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Couture MartinMargiela 1998 WorkOnPaper & Artisanal Line0 WhiteLingerie BoxedSet
Located in Chicago, IL
As conceptual art while he transitioned to Hermes Creative Director in 1998, Belgian Martin Margiela--whose creations today debut in the setting of a contemporary-art gallery priced at upwards of EU$150,000--created this stenciled or block print. Conceived by arguably the most culturally influential contemporary fashion designer since Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, it is part of a limited-edition-of-two white-boxed set that includes the couture Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal Line 0" body-harness lingerie in its maker's signature color white for Spring 1998. The same lingerie--one white and the other black--starred in a film made by Margiela among the five that he screened to present his Spring/Summer 1998 "Flat Collection" in Paris at the Conciergerie. In that film titled "4", which begins with a view of the iconic topless tabi "boots", the hands of Margiela's white-labcoat-clad assistants enter the frame to manipulate different garments on a model who initially wears the exterior lingerie (see our photos) as if jewelry. A simple dark collared coat, a white collared button-down shirt, and a dark button-down cardigan--all with the "displaced neckline" or "displaced shoulder" of the flat-hanging clothes--are transformed into new collarless plunging v-neck garments, which appear to be ruched when folded under the harness of the lingerie. Both black versions of the lingerie are in museum collections. In Martin Margiela's home-country, the ModeMuseum (MoMu) archived its collected piece as OBJ7660. In the 2018 Parisian retrospective exhibition at Musee de la Mode/Palais Galleria when its artistic director was Martin Margiela (working with Curator Alexandre Samson), the second black lingerie was featured on a mannequin and collected the same year by the Vogue Paris Foundation. Other conceptual designs from this same 1998 collection of jewelry were acquired by TheMet museum in Manhattan. Without the restriction of the use and function of clothing, the small uncreased print--on a card that can be removed from the interior-box bottom that it loosely spans--shows the buyer how to endlessly fashion unique tops using the structural-elastic lingerie as an undergarment for their own pre-worn button-down shirts. This is a more obvious example of the once avant-garde concept of anti-fashion upcycling that Martin Margiela introduced to challenge social and fashion-industry norms by the 1990s, which echos the revolutionary anti-art of Marcel Duchamp. Essentially, valuable art/fashion can be made from everyday vintage objects. While Duchamp did so in 1917 with a men's porcelain urinal titled "Fountain" attached to a gallery exhibition wall, they both made the point that it is the way that such items are reassembled that can make the result a progressive statement. What makes the print so special and worthy of framing for display is that, without words, the three numbered images on a single white card encapsulate the before-its-time fashion manifesto of Martin Margiela to recycle fashion in remarkable new wearable ways, such as harnessed by his unique lingerie. According to The New York Times in its 2021 feature-story that reflected on his radical fashion design and delved into his crossover art, Margiela "changed how we dressed in the 1990s", while his art embodies "the visionary man he has always been." At a turning-point shortly after Margiela designed this couture set in 1997, his personal manifesto became more difficult to accomplish in his fashion career as the new leader of France's historic luxury fashion-house Hermes, for which his first womenswear collection was presented for Autumn/Winter 1998. Frustrated by the limitations of the industrialized luxury trade and conglomerate conflicts with his closely guarded privacy, the famously "invisible" designer pre-maturely retired from the fashion industry in 2009 to independently build on his clever artistry in other mediums. Margiela continues to demonstrate what he often told his fashion teams: "The less you have, the more creative you are as a designer." This minimal finely-crafted lingerie without size or gender restriction--composed of adjustable "polya-elasthanne" straps with a clear anti-slip strip on the underside and three silver-plated metal double-rings--can be worn either as a concealed structural undergarment or as a visible jewelry-like body harness in appreciation of its meaning as a foundation for recycling fashion, pure form, and meaningful color. While the initial Maison Martin Margiela ready-to-wear brand tag until the late 1990s was a distinct corner-sewn unbranded white label accompanied by tags for origin and materials/care, the couture version for this lingerie is a single tiny white unbranded tag stitched in a line near the end of the waist strap, noting in English, "Made In France," with succinct material/care identification. The set's original white unbranded box and its white black-typed couture-identification sticker complete the "invisible-brand" aesthetic. We interpret the black-type codes on the aged box-sticker (“E98 ST HAUT; Struct Elas Blanc; 02; TU"): Spring 1998 Haute Couture; white structural-elastic garment; Artisanal Line 0 edition of two; one size only. The print, lingerie and box are in very good condition as shown in the photos with only one mark on the rear edge of the exterior box-lid. Although initially tried on by the sole owner to realize a restructured shirt, the lingerie body-harness was never worn. It was collected in Belgium at the Brussels boutique where Martin Margiela initially sold his brand with his founding business-partner Jenny Meirens since 1988. Prior, Margiela worked for several years as a fashion-design assistant to Parisian Jean Paul Gaultier. Both designers have since received independent museum retrospectives internationally--from Paris' Grand Palais and Musee Palais Galliera (The City of Paris Fashion Museum) to NYC's The Brooklyn Museum and Antwerp's MoMu. While others continue to try, Martin Margiela (b.1957) is the only leading fashion designer to have made a full-time transition to the commercial contemporary-art world with such highly valued works. As a rare revealing piece of both fashion and art history, the increasing value of this Maison Martin Margiela 1997...
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1990s French Lingerie

