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What is Coco Chanel most famous for?

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What is Coco Chanel most famous for?
Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Chanel Vintage Virgin Wool Coat
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Virgin Wool Coat From Fall 1996 Couture collection is this bright red coat fully crafted from virgin wool. Flattering A-line silhouette, detailed with 'CC' logo engr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Crystal Detailed Velvet Clutch Bag Black velvet clutch bag adorned with crystal encrusted hoop closure. One zipped compart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Chanel Lambskin Black Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301086 Comes With Chanel Box / Dust bag / Authentic card Date 2014 RRP £8,850 /10 300 € / $10,800 Model CC Collection Serial Number 18805183 Metal Lambskin Condition Excellent ...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 8K$ Collectors Sequinned Cardi Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Absolutely amazing Chanel shimmering grey sequinned cardi coat ~ rarest collectible piece from metiers d'Art Collection 2009 by Maestro Lagerfeld ! Price on e-bbay 5,990$ - CC logo E...
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2010s Jackets

Chanel 14K$ New Ribbon Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ state of art piece ~ colours and detail of the tweed ! Boutique price for similar jacket is over 20,000€ New gorgeous Chanel jacket made of most precise ribbon tweed ~ from Runwa...
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2010s Jackets

Chanel Iconic CC Turnlocks Pink Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel pastel pink cashmere long cardigan with brand's signature CC Turnlock closures ~ absolutely same style as seen in 2025 Pre-Fall Collection / current collection - made o...
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2010s Cardigans

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