Vintage couture has been in high demand as of late with the most sought after websites such as Yoox.com and CoutureLab.com who drop in exclusive collections offered for a limited time. Not to mention that the down turn in the market has culminated in a feeding frenzy for collectors to pick up choice pieces at auction.

The latest to offer vintage couture and designer duds online is 1stDibs.com. However this is not a far stretch for the eight year old company best known for its high-end antiques and 20th century design. Just last year it had expanded into estate and fine jewelry.

Michael Bruno, the founder of 1stDibs knew exactly who would be up to the task when he tapped Clair Watson, former Couture Director at the Doyle Auction House in New York. Clair has been doing private consulting for such clients as Yoox.com, New York City Opera, and Bag, Borrow, or Steel where she serves as Vintage Curator. Clair turned to her rolodex of some of the most highly regarded dealers that specialize in vintage couture to work with for the launch including: Katy Kane, Lyn Ban, Marlene Wetherell, Paper Bag Princess, Post Script, Rare Vintage, Resurrection, The Way We Wore, Torso and Vintage Luxury, and accessories dealers Kentshire, Treasures and Pleasures, and Createurs de Luxe. (All of whom can be found on our store listings guide!)

The current selection of vintage couture and designers clothing ranges from the 1920s-1980s and represents the finest pieces from all over the world with designers such as Christian Dior, Fortuny, Courrèges, Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Halston, Azzedine Alaïa, Valentino, Norell, Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes.