Chanel 1987 Vintage Black Cotton No.5 T-Shirt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1987 Material: Cotton Color: Black and White Measurements: Size Tag: None, fits approx S-M
Chanel 1987 Vintage Black Cotton No.5 T-Shirt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1987 Material: Cotton Color: Black and White Measurements: Size Tag: None, fits approx S-M
Chanel 1987 Veste Tailleur FR38 Quilted Graphic Script Ensemble Suit UK10 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket SS1987 collection by Karl Lagerfeld skirt suit in quilted cotton canvas with CC and
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles
Chanel suit set Summer 1987
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black silk and wool set composed of a skirt and a jacket with golden
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Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with Braided Strap - 1987
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Lambskin Crossbody with Braided Strap - 1987. This quilted lambskin
1987 Chanel Spring RTW Green Silk Lined Houndstooth Suit
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Camellia printed silk lined suit and blouse from the 1987 Spring RTW Collection. The jacket was
Chanel Sac Classique Noir 1987 Timeless Classique Black Leather Vanity Hand bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Classic or Timeless series vanity bag in quilted black leather, burgundy vinyl interior
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1987 Black & White “X” Tweed Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional vintage Chanel suit from the Fall/Winter 1987 collection, designed under Karl
Chanel circa 1987 1988 Veste Mariniere FR40 Navy Cropped Jacket UK12 US10 Rare
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1987 or 1988 by Karl Lagerfeld, sailor style, oversized and cropped, in navy
Chanel Double Breasted Black Silk Cropped Jacket (Small)
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
CHANEL DOUBLE BREASTED BLACK SILK CROPPED JACKET (SMALL) This Chanel cropped jacket from the 1987
Chanel 1987 Runway Vintage White Cotton No.5 T-Shirt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Year: 1987 Material: Cotton Color: White and Black Measurements: Size Tag: None, fits approx S-M
Chanel 1987 Veste Tailleur FR38 Quilted Graphic Script Ensemble Suit UK10 US6
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket SS1987 collection by Karl Lagerfeld skirt suit in quilted cotton canvas with CC and
Chanel jacket Winter 1987
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black and white houndstooth pattern wool jacket decorated with lipstick
1986/1987 Chanel Red Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Iconic Chanel camera bag Vintage from 1986/87 Soft leather Red color "Camera" Bag model Golden
Chanel bag with clovers 1987
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Quilted black satin bag trimmed with large grains. It is ornamented with two circular
Chanel Beaded Charm Runway Gown, F / W 1987
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel gown featuring a quilted satin waist and a chiffon bust with beaded appliqué of
Chanel Skirt Suit Haute Couture, circa 1987-1988
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Skirt suit composed of a black crepe jacket trimmed with big grain, and a
1987 Chanel Black Ostrich Leather Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker
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H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 1294466 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in
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H 5.71 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Shoulder Bag This CHANEL Timeless Shoulder
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 0787170 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 0974107 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black quilted lambskin leather jacket, fw 1987
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel vintage leather jacket ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Fall-Winter 1987 ▪
Chanel Vintage SS 1987 Navy Blue Gold Wheat Cropped Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel cropped tweed jacket is a rare piece from the Spring/Summer 1987 collection
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1987 Black Quilted Sequin Embellished Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The iconic black sequin jacket from Chanel Spring/Summer 1987 collection is a true vintage gem. The
CHANEL Vintage 1987 Red Lizard Quilted Camera Bag w/ Tassel GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
: 1987 -Color: Red -Materials: lizard with leather trim -Hardware: Goldtone -Lining: Red smooth
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0964411 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0635317 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
1987 Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0749420 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0465467 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0964411 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0776090 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Serial
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H 11 in W 17 in D 7 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochet
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lizard Leather Vintage Timeless Fringe Shoulder Pochette Reference: HB2757
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3904
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Studded Envelope Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3410
1987 Runway Chanel Black Sequin and Tulle Gown
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a very special full-length gown with a drop waist ending in a grosgrain trimmed inverted v. The sequin/boucle top and long sleeves also have a grosgrain trim which is rep...
