Chanel cross necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant necklace with green and red glass pearls tied with a
Chanel cross necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant necklace with green and red glass pearls tied with a
Chanel 'timeless' necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short golden metal necklace with a tiny Chanel bag pendant. 1994 Fall
Gilt Metal
Chanel pendant necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Necklace composed of a well-made chain and a pendant with glass paste
Gilt Metal
Chanel pearl necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots. Golden metal stick fastening
Chanel pendant necklace fall 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Short multirow golden metal necklace with a star pendant centered with
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1994 Chanel Pearl CC Metal Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel Pearl and Clover like metal CC long drop necklace. Good vintage condition, however
Chanel 'lightbulb' necklace Summer 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain necklace interlaced with black leather, and ornamented
Gilt Metal
Chanel 1994 rare 24k gold plated chain and leather choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1994 24k gold plated and leather chain choker necklace
Rare Chanel F/W 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld Gripoix tassel cross necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Fall Winter 1994 by Karl Lagerfeld Gripoix red and green glass 24k gold plated tassel
Chanel Vintage Chunky Gold Toned Bells and Egg Charms Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage 1994 chunky gold toned chain necklace featuring a pendant with two bells (tinklings
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Resin Four Leaf Clover & Gold Tone CC Pendant Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage brown resin chain necklace featuring a large gold tone CC logo in center of a four
Gilt Metal
Chanel sautoir necklace by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1994 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1994 Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Medallion Pendant Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Round Openwork Medallion Dots Charm
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste Cabochons, Fall 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass paste cabochons. Fall-Winter 1994
Chanel necklace by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Fall-Winter 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 1994 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel 1994 Quilted Logo Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage gold-tone chain necklace featuring an egg shaped quilted pendant with large CC logo
Vintage Important 1994 CHANEL Quartz Rock Crystal Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Important 1994 CHANEL Quartz Rock Crystal Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace by Robert Goossens
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt Featured on ELLE Magazine (December
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quadruple Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring front quadruple chain draping in textured and
1994 Chanel Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A stunning double strand glass pearl necklace by Chanel. The marking signifies it was part of the
Base Metal
1994 Chanel Gold-Plated 2.55 Quilted Handbag Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Pendant Necklace. This stylish piece by Chanel features the iconic 2.55
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1994 CHANEL Perfume bottle Necklace/Belt Gold Tone
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand CHANEL Design/Model Designer/Artist Made in Date code/Serial number Dimensions
Vintage Chanel 94A Gold Tone Red Gripoix Stone 'CC' Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Ornate, vintage Chanel necklace from the 1994 Fall Collection. This stunning piece adds instant
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H 36 in W 0.75 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Chanel Goldtone Signature Chain Belt / Necklace 1994 France
By Chanel
Located in Richmond, VA
A stunning and weighty Chanel goldtone signature chain belt stamped Chanel and dated 94 with Chanel
Metal
Rare Chanel Gripoix Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible double strand necklace with center pendant. Spring 1994 Collection
Chanel Costume Pearl Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace assembled with knots and with a golden metal stick
Chanel necklace Spring 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with costume pearls and a drop-shape pendant
Chanel necklace Spring 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal necklace with costume pearls and a drop-shape pendant
Chanel cross necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with costume pearls, green glass pearls, and a
Chanel Gold Metal Collier Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Gold metal necklace. Spring-Summer 1994 collection. Additional
Gold
Chanel Golden Metal Pendant Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with a cc logo pendant. 1994 Spring-Summer
Chanel Gripoix Pendant Necklace Autumn 1994
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For the love of Chanel! Circa 1994 from their Autumn collection, this gold plated necklace features
Chanel Pendant Necklace Spring 1994 Collection
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
From the spring 1994 collection is this Chanel CC logo medallion pendant necklace with original
Gold Plate
Chanel Necklace Fall, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal elements. 1994 Fall-Winter
Gold
Chanel necklace winter 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork necklace with costume pearls. 1994 Fall-Winter
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage Gold Medallion Necklace - circa 1994
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Gold Medallion Necklace - circa 1994. It is in excellent vintage condition
Chanel pearl necklace 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal and costume pearl necklace. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection
Chanel Byzantine Pendant Necklace, Autumn 1994 Collection
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Byzantine inspired necklace of a cross with bell pendant from the Autumn 1994 collection
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel 1994 Quilted Gold CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long quilted pendant necklace. Spring '94 collection. Can be worn single or double. Comes
Chanel Autumn 1994 Triple CC Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A great Chanel triple CC logo pendant necklace from the Chanel Autumn 1994 collection. The pendant
Gold Plate
1994 Vintage Chanel Large Sun Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel autumn '94 long round sun pendant necklace. Comes with original box. Pendant, 3"Dia.
