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Chanel Red Velvet Pants
Chanel Red Velvet Pants

Chanel Red Velvet Pants

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel red velvet pants. - Straight leg with a slim hem cutting. - Red gold toned "CC" button with hook closure. - Side zip closure. - Three red gold to...

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1990s French Pants

Chanel purple lavender cotton polo
Chanel purple lavender cotton polo

Chanel purple lavender cotton polo

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Rare Chanel purple lavender cotton polo from 1996 collection. - Gold CC logo hardware button closure. - Size 42. - 100% cotton.

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1990s French T-Shirts

Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag
Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag

Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Complete your evening look with this stunning Chanel bag! Circa 1997-1999, this boxy evening bag is crafted from black satin and features a black beaded motif on both sides, a black ...

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel suede patchwork 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel suede patchwork 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel suede patchwork 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel patchwork suede jacket 1994 ERA thi s is your Chanel statement piece RED pink and neutral suede patches pointed collar CC logo silver tone button closure amazing collector j...

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1990s Jackets

Chanel CC Rhinestone Diamond Belt
Chanel CC Rhinestone Diamond Belt

Chanel CC Rhinestone Diamond Belt

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage Logo Rhinestone Belt Gold plated brass logo rhinestone belt from Chanel Vintage featuring a logo to the front Made in France

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 96A Double Pearl Turnlock Choker
Chanel 96A Double Pearl Turnlock Choker

Chanel 96A Double Pearl Turnlock Choker

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel 96A Double Pearl Turnlock Choker in beautiful condition. Length (total): ~ 16–17 in (40–43 cm) — classic choker length Drop (turnlock + pearl): ~ 1.25 in (3.2 cm) Pearl ...

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1990s Babushka

Chanel Vintage Pink Patent Heart Vanity Bag
Chanel Vintage Pink Patent Heart Vanity Bag

Chanel Vintage Pink Patent Heart Vanity Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Vintage Pink Patent Heart Vanity Bag — Black CC Logo, Gold Chain Top Handle A rare and instantly recognizable collector's piece from Chanel's celebrated mid-1990s era of novel...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Chanel Little Black Dress
Chanel Little Black Dress

Chanel Little Black Dress

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel little black dress in wool from fall 1995 collection. The dress might have been altered before and it fits like a 36 to 38. - Featuring two horizontal welt pockets...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel black silk ankle boots
Chanel black silk ankle boots

Chanel black silk ankle boots

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90's Chanel black silk ankle boots. - Chanel silver hardware bucket closure - Embossed CC logo. - Size 38. - In excellent to mint condition. - No box and dust bag...

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1990s Italian Ankle Boots

Chanel Mini Flap Timeless Crema
Chanel Mini Flap Timeless Crema

Chanel Mini Flap Timeless Crema

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Timeless Mini Flap Vintage, realizzata in pelle liscia color crema con hardware dorati. Dotata di una patta con chiusura a girello logo CC, internamente...

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1990s Shoulder Bags

Chanel Fuchsia Wool Jacket
Chanel Fuchsia Wool Jacket

Chanel Fuchsia Wool Jacket

$3,316Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Fuchsia Wool Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- A nice fuchsia jacket is always a good choice either going on a date or a sexy fun night out. The jacket is made in Fall 1995 collection and used before attached with original tag ...

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Pink Rhinestone Belt
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Pink Rhinestone Belt

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Pink Rhinestone Belt

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 Runway Pink Crystal CC Belt Spring/Summer 1995 Collection Length: 110 cm including CC drop, 104 cm without drop Condition: Excellent vintage condition An ...

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1990s Belts

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket
Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

$2,833Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket from 1996 spring/summer collection. The use of colours is subtle and elegant with a modern touch! This tweed jacket is meant to last for decades!...

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel quilted CC belt bag - '90s
Chanel quilted CC belt bag - '90s

Chanel quilted CC belt bag - '90s

By Chanel

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Iconic Chanel Vintage Diamond CC Tassel Waist Bag (1989–1991) crafted in supple brown quilted lambskin. A refined, compact silhouette featuring the signature stitched CC logo, jewel ...