1987 Spring RTW Chanel Blue and White Denim Strapless Top & Skirt Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld denim set is from the 1987 Spring Ready-to-wear collection. Strapless top
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H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2361 Serial
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H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1987 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2237
Chanel Vintage S/S 1987 Black Lambskin Leather Lace Gold Wheat Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel mini dress from the Spring/Summer 1987 collection is a perfect example of 1980s
Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel gown from Fall/Winter 1987 collection modeled by Ines de la Fressange is an
Chanel Vintage S/S 1987 White Black Sequin Embellished Bow Bustier Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Chanel mini dress from the Spring/Summer 1987 collection is a masterpiece of
Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Karl Black White Pearl X Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a vintage Chanel suit from the Fall/Winter 1987 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. It
Chanel Fall/Winter 1987 Black Bow 24K Gold-Plated Chains One-Shoulder Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional archival Chanel dress from the Fall/Winter 1987 collection, showcasing Karl
Chanel navy blue sequinned mini dress with lace collar and satin bow, C. 1987
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Chanel navy blue mini dress, circa 1987. The dress features black satin bow
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition accompanied by Chanel box, authenticity card. Circa 1987. Our reference is HB220 should you need
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box. Circa 1987. Primarily made from Lambskin
1980s Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather
Chanel Black Gold Plated Steel Premiere Edition Originale Watch
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
wristwatch created by maison Chanel in 1987. The watch is made from 18K gold-plated stainless steel and it
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H 5.91 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987. Primarily made from
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Timeless Fringe Camera Bag, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fringe Camera Bag is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag. Circa 1987
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H 6.3 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Fringe Timeless Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details: Authenticity Card
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0675921 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details
CHANEL Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial Sticker (Made in France
CHANEL Navy Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: 0587514 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Serial
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Vintage Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Colour: Black Hardware: Gold (24k Plated
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1990s Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Classic Double Flap Bag is in Unworn Condition accompanied by Chanel Dust Bag, Box. Circa 1987. Primarily
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Chevron Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Number: 0599367 Age (Circa): 1987 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Details
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H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
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H 7.29 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1980s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar XXL Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel xxl supermodel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram ( partially scratched) and original dust cover. Collection 3. Minor s...
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...
Rare PRADA Flower Heel Exotic Black Crocodile High Heel Sandals Mules 38
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Prada High Heel Sandals Real crocodile skin in black color - no print From Prada's exotic skin collection The heel is in the shape of a flower Made in Italy Size 38 Comes ...
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit, fw 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano green tweed 3-piece suit comprising: single breasted blazer jacket with shawl lapel, straight leg pants and knee length pencil skirt. Fall-Winter 1998
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
Iconic Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Runway Piece Black Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Few designers have mastered the art of sculpting the female form quite like Thierry Mugler, and this 1997 jacket stands as a testament to his architectural genius. A symphony of stru...
Superb JEANNE LANVIN 1930’s long Purple Tweed Boucle Wool Swing Coat
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Jeanne Lanvin 1930’s long Purple Tweed Wool Swing Coat MADE IN FRANCE. Remarkable 1930’s Jeanne Lanvin Coat in Purple Tweed, superbly cut along the waistline with asymmetric...
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Size: French 38
New W/ Tags Chanel S/S 2016 Kendall Jenner Runway Skirt & Jacket Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Spring 2016 Runway Suit New With Tags Kendall Jenner wore this model for the Iconic "Airport" Runway Show Size French 38 Unique plastic covered Hem through...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Silk Black Corset Belt Cocktail Dress It.38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Corset Belt Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Italian size -38 Stretch Silk, Detachable Corset Belt, Back Zip Closure. Made in Italy. New without tag.
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Wool Blazer Yellow Fringe
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous bright pink Christian Dior blazer, designed by John Galliano. Part of the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this jacket debuted on the runway and made a memorable ap...
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.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.