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Fashion For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Early 1900s
S/S 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Bias Cut Gown with Jeweled Belt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano red bias cut sleeveless gown with jeweled belt. Cowl neck bias cut slip gown. Gunmetal metallic geometric straps and waist belt with red rhin...
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Early 2000s Fashion

New Carolina Herrera 2022 Purple & Red Column Dress W Draped Overdress $5990
Located in Portland, OR
This Carolina Herrera Spring / Summer 2022 evening dress is brand new with the tags still attached. Wes Gordon's 2022 designs for Carolina Herrera are some of his best and this dress is a stunning example of his interpretation of the original designer's love of elegance and formality. The red satin column dress is draped with a purple over dress that is lined in the same red. The dress has incredible movement and style and is definitely a gown for a very special occasion! UNDERWAIST: 32" HIPS: up to 44" LENGTH: 53""(74"Train Length) Made in USA Color - Purple and Red - PANTONE 259C & 7426C Long Slit in Back of Dress Zipper in inner "boned" corset and invisible back zip Deadstock Excellent Condition $5990 Tag Price Labeled Size US 12...
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2010s American Fashion

S/S 2003 Alexander McQueen 'Irere' Collection Red Silk Chiffon Gown with Sash
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2003 Alexander McQueen by Lee Alexander McQueen 'Irere' Collection red silk chiffon gown with sash. Sleeveless one-shoulder handkerchief flutter hem gown with boned corset upper....
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Early 2000s Fashion

Black Leather Louis Vuitton Capucine BB Shoulder Bag
Located in Glasgow, GB
Black leather Capucine BB handbag from Louis Vuitton. Black textured Taurillon leather upper with shiny gold toned hardware. Branded with an interlocking 'LV' on the front in leather...
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2010s French Fashion

CHANEL New Medium Quilted Boy Bag in Red Caviar with Ruthenium Hardware 2016
Located in Huddersfield, GB
CHANEL New Medium Quilted Boy Bag in Red Caviar with Ruthenium Hardware 2016 – 16A. This stunning bag is still in good condition. It still holds its shape well, and the hardware is ...
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2010s Fashion

Hermes Vert Vertigo/Ecru Taurillon Regate and Toile H Canvas R.M.S. Trolley
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Travel to the places your heart desires with this Hermes trolley luggage. It is made of high-grade materials in a spacious size. Robust and ultra-mobile, it glides along smoothly on ...
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2010s Italian Fashion

F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Black Blazer Baby Blue Satin Tie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this black Yves Saint Laurent blazer, designed by Tom Ford, debuted on the runway as part of look 3, modeled by Eugenia Volodina. Each sleeve is...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

FENDI Peacock Leather Pattern Beaded Baguette
Located in Aurora, IL
Very rare style beaded baguette Very good condition No stains or flaws Looks very new Satin interior Gold-tone hardware
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

FENDI Multicolor diamond and sequin baguette
Located in Aurora, IL
From 2016 runway style Very good condition Clean interior and exterior Shape minor loss due to wear Mirror and dust bag included
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2010s Italian Fashion

Alberta Ferretti Gold Metallic Knit Asymmetrical Cropped Draped Layering Shrug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alberta Ferretti gold metallic knit asymmetrical, cropped, draped, sleeveless, layering shrug. New with tags, this versatile piece is a perfect add to any outfit from evening to day ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Chanel NEW 2023 Black Quilted Trendy CC WOC Crossbody Bag
Located in New York, NY
Chanel NEW 2023 Black Lambskin Quilted Trendy CC Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2023 Color: Black Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Lambskin l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Size One Size grey Dots Cotton Blend Socks
Located in San Francisco, CA
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE mid calf socks come in cotton featuring a grey dotted pattern. Made in Italy.New With Tags. Marked: One size fits all Reference: 126294 Category: Socks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Round Juliette Blue
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton Mini Lin Round Juliette Satchel Crossbody Bag in blue. The perfect day bag to evening bag. Features mini lin monogram canvas, leather adjustable st...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 67868
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67868 The Chanel 2004 Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW is arguably one of the most famous pinks released by Chanel in Lagerfeld's history, and harde...
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Early 2000s Fashion

