1970's Chanel Couture Fur Trimmed Wool Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Couture fur trimmed suit from the 1970's. Subtle beige & cream hand woven plaid jacket and skirt.
1970's Chanel Couture Fur Trimmed Wool Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Couture fur trimmed suit from the 1970's. Subtle beige & cream hand woven plaid jacket and skirt.
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1970's Vintage Purple Tweed Wool Skirt Suit - 44
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1970's Vintage Purple Tweed Wool Skirt Suit - 44.
Grey, ivory and blue skirt-suit in tweed Chanel Haute-Couture Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey, ivory and blue skirt-suit in tweed. Fabric composition: wool. Silk lining ( original inside the jacket and more recent inside the skirt) Metal and tweed button. Half-belt. Vert...
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.”
1970S CHANEL Navy Blue Wool Blend Jersey Pant Suit With Black Satin Trim & Gold
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1970S CHANEL Navy Blue Wool Blend Jersey Pant Suit With Black Satin Trim & Gold Buttons
Chanel Silk Suit - Black and Cream Fabric with Iconic Lion Buttons - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The elastic waist band of the skirt has been replaced by Chanel. Rare suit from the 1970's that is in remarkable condition.
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Chanel Haute Couture set from the 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Typical 70s Chanel Haute Couture Set made of striped wool in purple tones. The set is entirely lined with pink silk. French size 38. Jacket description: Three real small pocket...
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Ensemble with Gold Embroidery
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A pale peach silk Chanel haute couture ensemble from the mid 1970s. Tunic top has gold bead embroidered trim and thin silk belt with gold beaded tassels.
The beads ar...
Chanel Haute Couture Woven Wool Classic Skirt Suit 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Chanel haute couture ladies suit in a oversized houndstooth woven wool. Navy, cream with touch of tan finished with navy piping along the Mandarin style collar, down the fr...
1970s Chanel Couture Cream Boucle Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most classic Chanel suit ever from the personal collection of Kitty D'alessio who ran Chanel in between Coco and Karl. Clean lines, white boucle and black piping on the jacket an...
1970s Iconic Parme Boucle Chanel Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Chanel iconic parme wool boucle skirt suit.
Chanel Creations Pink and Cream Boucle Skirt Suit, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970s Chanel Creations label pink and cream boucle striped skirt suit.
1970’s Chanel 3-Piece Silk Pantsuit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1970's cream and orange raw silk 3-piece pantsuit from the collection of Lynn Manulis daughter of the legendary Martha's of Palm Beach. The jacket is in the classic Chanel sty...
1970’s Chanel Yellow Boucle Jacket with Rickrack Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1970's butter yellow woven wool skirt suit.
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Red Blue Gold Lion Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
One-of-a-kind Chanel Haute Couture suit. Circa 1970s. Tailored in a lightweight wool and silk blend with red silk collar and signature gold lion buttons.
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Dress and Jacket Set
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1970's haute couture black and white boucle short sleeve dress with fuchsia trim complimented with a classically tailored Chanel jacket with lions head buttons, patch pocke...
Vintage 1970s CHANEL Blue and Gold Silk Jacket and Skirt Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From 1979s collection, this Chanel blue with purple tint silk lame jacket adorned with gold metal chain link on collar and sleeve. Jacket has famous gold lion button (coco chanel fav...
Chanel brown wool tweed 3 piece skirt suit, c. 1970s
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel brown wool tweed 3 piece skirt suit. Jacket with gold lion buttons, silk lining with interior gold chain hem. Matching below the knee skirt.
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Black and Brown Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Chanel Haute Couture suit. Uniquely Chanel in appearance, with black wool fringe surrounding the edges of the jacket, pockets and skirt hem.
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Red, Cream and Navy Blue Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1970s Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit. Navy blue, red, cream check light wool with off white silk lining.
1970's Chanel Cream Wool Boucle Skirt Suit with Navy Blue Boucle Trim
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1970's Chanel cream wool boucle skirt suit is trimmed with navy blue wool boucle.
