Black White
Vintage Rare Mink Jacket Black White

Vintage Rare Mink Jacket Black White

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage jacket is made of soft mink fur and is an exclusive model Look at our storefront for more luxurious vintage items. Details: With wide batwingsleeves The coat has 1 clo...

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20th Century Unknown Fashion

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L

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1930s Fashion

Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat
Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat

Vintage Crystal Fox + Mink Fur Full Length Coat

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely incredible vintage brown mink fur full length coat with crystal fox fur trim in a size large. Fully lined with front hook closure and monogram. Velvet lined side pockets. ...

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Late 20th Century American Fashion

Vintage 1950's Lucite and Brass filigree box bag pearlescent lucite box bag
Vintage 1950's Lucite and Brass filigree box bag pearlescent lucite box bag

Vintage 1950's Lucite and Brass filigree box bag pearlescent lucite box bag

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most decadent pearlescent marbled lucite set off my gold toned filigree metal, this original 1950's lucite box bag, is sure to be a favourite in your handbag collecti...

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1950s Fashion

Tullio Abbate vintage aviator sunglasses
Tullio Abbate vintage aviator sunglasses

Tullio Abbate vintage aviator sunglasses

By Tullio Abbate

Located in Valencia, CA

Tullio Abbate – A legendary company building the fastest motorboats for decades. This Italian company not only made the most beautiful boats but also had a luxury line of sunglasses ...

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1980s Italian Fashion

Faux-fur double breasted oversize coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Faux-fur double breasted oversize coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Faux-fur double breasted oversize coat ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Faux-fur double breasted coat. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably polyester and the branded lining is probably rayon. Belt and belt-loop. Pocket on both side....

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL New Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket  38 FR
CHANEL New Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket  38 FR

CHANEL New Paris / EDINBURGH Ecru Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · Collectible Ecru Tweed Jacket with Tartan Detail — Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: Over $9,000 ~ The superstar piece...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR
CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR

CHANEL 9K$ New Robot Collection Lesage Tweed Dress 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

— Chanel Exquisite Lesage Tweed Dress Runway of the “ROBOT” Collection, Spring 2017 by Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique Value over $9,000 ~ A masterpiece of radiant geometry, this Chanel d...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL New 2019 Spring Yellow Tweed Bomber Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL New 2019 Spring Yellow Tweed Bomber Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL New 2019 Spring Yellow Tweed Bomber Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · Collectible Lemon Tweed Jacket with Sequins — Spring–Summer 2019 Runway Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — The Maestro’s Final Spring Symphony — ~ As seen on global icons and ...

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2010s Fashion

New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case

New Fendi Beige Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case

By Fendi

Located in Conroe, TX

Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Beige Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy *...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Hermès Horse Leg Bottle Opener Horseshoe
Hermès Horse Leg Bottle Opener Horseshoe

Hermès Horse Leg Bottle Opener Horseshoe

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bottle Opener Shaped like a horse's leg, the hoof concealing a horseshoe-shaped bottle opener Made in France Vintage Item Made of silver-ton...

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20th Century French Fashion

France vintage cat eye sunglasses by Argos
France vintage cat eye sunglasses by Argos

France vintage cat eye sunglasses by Argos

By Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo

Located in Valencia, CA

MAKE: Argos MODEL: 886 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock, mint condition DIMENSIONS: SMALL: Lens width: 48 mm / 1 7/8 in Lens height: 38 mm / 1 1/2 in Bridge: 18 ...

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1970s French Fashion

CHANEL 9K$ Vogue Cover New Khaki Suede Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 9K$ Vogue Cover New Khaki Suede Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 9K$ Vogue Cover New Khaki Suede Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · Collectible Khaki Green Suede Jacket with “TWEED WE NEED” lettering at back — Runway “FASHION MANIFESTO” Collection, Spring 2015 · by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: $8,86...

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2010s Fashion

Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin  Evening Bag c 21st c
Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin  Evening Bag c 21st c

Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin Evening Bag c 21st c

Located in University City, MO

Glittering crystal encrusted penguin evening bag - clutch 21 c The charming penguin evening bag transitions from an endearing clutch; converts into an elegant handbag carried with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

CHANEL New Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL New Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL New Paris / Edinburgh CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL Grey Tweed Jacket — Relic of the Paris / EDINBURGH Legend — 2013 Métiers d’Art by Maestro Lagerfeld ~ Not a jacket, but a Chanel axis: between Paris and Edinburgh, between c...

