1990s Lingerie

This pretty 1990s slip dress is by Christian Dior. The brand label reads “Christian Dior Lingerie” and it most likely pre-dates John Galliano's tenure as Creative Director. Tailored ...

Introducing the Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 Tweed Corset Belt, a stunning and rare accessory that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious wool tweed in a cl...

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...

CHANTAL THOMASS Bra Black and white with fringes Tag THOMASS Size 70B EUR/ 32B INT/ 85B FR Polyester/ Nylon Perfect condition Shipping worldwide with tracking number

We are 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 adjust to fit...

We are 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 vintage condit...

Atelier Versace  Spring 1994 Atelier Versace - Versace’s haute couture made-to-order line  Most likely a one of a kind piece Silver tone metal Oroton chainmail bodysuit Cowl necklin...

D&G top lace up bustier with black laces details. Circa 1990s. Rare. · Alternating black satin and lace · Criss cross zig zag top stiching · Adjustable spaghettis straps Fits XS ...

Pale green silk lingerie ensemble with see-through bust. Bow on the top of shoulders. Snap on the left side of the skirt SIZE 38 (Fr) M

New Azzedine Alaia Sexy Vintage Bodysuit Pink Alaïa knit bodysuit with square neck, clasp closure at inseam and hook-and-eye closure at open back....

Black tulle bodysuit with black baguette beads in glass. Snap closure in the bottom. Fabric composition: 80% polyester, 20% stretch. NEW with tag SIZE...

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1992 - Same pattern seen on the runway, on Christy Turlington and on Fran Fine in The Nanny Beige & white striped off shoulder knit bodysuit Off sho...

Vintage Azzedine Alaïa Spring 1990 - dress version seen on the runway Black bodysuit with triple strap detail Ribbed texture on sides Popper clasp Stretch fabric Size small ...

This 1990s Valentino lingerie set features a floral and lace trimmed slip dress and a matching dressing gown with floaty sleeves, both in a beautifully so...

A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...

La Perla mesh dress with inner bra ( cup B max ), gathered on each side. Featuring photographs of the pin up icon Bettie Page are all-over. Impossible to find ! · no zip · Mini or ...

1990S Pink & Purple Silk Tie Dyed Slip Dress With Hooded Jacket

1990S Burnt Sienna Bias Cut Rayon Jacquard 1930S Style Slip Dress

Fall Winter 1991 rare and iconic knitted body with anatomical a jour embroidery by Azzedine Alaïa. Zip at the back. Snap buttons. The composition is 90% vis...

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford monogram lingerie set from Spring Summer 1998 collection as seen on the runway. This lingerie set is made of delicate black mesh with tone on tone black Gucc...

1990S JOHN GALLIANO Pink, Black, & Multicolor Silk Slip Dress

One of a kind Dolce & Gabbana beaded corset from Fall Winter 1991 collection. This incredible corset is a Dolce & Gabbana signature design from early 90s as they designed and produce...

1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress

1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress

1990S DONNA KARAN Brick Red Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Slip Dress

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...

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...

Vintage white and multicolor intarsia butterfly patterned bodysuit by Alaia. From the Fall/Winter 1991 Collection. V-neck. Long sleeves. Zip closure at back. 31" bust, 18" shoulder w...

The stunning 1992 Vivienne Westwood Boulle bodysuit. Iconic Vivienne Westwood Collectors Piece. Sexy semi sheer black bodysuit featuring the ...

Sexy never worn 90s vintage CALVIN KLEIN slate grey one piece cut-out swimsuit or bodysuit! The perfect alternative to black, this beauty features just the right amount of metallic ...

Vintage Christian Lacroix Corset. Condition : very good Collection : Christian Lacroix Lingerie Made in France Material : silk, polyester Co...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Presenting 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-piece featu...

Presenting 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 features a sco...

Sexy 90s MOSCHINO black velour bodysuit, encrusted with white pearls! Features a soft crushed velour that stretches to fit. Flat headed pearls adorn the top portion on the front and ...

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...

GIANNI VERSACE Autumn/winter 1990-1991 PERSONAL COLLECTION of Gianni Versace Miami Mansion. ACTIONED at SOTHEBY’S in 2001 A Crepe De Chine Body Suit Vintage Beaded and Embroidered...

Presenting a truly fabulous black Thierry Mugler by Mr. Pearl corset, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the late 1990s, this form-fitting corset features b...

▪ Archival Gianni Versace Bondage Corset ▪ Creative Director: Gianni Versace ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from multiple red channel...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Stomacher and shoulder straps adorned with faux fur ▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice ▪ Internal boning provides excellent support and structure, allowing the corset to shape and contour the wearer's figure effectively ▪ Zip closure at the rear ▪ UK10 - FR38 - US6 ▪ Made in England Image Credits - Image 4, 12: Conde Nast Archive - Image 5: Elle Magazine, Sep 1993, ph. Gilles Bensimon...

Rare, Decadent 1990's Archival Moschino Jeans label stretchy moc denim bralet. This superb, Archival piece features heart shaped cups, contrast stitching, buttons down the front and...

Captured in a video still from his Fall/Winter 1992 collection fashion show in Paris, Martin Margiela uniquely upcycled the seam intersections from the crotch, dart or tuck on decon...

Vintage La Perla lingerie set in a scalloped two panel design, with ruching and embroidery. Ivory colour with underlay. Mesh and lace materials. Authenti...

Pale pink satin long slip-dress. Biais. Cut-work. SIZE M

Introducing the Odette Barda 1990s Black Lace Slip Dress – a classic that exudes timeless elegance and sultry charm. This mid-length slip dress is the epitome of versatility, offerin...

Presenting a stunning red Gianni Versace bathrobe, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this terry cloth bathrobe is covered in a vibrant multicolor ladybug print. The same ladybug print was highlighted in the season's home collection, and has since become a house code. A similar print debuted on the season's runway, with the exact print being highlighted in a Richard Avedon Versace...

Step into the wild with the 1992 Nicole Miller Cheetah Print Robe – a classic 100% silk robe with a twist that's sure to turn heads. This robe effortlessly combines style, practicali...

▪ 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...

▪ Vivienne Westwood white cotton corset ▪ Blue 'Toile de Jouy' print ▪ Boned stomacher ▪ Matching printed overlay with lace-up fastening and fold-over collar ▪ String ties on the s...

The 1992 Vivienne Westwood x Sock Shop Boulle bodysuit is a must-have piece for any collector of iconic fashion. As seen on Vivienne Westwood's muse Sara Stockbridge. Featuring the i...

Vivienne Westwood Portrait Flame Mesh Net Sleeves Euphoria Barbie Ferreira Bustier Corset Inspired by traditional corsets and boned to acce...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset ▪ Spring-Summer 1994, 'Cafe Society' Collection ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ White knitted cotton lace ▪ Long tassels adorni...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset and Shorts Set ▪ Spring-Summer 1992 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Long sleeve corset with a photographic print to front and back, of an 18th-c...

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier bodysuit ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Allover orange print features the artwork 'Krishna Leela' by Raja Ravi Varma (1910) ▪ A...

Extremely rare vintage original Vivienne Westwood corset. A stunning piece of Fashion History. One of the masterfully created iconic Westwood...

Azzedine Alaia 1990's Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodysuit Romper Alaïa knit bodysuit/romper featuring collar, short sleeves and button closures at hem. Please...