Fendi Brown Monogram Zucca Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Baguette
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fendi Brown Monogram Zucca Canvas & Calfskin Leather Vintage Baguette Brand- Fendi Model- Baguette Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- 21********* Age- Circa 2000 Acco...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Chanel Black & Red Quilted Lambskin Large Le Boy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black & Red Quilted Lambskin Large Le Boy Brand- Chanel Model- Large Le Boy Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 17****** Age- Circa 2012 Accompanied By- Chanel D...
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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel New CC Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with double rows of CC logo buttons. Size mark 38 FR. Kept unworn. - detachable upper part (collar) - tonal silk lining
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2010s Fashion

Christian Dior Medium Gray Oblique Book Tote
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2020 Collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri. The Dior Book Tote has become a staple of the Dior aesthetic. Designed to hold all the daily essentials, the style is fully embroider...
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2010s Italian Fashion

Bvlgari Multicolor Python Metal Side Frame Satchel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This satchel is rendered in the finest quality materials into an elegant design. Versatile and functional, it is well-sized for your daily use.
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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Model- Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 15****** Age- Circa 2011 Acco...
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2010s Italian Fashion

ROBERTO CAVALLI Size S Brown White Silk Dots Blouse
Located in San Francisco, CA
ROBERTO CAVALLI long sleeves shirt comes in brown and white silk woven material features an animal print style, and leather tie closure at center front. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Coco Linen Scarf , Handwoven By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Coco linen scarf is an elegant piece that is easy to blend in with most outfits. Classic gift or personal purchase for all round the year, this hand woven scarf also supports artisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

CELINE black viscose SPLIT CUFF LONG SLEEVE Shirt 38 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline long sleeve Top in black viscose (50%), acetate (42%) and elastane (6%). Featured are two zipper in the back and split cuffs. Opens with a zipper in the back. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion

Grey Houndstooth & Jewel Print Top Size S
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to top is evident. Moderate signs of wear to centre-front chest, waist, right side and rear left with discoloured marks on this used Balmain designer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion

CALVIN KLEIN Size XS Black Jersey Tank Bodycon Mini Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
CALVIN KLEIN dress in a black jersey material featuring a stretchy bodycon style, open back, and above knee length.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor hole on right side. Care and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Vintage SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Size M Black & Beige Tiger Print Silk Blouse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage SALVATORE FERRAGAMO blouse comes in a black & beige tiger print silk featuring a ribbed hem and a crew-neck. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Layaa Scarf in Indigo Gold Black Classic Shibori Print Handmade by Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An effortless classic style statement, this beautiful silk scarf, also a perfect mindful gift, is a pure statement piece that adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

Carbo Linen Scarf in Black and White Block Printed Pattern, Handmade By Artisan
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An effortless classic style statement, this beautiful linen scarf, adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessory which can be used suitably for personal / workwear or as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

Auro Dark Navy Soft Linen Handwoven Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Auro Navy is a light weight soft linen scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore & revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. A beautiful translucent appeal is crated by the natural texture of linen which is beautifully handwoven in unique pattern to make the undyed ( white portion ) stand out. Classic in appeal , this piece is a timeless accessory. The dyes used are 100% certified Eco Friendly Swiss dyes making this piece completely biodegradable in nature. Soft in hand feel this light weight translucent scarf is easy to blend in with most outfits and perfect gift or personal wear accessory for indoor, outdoors or travel. Our linen scarves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fashion

Umbra Kiwi Ombre Dyed Cashmere Merino Artisanal Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Umbra Kiwi is a luxurious statement piece carefully handmade by artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fashion

2000S DONATELLA VERSACE Eggplant Rayon Blend Jersey One Shoulder Strapless Sexy
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with boned interior bodice. Several tiny minor snags to the fabric but in overall great shap with original deadstock tags. Italian size 38 2000S DONATELLA VERSACE Eggplant Rayon Blend Jersey One Shoulder Strapless Sexy Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Fashion

Prada Sport Chambray Pleated Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Early Y2K Prada perfect for an Italian summer. This dress is two layers of light cotton. The inside layer is an ecru color and the outside is a navy chambray. The hems are unfinis...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

