Question 1

What kind of necklace goes with everything?

Accepted Answer

There is more than one kind of necklace that generally goes with everything. A chain in sterling silver, white gold, rose gold or yellow gold can coordinate with casual and dressy attire. Plus, you can change your look by adding pendants or layering your necklaces. A single strand of pearls is also versatile. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of necklaces.

Question 2

What kind of earrings go with everything?

Accepted Answer

There are a few kinds of earrings that can go with everything. Studs are a classic choice due to their small size, which works well for everyday wear. Pearl earrings are another option that can look casual or dressy, depending on how they are styled. A simple pair of sleeper hoops or huggies in sterling silver, white gold or yellow gold are also versatile options. Find a large assortment of earrings on 1stDibs.

Question 3

Do pearl earrings go with everything?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the right pearl earrings go with virtually everything. Pearl studs and simple pearl dangle earrings are especially versatile. These accessories complement everything from jeans and a sweater for a casual weekend hangout to a little black dress for a night on the town. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pearl earrings.

Question 4

Do brown leather bags go with everything?

Accepted Answer

Yes, brown leather bags can go with virtually everything. Brown pairs well with other neutrals like beige, black and gray, and coordinates well with warm colors like orange, gold and red. In addition, brown can make an appealing contrast with cooler shades like blue, green and purple. Explore a large selection of brown leather bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Do Saint Laurent boots go with everything?

Accepted Answer

Yes — in general, depending on the boot style, your own fashion sense and where you’re going in them, Saint Laurent boots are versatile enough to pair with a wide range of outfit styles, from casual to dressy to formal. Shop a large collection of Saint Laurent boots from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is Chanel?

Accepted Answer

Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Is everything Mies van der Rohe produced considered Bauhaus architecture?

Accepted Answer

No, not everything that Mies van der Rohe produced is considered Bauhaus architecture. Generally, designs he created during the early 1930s, like the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, fall under the category. Mies van der Rohe continued to design buildings for decades to come and experimented in a variety of styles. Shop a collection of Mies van der Rohe furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is Chanel known for?

Accepted Answer

Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.

Question 9

What is a Chanel Deauville?

Accepted Answer

The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.

Question 10

What is Chanel Matelasse?

Accepted Answer

Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Who is the founder of Chanel?

Accepted Answer

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.

Question 12

Who is Coco Chanel?

Accepted Answer

Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 13

When was Chanel founded?

Accepted Answer

Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is Chanel iridescent?

Accepted Answer

Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is a Chanel Reissue?

Accepted Answer

The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Who is Chanel owned by?

Accepted Answer

Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Why is Chanel so expensive?

Accepted Answer

Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.

Question 18

Where is Chanel manufactured?

Accepted Answer

Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Who is the designer of Chanel?

Accepted Answer

The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.

Question 20

What does Chanel sell?

Accepted Answer

Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.

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