Y2K Dolce & Gabbana Distressed Denim 2000's Corset Bustier
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Dolce & Gabbana distressed vintage denim boned Bustier. Features; Zip up back Boned body Fully lined interior 100% Cotton (Denim) Sizing; Pit to Pit; 16.5'' Waist; 27'' ...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Vivienne Westwood black satin evening corset, c. 1990s
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black satin evening corset ▪ Boning designed to cinch the waist and push breasts up ▪ Back zip fastening ▪ FR 38 - U...
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1990s Italian Lingerie

2000's Vintage DOLCE & GABBANA Silk Lace butterfly Corset Y2k Bustier Top
Located in Sheffield, GB
2000's Vintage Silk Butterfly patterned Corset designed by DOLCE & GABBANA. MADE IN ITALY. This beautiful bustier is crafted from a sheer brown silk with a dusty blue lace tr...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Late 1990s Thierry Mugler Lace-Up Sheer Black Satin Mr. Pearl Corset
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a truly fabulous black Thierry Mugler by Mr. Pearl corset, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the late 1990s, this form-fitting corset features black satin boning...
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1990s French Lingerie

1970s Silver Lame & Pearl Fringe Caplet w White Marabou Appliques Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Art-to-wear silver lame and teardrop pearl crochet/macrame caplet with white marabou feather shoulders and back yolk. Size Small-Medium.
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1970s French Lingerie

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Satin Corset Thong Bodysuit Top
Located in Yukon, OK
**THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH MES DEUX FILLES** DESIGNER: F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano CONDITION: Good- 1 tiny dot, see last photo FABRIC: Silk & Spandex COUNTRY: Italy ...
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Early 2000s Lingerie

Donna Karan New York Plunge Halter Top Body Suit Sexy Black Mesh Knit 90s Sz L
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Donna Karan New York plunge halter top body suit, likely made in the 90s. Made from a black rayon mesh knit fabric, it features a deep plunge front with ...
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1990s Hong Kong Lingerie

Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red and Black Feather Embellished Merry Widow Bustier: Original Lady Marlene 1950s long-line foundation garment newly embellished with vintage feather pad applique. A...
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1950s American Lingerie

Wool & cashmere burgundy Robe Gianni Versace Men
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool, nylon and cashmere burgundy Robe. Pockets on both side, belt and belt-loop SIZE XL
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1980s Italian Lingerie

1990's Vintage MOSCHINO Fringed showgirl Tasseled Bikini Cowgirl Costume
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous early 1990's Vintage Moschino Showgirl Swimsuit Set in Black & Gold, designed by Franco Moschino. MADE IN ITALY. This Epic Bikini set comprises a fringed Bralet with s...
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1990s Italian Lingerie

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black chenille runway robe coat
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare , jet-black, chenille robe coat with shawl collar and extra long belt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1992 as seen on the runway. Size XS but fits many sizes d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Lingerie

NEW Olivia von Halle Pink Printed Silk Dressing Gown Robe
Located in Switzerland, CH
This gorgeous Olivia von Halle silk robe is crafted in 19 Momme silk Rare piece, sold out immediately -Blush silk full-length robe with silk sash -Piped silk trims -Shawl lapel, an...
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2010s British Lingerie

Christian Dior by John Galliano Diorissimo Monogram Bustier
Located in Bressanone, IT
Dior Bustier in diorissimo oblique blue monogram. Size FR 95.
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Early 2000s Lingerie

