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We just celebrated our Independence Day. But what better way to show your patriotism than to shop? Especially when we are talking about high ticket vintage treasures like the ones offered on 1stdibs.com. The luxury antique design site has made all vintage lovers' dreams come true with a collection of stunning vintage couture and collectible designer fashion pieces. The collection is curated Clair Watson, one of the most respected names in vintage couture and includes premiere vintage sellers such as Katy Kane, Resurrection, The Way We Wore, and Rare Vintage.

There is so much eye candy it's almost hard to bear. Especially when you think about how rare some of these pieces are - a Paco Rabanne chain dress doesn't really come around that often.

I spoke with Katy of Katy Kane Vintage & Couture Clothing about her involvement with 1stdibs.com. With 30 years of dealing in vintage, she knows the ins and outs of the luxury antique business.

"I know a lot of the furniture & jewelry dealers on 1stdibs.com and the 1stdibs people know me, my merchandise, my reputation as a dealer. So I was invited to participate along with the other dealers on the vintage & couture section. Everyone of these dealers has different strengths and different selections. I think it is a great mix. I think vintage & couture is a perfect fit for 1stdibs and the dealers. This is a hot area in the antiques market right now, celebrity customers, museums exhibits, designers as celebrities, designer estate auctions, etc. People realize the value of vintage clothing now, from a financial standpoint as well as from the individual style it affords them. Just like a great piece of furniture or a beautiful jewel from 1stdibs."

The site looks like a museum collection, featuring couture pieces by designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Paco Rabanne, Christian Dior, and Valentino. But you can also find some collectible, quirky pieces by Moschino and Christian Lacroix. The collection is so well rounded that there really is something for everyone here.

My favorite piece has to be this YSL for Christian Dior black taffeta dress. It's so modern and edgy that I would feel just as comfortable wearing it to a gala as I would to some punk rock show.

What about you? What's on your wish list?