Need vs. WantA little coveting to start off the week, courtesy of 1st Dibs.1980s Gucci leather bomber jacket Hermès Black Crocodile Birkin Bag — a steal at $74,750. No comment on how ridiculous this is. 1970s Yves Saint Laurent blouse and skirt 1980s Yves Saint Laurent gilt and crystal cuff Yohji Yamamoto pleated skirt Thea Porter caftan, ca. 1960s-70s.Cartier ring, ca. 1970s-80s. 1970s Ted Lapidus gown 1990s Rifat Ozbek black gloved dress with feathers. Insanity. 1970s Halston trench Gucci suede logo bag Jean Paul Gaultier tiered wrap skirt 1990s Christian Lacroix jacket 1960s orange crepe fringed dress
1970s gilt eagle cuff with blue glass cabachon1920s silk lamé cocktail chemise 1980s Christian Dior taffeta ruffled opera wrap. (I have a special weakness for any piece that can be styled multiple ways.) 1970s Courreges jacket and skirt Comme des Garçons skirt Comme des Garçons asymmetric belted wool coat 1980s Chanel oversized chain link cuff bracelets Chanel trench, ca. 1980s-90s. 1998 Chanel dress and belt (although I wish the belt had a little less logo) (Pair with:Valentino studded sandals, at Saks.)
1990s Comme des Garçons asymmetrical dress
1970s Gucci black suede skirt 1990s Azzedine Alaïa pale mint seamed knit dress 1974 Hermès Constance bag
...and, for the girl who has everything:1980s Chloé silk chiffon dress, formerly owned by Lauren Bacall All Wants, needless to say. But it's good inspiration and it makes me happy just to know these pieces are out there.