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CHANEL blue & pink 2015 15C DUBAI SHORT SLEEVE KNIT Dress 40 M
CHANEL blue & pink 2015 15C DUBAI SHORT SLEEVE KNIT Dress 40 M

CHANEL blue & pink 2015 15C DUBAI SHORT SLEEVE KNIT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel striped knit dress in blue, pink and white polyamide (41%), viscose (23%), polyester, (16%), cotton (14%) and silk (6%).

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2010s Casual Dresses

CHANEL black 2014 14P DOUBLE BREASTED BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 40 M
CHANEL black 2014 14P DOUBLE BREASTED BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 40 M

CHANEL black 2014 14P DOUBLE BREASTED BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel collarless double-breasted tweed jacket in black polyamide (34%), silk (20%), polyurethane (18%), polyester (15%) and cotton (13%).

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2010s Coats

CHANEL blue pink yellow cotton 2011 11P STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M
CHANEL blue pink yellow cotton 2011 11P STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M

CHANEL blue pink yellow cotton 2011 11P STRIPED KNIT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel striped sleevless dress in navy, pink, baby blue, baby pink and mustard cotton (91%) and cashmere (9%).

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2010s Casual Dresses

Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40
Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40

Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set Black grosgrain ribbon trim goldtone CC logo buttons ribbed knit elastic pull on pants marked size FR 40 ...

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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Chanel 1990’s Charcoal Grey Two Tone Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 40
Chanel 1990’s Charcoal Grey Two Tone Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 40

Chanel 1990’s Charcoal Grey Two Tone Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 40

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel 1990’s Charcoal Grey Two Tone Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 40 This charcoal grey cashmere sweater set is from the 1998A collection.

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1990s English Twin Sets

CHANEL  green Lesage and ivory leather dress FR 40  Spring 2012  12P
CHANEL  green Lesage and ivory leather dress FR 40  Spring 2012  12P

CHANEL green Lesage and ivory leather dress FR 40 Spring 2012 12P

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

Chanel dress collection spring 2012 Look 57/86 on the show Sleeveless dress, top in green, gray and white Lesage fabric, with ornamental synthetic pearls in the center of the front,...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL blue cotton 18B COCO NEIGE SIDE STRIPE STRAIGHT JEANS Pants 40 M
CHANEL blue cotton 18B COCO NEIGE SIDE STRIPE STRAIGHT JEANS Pants 40 M

CHANEL blue cotton 18B COCO NEIGE SIDE STRIPE STRAIGHT JEANS Pants 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel jeans in blue washed denim cotton with 2% elastane, designed in a mid-rise silhouette with straight legs for a sleek, effortless fit.

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2010s Pants

Chanel 2018 Rare Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 or 10
Chanel 2018 Rare Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 or 10

Chanel 2018 Rare Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 or 10

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 2018 Pink Tweed Summer Sandals Pool Slides Size 40 2018 Spring Summer Collection Pink, tweed, and rubber Size: 40 Crafted in a pink soft tweed with a gold thread woven thro...

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel Two-Tone Blue Tweed Ballet Flats with Black Cap Toe & Bow – Size 40”
Chanel Two-Tone Blue Tweed Ballet Flats with Black Cap Toe & Bow – Size 40”

Chanel Two-Tone Blue Tweed Ballet Flats with Black Cap Toe & Bow – Size 40”

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

lassic Chanel ballerina flats reimagined in a soft blue speckled tweed, paired with the house’s signature black grosgrain cap toe. A dainty bow with the embossed interlocking CC logo...

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2010s Shoes

CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M
CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M

CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel knit dress is crafted in a multicolored tweed blend of white, tan, pink, and grey (40% viscose, 29% cotton, 18% polyester, 9% nylon, 4% polyamide) with sil...

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2010s Casual Dresses

CHANEL white black silver cotton 24P IRIDESCENT TWEED Jacket 44 fits 40 M
CHANEL white black silver cotton 24P IRIDESCENT TWEED Jacket 44 fits 40 M

CHANEL white black silver cotton 24P IRIDESCENT TWEED Jacket 44 fits 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Fully lined in silk (100%) for a luxurious feel, this piece reflects Chanel’s timeless craftsmanship. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 2024 Pre-Spring Measurements Mod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M
CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M

CHANEL tan white pink viscose cotto 15C DUBAI TWEED KNIT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel knit dress is crafted in a multicolored tweed blend of white, tan, pink, and grey (40% viscose, 29% cotton, 18% polyester, 9% nylon, 4% polyamide) with sil...