1970's Adolfo Red Knit Chanel Inspired Suit
By Adolfo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's classic red Adolfo knit suit with navy window pane pattern and adorable fringed edges. Over sized gold plated buttons trim the cuffs of the jacket and decorate the front of th...
CHANEL Creations c.1970s 4 Pc Wool & Lurex Jacket Blouse Skirt Suit Set w/ Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Chanel Creations c.1970's four piece black and gold lurex jacket blouse skirt suit set with scarf.
1970s Chanel Creations Philippe Guibourge Pink Silk Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
Who doesn't love pink vintage Chanel? This is a vintage 1979 or 1980 Chanel 2 piece skirt suit in a gorgeous raw silk. Chanel Creations was the first Chanel ready to wear line that w...
A Fabulous 1970s Vintage Chanel Bouclé Skirt Suit W. Logo Buttons S
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1970s Chanel bouclé skirt suit consisting of a knee-length pencil skirt and a long jacket with rounded shoulders.
1970s Chanel Three Piece Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Rockwood, ON
A rare and wonderful find, this is am amazing and complete three piece suit by Chanel! Everything about it showcases how gorgeous clothing can be when attention is paid to every last...
1970s Green Print Chanel Silk Top & Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Rockwood, ON
Unbelievable Chanel set that is just stunning! I love the bold, bright green used on a black backdrop! Each piece is a different fabric so you get a wonderful contrast and an extra b...
1970's Chanel Ribbon-Weave Wool Pleated-Skirt Fitted Dress Suit
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking ribbon-weave wool two-piece suit is a perfect example of why this couture ...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$6,963
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4626 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Type: Top Handle, Sh...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Antonio del Castillo, Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lanvin-Castello Haute Couture dress & coat ensemble in bright coral silk brocade from the 1950s. Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris in 1889 u...
Valentino 'Boutique' Floral chiffon & Lace top
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Valentino's 'Boutique' Multicolored floral print top are in shades of light and dark browns with accents of brick and cream colors. The lace accent detailing makes thi...
$1,055Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embroidered Blazer
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage white blazer featuring a gorgeous embroidered floral design. This blazer features : - Cropped length. - Notched lapels. - Gorgeous multicolored embroidered...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
$1,837Sale Price|25% Off
Size: FR 36
New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Runway Coat Jacket Sz 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2450 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 Fall Runway ...
White cotton sleeveless dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 94% cotton, 6% elasthane. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US) S
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" 35 "Sac à Dépêches"
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" "Sac à Dépêches" 35 WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 1957. Artist markings. Great Condition. Great condition, light wear. Black leather interior with three ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: butto...
NWT $4395 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Lace Belted Plum Blouse Fr 42
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lace Blouse Top F/W 2001 Ready to Wear Collection Designer size - 42 ( please check measurements) Plum color exquisite lace over the b...
F/W 1978 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Purple Lesage Embroidery Floral Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening jacket from the Fall/Winter 1978 collection exemplifies the designer’s reverence for both artistry and history. Handcrafte...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
Clothes are part of an individual’s identity. Personal style is a creative form of self-expression that can make a person feel comfortable and confident. From bell-bottoms and oversize tie-dye dresses to denim jackets and leather pants, the fashion world has changed greatly over the years. Still, many looks never go out of style, and certain vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles can prove just as timeless.
Think of heavy, warm sweaters: They immediately evoke a specific sensation of cold, winter mornings, hands cupped around a steaming mug of coffee or tea as fog rolls idly across the Irish moors. The design of Aran wool sweaters dates back generations, yet they remain in vogue today.
Then there are iconic fabrics, such as gingham. Originating in Asia, this fabric is known for its overlapping stripes. It was first imported to Europe in the 17th century and then was woven in 18th-century England — Manchester, specifically — where it was given the checked pattern with which it is associated today. It’s an enduringly popular choice for all types of ensembles, from vintage swimwear and rompers to three-piece suits.
Vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles convey style, whether dressing up or down.
From understated jumpsuits and vibrant knits to classy jackets and elegant skirts, a range of fashionable garments for any occasion can be found on 1stDibs. Browse clothing by leading designers like Chanel, Versace, Prada and many more today.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.