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Black Chanel Swimsuit

Black swimsuit CHANEL
Black swimsuit CHANEL

Black swimsuit CHANEL

$927

Size: 36 (S)

Black swimsuit CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black swimsuit . Fabric composition: 80% nylon, 20% elastane. SIZE S

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Chanel Size 40 Black Swimsuit
Chanel Size 40 Black Swimsuit

Chanel Size 40 Black Swimsuit

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Chanel Size 40 Black Floral Swimsuit
Chanel Size 40 Black Floral Swimsuit

Chanel Size 40 Black Floral Swimsuit

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swimsuit can easily be paired with any color. Try pair this swimsuit with an adorable pair of Chanel flip

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Chanel 2015 Black & Pink Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit sz.38
Chanel 2015 Black & Pink Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit sz.38

Chanel 2015 Black & Pink Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit sz.38

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Chanel 2015 Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit Sz.38 – Black & Pink CC Logo Description: Chanel one

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Chanel Vintage S/S1990 Black White Camellia Flower Bow Bodysuit Swimsuit
Chanel Vintage S/S1990 Black White Camellia Flower Bow Bodysuit Swimsuit

Chanel Vintage S/S1990 Black White Camellia Flower Bow Bodysuit Swimsuit

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

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This iconic Chanel swimsuit, as seen on Helena Christensen, is a rare piece from the Spring/Summer

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UNWORN Chanel Black Neckholder Swimsuit with Coco No 5 Logo Coin Details 36
UNWORN Chanel Black Neckholder Swimsuit with Coco No 5 Logo Coin Details 36

UNWORN Chanel Black Neckholder Swimsuit with Coco No 5 Logo Coin Details 36

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

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Chanel Black Cutout Back Swimsuit Bodysuit

Chanel Black Cutout Back Swimsuit Bodysuit

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Chanel Black Shorts-swimsuit Bikini, 2024

Chanel Black Shorts-swimsuit Bikini, 2024

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Chanel Black & White CC One-Piece Swimsuit

Chanel Black & White CC One-Piece Swimsuit

By Chanel

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Product details: Vintage black and white one-piece swimsuit by Chanel. Scoop neck. CC logo

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Vintage Chanel Black Floral One Piece Halter Swimsuit
Vintage Chanel Black Floral One Piece Halter Swimsuit

Vintage Chanel Black Floral One Piece Halter Swimsuit

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Vintage Chanel black, red, and yellow floral printed one piece swimsuit featuring tie back halter

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Chanel Logo Floral Swimsuit circa 1990s
Chanel Logo Floral Swimsuit circa 1990s

Chanel Logo Floral Swimsuit circa 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Name something better than CHANEL swim! Maybe vintage Chanel swim? This one-piece swimsuit has a

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1990s French Beachwear

new CHANEL 20C black CC logo mosaic embellished halter swimsuit FR38 M
new CHANEL 20C black CC logo mosaic embellished halter swimsuit FR38 M

new CHANEL 20C black CC logo mosaic embellished halter swimsuit FR38 M

By Chanel

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new CHANEL 20C black CC logo mosaic embellished halter swimsuit FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00865 Brand

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Chanel Black & White Polka Dot One-Piece Swimsuit
Chanel Black & White Polka Dot One-Piece Swimsuit

Chanel Black & White Polka Dot One-Piece Swimsuit

By Chanel

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Product details: Vintage black and white one-piece swimsuit by Chanel. Polka dot print throughout

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Chanel Iconic Black Body One-Piece Swimsuit
Chanel Iconic Black Body One-Piece Swimsuit

Chanel Iconic Black Body One-Piece Swimsuit

By Chanel

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This pre-owned but new iconic one-piece swimsuit from the house of Chanel can also be worn as a

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Chanel Printed One-Piece Bikini Swimsuit, 1989
Chanel Printed One-Piece Bikini Swimsuit, 1989

Chanel Printed One-Piece Bikini Swimsuit, 1989

By Chanel

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Chanel - One-piece swimsuit printed with white polka dots on a black background. No size indicated

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Vintage Chanel Black Swimsuit Velour Bikini with Logos
Vintage Chanel Black Swimsuit Velour Bikini with Logos

Vintage Chanel Black Swimsuit Velour Bikini with Logos

By Chanel

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Vintage Chanel black swimsuit bikini with CC logos. Beautiful Velour fabric. FR Size 40

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S/S 2001 Runway Chanel Black Sheer Mesh One Shoulder Swimsuit 36
S/S 2001 Runway Chanel Black Sheer Mesh One Shoulder Swimsuit 36

S/S 2001 Runway Chanel Black Sheer Mesh One Shoulder Swimsuit 36

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Chanel runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION

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S/S 2001 Chanel Sheer Black Mesh One Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit Bodysuit Top
S/S 2001 Chanel Sheer Black Mesh One Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit Bodysuit Top

S/S 2001 Chanel Sheer Black Mesh One Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit Bodysuit Top

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Chanel Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good

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Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos
Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos

Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos

By Chanel

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Chanel black and white swimsuit with iconic CC logos. FR 38

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CHANEL RIBBED SWIMSUIT TOP Black & White
CHANEL RIBBED SWIMSUIT TOP Black & White

CHANEL RIBBED SWIMSUIT TOP Black & White

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Ribbed Swimsuit Top in Black and White Ribbed Stretched Jersey Rhinestone CC Logo Size

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Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos
Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos

Chanel Black and White Swimwear with CC Logos

By Chanel

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Chanel black and white swimsuit with iconic CC logos. FR 38

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1990s French Swimwear

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Black Chanel Swimsuit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary black chanel swimsuit you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect black chanel swimsuit may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Gideon Oberson and Gottex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a black chanel swimsuit for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Black Chanel Swimsuit?

The price for a black chanel swimsuit starts at $175 and tops out at $11,194, and on average, selling for $1,204.

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.

Finding the Right Swimwear for You

From Esther Williams’s glamorous one-piece wonders to Brigitte Bardot’s bombshell bikini on the beaches of Cannes, swimwear has made headlines and raised eyebrows for years. After all, who doesn’t want to wear alluring vintage or designer swimwear for a trip to the beach or poolside relaxation?

Design, style and the amount of skin shown have all made news when it comes to swimwear. While in the 19th century women often sported skirts over bloomers when they visited the shore, by the early 20th century, many were wearing sleek Jantzen suits that would influence the swimsuits women wear today.

By the mid-century, cutouts and two-piece suits were pushing the boundaries of swimwear, with designer Rudi Gernreich debuting the daring topless monokini in 1964. In the 1970s, legendary designers such as Halston were applying an evening-wear aesthetic to swimwear, adding plunging necklines, ruching and even beadwork. Maillots and bikinis began to feature strapless designs.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli and Versace are among the designers who have left their mark in the swimwear world with bold prints and cuts as well as a wide range of dazzling embellishments.

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Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.