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2010s Casual Dresses

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Collection  Camellia Vest With Pearl Belt 2001   SZ 40
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Collection  Camellia Vest With Pearl Belt 2001   SZ 40

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Collection Camellia Vest With Pearl Belt 2001 SZ 40

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel camellia print vest with pearl belt from 2001 collection. Beautiful details ,pearl belt is attached at this vest and it's in mint condition. Fabric is off white with camellia ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Vests

Chanel Beige Velvet Cream Beige  White Trainers Sneakers Size 40  New in Box
Chanel Beige Velvet Cream Beige  White Trainers Sneakers Size 40  New in Box

Chanel Beige Velvet Cream Beige White Trainers Sneakers Size 40 New in Box

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Beige Velvet Cream Beige White Trainers Sneakers Size 40 New in Box Black accents Gold Chanel CC on each shoe Ivory Beige Cream White and Black White fabric, ivory suede...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Chanel Denim Grey Velvet Pearl CC Dad Sandals Size 40 New in Box
Chanel Denim Grey Velvet Pearl CC Dad Sandals Size 40 New in Box

Chanel Denim Grey Velvet Pearl CC Dad Sandals Size 40 New in Box

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Denim Grey Velvet Pearl CC Dad Sandals Size 40 New in Box Grey denim quilted velvet Velcro straps closure Embellished CC pearl logo buttons Made in Italy

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2010s Italian Sandals

Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint
Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint

Chanel 05A Fall 2005 Runway 2 Piece dress 40 Mint

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Merced, CA

Chanel 2-piece dress set from Chanel Fall 2005 runway collection.

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Early 2000s Twin Sets

Chanel Women Midi Dress Vintage 2000s Size FR 40 Black Pink Polyamide Sleeveless
Chanel Women Midi Dress Vintage 2000s Size FR 40 Black Pink Polyamide Sleeveless

Chanel Women Midi Dress Vintage 2000s Size FR 40 Black Pink Polyamide Sleeveless

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Black exterior with pink piping - Tagged size 40 - Made of 80% polyamide 20% elasthanne Condition: The dress is in overall decent condition there are a couple of loose threa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL white pink navy 14S LEATHER TRIM TWEED MIDI SHIRT Dress 40 M
CHANEL white pink navy 14S LEATHER TRIM TWEED MIDI SHIRT Dress 40 M

CHANEL white pink navy 14S LEATHER TRIM TWEED MIDI SHIRT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel shirt dress is crafted in a white, bright pink, and navy blue grid tweed blend (61% polyester, 21% acrylic, 9% nylon, 8% viscose, 1% metal) accented with s...

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2010s Casual Dresses

CHANEL cream & black wool 2006 06A SEQUIN PLAID TWEED MINI Skirt 40 M
CHANEL cream & black wool 2006 06A SEQUIN PLAID TWEED MINI Skirt 40 M

CHANEL cream & black wool 2006 06A SEQUIN PLAID TWEED MINI Skirt 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel mini skirt in cream and black plaid tweed nylon (30%), viscose (24%), metal (14%), cotton (9%), rayon (8%), polyester (8%) and wool (7%).

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Early 2000s Pencil Skirts

CHANEL pink & blue silk blend 2018 18P STRIPED BOAT NECK Sweater 40 M
CHANEL pink & blue silk blend 2018 18P STRIPED BOAT NECK Sweater 40 M

CHANEL pink & blue silk blend 2018 18P STRIPED BOAT NECK Sweater 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel sweater in pink, orange, navy, light blue, white and coralle silk (61%), cotton (36%) and cashmere (3%) with ribbon stripes woven in.

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2010s Pullovers

CHANEL blue black red white cotton 2016 16S STRIPED TWEED Skirt 40 M
CHANEL blue black red white cotton 2016 16S STRIPED TWEED Skirt 40 M

CHANEL blue black red white cotton 2016 16S STRIPED TWEED Skirt 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel chevron striped tweed skirt in blue, white black and red cotton (97%), polyester (2%) and rayon (1%).

