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Color:  Beige
Period: 1950s
1950's Custom Couture Beaded Jeweled Ivory Silk Hourglass Back-Bow Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous, highly coveted archival 1950's ivory crème silk-faille gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern couture. This captivating custom made garment looks identical to the one actress June Havoc wore. Sparkling prong-set rhinestones mixed with elaborate glass beadwork give the garment so much depth and texture. This workmanship alone must have taken weeks. The bodice has a flattering duel thin-strap sculpted sweetheart nipped-waist framed by large dangling pearls. I love the dramatic three-dimensional back bow which really makes a statement. The flattering front ruched wiggle skirting finishes this showstopper in a perfect "Old Hollywood" style. As pictured, though we do not have written authentication, we believe this gown belonged to Joan Havoc. The documentation, source and measurements point in this direction. A beautiful one-of-a-kind garment that would definitely make an unforgettable bridal or red carpet look. Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: up to 38 inches Total Length:58 inches This 1950's custom couture gown...
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1950s American Fashion

Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s R.Delicata décolleté in pink satin
Located in Milano, IT
1950s R.Delicata décolleté in pink satin encrusted with stones and embroidery. Custom made MEASURES: Size USA: 8 Size IT: 38 1/2 Heels: 7 CM
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1950s French Fashion

1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Off White Rayon & Silk Lace Chiffon Fitted Little Cocktail Dress
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1950s French Fashion

1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a love...
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1950s French Fashion

Ivory Kitten Heel Peep-Toe Boudoir Mule Slippers w Tulle Rosettes - 7.5B, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
THE slipper designer of the mid-century, Daniel Green was the name wartime brides insisted upon because they were unrationed and for many, the only “new” ...
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1950s American Fashion

Richilene Vintage 1960s Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s floral brocade cocktail dress with a drop waist by Richilene. Unlined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern siz...
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1950s American Fashion

Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...
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1950s French Fashion

50s Pink Lucite Heels with Floral Painted Embellishment
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Lucite Heels with Floral Painted Embellishment. Leather soles. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/2" Width: 2 3/4" Heel: 3 1/2"
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1950s Fashion

Pearly Embroidered Clutch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Clutch embroidered with pearly beads. Pink satin lining. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: 27 cm (10.62"), Height: 12 cm (4.72"), Depth: 3cm ( 1.18") Condition: Good gene...
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1950s French Fashion

A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Pierre Balmain Paris evening or ceremony dress with matching bolero and purse from the 1950s. Ivory Duchess satin embroidered with wh...
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1950s French Fashion

Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in love with that pale blush-pink color! Harvey...
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1950s American Fashion

Custom Obi Creme Top With Floral Design, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1950 sleeveless creme shell style top custom fabricated from a Japanese obi cloth. The rich creme background is the perfect frame for the vibrant coral red, antique white and gree...
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1950s Japanese Fashion

Collector "Costumes de Dames" Hermes Carré
Located in Paris, FR
Collector Hermes Carré !! No stains, roll in very good condition. Made in France. 90 x 90 cm / 35.43 x 35.43 inches 100% Silk Colors : blue, white Designer : Devéria
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1950s French Fashion

Ivory Sequin Halterneck Gown, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Ivory Sequin Halterneck Gown. Gathered sweetheart neckline, nips in at natural waist. Full length flared skirt serves ultimate glamour, the entir...
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1950s Fashion

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Ivory Embroidered Eyelet Cotton Tiered Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning Ceil Chapman designer ivory embroidered cotton eyelet dress dating back to the late 1950's. Perfect for any upcoming summer ...
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1950s American Fashion

A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dating from the 1950s. Whalebone bustier highlighted with pleated satin on the plunging bosom with large bare back neckline closed by zip. Wide cup skirt with pink tulle petticoat. Large sinuous stems loaded with flowers in sequin embroidery, iridescent pearls, daisies and rhinestone cabochons. Hand-stitched finish and bustier lining in faille à la couleur. Skirt lining in white tarlatan. To note three tiny rings...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s Jane Derby by Oscar de la Renta Cotton Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s or early 1960s floral print polished cotton dress from American label Jane Derby when Oscar de la Renta was the head desi...
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1950s American Fashion

White and Red Organza Polka Dot Party Dress, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
White & Red Organza Polka Dot Party Dress, 1950s. Silk organza dress with red flocked velvet polka dots and velvet ribbon trim, including adorable velvet r...
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1950s Fashion

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...
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1950s French Fashion

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...
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1950s Japanese Fashion

1960s Victor Costa Metallic Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Glitzy and very pretty 1960s Romantica by Victor Costa cocktail dress. Made from a stunning mod, geometric brocade in silver, bronze and metallic white and peach...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s/1960s Gold and Black Low-back Tapestry Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom made late 1950s to early 1960s gold and black chenille foliage tapestry gown with a semi-plunge neckline and an extremely low plunge backline g...
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1950s Fashion

