Chanel Belt Paris Bombay
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collector piece! Métiers d'Art CHANEL belt beads Condition: very good Country of manufacture
Chanel Belt Paris Bombay
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Collector piece! Métiers d'Art CHANEL belt beads Condition: very good Country of manufacture
Paris-Bombay Chanel Runway Python Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare CHANEL Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay clutch bag Condition: very good Country of manufacture
Chanel Paris-Bombay Vest And Skirt Set
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
, bottom width: 63 cm Collection : Métiers d'Art Paris-Bombay Year : 2012 Details : The tweed yoke at the
Chanel belt Paris-Bombay Pre-Fall 2012
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Openwork champagne-metal articulated belt with rhinestones, house logos, and resin
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY Métiers d’Art
CHANEL black quilted leather 12A BOMBAY BOY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Boy Medium shoulder bag in black leather. Crafted in a structured, iconic
CHANEL black 12A BOMBAY METALLIC TEXTURED LEATHER Boots Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel riding boots in black metallic-finished cracked leather, offering a refined
Chanel Ecru Bouclé Paris Bombay Cocktail Dress Pre Fall 2012
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pre fall 2012 Paris Bombay collection cocktail dress in ecru wool bouclé with silver and
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Lesage Tweed Jacket CC Gripoix Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art, Karl
CHANEL black leather 12A BOMBAY QUILTED Ankle Boots Shoes 39 G28410
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel panelled ankle boots in smooth black leather, detailed with signature quilted
2012 Chanel Paris-Bombay Metiers d Art Black Cotton Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black boucle cotton tweed jacket Paris-Bombay Metiers d Art Autumn 2012 featuring a silk
Chanel jacket 'Paris-Bombay' by Karl Lagerfeld Metiers d'Art 2012
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2012 Paris-Bombay Metiers d'Art 'Inde Rêvée' Collection under the artistic direction of
CHANEL brown black blue wool 2012 12A BOMBAY FOUR POCKET TWEED Jacket 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel tweed jacket in black, brown, navy and red wool (60%), nylon (26%), mohair (7
Chanel Pre Fall 2012 Paris Bombay White Cashmere Blend Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Pre Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay off white cashmere blend double breasted jacket trimmed in black
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 2012 12A Fall Pre Fall Paris Bombay skirt suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 2012 12A Fall Pre Fall Paris Bombay skirt suit Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers D’Art Paris-Bombay Draped Front Tweed Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel swagged black tweed skirt - from the Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers D’Art ‘Paris-Bombay
Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Look 40 Paris-Bombay Silver Black Tweed Swing Jacket 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel pre-fall 2012 look 40, Paris-Bombay collection, silver, white & black tweed swing jacket
Pre Fall 2012 Chanel Jean FR40 Bombay Black Quilted Denim Jeans UK12 US10
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jeans Pre Fall 2012 collection - Paris Bombay - in slightly faded black denim canvas and
2011 Métiers d'art Paris Bombay jacket size 38
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Chanel Jacket Size 38 from the Métiers d'art Paris Bombay 2011 collection Condition: very
Chanel Metallic Python Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel Paris-Bombay Python Single Flap Bag features gold and silver python, an interlocking CC logo
Chanel Cream Gold Shiva Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Shiva bag from the Bombay collection features crinkled cream caviar-grained leather
Long CHANEL Pouch in Matte Copper Gold Python
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful CHANEL Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay clutch bag Condition: very good Made in Italy Material
Unavailable
Size: FR 42/ 8
Chanel 2012 12A Paris-Bombay Metallic Platinum Black Pencil Skirt FR 40/ 42 US 8
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
Dazzling, 2012 12A "Chanel" metallic platinum silver & black pencil skirt from the "Paris-Bombay
Chanel Bombay Collection Gripoix Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic Chanel black tweed jacket from Runway of Paris / Bombay Metiers d'Art Collection - CC logo
Chanel Bombay Collection Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel tweed coat featuring 20! jewel buttons - from Metiers d'Art ''Paris
Chanel Bombay Electric Shimmer Lesage Tweed Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stand out Chanel skirt made of lesage tweed hand-embellished with tiniest sequins - from Paris
Chanel Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC jewel logo buttons. - From Catwalk of Paris / BOMBAY
CHANEL pink cashmere 2012 BOMBAY SCARF Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Bombay Metier 2012 fringed scarf sweater in pink and off-white cashmere (99
Chanel Métiers d'Art Red Tweed Jacket Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with jeans or dressed up for a special occasion. This piece hails from Chanel's Bombay Collection
CHANEL "Paris-Bombay" Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and Collector! CHANEL "Paris-Bombay" belt. Magnificent CHANEL Métiers d'Art belt, Paris
Chanel Logo Oversized Bombay Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fabulous Chanel Logo bomber with brand's name at back. As seen on many fashion bloggers! - CC logo
Chanel Collection Bombay Tweed Runway Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel tweed coat featuring 20! jewel buttons - from Metiers d'Art ''Paris
Chanel, Paris Bombay back to school bag
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Paris Bombay back to school bag. The item is in good condition and comes with box, dustbag
Chanel 2012 Paris-Bombay Coat Sz.46
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step into the world of high fashion with this stunning Chanel coat from the 2012 Paris-Bombay
Chanel 9K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel ecru tweed jacket from Look #7 pf Paris / BOMBAY Collection. Size mark 36 FR
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Parcel Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Part of CHANEL's 2011-2012 Paris-Bombay collection, this Parcel bag is crafted from smooth leather
CHANEL Paris-Bombay Black Tweed Jacket - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Gorgeous Chanel Paris-Bombay Tweed Jacket in size 38! This jacket is in very good condition and
