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Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA
Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA

Beige coated cotton crochet coat PRADA

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige coated cotton crochet coat. Hidden snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr)

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2010s Italian Fashion

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Jet Black Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Jet Black Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Jet Black Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Jet black Embroidered floral neckline Has a chic crinkle effect Super soft, sueded feel Pullover No size or comp tag (but super soft like silk), please ...

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1990s Fashion

Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s
Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s

Exotic Carved Resin Asian Theme Jeweled Versatile Evening Bag c 1990s

Located in University City, MO

Exotic carved resin Asian theme jeweled versatile evening bag designed by Maya c 1990s The unique frosted resin evening bag is designed with a Geisha style woman on the front exter...

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1990s Unknown Fashion

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt
Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Biki Milano Late 1940s Purple and Black Silk Halter Dress with Full Skirt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage late 1940s (c. 1949) Biki Milano purple and black abstract patterned silk dress in the fitted bodice and full/circle skirted style that became so popular during the 1950s. ...

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1940s Italian Fashion

Beige sleeveless mohair dress with embellishment MALO
Beige sleeveless mohair dress with embellishment MALO

Beige sleeveless mohair dress with embellishment MALO

By Malo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Beige sleeveless mohair dress with embellishment . Knit composition: 80% angora, 20% nylon. SIZE S ON TAG BUT FIT ALSO M

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2010s Italian Fashion

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli
Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch CLASS Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Purple jersey and silk evening dress with brooch on the top middle front. Jersey composition: 80% rayon, 20% polyester. Silk neckline and printed silk on the waist. Button and butto...

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2010s Italian Fashion

A 1989 Vintage Louis Vuitton Hand Bag Brown Monogram Briefcase
A 1989 Vintage Louis Vuitton Hand Bag Brown Monogram Briefcase

A 1989 Vintage Louis Vuitton Hand Bag Brown Monogram Briefcase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An enduring symbol of luxury design, this authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Porte-Documents Voyage briefcase is crafted in the house's iconic brown Monogram coated canvas with classic ...

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Late 20th Century French Fashion

Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA
Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA

Pale lilac rayon backless dress ALAIA

By Alaïa

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale lilac rayon backless dress . Snap closure on the middle back. See-through on the bottom. New with tag Shorter lenght : 100cm Longer lenght : 110cm SIZE 36 (It) 32 (Fr) XXS

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2010s Italian Fashion

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE
Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom PACO RABANNE

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off white cocktail dress with chain mail fringes on the bottom. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Mesh is made of aluminium. High waisted fabric belt and belt-loop. Eyelet and...

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2010s Malagasy Fashion

Pink sleeveless guipure cocktail dress CLASS Roberto Cavalli
Pink sleeveless guipure cocktail dress CLASS Roberto Cavalli

Pink sleeveless guipure cocktail dress CLASS Roberto Cavalli

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pink sleeveless cotton guipure cocktail dress . Polyester lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Authenticity hologram; SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M

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2010s Indian Fashion

Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s
Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s

By Richilene

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage 1970s Richilene with the original $495 price tags still attached! Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk. Partially lined wit...

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1970s American Fashion

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN
Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern MICHEL KLEIN

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress with flower pattern . Tulle lining and under lay in tulle with silver sequin embroidery. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) S

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Sabrina Carpenter 1990s Vintage Lillie Rubin Manchild Black Sequin 90s Dress
Sabrina Carpenter 1990s Vintage Lillie Rubin Manchild Black Sequin 90s Dress

Sabrina Carpenter 1990s Vintage Lillie Rubin Manchild Black Sequin 90s Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Marked Size: Small Fits Like: Approximately US 2–6 (lots of stretch) Measurements: Bust: 32–38 inches Waist: 26–30 inches Hips: 32–38 inches Length: 37 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem A fabulous early 1990s vintage Lillie Rubin black sequin mini dress, and the ultimate 90s little black dress. This glamorous body-conscious design features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, visible shoulder straps, short sleeves, and allover black sequins that catch the light beautifully. The same distinctive Lillie Rubin dress design was worn in red by Sabrina Carpenter in the “Manchild” music video, giving this black version an especially fun connection to one of Carpenter’s memorable vintage looks. The black colorway transforms the design into a quintessential 1990s LBD, equally suited to cocktail dressing, parties, evening events, or New Year’s Eve. The dress has substantial stretch and is designed to hug the figure, creating a sculpted hourglass silhouette. A hidden zipper runs up the back and finishes with a hook-and-eye closure. Marked Size: Small Fits Like: Approximately US 2–6 depending on desired fit and proportions Measurements: Bust: 32–38 inches Waist: 26–30 inches Hips: 32–38 inches Length: 37 inches from top back shoulder seam to hem A fantastic piece of 1990s Lillie Rubin eveningwear with strong contemporary appeal thanks to the Sabrina Carpenter “Manchild” connection. The combination of black sequins, a sweetheart neckline, exposed shoulders, and a fitted mini silhouette makes this an exceptionally versatile vintage party dress and a perfect little black dress. Lillie Rubin, 1990s Lillie Rubin, 90s Lillie Rubin, vintage Lillie Rubin dress, vintage black sequin dress...