Vintage 1950's Neymar Couture Duchess Satin & Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most sumptuous shade of cream, showcases true craftsmanship i...
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1950s Fashion

Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
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1950s Unknown Fashion

Vintage 1950's Jeanne Lafaurie Couture Watercolor Floral Silk Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Jeanne Lafaurie Couture watercolor garden two-piece gown ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's era of fashion. Jeanne Lafaurie was a Pari...
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1950s French Fashion

1950s Frederick Starke Couture Grey Leaf Print Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant 1950’s silk printed dress in soft grey is by sought after designer Frederick Starke, a favourite amongst celebrities of this era and in beautiful vintage condition. The ...
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1950s British Fashion

Vintage 1950's Anne Verdi Champagne Sequin Lace & Tulle Bustle Back Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal 1950's Anne Verdi designer champagne lace hourglass cocktail dress from the Old Hollywood era of glamour! The fabric itself is a masterpiece; high-...
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1950s American Fashion

Vintage Mid Century I Magnin Linen Skirt Sleeveless Top & Jacket Outfit
Located in Portland, OR
This is a 3 piece vintage mid century outfit in a luxe natural linen that includes a short sleeve jacket, a sleeveless top, and an a-line skirt. The jacket has darts on the front an...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s Ivory Jacquard Dress w/ Beaded Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Ivory Jacquard Dress w/ Beaded Bodice. Draped bust detail with rhinestones and pearls. Fitted waist, full circle skirt. Dress is photographed over ...
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1950s Fashion

1950S NINA RICCI Ivory Silk & Brown Velvet Gown With Evening Cape
Located in New York, NY
1950S NINA RICCI Ivory Silk & Brown Velvet Gown With Evening Cape
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1950s French Fashion

1950s I. Magnin Yellow Rolled Grosgrain Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s soft yellow hat made of rolled grosgrain in a snail pattern finishing at the top. Each row of grosgrain is topstitched and the front of the hat an off centered wing adorned wit...
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1950s Fashion

1950s/1960s I. Magnin Off-White Cotton Pull Over
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s to early 1960s I. Magnin off-white colored cotton pull over featuring a hand printed multi-colored floral motive with stripes of pique texture. The novelty printed fabric ...
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1950s Italian Fashion

Rare 1950s Hand Painted Large Size 34 inch Waist Novelty Flamenco Circle Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 50s hand painted novelty flamenco dancer print cotton circle skirt ! Features flamenco dancers in pink and turquoise blue dance dresses. Vibrant marigold yellow backgrou...
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1950s Fashion

1950s Cream Lace Picture Hat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s cream-colored starched lace picture hat with handmade french silk flowers, velvet trim, and bow accent. This hat is meant to be worn with a hat pin t...
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1950s Fashion

1950s California Cottons Floral Shirt Waister Dress
Located in London, GB
The striking print on this late 1950s California Cottons dress is fantastic and perfect for summer. With its red, pink and green poppies on a white background, the fabric really evokes the bold floral pattern trends of the era. The dress itself has a very flattering V shape neckline and fastens at the front with three large pearlescent buttons. With an unusual style shirt waister design, the bodice has additional triangular shaped ties in the side seams that cross over and tie at the front to nip in the waist. The gathered skirt creates that classic and flattering 1950s silhouette which passed on into the early 1960s before the mod scene and space age fashions...
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1950s British Fashion

HERMES navy blue silk VERSAILLES LE PAVE DU ROY 90 TWILL Scarf
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Le Pavé Du Roy 90' scarf beige silk twill (100%) with navy blue border and details in antique gold, green and gray. Has been worn with faint marks through-out....
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1950s French Fashion

1950s Charles Hymen Novelty Postcard Print Vintage 50s 3/4 Sleeves Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare CHARLES HYMEN novelty postcard print fit n’ flare silk dress ! Features prints of different postcards and letters throughout. Buttons up the front center bodice. Hidden...
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1950s American Fashion

White Flower Hat
Located in Alford, MA
Small-brimmed 1950s hat decorated with clusters of white flowers and green leaves and finished with a green velvet band. Stiff lace structure underneath. Retailed by Lord & Taylor. ...
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1950s American Fashion

Hattie Carnegie 1950s Silk Color Block Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...
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1950s American Fashion

Fontana Roma Vintage Raw Silk Madras Plaid Ladies Shoes 1950s Kitten Heels 7N
Located in Portland, OR
I LOVE these spectacular vintage shoes from Fontana of Rome. These beautiful raw silk plaid vintage shoes have 4 inch kitten heels and are from Fontana of Rome Couture fashions. Thes...
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1950s Italian Fashion

1950s Blush Pink Satin Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an original 1950s peachy pink satin slip dress or nightdress. Unlabelled but of excellent construction. The sizing label remains stating, ‘Tai...
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1950s American Fashion