Chanel cc necklace Fall 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc pendant necklace. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection under the
Gilt Metal
CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain Necklace Vintage Gold Quilted
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain Necklace Vintage Gold Quilted A very rare vintage CHANEL Spring 1994
Gold Plate
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Runway Leather Gold Light Bulb Chain Necklace 1994; Gold Plated Brass and Leather; Cord
Brass
Vintage Massive 1994 CHANEL Coco Medallion Leather Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive 1994 CHANEL Coco Medallion Leather Chain Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.96
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Jumbo Logo Maltese Cross Tortoiseshell Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Jumbo Logo Maltese Cross Tortoiseshell Necklace Measurements: Pendant Height
Gold Plate
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Triple CC Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1994 Chanel gold toned chain long necklace featuring a sturdy gold toned chain and a triple
Chanel Golden Metal Short Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal short necklace with costume pearls. 1994 Spring-Summer
Gold
Chanel Gold Plated Chain Necklace With CC Pendant France 1994
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is
Gold Plate
Chanel Long Tassels Necklace of Gilted Metal Chain, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Long necklace made of a gilted metal chain entwined with black leather
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage 1994 Gold Pearl Fringe Tassel Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand: Chanel Period: Approx. 1994 Serial No.: 94A Model: Clip-On Earring
Pearl, Gold Plate
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1994 Chanel gold toned Gripoix beads necklace featuring a gold toned cross charm with CC logo and
Chanel 1994 Turquoise Glass Stone Necklace & Brooch Set, Signed 94CC P
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CHANEL NECKLACE WITH THE SAME BROOCH (Made in France) singed 94 CC P the long necklace and brooch
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold Plate
Chanel 1994 ‘CC' Pendant Chain Link Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show off your love for Chanel with this amazing piece! Circa 1994 from their fall/winter collection
1994 CHANEL Lucky Charm Leather Chain Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - 2 swags of chain entwined with black leather. - Embellished with lucky charms
Chanel 1994 Rare Leather 64K Gold Plated Chains Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel leather and metallic chain layered necklace from 1994 Fall collection. A very rare
1994 Fall Runway CHANEL Gold Plated Charm Leather Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic vintage Chanel charm belt was featured in Chanel 1994 advertising campaign worn by
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Size: FRANCE 44 (more close to a 40)
CHANEL 1997 Green Tweed Wool Bouclé Jacket Pre-Owned Double Breasted
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
label size is 44 French, more close to a 40. Style in the photos with a CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain
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Size: 44 France (close to a small 40)
CHANEL 1997 Navy Blue Wool Blazer CC Logo Button Single Breasted Jacket
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
have’ in your wardrobe for daily use. Styled in the photos with a CHANEL 1994 CC Pendant Chain Necklace
Chanel Autumn 1994 Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A very nice and Chanel pendant necklace from the Autumn 1994 collection. The chain is a heavy 3/8
Gold Plate
Chanel Costume Pearl Cross Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with a golden metal cross pendant ornamented with
CHANEL Vintage 1994 Tortoise Shell Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '94 Tortoise Shell Chain Necklace Features Maltese CC Cross Made in: France
1994 Vintage Chanel Large Sun Logo Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel autumn '94 long round sun pendant necklace. Comes with original box. Pendant, 3"Dia.
