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Chanel 1991 Belt

Chanel belt 1990/1991
Chanel belt 1990/1991

Chanel belt 1990/1991

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black leather belt with an impressive golden metal buckle and glass paste

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1990s French Belts

Chanel belt Fall-winter 1991
Chanel belt Fall-winter 1991

Chanel belt Fall-winter 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt interlaced with black leather. 1991 Fall-Winter

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1990s French Belts

Chanel belt Haute Couture 1991
Chanel belt Haute Couture 1991

Chanel belt Haute Couture 1991

By Chanel, Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Openwork engraved golden metal belt with orange rhinestones. 1991 Haute

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Black Leather Belt, 1991
Chanel Black Leather Belt, 1991

Chanel Black Leather Belt, 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black leather belt, gold metal paved with multicolored glass cabochons

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1991/Collection 28 Fig Leaf and Chain Belt
Chanel 1991/Collection 28 Fig Leaf and Chain Belt

Chanel 1991/Collection 28 Fig Leaf and Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare and very highly sought after documented 1991 Chanel fig leaf belt. The belt features four

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1990s French Belts

Chanel multi-row belt Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Fall 1991
Chanel multi-row belt Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Fall 1991

Chanel multi-row belt Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Fall 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 1991 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack
Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1991 VERY RARE VINTAGE Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold

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1990s Italian Waist Belts

Chanel Black Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack
Chanel Black Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

Chanel Black Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

$8,920

H 3 in W 1 in L 4 in

Chanel Black Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1991 VERY RARE VINTAGE Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold

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1990s Italian Waist Belts

Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag
Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag

Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1991 Rare Vintage Diamond Quilted Lambskin Fanny Pack Belt Bag Year: 1991 {Vintage 27 Year

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag
Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag

Chanel 1991 Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Classic Flap Red Burgundy Quilted Caviar Waist Belt Bag 1989-1991 Vintage 30 Years Gold

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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage Belt Bag Mini Red Lambskin Leather Gold-tone Hardware
Chanel Vintage Belt Bag Mini Red Lambskin Leather Gold-tone Hardware

Chanel Vintage Belt Bag Mini Red Lambskin Leather Gold-tone Hardware

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

faded.  DETAILS Chanel  Circa 1989-1991 Series 1 Belt-bag / Waist Bag Lambskin leather Red Gold-tone

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

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Chanel leather belt 1991
Chanel leather belt 1991

Chanel leather belt 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black leather wide belt with golden metal. 1991 Fall-Winter 2cc9

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Belt Black Leather Belt, 1990/1991
Chanel Belt Black Leather Belt, 1990/1991

Chanel Belt Black Leather Belt, 1990/1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black leather belt with an impressive golden metal buckle and glass

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Belt Haute Couture with Pearly Drop, 1991
Chanel Belt Haute Couture with Pearly Drop, 1991

Chanel Belt Haute Couture with Pearly Drop, 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with glass paste, rhinestones, and a pearly

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20th Century French Belts

Chanel Black Leather Belt with an Impressive Golden Metal Buckle, 1991
Chanel Black Leather Belt with an Impressive Golden Metal Buckle, 1991

Chanel Black Leather Belt with an Impressive Golden Metal Buckle, 1991

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black leather belt with an impressive golden metal buckle with glass

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1990s French Belts

1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt
1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt

1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful and rare Chanel belt Vintage, 1990/1991 ,collection Golden metal chain Two large elements

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack
Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

Chanel 1991 Ultra Rare Vintage Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1991 VERY RARE VINTAGE Waist Belt Bag Fanny Pack Year: 1991 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold

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1990s Italian Waist Belts

Vintage Chanel Fig Leaf Belt Spring 1991 Leather Chain Link Karl Lagerfeld
Vintage Chanel Fig Leaf Belt Spring 1991 Leather Chain Link Karl Lagerfeld

Vintage Chanel Fig Leaf Belt Spring 1991 Leather Chain Link Karl Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Chanel chain link fig leaf belt (circa 1991) designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Multiple

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Chain Belt with CC drop
Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Chain Belt with CC drop

Chanel 1991 Vintage Gold Chain Belt with CC drop

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel vintage 1991 gold chain belt. Large CC logo medallion drop. Signed Chanel and season code

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1990s French Belts

Défilé Chanel Belt/ Necklace 1991
Défilé Chanel Belt/ Necklace 1991

Défilé Chanel Belt/ Necklace 1991

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W 38.19 in Dm 1.58 in

Défilé Chanel Belt/ Necklace 1991

Located in Verviers, BE

One of a kind Chanel piece, published in L'Officiel de la mode 1991. Multi-color Cabochons of glass

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Collection 26 (1991) Vintage Fringe Chain Belt
Chanel Collection 26 (1991) Vintage Fringe Chain Belt

Chanel Collection 26 (1991) Vintage Fringe Chain Belt

By Victoire de Castellane, Chanel

Located in US

Iconic Chanel belt has gold-tone chains attached to the leather strap, chain intertwined leather

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Wide Quilted Gold Motorcycle Belt Vogue Supermodel Photo Shoot, 1991
Chanel Wide Quilted Gold Motorcycle Belt Vogue Supermodel Photo Shoot, 1991

Chanel Wide Quilted Gold Motorcycle Belt Vogue Supermodel Photo Shoot, 1991

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Iconic Chanel motorcycle belt made famous in the 1991 Vogue shoot “Wild at Heart” by Peter

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Chanel 1991 Belt For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel 1991 belt you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gold and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel 1991 belt 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel 1991 Belt?

On average, a chanel 1991 belt on 1stDibs sells for $5,087, while they’re typically $964 on the low end and $12,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found 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.
  • 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
    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 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.