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
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1970s Unknown Lingerie

Vivienne Westwood white jersey Conduit Street corset, ss 2002
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood corset top ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ White cotton jersey ▪ Black text print of a Vivienn...
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1990s Lingerie

‘Salon’ Collection Black and Pink Boulle Print Velvet Corset, 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1992 Red Label Vivienne Westwood ‘Salon’ Collection black voided velvet corset with pink metallic-stencilled details. Neoclassical printed ...
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20th Century Lingerie

rare GUCCI Alessandro Michele Birds of Prey 100% silk kimono robe IT60
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUCCI Alessandro Michele Birds of Prey 100% silk kimono robe IT60 Reference: TGAS/D00866 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Collection: Bi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lingerie

Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...
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20th Century Japanese Lingerie

2000's Midi Dress with Deep Red Corset
Located in North Hollywood, CA
2000's Vivienne Westwood Renaissance-inspired cotton cream midi dress with deep red corset. Cream dress with deconstructed drapery throug...
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20th Century Lingerie

Vintage Kimono Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...
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20th Century Japanese Lingerie

La Perla Dust Pink Couture Lace Corset Top
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this La Perla Dust Pink Couture Lace Corset Top. Features a lace up back, padded cups, adjustable straps and boning do...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

LA PERLA black nude black gradient sequins side padded swimsuit top IT40 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LA PERLA black nude black gradient sequins side padded swimsuit top IT40 XS Reference: LNKO/A01190 Brand: La Perla Model: Swimsuit Material: Polyamide, Nylon Color: Black Pattern: So...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lingerie

French Pale Slate Blue 1930s Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual 1930s French pale slate blue silk crepe and silk satin long gown. Silk satin philodendron leaf appligue on bodice, and satin waist insert with long satin self ties at t...
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1930s French Lingerie

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Brown Silk and Yellow Lace Cami Top (2000s)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Brown Silk and Yellow Lace Cami Top Vintage; circa 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Underwear label Brown/Yellow Semis sheer Contrasting lace trim Adjustable elasticize...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Iconic Vivienne Westwood Documented 1992 Black Sheer Mesh Bodysuit Top
Located in Berlin, BE
REALMS Vintage <3 visit my Instagram @realms_vintage The stunning 1992 Vivienne Westwood Boulle bodysuit. Iconic Vivienne Westwood Collectors...
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1990s Lingerie

Iconic vintage Dolce and Gabbana (D&G) runway embroidered cottage corset FW 2002
Located in London, GB
✨ Rare and seriously cute Dolce & Gabbana D&G F/W 2002 dirndl-inspired top. Traditional bodice with light boning, lacing and quaint floral embroidery updated with striped dress shir...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Vivienne Westwood black velvet and tartan silk corset with crystals, fw 1993
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Black velvet stomacher and back piece ▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice ▪ Signature MacAndreas tartan silk...
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1990s English Lingerie

La Perla Vintage 2000's Raspberry Lingeri
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is exciting to present this Malizia by La Perla Vintage 2000's Pink/Red Lingerie Bodysuit. Features pleated triangle top and side detail, detachable crotch, adjustable ...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden...
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2010s American Lingerie

La Perla Vintage Black Lace Bodysuit
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Malizia by La Perla Vintage Black Lace Bodysuit. Features underwire, all over lace body with poppers on crotch for closure. In excellent vint...
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1990s Italian Lingerie

Vivienne Westwood black and gold mesh 'Open 24hrs' corset, fw 1993
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black mesh corset with 'Open 24hrs' gold leaf print. Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push the breasts up. Anglomania, Fall-Winter 1993
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1990s British Lingerie

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 2003 Black Satin Corset Top
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Dolce & Gabbana 2003 Black Satin Corset Top. Features satin feel body with mesh sides and back and silver hooks down front for closure. In ex...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

2000's Dolce & Gabbana Red Tartan Y2k Punk Style Corset - Bustier Top
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fun early 2000's Dolce & Gabbana boned Corset crafted from a Red Tartan Wool material with a Black satin interior lining. Features; Chrome Double Zip Back Closure Hip shaped panel...
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Early 2000s Lingerie

Vintage 1990's Black Bodysuit
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Alaïa 1990's Black Bodysuit. Features off-shoulder fit, knitted neckline and short sleeves. Bodysuit has a lot of stretch, will naturally adj...
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1990s Tunisian Lingerie