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2010s Fashion

Chanel Mini 25 Hobo Bag Black Caviar Antique Gold Hardware 26S
Chanel Mini 25 Hobo Bag Black Caviar Antique Gold Hardware 26S

Chanel Mini 25 Hobo Bag Black Caviar Antique Gold Hardware 26S

By Chanel

Located in West Chester, PA

The Chanel Mini Quilted Caviar 25 Hobo From Spring 26S collection Brand new Chanel 25 Mini Hobo Bag crafted in luxurious black caviar leather with classic diamond quilting. This chi...

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2010s Fashion

Portafoglio CHANEL vintage in pelle color bordeaux – anni '80 nuovo
Portafoglio CHANEL vintage in pelle color bordeaux – anni '80 nuovo

Portafoglio CHANEL vintage in pelle color bordeaux – anni '80 nuovo

By Chanel

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Elegante portafoglio CHANEL vintage realizzato in pelle liscia color bordeaux, caratterizzato da una linea essenziale e raffinata, impreziosita dal logo CC in metallo dorato applicat...

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1980s Fashion

VERSACE 2005 Vintage Runway Espresso Brown Silk Dress Gold Medusa
VERSACE 2005 Vintage Runway Espresso Brown Silk Dress Gold Medusa

VERSACE 2005 Vintage Runway Espresso Brown Silk Dress Gold Medusa

By Versace

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Versace Vintage Runway FW05 Espresso brown silk Gold medusa hardware Sheer lace panel around waist Flirty flouncy hem Side zip Size IT44 Excellent Condition, minor feeling of wear, n...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS

Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, DE

A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL New ROBOT Collection Statement Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL Iconic Timeless Black Tweed Jacket Runway of the 2017 Spring Robot Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ One of the most coveted black jackets in all of Chanel’s history — as seen...

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2010s Fashion

Black wool hot-pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black wool hot-pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black wool hot-pant ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool hot-pant . Rayon lining. Belt-loop. Pocket on both side. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SAMPLE SIZE 36/ 38 (Fr) S/M

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2010s Fashion

Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37
Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37

Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37 Color Pale Pink Multi Size 37EU Heel Height 4in Leather upper Leather sole Rose and leaf embellishments at toe and st...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL New Iconic CC Logo Teddy Bomber Jacket 34 FR
CHANEL New Iconic CC Logo Teddy Bomber Jacket 34 FR

CHANEL New Iconic CC Logo Teddy Bomber Jacket 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CHANEL · Collectible Navy “Teddy” Bomber Jacket with CC Logo — Fall / Winter 2019 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld ~ As seen on Kendall Jenner and countless Chanel muses, it remains o...

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2010s Fashion

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER
Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with buckle THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...

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1990s French Fashion

Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw

Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Adorable Authentic Hermès Micro Kelly Rare item, a must-have for any Hermès lovers Sellier Version (outside stitching) for a rigid shape...

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1990s French Fashion

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...

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2010s French Fashion

Celine Green Leather Shoulder Bag
Celine Green Leather Shoulder Bag

Celine Green Leather Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine Green leather shoulder bag featuring a detachable shoulder handle (41.3in. (105cm)), an embossed leather “Triomphe” at front strap, a front snap fastening, gold-tone hardware,...

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1980s French Fashion

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12
Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...

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1920s Fashion

GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit

GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit

By Gianni Versace

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Gianni Versace Vintage Runway FW95 Brick Red + Black Oversized black medusa buttons IT44 Excellent Condition, one micro hole in lining, otherwise no flaws, looks like new Perfect for...

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1990s Fashion

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...

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1930s Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Vintage Plaid Wool Midi Skirt

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sparks, NV

Early Yves Saint Laurent! Vintage 1970s plaid wool midi skirt with a velvet hemline. The marked size is 42 and the skirt fits like a size large. Details: Unlined Front Pockets in P...

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1970s French Fashion

Vintage 1930s Cream Silk floral lace robe Art deco dressing gown UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930s Cream Silk floral lace robe Art deco dressing gown UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930s Cream Silk floral lace robe Art deco dressing gown UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This elegant 1930's cream satin robe, with intricate floral lace details and beautiful draw string sleeves is just the piece for your lingerie collection. The soft square shaped ne...

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1930s Fashion

Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim
Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim

Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim

By Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rose pink silk dress from Gucci. It has a corset bodice which comes to a point at the waist with adjustable spaghetti straps, topstitched pink silk and black lace cups, c...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Vintage Short Cross Mink Jacket Bolero size S-M
Vintage Short Cross Mink Jacket Bolero size S-M

Vintage Short Cross Mink Jacket Bolero size S-M

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage jacket/bolero look is made of rare soft kohinoor mink fur Look at our storefront for more mink coats and other vintage fur items. Details: With 3/4 lenght wide trompe...

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20th Century Unknown 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.