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CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Collectible Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Collectible Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Collectible Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Collectible Blue Violet Lesage Tweed Jacket — Runway Relic from the Paris / HAMBURG 2018 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ This jacket is Karl’s ode to Hamburg...

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2010s Fashion

Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s
Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s

Halston Purple Linen Racer Neck Dress, 1970s

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signature simple but effective silhouette from Halston circa 1970s. Luscious grape silk "Marilyn Monroe" style. Fully lined with deep v neckline and wide banded waist. Great afternoo...

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Late 20th Century 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 Hong Kong, HK

~ 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

CHANEL Collectors Vintage Jacket with Bows 36 FR
CHANEL Collectors Vintage Jacket with Bows 36 FR

CHANEL Collectors Vintage Jacket with Bows 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

~ A rare treasure of Chanel’s vocabulary, where femininity and allure are sculpted into couture — a Chanel masterpiece where fabric becomes language, detail becomes devotion ~ Th...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR
Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR

Chanel Paris / Saint-Tropez Lavender Tweed Suit 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Paris / Saint-Tropez Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A vision of refined harmony, this ensemble consists of a perfectly tailored jacket and a matching skirt, rendered in ethe...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR
CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR

CHANEL 2000 Vintage Relic CC Buttons Tweed Coat 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Artifact Collectible Tweed Coat with CC Cube Buttons — Runway of the Fall 2000 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ Rare Collector’s Relic, More than attire — an Artifact ~ From...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 5K$ Rare Collectible CC Logo Silk Muslin Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL 5K$ Rare Collectible CC Logo Silk Muslin Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL 5K$ Rare Collectible CC Logo Silk Muslin Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Rare Collectible Silk Muslin Jacket with CC Logo Pattern — From the Runway of the ROBOT Collection Spring 2017, by Karl Lagerfeld — ~ As witnessed on numerous luminaries ...

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2010s Fashion

Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf Print in Blue and Lavender
Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf Print in Blue and Lavender

Christian Dior Floral Silk Scarf Print in Blue and Lavender

By Christian Dior

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...

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1980s French Fashion

Miu Miu Fall 2000 Lilac Shawl Collar Blouse
Miu Miu Fall 2000 Lilac Shawl Collar Blouse

Miu Miu Fall 2000 Lilac Shawl Collar Blouse

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in London, GB

Super collectible vintage Miu Miu lilac shawl collar blouse from the Fall 2000 collection. Comes with original tag. Made from Ortensia coloured polyester jacquard, it has wide fold o...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

CHANEL Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Lavender Shimmer Tweed Jacket with CC Lionhead Buttons — Paris / MANCHESTER 2024 / 2025 Métiers d’Art, Virginie Viard • As appeared in AD Campaign, on Billboards and on th...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL 16K$ Paris / Edinburgh Museum Level Tweed Dress 36 FR
CHANEL 16K$ Paris / Edinburgh Museum Level Tweed Dress 36 FR

CHANEL 16K$ Paris / Edinburgh Museum Level Tweed Dress 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh 2013 Haute Couture Tweed Dress ~ A Mastery Relic of the House — Museum-Level Artefact ~ Estimated boutique value: over $16,000. ~ A sacred text in ...

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2010s Fashion

CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR
CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR

CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Runway Emerald Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix buttons — Fall 2012 “The Crystals” Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A relic from one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most dazzling collections, ...

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2010s Fashion

Blumarine Silk Gown Ensemble, c. 2010s
Blumarine Silk Gown Ensemble, c. 2010s

Blumarine Silk Gown Ensemble, c. 2010s

By Blumarine

Located in Marlborough, GB

Blumarine silk gown ensemble, circa 2010s Strapless gown in abstract print accented by decorative jewels over the bodice, securing at the back with both a zip and hook and eye closur...

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2010s Fashion

Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA
Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA