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2013 Python Clutch with Jewels
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare and luxurious, this Chanel clutch is from the 2013 Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art
Chanel Pairs / Bombay Jewel Buttons Runway Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely stunning Chanel tweed coat featuring 20! jewel buttons from Paris / BOMBAY Collection
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gorgeous Chanel lesage tweed jacket from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection by Mr Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel Paris-Bombay Lambskin Leather Jacket - Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning Chanel "Paris-Bombay" lambskin leather jacket in a size 40! This luxurious
Chanel 14K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Detail Tweed Vest
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
~ From Karl Lagerfeld’s transcendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this rare Chanel
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons // Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel 10K Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From the storied Paris / BOMBAY Runway, this Chanel black tweed jacket distills the maison’s
Chanel 11K$ Paris / Bombay Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Buttons – Paris / Bombay Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A
Chanel Rarest Paris / Bombay Runway Leather Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning, rare Chanel burgundy leather jacket from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price over 10,000$ Super rare, collectors Chanel leather jacket in noble deep burgundy
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price over 10,000$ Super rare, collectors Chanel leather jacket in noble deep burgundy
Chanel 10K Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price over 10,000$ Super rare, collectors Chanel leather jacket in noble deep burgundy
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price over 10,000$ Super rare, collectors Chanel leather jacket in noble deep burgundy
Chanel 10K Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Boutique price 9,800$ (without tax) Super rare, collectors Chanel leather jacket in noble deep
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Paris / Bombay Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl
Chanel Metallic Gold Paris-Bombay Metiers d’Art Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the Fall 2012 collection. Metallic gold leather Chanel Paris-Bombay Metiers d’Art clutch with
CHANEL ivory cotton 2012 BOMBAY TWEED Dress 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2012 Bombay tweed dress in ivory cotton (100%). Features long buttoned cuffs
Chanel 12K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic
Chanel 12K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture — it is a collectible relic
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Collectible Ribbon Tweed Jacket // Size mark: 36 FR / Condition: never worn // — Lined
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
intimacy and repose — the secret softness of Chanel against the skin
Chanel Paris Bombay Pondicherry Flap Bag Quilted Large Gold Shiny Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Paris Bombay Pondicherry Flap Bag Quilted Large Gold Shiny Calfskin Leather These are
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: pristine // — finished with black silk lining
Chanel Paris-Bombay Black Tweed Jacket, Gripoix Buttons Sz.38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Stunning Chanel 13K Paris/Bombay Collection Black Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons. This jacket is
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel Paris-Bombay Collection Dress With 'CC' Logo Elephant Buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Paris-Bombay Collection Dress With 'CC' Logo Elephant Buttons Navy dress crafted from wool
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
CHANEL Jacket Collection 'Paris Bombay' in White Wool Size 44FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel jacket, collection 'Paris Bombay' in white wool lined with white monogram silk. Comes from
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
camellia accents, Chanel’s eternal flower, secret and sacred to those who understand the codes
Chanel Pewter Metallic Python Paris/Bombay Classic Flap Bag $8700
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver and Pewter Python Flap Bag c.2012 Made in metallic pewter and bronze Python leather
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2012 Bride White Silver Embellished 12A Silk Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptionally rare Chanel gown from the Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art 2012 collection was the
Chanel Paris-Bombay Black Lucite Metiers D'art Matryoshka Runway Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Matryoshka Doll bag, a symbol of the rich cultural fusion and artistic prowess that Chanel
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
camellia accents, Chanel’s eternal flower, secret and sacred to those who understand the codes
CHANEL 'Paris Bombay' Jacket in Lurex and Multicolored Broght Yarns Size 36EU
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel pretty 'Paris Bombay' jacket, close to the body, in lurex with multicolored bright red
S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Pink Chinoiserie Printed Stretch Cardigan Sheer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pink pheasant print Roberto Cavalli cardigan. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this print first debuted on the season's runway in yellow on look number 11 on Aman...
1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat
By Bes-Ben
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style soft construction with organza lining. With their signature whimsical style, Bes-Be...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk
By Irene Scharaff
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep mauve and teal silk tulle and horsehair : Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, made this go...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Christian Dior by Galliano Gun Metal Grey Silver pointed Crocodile Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano Kitten Heels featuring riveted Dior Buckles, crocodile texture leather and 3” Kitten Heels. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 36.5 Heel Height; 2.5” i...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Chanel “Pyramid Kheops” bag 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) "Pyramid Kheops" bag in old gold metallic lambskin. "Paris - New-York" collection Métiers d'art Pre-Fall2019, under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condit...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.