ESCADA Size 4 Navy Orange Wool Blend Textured Sleeveless Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
ESCADA dress in a navy and rust orange wool blend boucle fabric featuring a sleeveless style, knee length, and empire waist with denim bow trim.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Balenciaga A/W2003 Muscle Down Puffer Jacket
Located in Tương Mai Ward, Hoang Mai District
Runway piece by Nicholas Ghesquière. The piece was designed for womenswear, could be worn by men for a size Medium. Size: Not listed, fits a Women Large - Men Medium. Please see ou...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Rare 2008 John Galliano Coral Pink Silk Bias-Cut Scalloped Train Backless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely sensational and highly coveted John Galliano vibrant coral pink silk chiffon bias-cut trained gown dating back to his 2008 spring/summer collection. These early example...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag White Gold Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in jewel toned Bordeaux. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K White Gold hardware is set with 10.23 diamonds. Hermes diamonds are ethically sourced. Comes lock and keys in the clochette, sleeper and rain protector. Plastic on hardware. Carried one time. As a purveyor of exceptional and unique Hermes luxury goods...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Collectible Hermès Pink Kachinas 55" Cashmere Scarf Shawl, Kermit Oliver
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk and cashmere blend oversize 55" shawl in Kermit Oliver's coveted Kachinas print. Hand-rolled edges. Box included.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Crocodile Bag Palladium Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Niloticus Crocodile Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in Orange. Fresh palladium hardware accentuates this gorgeous orange crocodile H...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Christian Dior by John Galliano blue denim print wide-leg pants, ss 2002
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior trompe l’oeil denim print wide-leg pants ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ 98% Cotton, 2% Lycra ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Spring-Summer...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

New Hermès Accessories and Shoe Kit Leather Case Trunk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Limited edition Hermès shoe kit case, from the grand opening of the men’s store on Madison Ave is finely crafted in box leather. It incorporates a classic...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

2008 John Galliano Pale Pink Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Draped Ruffle Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly chic and highly coveted John Galliano ballerina slipper pink silk chiffon bias-cut gown dating back to his 2008 fall/winter collection. These early examples of his work...
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Early 2000s French Fashion

SAINT LAURENT Black White Polka Dot Silk Shawl
Located in San Francisco, CA
SAINT LAURENT shawl comes in a black sand white polka dots silk material. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Conditions. Measurements: 7 inches x 65 inches Referenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

LORO PIANA midnight blue suede & cashmere Tailored Jacket 46 XL
Located in Zürich, CH
Loro Piana band-collar jacket in midnight blue kidskin (100%) and cahsmere (100%). With two flap pockets on the sides, flap on the back, and slit at the sleeves. Closes with conceale...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion

Hermes Park Picnic Basket A Walk in the Garden Plates and More New w/ Box
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Park Picnic Basket for a most delightful outing with a dash of luxury. Hand braided wicker ...
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2010s French Fashion

Gucci Fall 2006 Runway Gold Beaded Halter Gown Dress
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Gucci Fall 2006 - seen on the runway, and on Keira Knightley Gold halter neck full length beaded gown  Cowl neckline Low back Size IT 40 / UK 8 / US 4 Measurements -  Waist...
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Early 2000s Fashion

Chanel Sleeveless Hooded Tracksuit Jacket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Sleeveless hooded jacket. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 46 cm - Length: 55 cm Seller Re...
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2010s Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Diamond Himalaya Blanc Crocodile White Gold Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 30 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile. Exquisite coloration and details, this rare and coveted bag is becoming more elusive and difficult to find. 18K White Gold hardware set with 245 diamonds. Total weight 10.78 Carats. Comes with the diamond certificate, lock and keys in the clochette, signature Hermes box, sleeper and rain protector. NEW or NEVER WORN. White glove delivery. As a purveyor of exceptional and unique Hermes luxury goods...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rose Confetti Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in coveted Rose Confetti. This exquisite Pink hue is rarely found today, and is an Hermes collectors dream! Epsom leather with cris...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Hermes Birkin Faubourg20 Sellier Neige (Snow) White Alligator Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Faubourg 20 Sellier bag featured in Neige (Snow). This rare treasure is a crowning jewel to any Herme...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion

