1990’s Moschino Cheap & Chic Rainbow Car Wash Fringe Jacket
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic show stopping 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic rainbow striped car wash jacket. As seen on Fran Dresher in “The Nanny”. This jacket features vivid rainbow stripes that differ in ...
Double breasted kaki cotton jacket 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...
CHANEL Paris / London Collectors Grunge Jeans 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel Grunge Style Jeans — Paris / LONDON Collection, Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic of rebellion, these Chanel jeans stride forth from Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary Paris / LOND...
Asymmetrical denim bustier ALEXANDER McQUEEN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical denim bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Top-stitched. SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) / New with tag
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...
1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1960’s Jacques Heim dress, made by Maria, is done in deep jet black with a lightweight sheer outer layer and a thicker hem that gives it a soft, slightly flounced edge. The bodi...
John Galliano Vintage 1999 Women's Evening Gown in Excellent Condition FR38
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking and highly collectible runway piece from John Galliano’s celebrated Fall/Winter 1999 collection—an era that defined his legacy of sensual, body-conscious design. Cut on t...
Red Corduroy double breasted jacket KENZO
By Kenzo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red cotton velvet Corduroy double breasted jacket . Acetate and Bemberg lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Belt in the same fabric with plastic buckle and belt-loop....
Bill Blass F/W 1997 Velvet Hand Silk Screened Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An electrifying coat from the Bill Blass F/W 1997 runway collection. This velvet coat draws upon inspirations of 1920's silk screened velvets reminiscent of Fortuny and Gallenga. The...
Louis Vuitton Stole Oversize Pink Monogram Pop Art - Japan Edition 2019
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Oversized Louis Vuitton stole in pink hue, Japan 2019 edition, featuring iconic Monogram jacquard and vibrant pop art print with graphic and sporty elements. A statement, discontinue...
$270Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your style with these exquisite Vintage Chanel CC Interlocking Black Large Side Logo Grey Lens Sunglasses. Crafted by the legendary house of Chanel, these sunglasses exude ti...
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk asymmetrical evening dress. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . High split on the side front. Boned. SIZE 34 / XS / SAMPLE
Vintage Phase II California 1960s Cream Brown Micro Mini Dress XS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage cream and brown micro mini dress. fit & flare silhouette. ruffle bib collar along the bodice. trumpet sleeves. ties at back waist + back z...
Gucci Set of Six Holiday Christmas Glass Ornaments in Gucci Presentation Box
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Rare set of six glass holiday Christmas hand painted ornaments in original Gucci cardboard presentation box c 1980s The six hand painted ornaments are designed with red & gree...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 BELTED BUSTIER Top Shirt 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier bustier top is crafted in Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrast white stitching. Designed in a struct...
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
CHANEL Rare Black Velvet Jacket With CC Jewel Patch 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Ultimately Rare Black Velvet Jacket with CC Jewel Wheat Patch ~ As seen on Supermodel Claudia Schiffer, From Advertising Campaign of Spring 2010 ‘Countryside’ Collection ~ ...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY Métiers d’Art Collection — Boutique value 3,860$ ~ An artifact of quiet majesty, these Chanel pants emerge from the storied Paris / Bombay Métiers d’Art collection — Karl Lagerfeld’s vision of East meeting West, couture meeting eternity // Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never worn // — tweed is a nocturne of black and deep purple, its surface veiled with a subtle shimmering coating that recalls the flicker of temple lamps...
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...
Hermès Set of 4 Porcelain Plates Bonheurs a Paris
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Set of 4 Hermès Plates From the "Bonheurs à Paris" collection (happiness in Paris) Plates number 3, 4, 5 and 6 Places: ...
$1,195Sale Price|46% Off
New Versace 2010 Ponyhair Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5
By Versace
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Versace Heels Black and tan ponyhair Black & Red Leather & Acrylic Size: 39.5 Heel 6" Front Platform 3" Single Adjustable Strap Leather Footbed Patent Acr...
CHANEL Boy Large Bag in Oil Green Quilted Leather with Logo On Back
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Iconic Chanel Boy Bag in Large version, made of petrol green quilted leather with decorative exposed stitching and ruthenium hardware. The model is embellished with the rare embosse...
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...
GIANNI VERSACE 1995 Iconic Vintage Runway Red & Black Skirt Suit
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...
Hermès Gold and Silver Money Clip Paper Clip Gaetan de Percin Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Clip Can be used as money clip, paper clip, bookmark Designed by Gaetan de Percin (hallmark at back) Body made of sterling silver (Ag 925) and...
PRADA black nylon POCHETTE Shoulder Bag 1NH545
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada pochette bag in black nylon, crafted in a sleek, minimalist silhouette that reflects the house’s iconic utilitarian elegance. This ...
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...
