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Who is Coco Chanel?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
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Chanel Gold Patent Ombré CC Logo Ballet Flats Size IT 37.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to left-side of the right shoe with loose stitching at the sole. Both shoes also have general creasing to the l...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes
Chanel White Leather And Mesh CC Logo Lace Up Colourblock Trainers Size IT 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to right side of both shoes, as well as the left-side of the right shoe and the heel of the left with discolour...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes
Chanel No5 Perfume Black Limited Edition Evening Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Black/gold
Material: Plexiglass
Comes with: Box and dust bag
Condition: Very good. Faint scratches.
Made in italy
Measurements~ H 6.2” x W 3.5” x D 1.4”
Height 6.2”
Length 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel 2015-2016 Black Calfskin Quilted Chain Handle Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to bag is evident. Light wear to the exterior with some abrasion to the leather surface, particularly at the edges and through the back. Mild creasing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags
Borsa A Tracolla Chanel Round Bag Beige 2020
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Round Bag, realizzata in pelle trapuntata beige e hardware dorati. Munita di tracolla in pelle e catena intrecciata per indossare la borsa a spalla e a tracolla. Internamente rivestita in pelle beige, capiente per l’essenziale con chiusura a zip circolare.
Sul fronte presenta classico logo CC e un’appilcazione di pelle e catena intrecciate.
Anno 2020, completa di dustbag, si presenta in ottime condizioni
Chanel signature bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Elastic Logo Suspenders Beige Black
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Beige
Material: Woven fabric
Size: One size
Comes with: Dust bag
Condition: Good.Minimal signs of use.
Made in France
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