About The Way We Wore
Established in 1981 by Doris Raymond, THE WAY WE WORE® has been one of the world s premie venues for vintage to wear, collect, and inspire. The selection is curated by Doris Raymond herself, whose keen eye selects the best vintage from the twentieth century, ranging from haute couture to the esoteric and avant-garde. THE WAY WE WORE® is one of the few vintage clothing businesses that carry a well-curated selection of the entire 20th century. In addition to working with collectors, museums, designers and the public, THE WAY WE WORE® has an extensive archive of creative i...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Christian Dior 2000
s Deep Navy Silk Plunging Neck Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless gown by Christian Dior. Inky deep navy blue silk beautifully tailored to figure-flattering perfection. Sleeveless with a sleek deep V-neckline is balanced by wide shoulder...
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2010s French Evening Dresses
Lanvin 1980
s Ivory Pleated Silk Jacquard Strapless Mini Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undeniably chic 1980's Lanvin ivory silk jacquard strapless mini dress. Lanvin during the period when they paid special attention to details. The beautifully horizontally pleated wh...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture A/W 1984 Grey Pant Suit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and sophisticated Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture suit. A continuation of the infamous 1966 'Le Smoking' suit that dared to open up the world of women's evening wear to the dy...
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1980s French Trouser Pant Suits
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2015 Black Fringe Cut-Out Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sultry black fringed cut-out knit mini dress from Roberto Cavalli's Fall/Winter 2015 runway collection. The staggered rows of slinky fringe drape and move with a ferocious, animalist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress
19th Century Teke Turkmen Silver and Carnelian Pendant Wedding Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite example of the intricate craftsmanship of the late 19th and early 20th century in the region of Central Asia. This museum worthy wedding belt is attributed to the Turkme...
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19th Century Turkmen Belts
Chanel F/W 2011 Metallic Grey, Violet, Burgundy Wool Boucle Knit Coat
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A moody and chic collectible Chanel coat as seen on the Fall/Winter 2011 RTW runway. The subdued tones of charcoaled purple play beautifully with the classically feminine elements of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Single-Breasted Jackets
Giuseppe Di Morabito Crystal Covered Naked Strapless Mini Dress
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress
Galanos Solid Beaded Black and White Floral Evening Jacket, 1970s
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970's Galanos jacket is truly an exquisite display of craftsmanship. Dense beading of black and white bugle beads make up a jumbo floral motif. Fully lined in luxurious silk ch...
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1970s Jackets
Ferrara 1980
s 24kt Gold Plated Ring Mesh Open Weave Tunic
By Ferrara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite piece with a fascinating history from the personal archive of the designer, Anthony Ferrara. The fine ring mesh is 24kt gold plated brass made by premier manufacture of ...
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1980s American Shirts
FINAL HOME 1994 Sheer Nylon Hooded Survival Jacket and Pants
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FINAL HOME is a project started by Japanese designer, Kosuke Tsumara, in 1992; with the ultimate goal of his nylon jackets to become as individual and unique as their owner's. The tr...
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1990s Philippine Sportswear
Ann Demeulemeester 1990
s Black Cotton Avant Garde Down Jacket
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ann Demeulemeester 1990's cotton black pinstripe puffer down coat—an exquisite example of avant-garde outerwear from the Belgian master of deco...
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1990s Belgian Coats
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall 1981 Grey Wool Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture two-piece skirt suit from the Fall 1981 collection. This ensemble was featured on the runway at the collection's debut styled to perfection with a sl...
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1980s French Skirt Suits
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