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...
Black leather short ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather short . Black rayon lining . Pocket on both side. Hidden snap closure on the left side and hidden zip closure on the top middle front. Belt-loop. SAMPLE SIZE / 34 (Fr...
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...
CHANEL white cotton 24S SEQUIN PLAID TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel white tweed jacket crafted in a refined blend of polyamide (51%), cotton (31%), polyester (11%) and viscose (7%), intricately woven with multicolour sequins tha...
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano purple eggplant silk charmeuse spaghetti strap with ruching and beautiful drapes. Perfect for holiday or wedding. size : 38F / US 6
$52,137Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Will come with its matching pencil case and ring scarf cl...
Vivienne Westwood 1990's Fur Trimmed Peach Nude Unitard - Body Suit
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood 1990's Fur Trimmed Peach Unitard Body Suit. A fun 1993 Vivienne Westwood peach coloured bodysuit, featuring long sleeves with...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dior was known for his feminine silhouettes however, he did adapt menswear fashion styles to his designs. Shown is this example of an evening wear ensemble fashioned in wool and enh...
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece ! Only a few in the world. A true collector bag Made in France Stamp U in a circ...
Kaki jersey wrapped evening dress with gold metal stud ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki jersey wrapped and draped evening dress with gold metal stud embellishment . Shoulder pad. Wrapped and open on the right leg. Zip closure on the middle back. Body inside with sn...
BADGLEY MISCHKA COUTURE 2011 Vintage Runway Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress Train
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Couture Resort 2011 Vintage Runway Ivory color Petals are meant to resemble feathers, however, there are no actual feathers on this dress Missing size and comp tag Ha...
Off-white wedding dress with lace Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wedding dress with lace. Zip closure on the middle back. Zip closure on the sleeve edge. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester or nylon. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M
Gold metal mesh backless cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold mesh backless cocktail dress. Beige cotton lining . Chain and chain clasp closure on the top back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Gucci Anaconda Leather Tote Grey - Vintage Rare
By Gucci
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
This Gucci tote is a rare and sought-after proposition, featuring a distinctive anaconda-effect print in shades of gray, with a rich, three-dimensional texture reminiscent of the Mai...
2000 YOHJI YAMAMOTO asymmetrical silk & cashmere RUNWAY jacket and skirt
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning jet black runway jacket and skirt set designed by Yohji Yamamoto dating to fall of 2000. It is cut from a lightweight black silk with a smooth, matte finish. The silk itself...
CHANEL 2021 Iconic Ad Campaign Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Spring 2021 — As Seen on Charlotte Casiraghi ~ Black Tweed Jacket with Chain-Link Trim ~ A constellation of poise and presence, this black tweed Chanel jacket—immortalized ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Deep Blue nylon 2021 DIORALPS OBLQIUE SNOW BootsShoes 39.5
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior snow ankle boots in deep blue Oblique nylon. Feature a refined, winter-ready silhouette with rounded toes and ankle-high shafts, grounded by chunky whit...
CHANEL Rare Lesage Tweed Coat CC Jewel Buttons 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
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...
Guanti Gucci in pelle mai utilizzati
By Gucci
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Guanti Gucci in pelle rossi e beige nuovi mai utilizzati Dotati di scatola Linea L'aveugle puor amour Taglia Medium 7.5
S/S 1998 Givenchy Haute Couture by Alexander McQueen Long Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable Givenchy Haute Couture suit from Spring / Summer 1998, designer by Alexander McQueen. The suit is crafted from an incredibly lightweight Silk & Wool blend plaid cloth. F...
Powder pink silk cape YVES SAINT LAURENT Edition Soir
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Powder pink silk cape. Gather behind the neck. New with tag ( one small extra piece of fabric provided) SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Fendi Cappotto Reversibile in Visone Golden, Nuovo con Cartellino
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Un capolavoro assoluto della pellicceria italiana firmato Fendi, questo magnifico cappotto in visone golden rappresenta una delle creazioni più ricercate e rare della Maison. Un mode...
Vintage 1960's Pink Silk Dress and Matching Cape Ostrich Feather UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a tickle me pink matelasse satin, with matching ostrich feather accents, this original 1960's dress and capelet set, completed with matching silk sho...
BOTTEGA VENETA mauve pink Intrecciato leather POUCH Clutch Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta pouch clutch is crafted in dusty mauve pink intrecciato woven leather. It secures with a magnetic flap closure and is lined in brown fabric. The in...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Highland Grandeur Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — inside hidden a tonal silk lining whispering against the skin
Hermès Silk Scarf Noel au 24 Faubourg Christmas Snow Ball Orange
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Absolutely gorgeous, worn or framed, perfect for the holiday season. Print: "Noël au 24 Faubourg" Pattern: Hermès store of the 24 Faubourg Paris F...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Collectible Red Cashmere Jacket — Paris / VENICE Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Runway Icon & Collector’s Relic // ~ Immortalized on icons such as Kate Moss and...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sac Pochette Trou Dark Brown Leat See Through Clutch Bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier SS2000 collection "bracelet" clutch bag in smooth brown leather, long, adorned with a large hole in the center, full-height flap closed with two magnetic snaps, ma...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray 2 Dogs by Cecil Aldin Porcelain
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Adorable Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: 2 dogs napping on an armchair Designed Cecil Aldin Made in France Made of printed porcelain, edges and notches hand-painted with...
S/S 2005 CHLOÉ by Phoebe Philo Azure Blue Satin Silk Slip Tea Dress
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
Located in Sheffield, GB
A simple, beautiful Chloé by Phoebe Philo silk dress from Spring 2005, in azure and sky blue shades. Featuring plaited shoulder straps, adjustable draw tie ribbons at the bust and a ...