Vintage Giuseppe Zanotti 1990s Floral Needlepoint Kitten Heel Mules Sz 8.5 AA

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Located in San Diego, CA

These vintage Giuseppe Zanotti Couture mules, crafted in Italy in the 1990s, combine artisanal detail with timeless wearability. The uppers feature hand-stitched floral needlepoint embroidery in bold, romantic colors set against a dark ground, offering both charm and sophistication. The classic pointed toe silhouette and kitten heel elevate the look while ensuring comfort and versatility. Ways to Wear: • Dress them up: Pair with a silk slip dress, tailored trousers, or an evening skirt for a refined, romantic look. The floral embroidery makes them perfect for garden parties, weddings, or evening cocktails. • Dress them down: Style with denim, linen trousers, or a crisp white blouse for an effortlessly chic daytime outfit. The needlepoint detail adds a unique vintage touch even to casual looks. • Comfort & versatility: The modest 2.5 inch kitten heel gives just the right amount of lift without sacrificing comfort, making these a sensible yet stylish choice for long wear. The slip-on mule design allows easy transitions from day to night. Craftsmanship Details: • Designer: Giuseppe Zanotti Couture (Vicini) • Era: 1990s • Style: Needlepoint floral mule with pointed toe • Heel Height: Approx. 2.5 in / 6.3 cm • Insole: Metallic plum leather with Giuseppe Zanotti Couture imprint • Sole: Leather, stamped Vicini – Made in Italy – Vero Cuoio • Size: 8.5 AA (narrow fit) • Country of Origin: Italy A rare collectible for vintage shoe enthusiasts, these mules offer the perfect balance of artistry, wearability, and Italian luxury. Giuseppe Zanotti vintage...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S Runway Purple Satin Cargo Skirt, New/Old, 2001
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S Runway Purple Satin Cargo Skirt, New/Old, 2001

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S Runway Purple Satin Cargo Skirt, New/Old, 2001

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As seen on the runway for the Gucci Spring/Summer 2001 collection designed by Tom Ford. Modeled by Anouck Lepère on the catwalk. This striking satin skirt features a large cargo pock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

1980s Silky Fluid Fabric Blue and White Skirt Suit with Short Sleeves Size 8
1980s Silky Fluid Fabric Blue and White Skirt Suit with Short Sleeves Size 8

1980s Silky Fluid Fabric Blue and White Skirt Suit with Short Sleeves Size 8

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely 1980s silky-woven fabric short-sleeved skirt suit features a 1940s-inspired flair. The viscose weight makes the skirt and jacket fall beautifully, giving them a satin-lik...

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1980s French Fashion

New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case

New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Multi Pucci Print Frames * Silver Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Protect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Fashion

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Auth. Hermes Scarf -  Complication Equestre - Marine Parme Blanc - New with Tag
Auth. Hermes Scarf -  Complication Equestre - Marine Parme Blanc - New with Tag

Auth. Hermes Scarf - Complication Equestre - Marine Parme Blanc - New with Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Complication Equestre - Marine Parme Blanc - NWSTS - 2604131733 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill Name Design: Complication Equestre, Equestrian Complication Artist: Octave Marsal Size: 88.5 cm x 88.5 cm / approx. 35 in x 35 in Color: Marine (Navy), Parme (Lavender), Blanc (White) Fabric: 100% Silk Twill, hand-rolled edges Approx. Issue Date: Fall/Winter 2024 collection (first issued 2024) Condition: New With Store Tag, S Item, Never worn; store tag attached; without box. Country of Origin: Made in France Story about the Design: Complication Equestre is presented by Hermès as a Carré 90 in silk twill with hand-rolled edges, made in France. The design is credited to Octave Marsal. The central image outlines a horse profile built from layered wheel-and-spoke forms and precise technical linework, framed by a border of repeating mechanical elements. In the Marine/Parme/Blanc colorway, the deep navy ground is contrasted with crisp white and soft lilac accents, giving the graphic motif a clean, architectural look. Artist's Story: Hermès credits Octave Marsal as the designer of Complication Equestre. Collector references list Marsal among Hermès carré designers and associate him with other scarf designs including La cité cavalière...

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2010s French Fashion

Issey Miyake 2013 Pleated Ombré Magenta Purple Coat Dress
Issey Miyake 2013 Pleated Ombré Magenta Purple Coat Dress

Issey Miyake 2013 Pleated Ombré Magenta Purple Coat Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Issey Miyake Pre-Fall 2013 pleated coat/dress in a striking ombré gradient transitioning from deep magenta to rich violet. Crafted in the brand’s signature heat-set pleated fabricati...

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2010s Japanese Fashion

MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink
MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink

MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink

By Mandalay

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Mandalay Vintage Dusty mauve nude pink Ethereal Hard boning all the way around Great for wedding/bridal Size USA 6 but fits like a 4 Excellent Condition FINAL SALE

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Early 2000s Fashion

BOTTEGA VENETA mauve pink Intrecciato leather POUCH Clutch Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA mauve pink Intrecciato leather POUCH Clutch Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA mauve pink Intrecciato leather POUCH Clutch Bag

By Bottega Veneta

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...

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2010s Italian Fashion

Emilio Pucci Cotton Velveteen Geometric Long Sleeve Top
Emilio Pucci Cotton Velveteen Geometric Long Sleeve Top

Emilio Pucci Cotton Velveteen Geometric Long Sleeve Top

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step back into the 60s with this incredible cotton velveteen geometric multi-color top from Pucci. Colorful and bright color blocking. Zipper back. Good condition with some light age...

