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Valentino top Couture
By Valentino Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Couture piece. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
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1980s Italian T-Shirts

Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Gown & Jacket Evening Ensemble No.155782/3
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Halston Black Label Couture Jersey Dress
By Halston
Located in London, GB
An absolutely superb and collectable Halston black label couture 1970s goddess dress. Halston
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990
By Valentino Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Kimono-style double jackets in topstitched silk. Haute Couture piece Fall-Winter 1990
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1990s French Vests

Thierry Mugler Couture Angel Flacon Halter Top
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
hardware . Back Buttons closure Size label 36FR / S Flat Measurements : Breast : 40 cm Total Length
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Early 2000s French Halter Tops

2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Navy Cotton Chevron Dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in London, GB
from his high-end couture line. The master of hyper-feminine tailoring, Mugler designed it to echo the
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Early 2000s French Sheath Dresses

1992 Thierry Mugler Couture Halter Neck Red Dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in London, GB
. This is a Thierry Mugler Blue Label couture piece - essentially very high end ready to wear and the
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1990s French Evening Dresses

1990s Gianni Versace Couture Yellow Baroque Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in London, GB
with the Gianni Versace couture label. Labelled an Italian 42, this equates roughly to around a size
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

1994 'On Liberty' Vivienne Westwood Couture Velvet Frock Coat
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in London, GB
This incredible teal blue velvet couture frock coat by Vivienne Westwood is an excellent example of
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1990s British Frocks

An Evening Jacket by Franco Moschino Couture Circa 1990
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
made of very fine black wool tergal with a black silk twill lining. The label is topped with a chain
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1990s Italian Jackets

An Evening Jacket by Franco Moschino Couture Circa 1990
An Evening Jacket by Franco Moschino Couture Circa 1990
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Size: equivalent to size 38-40 France
1993 Runway Documented Gianni Versace Couture Floral Blouse
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in London, GB
is in superb vintage condition, looks barely worn and with no faults or marks. The size label has
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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

A Loris Azzaro French Couture Top in Lurex Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
of small chains sewn together in rows on knitted Lurex gold stitch background. No lining or label
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1970s French Bustiers

A Loris Azzaro French Couture Top in Lurex Circa 1970
A Loris Azzaro French Couture Top in Lurex Circa 1970
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Gianni Versace Couture F/W2000 pink python geometric print leather dress jacket
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Paris, FR
A very rare jacket from Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2000, featured in their fall campaign starring
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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Thierry Mugler Couture taupe sleeveless plunging neck low cut silk midi dress
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Paris, FR
Thierry Mugler Couture sleeveless midi length dress in taupe Fitted upper with a flared skirt
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand
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1960s Cropped Jackets

Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
skirt lining. Couture label with bolduc number and hand written tag from the couturier seamstress
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1950s French Evening Gowns

A/W 1990-91 MOSCHINO COUTURE Red Needle Motif Huge Buttons Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
and are fully lined in silky cherry-red rayon. The jacket's label reads "MOSCHINO COUTURE!" and
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Odicini Couture Vintage Colorful Red Purple & Blue Floral Strapless Mini Dress
By Odicini Couture, Andrea Odicini
Located in Portland, OR
We always love finding vintage Odicini Couture pieces and this is such a fabulous dress! The
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label are original. Loose
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1950s French Opera Coats

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
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Size: Equivalent to French size 42-44
Vintage 1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Creme Beaded Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
have a body and a shape of their own. This absolutely stunning French couture dress is fashioned from
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1950s French Ball Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haute couture silk organza gown by Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 1972 Collection Floor length One
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
Size: Approx US 0/2 See Measurements
A Pierre Cardin Black Couture Jersey Evening Dress Circa 1976/1978
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1976/1978 France Beautiful evening dress Pierre Cardin Haute Couture in black silk jersey
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1970s French Evening Dresses

A Pierre Cardin Black Couture Jersey Evening Dress Circa 1976/1978
A Pierre Cardin Black Couture Jersey Evening Dress Circa 1976/1978
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Size: Equivalent French size 36
Vivienne Westwood Iconic Rare Fringe Jacket Runway Couture Metallic
By Vivienne Westwood, RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare Vivienne Westwood collectors piece. Amazing Multicolour cotton-linen blend metallic gold fringed cropped jacket. Wearable Art. Love this colours and absolutely typica...
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2010s Italian Jackets

Versace Jeans Couture Vintage Betty Boop Motorcycle Logos Police Cotton Skirt
By Versace Jeans Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Nice, FR
button closure. Belt loops. No lining. Label reads VERSACE JEANS COUTURE. Made in Italy. Composition
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20th Century Italian T-Shirts