Mini draped jersey bustier dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini draped jersey bustier dress . SIZE 34 (Fr) XS
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Collection — The Imperial Nocturne Jacket ~ A Timeless Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ From the Runway of the Paris / Shanghai Métiers d’Art...
Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red wool coat by Alexander McQueen. It has a stand up mandarin collar, a button front with matching buttons hidden in a placket and shoulder pads. The front bodice has a ...
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Fox Terrier Dog Porcelain
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Cute Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "FOX -TERRIER" dog Made in France Made of porcelain Beige Leather at bottom, "HH" in golden letters in middle Colorways: white, ora...
CHANEL Paris / VENICE Collectible Runway Ensemble 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL — Paris / VENICE Runway Ensemble, Cruise 2010 — Rouge et Noir: a dialogue between fire and shadow — // As seen on Kate Moss, it embodies the moment when Chanel crossed from f...
EmanuelUngaroParis Silk RuffledChiffon EmpireWaist FlowerPrint BabyDollMiniDress
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Italy, this Emanuel Ungaro Paris double-ruffle-trimmed bright red layered baby-doll-style cocktail mini-dress features a handpainted-tulip print that has different effects on...
Chanel 8K$ Wearable Art Navy Tweed Dress 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ A canvas of wearable art, this navy tweed dress from Chanel’s 2014 Spring ‘Contemporary Art’ Collection by Karl Lagerfeld transcends mere attire, embodying the Maison’s avant-gard...
CHANEL New COCO Brasserie Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons ~ COCO BRASSERIE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ ~ As seen on Isabel Huppert and in numerous magazines — ~ Iconic unmistakably Chan...
Peach lycra swim-suit ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Peach lycra swim-suit . No brand tag except on the inside tag. SAMPLE SIZE 36 (Fr) S
F/W 1992 Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferré Hot Pink Jacquard Cannage Skirt Suit
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 1992 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Suit, Comprising a blazer & matching skirt. The ensemble features a hot pink two-tone...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
A 1980s Black Leather and Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Top Handle Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated 1980s Italian top handle bag is a striking example of late 20th-century luxury, combining architectural structure with eclectic materials. The body is expertly cra...
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...
CHANEL Iconic Anna Wintour Style Lesage Tweed Ensemble 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL Beige Shimmer Tweed Suit — As Seen on Anna Wintour ~ A rare and iconic artifact from Karl Lagerfeld’s mid-2000s collection, embodying the quiet radiance of Chanel’s couture h...
ETRO burgundy paisley canvas 2023 LOVE TROTTER MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Etro 2023 Love Trotter Medium Paisley Tote in Burgundy beautifully combines the brand’s iconic artistry with modern functionality. Crafted from coated paisley can...
$1,397Sale Price|35% Off
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer SZ 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 38 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 F...
Gucci 1980s Vintage Sherry Line Gold Tone Metal Jewelry Pill Box Case
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Sherry Line Gold Tone Metal Box suitable for multiple use such as travel soap case, pill box and jewelry case, gold tone solid metal, GG logo front clutch closure, Sherry Line ...
Prada Ivory Silk Satin Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada ivory silk satin crossbody bag featuring enamel triangle logo, contrasting trim, adjustable shoulder strap (43.3 in. (110cm)), concealed press-stud fastening, internal patch po...
BALMAIN black wool FUZZY GLITTER MILITARY Coat Jacket 36 XS
By Balmain
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balmain maxi coat in black wool (49%), virgin wool (25%), polyester (14%) and polyamide (12%), subtly infused with silver lurex fuzz for a refined, evening-ready shimm...
GUCCI caramel & butterscotch leather SHEARLING TRIM Boots Shoes 36
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Gucci shearling-trim leather boots are crafted in a rich caramel/butterscotch hue and offer luxurious warmth with their fully shearling-lined interior. Designed ...
Rare 19th Century Tekke Turkmen Silver and Carnelian Wedding Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite example of the intricate craftsmanship of the late 19th and early 20th century in the region of Central Asia. This museum worthy wedding belt is attributed to the Turkme...
CHANEL burgundy cashmere 23P CHUNKY KNIT Coat Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knit coat in a rich burgundy palette accented with brown, red, and soft light blue, crafted from a luxurious blend of cashmere (50%), wool (37%), polyester (11%...
F/W 1983 Claude Montana green fox stole large
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1983 CLAUDE MONTANA Fox Stole green one arm hole mannequin is a US size 6 Condition: very good, some wear to leather lining one size
CHANEL white cotton 23S COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 44 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel jacket in white tweed polyamide (54%) and cotton (46%), showcasing the house’s refined, signature tailoring. Designed in a collarless, elegantly fitted silhouet...
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely beautiful Ceil Chapman evening gown from the 1950's. The epitome of midcentury Hollywood glamour. A holy grail gown for any vintage darling enamored with this bygone era ...
MARC BOUWER 1999 Vintage Blue Sequin Midi Dress
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Marc Bouwer Vintage 1999 Dusty pale light blue with iridescent sequins throughout High neck turtleneck Keyhole cut-out at bust Size USA 6 but fits like an XS/S Great vintage conditio...
Sleeveless "mermaid" blue and green sequin evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless "mermaid" blue and green sequin evening dress. Black rayon lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. Middle front lenght : 120cm Side lenght : 132cm SIZE M / SAMPLE
Printed cotton cropped jacket CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton cropped jacket . Branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Pocket on both side with branded snap closure. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
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.