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1990s Fashion

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top
Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Berlin, BE

Prada Spring Summer 1998 Runway Silk and Latex Top with original tags Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection / Year: Spring Summer 1998 Material: Silk and latex Made in Ita...

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1990s European Fashion

Blue Dyed Mongolian Lamb + Sheared Rabbit Fur Jacket
Blue Dyed Mongolian Lamb + Sheared Rabbit Fur Jacket

Blue Dyed Mongolian Lamb + Sheared Rabbit Fur Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s dyed cobalt blue fur bomber jacket in sheared rabbit and Mongolian lamb by Élan from the estate of Pamela Lewis (Jerry Lewis/ Gary Lewis). Fully lined with front zip cl...

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1980s Chinese Fashion

Chanel 2024 Glitter Wool Felt Cropped Jacket Black 38 S
Chanel 2024 Glitter Wool Felt Cropped Jacket Black 38 S

Chanel 2024 Glitter Wool Felt Cropped Jacket Black 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel cropped jacket in black felt wool with subtle silver glitter; straight, cropped silhouette; collarless round neck; twin buttoned flap chest pockets; long sleeve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Black wool marled jacket with belt JOHN GALLIANO
Black wool marled jacket with belt JOHN GALLIANO

Black wool marled jacket with belt JOHN GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black wool marled jacket with belt . Main fabric composition: 7% nylon, 70% wool, 17% cashmere, 6% cotton. Silk lining. Thin shoulder pad. Hidden snap closure on the front. Pocket o...

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Exclusive White Fox Long Coat
Exclusive White Fox Long Coat

Exclusive White Fox Long Coat

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Exclusive Scandinavian vintage fox coat We offer more exclusive fur items. view our frontstore Details: With 2 pockets and 3 closing hooks Color: white creme Fully lined Conditio...

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20th Century Fashion

Chanel 2023 Coco Neige Shearling Snow Boots Ecru 37
Chanel 2023 Coco Neige Shearling Snow Boots Ecru 37

Chanel 2023 Coco Neige Shearling Snow Boots Ecru 37

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel drawstring ankle boots in cream shearling (100%), sheepskin leather (100%) and tweed (100%). These Chanel boots feature a predominantly soft shearling construct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Fendi 2023 Astrology Scarf One Shoulder Mini Dress Orange 44 L
Fendi 2023 Astrology Scarf One Shoulder Mini Dress Orange 44 L

Fendi 2023 Astrology Scarf One Shoulder Mini Dress Orange 44 L

By Fendi

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Fendi Astrology scarf dress in orange and white twill silk (100%) showcases the house's signature blend of elegance and whimsy. Adorned with a black, brown, and w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA
Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA

Pale pink nylon skirt PRADA

By Prada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink nylon skirt . Fabric composition: 62% polyester, 38% nylon Drawstring on the waist. Zip on both side. Pocket on both side with zip closure SIZE 42 (It) M/L

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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Black draped tulle cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment MICHEL KLEIN
Black draped tulle cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment MICHEL KLEIN

Black draped tulle cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment MICHEL KLEIN

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black draped nylon tulle cocktail dress with rhinestone embellishment. Fabric button and buttonhole on the left side. SIZE on tag 36 (Fr) S but fit more likely 34 (Fr) XS / New with ...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

VERA WANG 2000 Vintage Silk Floral Ruffle Halter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Vera Wang