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Floral Under bust Corset Tank Top
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Floral Under bust Corset Tank Top. Features leather trim with boning, lace front with lace up detail for closure, me...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

S/S 1997 Paco Rabanne Runway Velvet Plunging Tie Front Bodysuit Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black velvet Paco Rabanne one-piece bodysuit. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this piece debuted on the season's runway. This ultra-chic one-...
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1990s French Lingerie

A CREPE DE CHINE BODY SUIT from MIAMI MANSION GIANNI VERSACE PERSONAL COLLECTION
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIANNI VERSACE Autumn/winter 1990-1991 PERSONAL COLLECTION. ACTIONED at SOTHEBY’S in 2001 A Crepe De Chine Body Suit Vintage Beaded and Embroidered with Strass and Rhinestones ...
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1990s Italian Lingerie

SEASHELL LEGGINGS from MIAMI MANSION GIANNI VERSACE PERSONAL COLLECTION
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE LEGGINGS Seashell print Comes with Versace hanger and Versace travel garment bag. 100% authentic guarantee PLEASE VISIT OUR STORE FOR MORE GR...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lingerie

SEASHELL BAROQUE LEGGINGS from MIAMI MANSION GIANNI VERSACE PERSONAL COLLECTION
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE SEASHELL BAROQUE LEGGINGS Beaded with golden rivets Animal Print Content: 60% viscose, 40% polyester Comes with Versace hanger and Versace travel garment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lingerie

ANIMAL BAROQUE LEGGINGS from MIAMI MANSION GIANNI VERSACE PERSONAL COLLECTION
Located in Montgomery, TX
GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE BAROQUE LEGGINGS Animal Print Size IT 40 Content: 60% viscose, 40% polyester Comes with Versace hanger and Versace travel garment bag. 100% authentic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lingerie

S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Runway White Butterfly bathrobe
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
90's vintage Gianni Versace cotton bathrobe with the iconic butterfly print. This robe was seen on the runway as well as in the commercial photos of that season. The iconic print was re-iditioned in 2018. The robe...
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1990s Lingerie

Art Deco Blush Pink Silk Crepe Chiffon and Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco blush pink silk crepe chiffon slip dress with pleated bodice and sheer hand made Alencon lace shoulder straps and triangular midriff insert. Sa...
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1930s French Lingerie

1992 Vivienne Westwood x Sock Shop Black Toile Sheer Mesh Bodysuit Top
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic 1992 Vivienne Westwood x Sock Shop stretchy mesh Bodysuit. Size XS-S, The Mannequin seen here is a UK 6 and the Body suit fits Perfectly ! Features: Short sleeves ...
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1990s Unknown Lingerie

1990S DKNY DONNA KARAN Denim Cotton Pin-Up Bodysuit Wrap Skirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
Large size with elastic gored sides for accommodating fit. 1990S DKNY DONNA KARAN Denim Cotton Pin-Up Bodysuit Wrap Skirt Dress
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1990s Lingerie

Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset. Condition : very good Collection : Christian Lacroix Lingerie Made in France Material : silk, polyester Co...
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1990s French Lingerie

Vintage Calvin Klein 1990s Black Lace Sexy Long Sleeve 90s Bodysuit Onesie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage rare early CALVIN KLEIN 1990s black lace bodysuit! All over black regal lace. Amazing bodycon fit, that is extremely versatile. Can eas...
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1990s American Lingerie

Early 1990s John Galliano Black Cut Out One Piece Swimsuit/Bodysuit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black John Galliano one-piece bodysuit/swimsuit. From the early 1990s, this one-piece can be worn as a swimsuit or body suit. This sexy one-piece fea...
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1990s British Lingerie

S/S 2001 Celine Runway Plunging Black Bodysuit Top
Located in Yukon, OK
**THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH MES DEUX FILLES** DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Celine Runway CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Rayon & Spandex COUNTRY MADE: France SIZE: Small MEASUREMENTS; provided...
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Early 2000s French Lingerie

La Perla Ritmo de la Perla Gold Corset Top Embroided Beads
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
RITMO DI PERLA LA PERLA Vintage 2000s very well kept (new) gold luxury and high-quality corset top. Very sensual & sexy. Embroidered with a layer of tulle with leaves and beads and a zipper at the back. Vintage La Perla corsets...
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1990s Italian Lingerie

