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
Hermès 1986 'Le Sacre du Printemps' Spring Pink & White Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic luxury wardrobe staple— the Hermès silk scarf. This scarf features the iconic 1986 'Le Sacre du Printemps' print in pretty Spring shades of pink pastels against a glacé wh...
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20th Century Scarves
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2003 White Belted Utility Mini Skirt
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford era Gucci white belted mini skirt from the Spring 2003 collection. As seen on the runway in a sporty nylon iteration, the one in our collection is a durable cotton and silk ...
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Early 2000s Italian A-Line Skirts
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Fall 2014 Black Patchwork Sequin Mesh Blouse
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radiant runway piece from the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2014 collection. Watanabe said of his offering " Patchwork madness."
The enveloping circles build the co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Blouses
1940's Surrealist Black Silk Crepon Jacket with Painted Ribbon Bow Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly exquisite late 1930's to early 1940's lightweight stroller jacket with adorable ribbon bow motif. Deliciously textured black silk crepon makes up the exterior with whimsical ...
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1940s American Jackets
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçon Spring 2000 Black Taffeta Ruffled Cocoon Tunic
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black taffeta tunic from Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Spring 2000 collection, as seen on the runway. Sleek lightweight taffeta in a trapeze top silhouette...
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Early 2000s Japanese Cocoon Coats
1910's French Couture Blue Silk Chiffon Gold Embroidered Long Sleeve Belted Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite 1910's French Couture evening gown in a regal shade of midnight blue. This intricate piece is composed of several layers of delicate silk chiffon including an inner lini...
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1910s French Evening Gowns
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2001 Black Cotton Tiered Maxi Skirt, Runway
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant bohemian chic tiered cotton skirt from Tom Ford's iconic Fall 2001 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. Beautifully crafted from black cotton poplin, this piece reimagines the ...
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Early 2000s French Ruffled Skirts
Comme des Garçons Spring 2002 Cream and White Layered Ruffled Wrap Skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archival runway skirt from Rei Kawakubo's Spring 2002 collection for Comme des Garçons. A childlike innocence exudes from the playful layered ruffles and buckle hardware. The base sk...
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Early 2000s Japanese Ruffled Skirts
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Fall 1999 Metal Ring Embellished Blouse, Runway
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highly collectible runway piece from the Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons Fall 1999 collection. This collection known as the "Couture Casual" collection famously explored themes...
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1990s Japanese Ponchos
Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and sexy black mini dress from Chanel's Summer 2007 collection, as seen on the runway. Lagerfeld channels the roots of the house with the 1920s-style drop-waist and blouson dre...
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress
Christian Dior London 1954 'Mexico' Gold Embellished Black Faille H-Line Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian
Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....
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1950s English Cocktail Dresses
Hermès 1970's White Linen Blazer
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible late 1970s Hermès blazer is the epitome of quiet luxury. Crafted from bright white linen, this minimalist masterpiece features an angular collar, arched decorative we...
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1970s Blazers
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