By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal.
Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. Finding the Right Clothing for Youįrom museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.įor fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers - think Galliano and Cavalli - but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Whether you are looking for a vintage cocktail dress or a chest of drawers to keep it in, as you will see on 1stDibs, Pierre Cardin offers an option in either that is timelessly chic. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) Cardin’s furniture pieces - inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design in that decade - feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass.
In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors. Unlike Dior’s famous New Look, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. Cardin went solo in 1950, and quickly won attention for his novel style. After the end of World War II, Cardin moved to Paris and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Always interested in fashion, he left home at age 17 to train with a Vichy tailor. They are simple, geometric, elegant and cool.Ĭardin was born in a village near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France. Cardin’s chairs, cabinets, tables and other pieces share many of the keynotes of his clothing designs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. The future - and glamorous past - of fashion is yours for the wearing.īuild your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère - who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor - have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch.
From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.įor fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers - think Galliano and Cavalli - but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures.
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