Electric blue lycra jersey evening dress by Loris Azzaro Couture Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro Couture, Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre of ivory mohair wool with Mongolian Lamb Sleeves
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Early 2000s French Cropped Jackets

A Thierry Mugler Couture Evening Dress in Coral Silk Crepe Circa 1997/2002
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
back Matching coral crepe and Label indicating Thierry Mugler Couture, model 1P2730, color 3189
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Geneva, CH
comfortable modern US 4 (UK 8 / FR 36 / IT 40). Original label and size tag no longer present. Complement the
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

90s Gianni Versace Couture Dress Jumper Black Wool Blend Cinch Waist LBD Vintage
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture black jumper dress, likely made in the 90s. Made from what we
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Haute Couture Pierre Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Fall 1998 Runway Ensemble
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Prague, CZ
Pierre Balmain Fall 1998 Haute Couture collection, designed by Oscar de la Renta, Look 47. The ensemble
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Full beaded boléro Versace Couture
By Atelier Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage bolero in woven wool, attributed Gianni Versace Collection Couture entirely embroidered
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1990s Italian Bolero Jackets

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Haute Couture piece. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
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1990s French Maxi Dress

Louis Féraud Haute Couture Jacket
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud - Haute Couture evening jacket entirely embroidered with oriental motifs in pearls
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1980s Jackets

Torrente Haute Couture Black Dress
By TORRENTE
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
applications. No size label or composition, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Haute Couture Collection Fall-Winter 2004
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Tweed Suit Chanel Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Haute Couture tweed skirt suit. No size or composition label, it fits a size 36FR
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1970s French Twin Sets

Givenchy Couture Strapless Lace Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feel your absolute best in this stunning Givenchy Couture gown. The sweetheart bodice is extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Chanel Muslin Pants Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Muslin pants. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional
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1990s French Pants

Givenchy Red Leather Haute Couture Skirt
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Givenchy - Haute Couture red leather skirt. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR
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1990s A-Line Skirts

1950s Green Velvet Couture Hat
Located in London, GB
around a black net base. There are no maker’s labels but it is a very unique and dramatic piece of the
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1950s British Hats

 1950s Green Velvet Couture Hat
 1950s Green Velvet Couture Hat
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Louis Feraud Sequinned Dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Feraud - (Made in France) Long-sleeved Haute Couture dress in black silk taffeta and sequins
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Skirt, Size 40FR
By Gianni Versace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Versace - Couture skirt in black and white fabric. No composition or size label, it fits a 40FR
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1990s Italian A-Line Skirts

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Jacket, 1997
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Haute Couture jacket, Spring-Summer 1997 collection, in wool embroidered with
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20th Century Jackets

Chanel Haute Couture Dress Spring 1972
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Silk and organza dress embroidered with flowers in shades of orange. No size label or
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1970s French Maxi Dress

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Formal Wear

1960s Couture Patchwork Chinese Silk Coat
Located in London, GB
American's greatest designers: Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie and Halston. Many haute couture
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1960s American Coats and Outerwear

Courrèges 70s Haute Couture Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Courrèges
Located in PARIS, FR
a long zip in the back. No composition or size label (Haute Couture requires) but the measurements
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1970s French Day Dresses

Louis Féraud Haute Couture Top with Sequins
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud -(Made in France) Haute Couture top embroidered with sequins. Spring-Summer 1987
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1980s French Blouses and Tops

Christian Lacroix Coat Haute Couture, 1988/89
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Maxi coat in silk velvet in mauve and purple tones. Silk lining. Haute Couture
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20th Century French Coats

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Haute Couture silk dress. No size or composition label, it
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1960s French Maxi Dresses

FW2016 Haute Couture Silver Green Silk FR36
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in PARIS, FR
composition or size label (Haute Couture requires), but the measurements indicate a 36FR: build 35 cm, chest
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Koupy Couture Blue Floral Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is by Koupy Couture and is crafted from silk printed with bright blue and lilac florals
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1985s Haute Couture Ecru Silk Dress FR40
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
. No composition or size label, Haute Couture obliges, but the measurements indicate a 40FR: build 40
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1980s French Day Dresses

Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Couture Wool Knit Cape, c.1970s 1970s Numbered "47778" Balenciaga Couture Grey Wool Knit
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1970s French Capes

Nina Ricci dress Haute Couture 1991/1992
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
sewn with green taffeta flounces on the sleeves. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. 1991
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1990s French Maxi Dress

Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Patchwork Vest
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Paul Gaultier -Patchwork vest made of strips of knitting and shagreen in color. Haute Couture
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Early 2000s French Vests