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Green Rhinestone Belt
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Green Rhinestone Belt

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Green Rhinestone Belt

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 Runway Green Crystal CC Belt Spring/Summer 1995 Collection Length: 96 cm including CC drop, 91 cm without drop Condition: Good vintage condition An exce...

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1990s Belts

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Yellow Rhinestone Belt
Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Yellow Rhinestone Belt

Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Yellow Rhinestone Belt

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

**Chanel Spring/Summer 1995 Runway Yellow Crystal CC Belt** **Spring/Summer 1995 Collection** **Length:** 94 cm including CC drop, 90 cm without drop **Condition:** Good vintage con...

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1990s Belts

Chanel black silk purse handbag
Chanel black silk purse handbag

Chanel black silk purse handbag

$1,690Sale Price|25% Off

Chanel black silk purse handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk purse handbag. - Silver CC hardware kiss lock closure. - Leather interior. - One interior zip pocket. One interior slip pocket.

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag - '90s
Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag - '90s

Chanel Pink Quilted Mini Camera Bag - '90s

By Chanel

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This Chanel Vintage Camera Bag represents the perfect balance between timeless elegance and the Maison’s iconic design elements. Crafted in a refined pink quilted finish, it features...

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel black velvet CC pumps
Chanel black velvet CC pumps

Chanel black velvet CC pumps

$597Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel black velvet CC pumps

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black velvet pumps with "CC" stitching embossed logo in front. - Classic and timeless pumps. - Gold toned leather interior. - Made in Italy. - Size 37.5 ...

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1990s Italian Heels

Chanel Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack
Chanel Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack

Chanel Gold Lambskin Leather Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Circa 1991-1994. Vintage Chanel quilted leather backpack features gold tone hardware, dual leather and interwoven chain straps, front patch pocket, front flap with a CC turn lock clo...

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1990s Italian Backpacks

Unworn Chanel red wool jacket
Unworn Chanel red wool jacket

Unworn Chanel red wool jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Classic and timeless Chanel red wood jacket from Fall 1994 collection. - Featuring red CC button fastening. - Round collar. - 90% Wool, 10 % Nylon. Lining: 100% Silk. - Siz...

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1990s French Blazers

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket
Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

$2,939Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Multi-Coloured Tweed Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket from 1996 spring/summer collection. The use of colours is subtle and elegant with a modern touch! This tweed jacket is meant to last for decades!...

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel green satin silk shirt
Chanel green satin silk shirt

Chanel green satin silk shirt

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel green satin silk collar shirt. - Epaulette Shoulder with gold toned "CC" button. - Front pocket with gold toned "CC" button closure. - Seven gold toned "CC...

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1990s French Shirts

Chanel Jersey Maxi Flap Bag
Chanel Jersey Maxi Flap Bag

Chanel Jersey Maxi Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Quilted from fabric, this pre-owned bag from 1991- to 1994 will add an elegant touch to your style. A rare and timeless piece, this vintage Chanel Maxi flap features the brand's sign...

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel burgundy collar wool jacket
Chanel burgundy collar wool jacket

Chanel burgundy collar wool jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel burgundy wool jacket from Fall 1998 collection. - Classic boxy fit. - Collar and shoulder padded. - Featuring six bronze toned hardware CC buttons closure. - Four fro...

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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

Chanel Yellow Bikini – 1995 Collection
Chanel Yellow Bikini – 1995 Collection

Chanel Yellow Bikini – 1995 Collection

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Features the classic quilted design with a black CC logo on the right cup. Size: Marked 40 In great condition overall with no major flaws. Please refer to photos for details.

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1990s Bikinis

Chanel Black Linen Short Sleeves Collar Shirt
Chanel Black Linen Short Sleeves Collar Shirt

Chanel Black Linen Short Sleeves Collar Shirt

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black linen short sleeves collar shirt. - Featuring two different kinds of silver-toned buttons fastening. One is written "Coco Chanel Paris France" with her f...