1994 Spring Chanel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bless yourself with this amazing Chanel cross pendant necklace! Circa 1994 from their Spring
1994 RARE CHANEL Gripoix Fringe Leather Chain Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL from 1994 Autumn Collection. - Mesh choker with Chanel's iconic
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Pearl Necklace with CC Logo Coin Medallion, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage faux pearl necklace featuring a gold tone textured CC logo medallion and a large
1994 Vintage Runway CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Lucite Plate Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare Chanel long necklace is crafted of gold toned chain of 190cm interlaced with black
Vintage Chanel Custom Gold Plated Large CC Logo Pendant Short Necklace 1994
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW359 Total Length of Necklace: 49cm Measurement of chanel Logo: 3.2×4.2cm
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage 1994 Multi Colored Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '94 Multi Colored Beaded NecklaceFeatures purple gripoix drop charm Made in
Rare Vintage Chanel Statement Chunky Chain Collar & Interlocking CC Pendant 1994
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and truly outstanding 1990s Vintage Chanel Necklace. This Vintage Chanel collar is perhaps
Gold Plate
Chanel 1994 Gripoix Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel XL 1994 Gripoix Lucky Clover Necklace Chanel gold chain with toggle closure and large
Chanel 1994 P Gold CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 1994 spring gilt CC logo pendant necklace. Chain is 32" total when open - a 17" drop
Chanel CC Mark Plate Long Necklace, 1994
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1994 Made Cc Mark Plate Long Necklace Additional information: Measurements: 5.5 H x 5 W cm
Vintage Chanel Necklace 1990s - 1994 AW Collection
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage 1990s Necklace An absolutely iconic and in demand piece from the 90s Chanel
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Gold-plated Chain Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage 1994 Gold-plated Chain Belt & Necklace - Yellow gold-plated chunky chain - Can be
Rare & collectable Chanel purple fish necklace of 1994
By Chanel
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare & collectable Chanel fish necklace of 1994, made of purple glass and gilt metal. Love it
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
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Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
F/W 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning chiffon silk dress designed by John Galliano with a beaded floral design. This Dior dress was created for the Fall/Winter 2006 collection. Constructed of a dark...
Important Coco Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Crucifix Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinary Rare and Important Maison Gripoix for Coco Chanel elaborate handmade Byzantine crucifix pendant necklace. The focal crucifix of ruby and emerald Gripoix poured glass en...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Important Chanel Renaissance Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
This is one of the more elaborate and unusual Chanel necklaces in this offering. Chanel again channels the splendor of the Renaissance with this exceptional necklace of cruciform lin...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2004 Silk Velvet Purple Pleated Skirt 42 - US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk & Velvet Purple Pleated Skirt F/W 2004 Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 Color - Purple Velvet & Silk, Pleated Details, 87% Silk, 13% Elastane, Side...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Chanel Massive Byzantine Cross Pendant Brooch by Maison Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. Intricate scrolled wirework design o...
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...
VivienneWestwood HandCut Moire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Chanel Camelia Pearl Necklace, Maison Gripoix
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Camelia Pearl Necklace, Maison Gripoix from the 1990's. A central station of 3 hand poured glass crystal flowers with pearl centers is strung on a large 15mm faux ivory pink p...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vivienne Westwood Black Faux Fur Oversized Cropped Jacket, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Cropped Faux Fur Jacket ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Crafted from black faux fur ▪ Designed in a cropped, oversized fit ▪ ...
CHANEL Vintage Gripoix Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL gorgeous vintage hammered gold tone cuff bracelet embellished with MAISON GRIPOIX rectangular purple poured glass cabochons and olive shaped red glass beads, faux pearls and c...
Gilt Metal
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.