Vintage & archival designer clothing · 1970s to the early 2000s
Past icons, present obsessions.
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Vendor:Louis Vuitton
Spring Summer 2004 Yellow Gold Corset Top + Teal Skirt Set
Regular price $2,400.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Chloé
Fall Winter 2000 Runway Beaded Midi Dress Look 7
Regular price $6,100.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Chloé
Spring Summer 1999 Gray Blue Silk Midi Dress
Regular price $1,400.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Vendor:Versace
Gianni Versace Spring Summer 1999 Runway Floral Pants
Regular price $695.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Houses currently represented in the edit and the archive.
01 · Buy
Own the piece
Everything for sale lists its price, measurements, materials and a condition grade from Pristine to Good. Pay in full, or over time with Shop Pay.
02 · Rent
Wear it for the night
Select runway looks are available to rent exclusively through our partner, Isle of Monday.
03 · Pull
For editorial, red carpet & film
Stylists, editors and productions can pull from the archive for fittings under our Pull terms. Lookbook and pricing on request.
The Archive
Runway pieces for editorial, red carpet and film.
Our archival collection is available for stylist pulls and industry professionals. Each piece is documented to its original season and look.
The Archive
Documented
Season, look and references cited on every listing.
Condition graded
Pristine · Excellent · Very Good · Good
Measured, not sized
Bust, waist, hips and length on every garment.
The Rareté Journal
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Vintage Versace Collector's Guide: Gianni-Era Prints and Runway Pieces
A collector's guide from The Rareté to Gianni-era Versace prints and runway pieces: what documented runway status actually means, two specific documented looks from Spring 1999 and Spring 1995, coordinated...
Vintage Versace Collector's Guide: Gianni-Era Prints and Runway Pieces
A collector's guide from The Rareté to Gianni-era Versace prints and runway pieces: what documented runway status actually means, two specific documented looks from Spring 1999 and Spring 1995, coordinated...
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Archival Fashion Brands and Designer Eras to Know
A navigation guide from The Rareté to the archival fashion brands and designer eras worth knowing: why archival significance is season- and era-specific rather than a universal ranking, the documented...
Archival Fashion Brands and Designer Eras to Know
A navigation guide from The Rareté to the archival fashion brands and designer eras worth knowing: why archival significance is season- and era-specific rather than a universal ranking, the documented...
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How to Buy Vintage Designer Clothing Online
A practical guide from The Rareté on how to buy vintage designer clothing online: what seller evidence to check, why measurements matter more than tag size, condition and alterations, authentication...
How to Buy Vintage Designer Clothing Online
A practical guide from The Rareté on how to buy vintage designer clothing online: what seller evidence to check, why measurements matter more than tag size, condition and alterations, authentication...