2000's Dsquared2 Sheer Black Backless Strappy Bodysuit Top
Located in Yukon, OK
**THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH MES DEUX FILLES** DESIGNER: 2000's Dsquared2 CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Super soft and thin viscose COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: Large but fits smaller ...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1989 Satin Bralette
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry is excited to present this Jean Paul Gaultier 1989 bralette. Features hook and eye closure and dollar sign engraved hardware. In excellent ...
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1980s French Lingerie

Christian Dior 1980s Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your fashion game with this Christian Dior Vintage Ivory Satin Slip Dress and Blouse Set – a true gem from the fashion archives. This two-piece ensemble doesn't just showcase style; it's a piece of fashion history that exudes timeless allure. The slip dress, the cornerstone of this set, is a masterpiece in bias cut style. Its gentle flare towards the bottom is not just a design choice; it's a stroke of genius that beautifully accentuates your curves and gives off a distinct vintage charm. The ivory lace motifs at the bust add a touch of femininity and sensuality, making it a piece that turns heads with every step you take. To complete the look, the short sleeve drawstring blouse...
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1980s Italian Lingerie

Sensational Iconic Corset Mister Pearl for Thierry Mugler Semi Sheer Bodice
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. Iconic Muesum Worthy Collectors Piece Extremely rare spectacular Corset created by the One And Only Mister Pearl for Thierry Mugler. Kylie M...
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Early 2000s French Lingerie

La Perla Slip dress White Lace 90s
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Vintage 90s very well kept La Perla Slip Dress in beautiful white lace. Perfect fit. Sexy but classy. The "La Perla Slip Dress" is a classic and elegant ...
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1990s European Lingerie

S/S 2002 Gianfranco Ferre Runway Sheer Nude Embellished Moroccan Bodysuit Top
Located in Yukon, OK
**THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH MES DEUX FILLES** DESIGNER: S/S 2002 Gianfranco Ferre Runway CONDITION: Excellent- any marks you see are on the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Lingerie

Wolford Bodysuit Brown Knitted Fringes 90s
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Bodywear that does it all... This rare vintage iconic Wolford string bodysuit from 90s rafted from breathable high-stretch blends of natural fibers is just stunning for an exception...
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1990s Austrian Lingerie

DOLCE & GABBANA – Azure Cotton Babydoll with Adjustable Straps | Size S/M
Located in Cuggiono, MI
A very special babydoll in a white and azure stripes cotton popeline fabric. It features six bottons on the front side, all engraved with the Dolce & Gabbana logo, a white lace on th...
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2010s Italian Lingerie

Vintage and Designer Lingerie

As the most intimate layer of clothing, lingerie has evolved over time from an object of modesty to one of sensuality. Some vintage and designer lingerie includes garments and accessories that are hard, such as corsets and structured bras, while other items are soft to the touch, including nightgowns and slips.

In the 18th century, European women commonly wore whalebone corsets to create the look of an hourglass figure. Corsets were a standard part of women’s fashion into the 19th century. In 1914, Caresse Crosby filed a patent for the first modern bra, made by sewing two handkerchiefs together with ribbon ties. By the 1920s, the corset fell out of fashion in North America and Europe, and loose silhouettes and silky slips became mainstream.

As fashion returned to feminine forms in the 1930s, so did lingerie, with girdles and minimal bras. During World War II, bras were adapted to the rationing of materials like nylon and metal. In the postwar era, women had more lingerie choices than ever before, with inventions including the strapless bra.

In the 1950s, lingerie became more glamorous, matching the trends led by legendary French couturier Christian Dior and his “New Look,” a collection that introduced a new feminine silhouette of extravagant elegance upon its postwar debut. Just as the evolution of women’s swimwear over time reflected changing aesthetic taste as well as social upheaval, shifts in the design of lingerie owed to changing perspectives toward sex and style trends. Mid-century pinup models like Bettie Page transformed the undergarments market forever with a new desire for sexy lingerie. It would lead to the founding of Victoria’s Secret by Roy and Gaye Raymond in 1977.

In the late 1980s, performers like Madonna and Selena wore bustiers as outerwear, a trend that continued through the 1990s and early 2000s. With the broadcasting of the Victoria's Secret fashion show beginning in 1995, everyday style also changed. Lingerie was no longer expected to be hidden away.

On 1stDibs, find a range of alluring vintage and designer lingerie, including black bodysuits, black bralettes, corsets and more by designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Versace.

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