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20th Century Fashion

1970s Purple Hmong Inspired Boho Velvet Beaded Vintage 70s Kimono Shirt Jacket
1970s Purple Hmong Inspired Boho Velvet Beaded Vintage 70s Kimono Shirt Jacket

1970s Purple Hmong Inspired Boho Velvet Beaded Vintage 70s Kimono Shirt Jacket

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s rich purple boho ethnic beaded Hmong inspired kimono style shirt jacket! Features a luxurious regal purple on soft cotton velvet. Colorful embroidery throughout. Beaded...

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1970s Fashion

Prada navy suede pumps
Prada navy suede pumps

Prada navy suede pumps

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Prada navy suede pumps size 38.5 eu

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 6
New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 6

New Tom Ford For Gucci Mink Python Velvet Satin Final Collection Heels Sz 6

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Python Heels Brand New U.S. Size: 6 * Mink, Satin, Python and Velvet heels * Tom Ford's "Farewell" Collection for Gucci Impossible to Find New * 4.75" Heel * ...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Lozza steampunk vintage sunglasses, ITALY
Lozza steampunk vintage sunglasses, ITALY

Lozza steampunk vintage sunglasses, ITALY

By De rigo, Lozza

Located in Valencia, CA

Lozza established in 1878, Lozza is the oldest eyewear brand in Italy, always a forerunner in its choice of styles and materials: in the '20s it launched the first sunglasses in cell...

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1980s Italian Fashion

Gianni Versace Versus Purple Abstract Print Lurex Skirt Suit, New/Old
Gianni Versace Versus Purple Abstract Print Lurex Skirt Suit, New/Old

Gianni Versace Versus Purple Abstract Print Lurex Skirt Suit, New/Old

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versus by Gianni Versace printed lurex skirt suit. This tertiary color palette, geometric abstract print, and lurex fabric perfectly encapsulate a specific 90s vibe and we can't get ...

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20th Century Italian Fashion

Chanel Iconic Vittoria Ceretti Ad Campaign Tweed Jacket 38 FR
Chanel Iconic Vittoria Ceretti Ad Campaign Tweed Jacket 38 FR

Chanel Iconic Vittoria Ceretti Ad Campaign Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Legendary Fuchsia Tweed Jacket From the 2020 Cruise Collection by Virginie Viard — As seen on Vittoria Ceretti in the global AD campaign — ~ A jacket that became an image —...

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2010s Fashion

Sequined Dallas Cowboys Football Jersey
Sequined Dallas Cowboys Football Jersey

Sequined Dallas Cowboys Football Jersey

By Jeanette Kastenberg

Located in New York, NY

Easy Sequined Dallas Cowboys Football Jersey from the 1980's by Jeanette for St. Martin Sport. Iridiscent blue purple with milk and hematite bugle beaded accents. Loose easy cut with...

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1980s American Fashion

Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Blue and Black Leopard Print Pencil Skirt
Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Blue and Black Leopard Print Pencil Skirt

Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Blue and Black Leopard Print Pencil Skirt

By Versace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s pencil skirt in blue and black leopard print. Side zip and hook and loop closure. 100% wool. Fully lined. Made in Italy. Size IT 42, usually...

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1990s Italian Fashion

Resort 1993 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Blue Tie-Front White Trim Dress
Resort 1993 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Blue Tie-Front White Trim Dress

Resort 1993 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Blue Tie-Front White Trim Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Thierry Mugler dress from the Resort 1993 collection features a sculptural silhouette with strong tailoring and signature Mugler flair. The design includes a sharply notched whi...

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1990s French Fashion

CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR
CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR

CHANEL 15$K Rare Tweed Jacket CC Embroidered Camellias 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL — Ribbon Tweed Jacket with CC Embroidered Camellias — Runway of the Legendary CHANEL AIRLINES Cruise 2008 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique value exceeded $15,000. Tr...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Hermès Promenades de Paris Silk Scarf Ledoux Noir Bleu Nuit 70 cm
Hermès Promenades de Paris Silk Scarf Ledoux Noir Bleu Nuit 70 cm

Hermès Promenades de Paris Silk Scarf Ledoux Noir Bleu Nuit 70 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Promenades de Paris" (Paris walks) Designed by Philippe Ledoux and firstly issued in 1962 , this 70 cm version is from 2014 Made in France "Carré vintage...

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2010s French Fashion

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's evening gown Silver Lamé Silk Gown one shoulder dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...

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1930s Fashion

Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005
Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005

Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art Hardcover Book circa 2005

By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel The Metropolitan Museum of Art hardcover book c 2005 A beautiful collection of Chanel's luxurious garments; with fine and costume jewelry designs Showcases the exquisite co...

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Early 2000s American 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.