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Vera Wang Vintage 2000 Vibrant unique floral print Ruffle shredded effect Halter neck hook-and-eyes and snaps for easy on and off Pullover Has a loop for pick-up Size USA 8 but fits...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Koji Tatsuno Rare 1990's Grey Blazer with Exaggerated Collar
Koji Tatsuno Rare 1990's Grey Blazer with Exaggerated Collar

Koji Tatsuno Rare 1990's Grey Blazer with Exaggerated Collar

Located in Berlin, BE

Koji Tatsuno Vintage Grey with Blue Pinstripes 1990’s Blazer Brand: Koji Tatsuno Designer: Koji Tatsuno Color: Grey with blue pinstripes Fabric: Wool Made in Italy Koji Tatsuno i...

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1990s Italian Fashion

RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress
RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress

RARE !! TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress

By Todd Oldham

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Todd Oldham Vintage Runway FW97 Made in the USA 100% cotton Dark blue jean denim Open low exposed back design Straps close with hook-and-eyes Invisible back zip Size M, looks bananas...

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1990s Fashion

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2002 Vintage Slinky Body Hugging Extra Long Gown Maxi Dress

By Gucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage 2002 Jet black Semi-sheer stretch Extra long sleeves and length Sexy back slit Pullover Size IT40 Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements ...

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Early 2000s Fashion

Chanel Escarpins EU38.5 Beige Black Classic Slingbacks Heels Shoes UK5.5 US8
Chanel Escarpins EU38.5 Beige Black Classic Slingbacks Heels Shoes UK5.5 US8

Chanel Escarpins EU38.5 Beige Black Classic Slingbacks Heels Shoes UK5.5 US8

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Slingback pumps in beige leather and black canvas, featuring leather lining, insoles, and soles. Size EU 38.5 (UK 5.5 / US 8); heel height 6.5 cm; insole length 24.7 cm. These...

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2010s French Fashion

TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS
TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS

TOM FORD bright purple jacquard 2026 HAIDER Pants Suit 38 XS

By Tom Ford

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann pantsuit in bright purple polka-dot jacquard viscose (60%) and silk (40%), a luxury two-piece that commands attention with its high-shine ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

GUCCI Extremely Rare Sterling Silver Tiger Medallion Black Suede Handbag c 1970s
GUCCI Extremely Rare Sterling Silver Tiger Medallion Black Suede Handbag c 1970s

GUCCI Extremely Rare Sterling Silver Tiger Medallion Black Suede Handbag c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

GUCCI Italy Extremely Rare Sterling silver tiger medallion black suede shoulder bag c 1970s The rare Gucci handbag is covered with plush black suede on both exterior sides Adorned wi...

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1970s Italian Fashion

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW
HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in Gold Veau Epsom calfskin leather (100%). This iconic Hermès Mini Kelly features the structured Sellier construction, with Epsom lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR
White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR

White technical nylon mesh vest CHRISTIAN DIOR

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White technical nylon mesh vest . Zip closure on the middle front. Plastic buckle on both side and on the shoulder strap. Hidden zip on the back pocket under the flap. Adjustable s...

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Gucci by Tom Ford 2003 Black Belted Jacket with Black Pleating
Gucci by Tom Ford 2003 Black Belted Jacket with Black Pleating

Gucci by Tom Ford 2003 Black Belted Jacket with Black Pleating

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Berlin, BE

GUCCI By TOM FORD 2003 Belted Jacket IT42 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Material: Wool / Nylon / Spandex Colour: Black Size: IT42 Made in Italy From Gucci under the creative dire...

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Early 2000s European Fashion

Black "mermaid" skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black "mermaid" skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black "mermaid" skirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black "mermaid" skirt . Fabric composition: rayon. Zip closure on the left side. SAMPLE SIZE XXS /32 (Fr)

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2010s Unknown Fashion

Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO
Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO

Off-white crochet cardigan GALLIANO

By John Galliano

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white crochet cardigan . Knit composition: cotton and rayon Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front Authenticity hologram SIZE S

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2010s Fashion

Black, yellow and orange bandage dress HERVE LEGER
Black, yellow and orange bandage dress HERVE LEGER

Black, yellow and orange bandage dress HERVE LEGER

By Herve Léger

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black, yellow and orange bandage dress . Fabric composition: 90% rayon, 9% nylon, 1% spandex Zip and hook& eye closure on the middle back. SIZE Mon tag but fit more likely 34/XS

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Early 2000s Chinese Fashion

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8
Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Antique 1910 Edwardian Cotton Lawn Embroidered Blouse US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

This divine 1910's Edwardian lawn cotton blouse, with detailed embroidery is a rare piece to behold. The V shaped neckline, is framed by a pointed collar, which is edged with deco...