50s Iridescent Sequin Pink Hat w/ Veil & Flower
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Iridescent Sequin Pink Hat w/ Veil & Flower. Joseph Magnin.
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1950s Fashion

Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Yellow Beaded Silk Brocade Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Showstopping 50s demi couture mermaid evening dress! Vibrant yellow and gold silk brocade. Features a dramatic sequined and beaded high collar. Fitted bodice, with a flared skirt. Ba...
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1950s American Fashion

Coral Silk Flower Fascinator Hat, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950's green fascinator hat embellished with coral silk flowers, leaves, grass and netting. The caplet base is framed in velvet and outfitted with tor...
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1950s Fashion

1950s High-Fashion Structured Turban in Olive and Tropical Print
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s/1960s High-Fashion Structured Turban with a high-crown in Olive and Tropical Print that are gathered and layered around the entire hat
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1950s Fashion

1950s Maurice Rentner Sequin Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with silk belt. Size: 4 / small Measurement: Bust: 34 inches / Waist : 26 inches / dre...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s Bettina of Miami Yellow + Black Cotton Lace Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s BETTINA OF MIAMI lightweight cotton and lace fit n' flare belted dress ! Features a pale yellow cotton and black lace. Fitted tailored bodice with a forgiving full sk...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s Grecian Style Gathered Dress
Located in London, GB
A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.
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1950s Unknown Fashion

1950'S Cotton Eyelet Lace Little Top With Pearl Buttons
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Cotton Eyelet Lace Little Top With Pearl Buttons
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1950s Fashion

1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
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1950s Fashion

I Miller Ivory, Pink and Green Peony Vamp Slingback Stiletto Sandals-6.5A, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As if to prove mid-century gals were unafraid of color, these sculpted stilettos mitigate their neutral bone ground with a fully-articulated leather peony in shades of pink and green on each vamp. Moreover, they hail from legendary Phoenix department store "Hanny's," now an über-cool cocktail bar that kept the old dressing rooms and display windows. Stiletto heel slingback sandal of bone leather; adjustable buckle strap continues around ankle and attaches to vamp embellished with a handmade leather peony. (Stunning details include five individually hand-stitched petals raised off the surface of the shoe, hand-cut leaves and stitched "veins".) Leather insole, covered last and covered heel. Metal tap attached to sole of shoe at toe. fabric: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp rag and soften with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good in vintage shoe box...
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1950s American Fashion

Vintage 1950's Sorelle Fontana Couture Beaded Ivory Silk Tulle Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the n...
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1950s Italian Fashion

Vintage 1950's Howard Greer Lace and Rhinestone Embellished Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This magnificent 1950's Chantilly lace and silk dress, in a palette of cream lace and apricot silk lining, accented by claw set silver rhinestones, this Howard Greer dress is a rare ...
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1950s American Fashion

1950s Emma Domb Off-white Lace Dress with Taffeta Waist and Draped back
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s Emma Domb off-white colored lace dress with cap sleeves and full lining. The waist is a hand-pleated taffeta cummerbund that drapes into the back to to full fishtail drape...
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1950s Fashion

1950S Black Cotton / Rayon Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Cotton / Rayon Lace Bullet Bra
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1950s Fashion

1990s Couture Silk Floral Rose Print Dress and Jacket Suit
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1990s printed silk 2 piece set is comprised of a simple shift dress and bolero to be worn as either as an ensemble or separates. The aesthetic is playful, summery and feminine and presents easily as formal or informal attire. The soft ivory silk is slightly embossed with an irregular texture atop a vibrant rose print design in sugar pink, canary yellow, sapphire blue and emerald green. The dress is sleeveless and broad straps are gathered at the shoulders. The full circle skirt is gathered into tight uniform pleats below the waist and flares generously to the calf. The hem is fluted in yellow satin to match the pretty satin rosette embellishments that feature on the waistband and atop of each shoulder. The bodice is lined in ivory silk. The jacket has three quarter length sleeves which are gathered at the shoulder and the cuff to create an understated fairytale puff. The wide cuffs are embellished with satin rosettes to complement those on the dress, and the seams are fluted in matching yellow ribbon. This piece has a collarless round neck and falls into a central button stand which curves at the hem and hosts 4 x yellow lucite buttons. Tailoring below the bust brings the jacket neatly in at the waist when fastened, and a pretty peplum flares out over the hips. The peplum detail becomes more exaggerated at the reverse, where it is gathered into pleats to mirror the skirt. In pristine vintage condition, this charming set would best suit a US size 4, UK size 8 or smaller. Unlabelled couture...
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1950s Italian Fashion

1950's Pringle of Scotland Cream Cashmere Cardigan with Mink Collar
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Darling 1950's Pringle of Scotland honey cashmere cardigan. Beautiful matching honey mink collar, dolman sleeves and lace lining. Filigree clasp wi...
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1950s Scottish 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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