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1990s French Shirts

Chanel black quilted velvet handbag
Chanel black quilted velvet handbag

Chanel black quilted velvet handbag

$3,880Sale Price|53% Off

Chanel black quilted velvet handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel black quilted velvet handbag from year 1994 to 1996 collection. - Stitching Embossed CC logo. - Gold toned hardware CC quilted ball closure. - Gold lambskin lea...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag

Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Featuring an interlocking CC turn-lock closure, gold-tone hardware with resin trim, dual rolled handles and tonal leather lined interior with a zipper pocket and a patch pocket. Des...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Printed "COCO" silk skirt CHANEL
Printed "COCO" silk skirt CHANEL

Printed "COCO" silk skirt CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed "COCO" silk skirt. Silk lining. Branded button, buttonhole and zip on the middle back. NO BRAND TAG. SIZE L

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1990s Unknown Skirts

Chanel Backpak Velour Bordeaux Vintage
Chanel Backpak Velour Bordeaux Vintage

Chanel Backpak Velour Bordeaux Vintage

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Chanel backpack, Vintage model, year of production 94/96, made of burgundy velvet with golden hardware. Equipped with a flap with CC interlocking logo closure, internally lined in bu...

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1990s Backpacks

Chanel dark green velvet purse handbag
Chanel dark green velvet purse handbag

Chanel dark green velvet purse handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel dark green velvet small purse handbag from 1997 to 1999 collection

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Purple Boucle Wool Jacket
Chanel Purple Boucle Wool Jacket

Chanel Purple Boucle Wool Jacket

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Purple Boucle Wool Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel purple boucle wool jacket from fall 1997 collection. - Featuring round shoulders and fully lined. - Three front buttons fastening and one "CC" logo button on the...

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket
Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket

Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket

$3,243Sale Price|25% Off

Chanel multi-coloured tweed jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel multi-coloured yellow/orange tweed jacket from year 1994 A/W collection. - Featuring a yellow gold toned CC button single breasted closure. - Front chest open pocket and ...

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1990s French Blazers

Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Handbag
Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Handbag

Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Handbag

$5,510Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel Black Quilted Velvet Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel black quilted velvet handbag from year 1994 to 1996. - Stitching CC logo. - Gold toned hardware CC quilted ball closure. - Gold lambskin leather interior. One i...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag
Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag

Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag

$3,019Sale Price|20% Off

Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel brown velvet CC shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999.

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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Khaki Flared Cotton Pants
Chanel Khaki Flared Cotton Pants

Chanel Khaki Flared Cotton Pants

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of vintage Chanel khaki cotton flared pants featuring, front side pockets, back patch pockets, a side zipper, straight legs, flared an...

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1990s French Pants

Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt
Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt

Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Grey Flannel Stretch Pencil Skirt with logo zipper pulls throughout. Deep grey flannel with lycra blend for stretch with silk lining. 1990's France, Size 38.

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1990s French Pencil Skirts

Museum Chanel Spring 1996 Micro bikini
Museum Chanel Spring 1996 Micro bikini

Museum Chanel Spring 1996 Micro bikini

By Chanel

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

Chanel Spring 1996 CC logo Micro bikini. Size FR 38. Condition: Good/really good.

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1990s Bikinis

Chanel, vintage black leather logo belt
Chanel, vintage black leather logo belt

Chanel, vintage black leather logo belt

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, vintage black leather and gold tone metal belt with four branded logo metal plates. The item is in very good vintage condition. CONDITION: good condition SIZE: 85 MEASUREM...

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1990s Belts

Chanel Vanity Box Black Quilted Lambskin Leather
Chanel Vanity Box Black Quilted Lambskin Leather

Chanel Vanity Box Black Quilted Lambskin Leather

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A refined artifact of mid-1990s Chanel, this box vanity bag captures the house’s ability to merge structure with softness in a distinctly collectible form. The silhouette is rigid an...

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Brown Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket
Chanel Brown Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket

Chanel Brown Fancy Tweed Wool Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Brown fancy tweed wool jacket featuring two patched pockets, gold-tone logo buttons, brown contrasted gros-grain finishing, front buttoned opening, gold-tone chain inside bott...

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1990s French Jackets

Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin CC Mark Backpack
Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin CC Mark Backpack

Vintage Chanel Black Lambskin CC Mark Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rooted in Chanel’s more understated vintage era, this black lambskin CC Mark backpack captures a balance between practicality and quiet luxury. The silhouette leans relaxed yet inten...