Incredible Boulle Dress Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
to the piece. No size or composition label, it fits a size 36FR. Fall-Winter 2014 Couture Collection
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1960s Couture Floral Satin Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
and a quality pink acetate for the dress. There are no labels remaining but it is very well
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Chanel Haute Couture Wool and Silk Suit
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture wool and silk suit. No label of composition or size indicated, it corresponds
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1960s French Twin Sets

1960s Rahvis Couture Purple Crepe Mod Dress
Located in London, GB
. Founded as a couture salon, “Rahvis Gowns”, in 1929, it was one of very few female-lead labels at this
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1960s British Evening Dresses

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No Label Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of no label couture for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of no label couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a No Label Couture?

The price for a piece of no label couture starts at $69 and tops out at $111,000, and on average, selling for $1,486.

Finding the Right clothing for You

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. 

For 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. 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. 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. 

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. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. 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. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

Questions About No Label Couture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The difference between couture and haute couture comes down to the regulations and laws of France. A couture fashion label is any label that produces made-to-order pieces for clients. To be accurately identified as haute couture, a couture maison must secure certification from the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris. Each year, this organization publishes a list of current haute couture fashion houses. Explore a large selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Missoni is known for their rust orange colored label usually sewn into the back neckline or an inside seam of their products. It proudly displays the logo of Missoni in an oval. Shop a collection of Missoni pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 28, 2024
    Yes, Fendi is a couture or haute couture brand. The legendary Italian luxury house Fendi is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status. You'll find a large collection of Fendi apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A couture dress is hand-sewn using the best materials and designed specifically for the wearer so that the piece is one-of-a-kind. Because these dresses use such high quality materials and take hundreds of hours to complete, they can be expensive. Find a variety of couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Haute couture is the name of custom-designed clothing that select fashion houses produce. To qualify as haute couture, a maker must receive certification from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Each year, this chamber of commerce publishes a list of the current haute couture maisons. Shop a selection of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Apparel and accessories that are custom-made to order out of fine materials are considered couture. It's important to distinguish couture from haute couture, a protected status conferred upon fashion houses by the French government. Each year, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode publishes a list of brands that have earned the right to use the term. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Ralph Lauren's luxury label is the Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Garments and accessories from this collection are made with sumptuous fabrics produced by world-renowned mills, and its celebrated sweaters, suits and other pieces are tailored by hand in Italy. Ralph Lauren launched the label in 1944. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Ralph Lauren Purple Label apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

    On 1stDibs, find vintage Versace clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Versace Jeans Couture is a diffusion line by Versace. In 2018, after Michael Kors purchased Versace, Kors integrated Versace’s diffusion line Versus with its line Versace Jeans, which became Versace Jeans Couture, now the brand’s only diffusion line. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Versace ready-to-wear and haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The phrase “buy couture” means to purchase certain pieces of apparel and accessories directly from a luxury fashion house. Couture fashion includes one-of-a-kind designs often made for a particular person. It differs from ready-to-wear, which involves creating a garment in multiple sizes to sell through a brand's boutiques and other retailers. Find a large selection of designer apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

    Find haute couture dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The meaning of vintage couture relates to apparel of a certain type and age. Couture is the shortened form of “haute couture,” an industry term that refers to garments that are custom-made for the wearer and the labels that create those garments. Haute couture houses are officially recognized by a French governing body called the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (the Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion). The haute couture label is misused and misapplied with frequency, but in the proper sense, haute couture refers to clothing created almost entirely by hand. Other rules underpinning the term have over the years focused on factors such as the number of workers an officially recognized haute couture brand can employ and more. The broader “vintage fashion,” which obviously encompasses much more than haute couture, refers to apparel and accessories that are at least 20 years old. In sum, vintage couture means high-end luxury pieces produced by officially designated haute couture fashion houses at least two decades ago. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage apparel and accessories for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

    On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Dior apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The labels on Versace sneakers can vary between different styles. The best way to authenticate modern sneakers is to use Versace’s own online authentication system. For more information about the system, consult the brand’s website. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted Versace sneakers and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    No, Versace Jeans Couture and Versace are not exactly the same. Versace is the overall name of the Italian fashion house founded by Gianni Versace in Milan in 1978. Versace Jeans Couture is a brand under the Versace umbrella. It was launched in 2018 when Versace's diffusion lines Versus and Versace Jeans merged. The line features apparel and accessories inspired by rock and roll and is sold at slightly more economical price points than pieces from the Versace haute couture collection. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Versace apparel and accessories.

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