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2010s Pencil Skirts

Chanel Spring 2005 Black Double Breasted Tweed Jacket w/ removable cuffs-Size 40
Chanel Spring 2005 Black Double Breasted Tweed Jacket w/ removable cuffs-Size 40

Chanel Spring 2005 Black Double Breasted Tweed Jacket w/ removable cuffs-Size 40

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Spring 2005 Black Double Breasted Jacket with removable cuffs-Size 40 This black tweed lightweight wool blend double breasted evening Jacket has a two tone black and metallic ...

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40
Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40

Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40

By Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40 Description: From Chanel’s coveted Spring/Summer 2021 collection, these tailored shorts embody the refined...

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2010s Italian Shorts

Chanel circa 1995 Ceinture Chaine T100 Golden Chain Black Leather Belt 4XL 40 in
Chanel circa 1995 Ceinture Chaine T100 Golden Chain Black Leather Belt 4XL 40 in

Chanel circa 1995 Ceinture Chaine T100 Golden Chain Black Leather Belt 4XL 40 in

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel belt circa 1995, composed of a long gold-tone metal chain, a curb link interwoven with black leather, a double row at the front, a hook closure attached to a CC logo medallion...

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Womens 2023 Coco Beach Star Print Pink Black Pants IT 40 Joggers Trousers
Chanel Womens 2023 Coco Beach Star Print Pink Black Pants IT 40 Joggers Trousers

Chanel Womens 2023 Coco Beach Star Print Pink Black Pants IT 40 Joggers Trousers

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Pink and black star print exterior - Tagged size IT 40 - Made of 100% cotton Condition: The pants are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

CHANEL Y2K Fringed Striped Tweed Jacket CC Logo Buttons & Clover Brooch 40
CHANEL Y2K Fringed Striped Tweed Jacket CC Logo Buttons & Clover Brooch 40

CHANEL Y2K Fringed Striped Tweed Jacket CC Logo Buttons & Clover Brooch 40

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Beautiful pastel striped tweed fabric Matching clover tweed brooch included Frin...

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Early 2000s French Jackets

UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer  40
UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer  40

UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 40

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons with CC logo marked „Chanel“ on back Fully lined Part of the AD campaign shot by...

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1990s French Blazers

Chanel Womens Lion Sea CC Logo Hoodie Size 40 Large Black White Pullover Jacket
Chanel Womens Lion Sea CC Logo Hoodie Size 40 Large Black White Pullover Jacket

Chanel Womens Lion Sea CC Logo Hoodie Size 40 Large Black White Pullover Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Black exterior - Tagged size 40 - Made of 70% cotton 30% polyamide Condition: The hoodie is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Gold Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer  40
UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Gold Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer  40

UNWORN Chanel FW 1996 Iconic Gold Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 40

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Rare find in excellent condition From the iconic FW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons with CC logo ...

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1990s French Blazers

Chanel Womens CC Logo Mini Skirt 40 Nude Tan White Cargo Pocket Tweed Knit
Chanel Womens CC Logo Mini Skirt 40 Nude Tan White Cargo Pocket Tweed Knit

Chanel Womens CC Logo Mini Skirt 40 Nude Tan White Cargo Pocket Tweed Knit

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Tan tweed exterior - Tagged size 40 - Made of 39% polyamide, 22% cotton, 17% polyester, 14% acrylic, 8% wool Condition: The skirt is in overall decent condition with no majo...