VALENTINO Icy Mint green patent leather 2024 VLOGO Slingback Flats Shoes 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Valentino 2024 VLogo patent slingback flat in Icy Mint is crafted from glossy patent leather, offering a fresh, modern take on a timeless silhouette. The design i...
VALENTINO nude suede TAN-GO 100 CRYSTAL ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 38
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Valentino Tan-Go 100mm high-heel sandals exude refined glamour with every step. Crafted in luxurious rose cannelle suede, they are adorned with shimmering crysta...
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf Print in Blue and Lavender
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite silk scarf by Christian Dior features a floral design print in blue, lavender, and yellow colors. Christian Dior's signature is in the lower right corner. The combinat...
NWT's CARMEN MARC VALVO 1996 Vintage Runway Skirt Set Bridal Wedding
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage Runway SS96 2 piece skirt set Opalescent multi layered ballgown skirt Opalescent embellished top Size USA 2 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying fl...
Vintage 1950's Blue Floral Fascinator Millinery Flowers Hat
Located in Nashville, TN
This eye-catching 1950's fascinator hat, comprised of wired strands, decorated with silk velvet covered blossoms, finished with pearlescent blue wire beads and green millinery leaves...
Chanel Vintage Gold 1982 Coin CC Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Vintage 1982 Chanel CC coin chain belt 100% authentic Made in France Gold Plated Measurements approx.: length of chain with coin attached 39" Very good condition overall aside from ...
$1,330Sale Price|40% Off
New Versace S/S 2016 Gigi Hadid Medusa Runway Ad Heels Platform Pumps Sz 40
By Versace
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Versace Heels Runway Gigi Hadid Ad Platforms Black Gold Versace Medusa Hardware Size: 40 Heel 6" Front Platform 2" Triple Strap Rubber Sole Leather Footbed Patent ...
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...
CHANEL Iconic Kim Kardashion Style Camellias Puffer Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Pearl Camellia CC Quilted Puffer Jacket • as seen on Kim Kardashian — “COCO NEIGE” Collection — ultra-rare, celebrity-cited — This is Chanel’s cold-weather mythology at ...
Czech Victorian Revival Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Czech Victorian Revival Pendant from the 1920's. Antique bronze finish with foliage applique design with amythest glass cabochons. Heavy quality construction. Clasp. 24" with pendant...
Prada Slingback Mesh and Patent Leather Heels, Spring/Summer 2000, Size 36.5
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
A refined pair of slingback heels from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2000 collection, exemplifying the house’s minimalist yet forward-thinking approach to footwear at the turn of the millenn...
Pale lilac silk wrapped top ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale lilac silk wrapped top . Elastic band on the sleeve edge . SAMPLE SIZE M
BADGLEY MISCHKA 1997 Vintage Runway Navy Blue Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Runway FW97 Navy blue velvet with beads and crystals Size USA 6 Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 55, pit to pit 16 to...
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Very Zip 2 Handle Noir Black Leather Handbag
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Featuring an Iconic Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Very Zip Designer Vintage Double Handle Noir Black Leather Handbag with Lock & Key. Excellent condition. More Bea...
NWT's D&G DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Black Lace Long Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Jet black Lace Stretchy Semi-sheer IT40 NWT's, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 52, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of ...
CHANEL Icon Paris / Cosmopolite Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection — The Eternal Black Jacket — As Seen on Cara Delevingne — A Symbol of Modern Nobility ~ From the celebrated Paris / Cosmopo...
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
Gold sequin boléro CHRISTIAN DIOR
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold sequin boléro on a tulle base. One decorative branded button on the top middle front. One black nylon adjustable strap with buckle closure on the top middle back. NO BRAND TAG (...
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...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Prada Sport (Linea Rossa) Utility Shoulder Bag — S/S 2004
By Prada, Miuccia 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...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
One shoulder green jersey mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
One shoulder green jersey mini dress. Main fabric composition: 98% rayon, 2% elastane. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye on the top middle . Shoulder pad. NEW WITH...
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...
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. ...
Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the darkest shade of black crepe silk, with a brightly coloured watercolour style floral pattern of wild flowers and tulips, this original 1940's tiered gown, is sure to ...
Chanel Sequin Cardigan with CC Handshake Buttons 46 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Iridescent Sequin Cashmere Cardigan with CC Secret Handshake Buttons ~ As seen on Anna Wintour // Rare Collector's Piece / ~This is not fashion for the season. It is couture ...
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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...
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...
PRADA black CROCODILE ZIP POUCH Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada mini clutch in black shiny crocodile. Designed in a sleek, elongated silhouette with a polished, structured feel, this striking piece showcases the natural high-...
PRADA red CROCODILE LONG FLAP Clutch Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada flap clutch in red shiny crocodile, crafted in a sleek, elongated silhouette that highlights the exquisite scale and natural luster of the exotic skin. This refi...
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.