Granite Ombre Dyed Black and White Artisanal Linen Scarf
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Granite is a light weight linen scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore & revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. A beautiful translucent appeal is crated by the natural texture of linen & a portion is intentionally left undyed. Classic in appeal , this piece is a timeless accessory. The dyes used are 100% certified eco friendly Swiss dyes making this piece completely biodegradable in nature. Soft in hand feel this light weight translucent scarf is easy to blend in with most outfits and perfect gift or personal wear accessory for indoor, outdoors or travel. Classic & unisex in design, Granite linen scarf is a true sustainable luxury statement piece and also supports artisan communities ethically. Material: 100% linen from Belgium Size: 95 x 220 cm ( generously sized ) Color: Dark Gray and remaining portion is undyed linen. Artisan base: Ethically and responsibly handwoven by artisans in Nepal. Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents . Hang dry in cool shaded place or delicately dry clean only. Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Fashion

Sangria Silk Scarf in Indigo Red and Shades of Brown , Handmade by Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A head turner for all the right reasons, Sangria is a stunning style statement piece that adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessory .The seams of this silk scarf are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

Chanel Resort Summer Denim Diamond Stitch Fringe Beach Shopping Tote
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Beach Shopping Tote Bag Pool Resort Fringe Large Travel Shoulder Bag Canvas diamond stitch exterior with fringe detail CC embroidery...
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2010s Italian Fashion

Chanel Tweed Coat
Located in LISSE, NL
Chanel Tweed Coat Size IT 42 Beautiful Chanel tweed coat in a size IT42. In great condition, made in France. Made out of stunning materials, heavy coat. Made in France.
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Early 2000s Fashion

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TESU Indigo Gold Silk Scarf In Classic Shibori Print Handmade By Artisans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio variously, TESU is a classic lightweight silk scarf can be very well used as a scarf or a wrap. It is made by master shibori artisans in India. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Studio Variously exclusively collaborates with artisan communities to restore & revive ancient techniques by exploring custom modern designs in textile based products. The name TESU is derived from root word Tesuji shibori technique orignated from Japan where Tesu means hand and Suji means stripes. Tight winding the fabric to create stripes pattern, created all by hand. Natural indigo is used to dye the 40 gms silk textile carefully one piece at a time by our skillful artisans in India. The base color of the scarf / wrap is created by using dyes created from Acacia Tree. An effortless classic style statement, this beautiful silk scarf, also a perfect mindful gift, is a pure statement piece that adds modern elegance and timeless quality as an accessory which can be used suitably for personal / workwear or as a travel accessory. The seams of this silk piece are finished to give it a clean modern look. Eco-friendly dyes, free of toxic chemicals are specifically engineered to ensure longer life for natural yarns used. Classic in design, Tesu is one of a kind timeless scarf that is a true sustainable luxury statement piece and also supports artisan communities ethically. Material: 100% pure silk Size: 112 cm x 112 cm ( 44 inch X 44 inch ) (generously sized square shape ) Color: Deep cream gold , Indigo Artisan base: Ethically & responsibly handmade by artisans in India. Wash care: Gently hand wash using gentle detergents. Hang dry in cool shaded place. Packaging: Each piece comes with its individual envelope shaped pouch made with canvas cotton and natural wood buttoned closure. This is also made by our artisans to keep the production inclusive. This sustainable packaging also ensures longer life for the handwoven scarf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Fashion

S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Cherry Blossom Embroidered Pink Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a jaw-dropping blush-colored Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this ultra-mini dress debuted on the season's runway as look 43 modeled by Natasa Vojnovic. Constructed of a light pink/blush slip and embroidered mesh exterior layer, this incredible dress is covered in an embellished cherry blossom pattern. The dress features a deep v-plunging neckline and exposed back, adding even more sex appeal to this fabulously rare Gucci by Tom Ford dress...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

VERSACE Triple Platform Black Gold Medusa Swarovski Crystals Sandals
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE TRIPLE PLATFORM SANDALS WITH CRISTALS A Versace statement sandal that lifts you up. Exclusive to the USA. 100% Leather Heel 6 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion

Dior & Galliano 2009 cannage windbreaker jacket FR 38 USA 6 y2k 2000s
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dior & Galliano 2009 cannage windbreaker jacket FR 38 USA 6 Designer John Galliano by Christian Dior Country of production: Italy Christian Dior style: ...
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion

Hermès Kelly Cut Bleu Saphir Diamond Crocodile Porosus
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Cut in bleu saphir and shiny porosus crocodile leather. The hardware is set with diamonds, but does not come from Hermès. The original Hermès hardware is included and ca...
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2010s French 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.

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