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2010s European Skirts

2021 Pre Fall CHANEL by Virginie Viard Faux Fur Trim Lamé Jacket, Size 40
2021 Pre Fall CHANEL by Virginie Viard Faux Fur Trim Lamé Jacket, Size 40

2021 Pre Fall CHANEL by Virginie Viard Faux Fur Trim Lamé Jacket, Size 40

By Chanel

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Stunning CHANEL Jacket, Coat - P71081 Glittery Tweed: Faux fur accents and stunning detailing. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Worn less than a handful of times This is a stunning...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

CHANEL black viscose 2020 20A 31 RUE CAMBON STRIPED KNIT Shorts Pants 40 M
CHANEL black viscose 2020 20A 31 RUE CAMBON STRIPED KNIT Shorts Pants 40 M

CHANEL black viscose 2020 20A 31 RUE CAMBON STRIPED KNIT Shorts Pants 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel striped knit shorts in black, blue and white viscose (53%), polyamide (28%) and polyester (19%) with an elastic band.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bermuda Shorts

Rare Chanel x Pharrell Williams 2019 capsule multicolor leather loafers size 40
Rare Chanel x Pharrell Williams 2019 capsule multicolor leather loafers size 40

Rare Chanel x Pharrell Williams 2019 capsule multicolor leather loafers size 40

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel x Pharrell Williams 2019 capsule collection by Karl Lagerfeld multicolor Leather loafers. Gold champagne metal “Chanel and “Pharrell” they are brand new size 40C. It come...

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2010s French Shoes

Chanel Quilted Suede Leather Logo Tall Lace Up Cap Toe Knee High Combat Boots 40
Chanel Quilted Suede Leather Logo Tall Lace Up Cap Toe Knee High Combat Boots 40

Chanel Quilted Suede Leather Logo Tall Lace Up Cap Toe Knee High Combat Boots 40

By Chanel

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Chanel Quilted Leather Tall Combat Boots G45918 Color Black Size 40EU Heel Height 2.25in Suede upper Round toe Interlocking CC logo at toebox Cap toe design Platform heel Gold fini...

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2010s Shoes

Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40
Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40

Chanel 2004 Limited Edition Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket M US8 FR 40

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Chanel 2004 Limited Edition CC Runway Hooded Leather Sport Biker Jacket Size: Medium, US8, FR40 As seen on runway and Victoria Beckham (with white piping) Soft black lambskin...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

UNWORN Chanel Métiers d’Art Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 40
UNWORN Chanel Métiers d’Art Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 40

UNWORN Chanel Métiers d’Art Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 40

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning timeless classic piece CHANEL gold metallic crochet knit maxi dress From the Métiers d’Art collection Simply slips on Chanel CC logo plate on hip Feels like a...

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2010s French Maxi Dress

Chanel 23C Monico Tweed Mini Skirt Size FR 40 Red White CC Logo Quilted Button
Chanel 23C Monico Tweed Mini Skirt Size FR 40 Red White CC Logo Quilted Button

Chanel 23C Monico Tweed Mini Skirt Size FR 40 Red White CC Logo Quilted Button

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Red and white exterior - Tagged size FR 40 - Made of 98% cotton 2% polyester Condition: The skirt is in overall great condition with no major imperfections  Measurements: ( Ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirts

Chanel Women CC Logo Espadrille Mules Sandals Size US 10 EU 40 Pink Mauve Velvet
Chanel Women CC Logo Espadrille Mules Sandals Size US 10 EU 40 Pink Mauve Velvet

Chanel Women CC Logo Espadrille Mules Sandals Size US 10 EU 40 Pink Mauve Velvet

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Pink exterior - Tagged size 40 - No box Condition: The sandals are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) Inso...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Womens CC Logo Mule Sandals Size US 10 IT 40 Leather Metallic Blue Pink
Chanel Womens CC Logo Mule Sandals Size US 10 IT 40 Leather Metallic Blue Pink

Chanel Womens CC Logo Mule Sandals Size US 10 IT 40 Leather Metallic Blue Pink

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Iridescent exterior - Tagged size 40 - No box Condition: The sandals are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches )...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Womens Tweed CC logo Sneakers Size US 10 EU 40 Pink White Trainers Runner
Chanel Womens Tweed CC logo Sneakers Size US 10 EU 40 Pink White Trainers Runner

Chanel Womens Tweed CC logo Sneakers Size US 10 EU 40 Pink White Trainers Runner

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Pink exterior - Tagged size 40 - No box - Has replacement gel insoles Condition: The sneakers are in overall great condition the original insoles are missing comes with re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

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Chanel 40 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel 40 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for a chanel 40 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 40?

The price for a chanel 40 starts at $59 and tops out at $106,082, and on average, selling for $1,711.

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.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.