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1910s American Fashion

One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER
One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER

One shoulder bandage striped dress HERVE LEGER

By Herve Léger

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

One shoulder bandage striped dress. Main fabric composition: rayon. Invisible Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE S

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Early 2000s Unknown Fashion

Vintage Red Fox Cape mid 20th Century
Vintage Red Fox Cape mid 20th Century

Vintage Red Fox Cape mid 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful natural red/brown vintage short cape Nice to wear for evenings, party or on jeans. We offer more luxury fur products, view our frontstore. Details: Color: red brown Sil...

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Mid-20th Century 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.

Questions About Fashion

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    The point of runway fashion is to provide a sample of a fashion house's latest offerings. Couture maisons present innovative, creative works during fashion shows to demonstrate what is currently inspiring their designers. Since most luxury fashion houses produce custom pieces to order, runway fashion is a way to spark interest and attract clientele. In addition, the looks featured in runway fashion shows tend to set trends that ready-to-wear and fast fashion labels incorporate into their pieces each season. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, you can wear couture in real life. The key to introducing couture pieces into your everyday wardrobe is to select looks that are versatile. For example, you might invest in classics that you can mix and match in different ways, like a little black dress or a blazer in a solid, neutral hue like beige or gray. Or, you might select bolder couture bags, shoes and accessories to wear with things that you already have in your wardrobe. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Madeleine Vionnet created two innovations that would revolutionize women's fashion. The first is the bias cut, the practice of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to its grain to enhance its stretch and allow it to flow more freely. In addition, Vionnet pioneered new draping methods, reducing the number of seams and fastening needed to produce a dress. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Jeanne Paquin is famous for her work as a fashion designer. In 1891, she founded her own atelier, the Maison Paquin, from which she produced romantic yet exotic garments for her prestigious clientele. Many people credit Paquin as being the first financially successful female fashion designer. For her achievements, she was named to the French Legion of Honor in 1913. Shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between heritage and vintage is that one term relates to a specific timeframe, while the other does not. Vintage is the term for any item that is more than 20 years old but less than 100 years old. Heritage refers to something that has historical or cultural value. When discussing fashion, people sometimes call pieces that have a long history heritage pieces, whether the brand manufactured them recently or 80 years ago. Find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Paris is called the fashion capital of the world for two main reasons. First, the city is home to Paris Fashion Week, a semiannual series of fashion shows organized by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The event dates back to 1973, when the inaugural fashion week took place. The second reason is that several luxury fashion houses have their headquarters in Paris. Among them are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy and Chloe. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The first fashion designer was Charles Frederick Worth. Born in England in 1825, Worth apprenticed for textile merchants and relocated to Paris. There, after gaining experience in sales, the British tailor opened a dressmaking department for a large French company before he started a workshop of tailors and seamstresses who produced his early designs for the Parisian elite. Worth was an innovator and an influencer of his day. While his achievements, which include helping pioneer modern couture, are of great historical significance, they shouldn’t overshadow those of important early women in fashion such as Marie Callot Gerber and Jeanne Paquin. After all, fashion takes a village. On 1stDibs, shop a range of historical, vintage and contemporary apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between high fashion and haute couture comes down to official recognition. For its pieces to be legally called haute couture, a fashion house must meet the standards set forth by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris, which publishes a list of haute couture labels every year. High fashion is a general term for pieces designed and tailored to order that sell at aspirational price points. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What vintage-style clothing is called varies. Vintage-style clothing is the term for apparel that draws inspiration from pieces produced 20 years ago or more. Some people refer to it as retro or retro-influenced clothing. Because it was manufactured more recently than authentic vintage clothing, clothing that is vintage style is classified as contemporary. Shop a wide range of vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dress designer and a fashion designer is what these design professionals create. A dress designer is someone who specifically creates custom dresses. Fashion designers may also design dresses, as well as many other types of clothing and accessories, such as blouses, suits, skirts, trousers, jeans, handbags and shoes. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of apparel and accessories.