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1990s Backpacks

Chanel Black Silk Purse Handbag
Chanel Black Silk Purse Handbag

Chanel Black Silk Purse Handbag

$2,310Sale Price|30% Off

Chanel Black Silk Purse Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk purse handbag. - Silver CC hardware kiss lock closure. - Leather interior. - One interior zip closure pocket. One interior slip pocket. - Conditi...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Mini
Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Mini

Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Mini

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Chanel Metallic Silver Lambskin Shoulder Mini with black lining with original 24K gold plated hardware and original strap. Adorable mini size but a practical mini that can ac...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cream Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag
Chanel Cream Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag

Chanel Cream Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chanel crossbody bag Made in Italy Soft cream quilted leather Stiched classic CC logo Front pocket Gold chain strap Strap length: 44 inches Hanging gold ball and leather fringe d...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Tweed and Lace Jacket - '90s
Chanel Tweed and Lace Jacket - '90s

Chanel Tweed and Lace Jacket - '90s

By Chanel

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Chanel jacket in brown tweed wool with black lace sleeves, round neck, CC embossed golden buttons, and flap chest pockets for a chic, timeless look. Remarks: The size and compositio...

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1990s Jackets

Chanel 90s Lipstick Red Cashmere Cardigan
Chanel 90s Lipstick Red Cashmere Cardigan

Chanel 90s Lipstick Red Cashmere Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in luxury with the Chanel 90s Red Cashmere Cardigan. This thick cashmere button-up cardigan boasts a collar, two central pockets, and a plethora of shiny yellow gold-tone but...

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1990s Cardigans

Chanel Long Pleated Skirt Haute Couture
Chanel Long Pleated Skirt Haute Couture

Chanel Long Pleated Skirt Haute Couture

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Long pleated skirt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. A Haute Couture Collection. To be mentioned, the brand label is missing. Additional information: Condition: Very good...

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1990s A-Line Skirts

Chanel Yellow “CC” Cropped Top
Chanel Yellow “CC” Cropped Top

Chanel Yellow “CC” Cropped Top

$3,200Sale Price|63% Off

Chanel Yellow “CC” Cropped Top

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel yellow “CC” cropped top from Spring/Summer 1997 collection. Featuring CC throughout the top. This is a real collectable item that can last for decades! - Size 44. - 90.1...

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1990s French Crop Tops

Chanel Vintage Harlequin Tassel Bag
Chanel Vintage Harlequin Tassel Bag

Chanel Vintage Harlequin Tassel Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- Circa 1989 - 1991 - Multicolour - Harlequin pattern - Red leather - Yellow and green sewn-on diamonds - Gold-tone hardware - Leather interwoven link chain shoulder strap - Gold CC ...

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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL black 1991 QUILTED GROSGRAIN MINI Bag
CHANEL black 1991 QUILTED GROSGRAIN MINI Bag

CHANEL black 1991 QUILTED GROSGRAIN MINI Bag

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel 1991 quilted grosgrain mini bag in black is a rare vintage piece that embodies timeless Chanel elegance. Crafted from textured grosgrain fabric with a clas...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Dark Green Velvet Purse Handbag
Chanel Dark Green Velvet Purse Handbag

Chanel Dark Green Velvet Purse Handbag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel dark green velvet small purse handbag from year 1997 to 1999

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Spectator Pumps With Black Leather Toe
Chanel Spectator Pumps With Black Leather Toe

Chanel Spectator Pumps With Black Leather Toe

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step into any season with these classic Chanel Spectator pumps finished in black.The black leather toe cap is a great detail, and ties in everything. Size: 39 1/2 ALL SALES A...

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1990s Heels

Chanel Black CC Velvet Pumps
Chanel Black CC Velvet Pumps

Chanel Black CC Velvet Pumps

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black velvet pumps with "CC" stitching logo in front. - Made in Italy. - Size 37.8.

Category

1990s Italian Heels

CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses
CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses

CHANEL black acetate 1990s ICONIC OVAL Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Chanel 1990s iconic chunky oval sunglasses feature a sleek black acetate frame finished with bold gold-tone CC logos on the temples. The sculptural, oversized si...

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1990s Sunglasses

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1999 Chanel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1999 chanel you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find beige, gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1999 chanel may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a 1999 chanel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1737 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1999 Chanel?

Prices for a 1999 chanel can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $47 and can go as high as $220,900, while, on average they fetch $2,682.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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.