Navy Chanel Camellia Heeled Sandals Size 35
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Navy leather Camellia toe strap heeled sandals by Chanel. Stacked heels. 1" heel height.
Navy Chanel Camellia Heeled Sandals Size 35
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Navy leather Camellia toe strap heeled sandals by Chanel. Stacked heels. 1" heel height.
Chanel Spring 2010 3D Camellia Embellished Heels Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The MOST exquisite, work of art Chanel camellia heels from the Spring 2010 Collection. Collectors
Chanel Nude Patent Leather Camellia Pearl Heels - EU 38
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Nude Patent Leather Camellia Pearl Heels Step into timeless elegance with these Chanel nude
CHANEL Camellia Black Quilted Leather Gold Floral Design Pumps Heel Sz.41
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Excellent condition No box. No dust bag. Sz.41
Chanel Camellia Flower & 'CC' Logo Velvet Ballet Flats
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel Camellia Flower & 'CC' Logo Velvet Ballet Flats Black ballerina flats
Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40 These shoes are in excellent with
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Black CC Heel Camellia Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Black CC Heel Camellia Pins *Marked 02 *Made in France *Comes with the
Chanel Vintage 1997 Orange Camellia Aurora Logo CC Heels Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97P Unisex Orange Green Aurora Classic Iconic Logo Coco CC Camellia Flower Heel
Gold Plate
NEW Chanel Turquoise Cork Camellia Straw Details Slide Sandals Heels CC Logo 37
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
while you step out wearing those beautiful Chanel Camellia slides. Details: Open toes Large straw
Chanel Black Silk Camellia Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk slingback heels. - Featuring Chanel signature Camellia in front
Chanel Black Leather Pumps with Camellia
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black leather camellia Pretty pair of Chanel pumps in black calfskin leather with a slightly
Red Silk Lace Camellia Ankle Strap Heels Size IT 40
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to the camellias on both
CHANEL Black Patent Wedge with Metal Camellias - 37.5
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
heel has gold metal camellias all around with the Chanel logo "CC" in the center of each camellia
CHANEL metallic gold camellia CC diamond stitch gold chunky heel sling EU35.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL metallic gold camellia CC diamond stitch gold chunky heel sling EU35.5 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Camellia Flower Lace & Satin 'CC' Logo Detail Pumps
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Camellia Flower Lace & Satin 'CC' Logo Detail Pumps Red heels designed with signature lace
CHANEL Shoe Blue Jean Denim Camelia Camellia Mule 37.5 / 7.5
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic fabulous CHANEL denim mule. Dark wash blue jean mule with camelia at the
CHANEL Size 12 Black Silk White Enamel Camellia Pandant Bow Slingback Pumps
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
slingback, covered stiletto heel, and pointed toe with bow and black and white logo camellia embellishment
Chanel Shoe Camellia Black Leather Flowers w/ Pearls Sandal 40 / 10 New
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel beautiful summer sandals adorned with small leather flowers. Each
Chanel Black Lambskin Elastic Camellia Ballerina Flats Size 42
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic The classic style and superior quality of these Chanel flats make them a fabulous
Chanel Women's Camellia Flower Heeled Sandals
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to heel is evident. Minimal wear to the outsole and suede
CHANEL shoe faille mule large Camellia gold metal heel 8.5 /38.5
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
. mad4couture@gmail.com** Guaranteed authentic terrific CHANEL open toe faille mule. Black faille open toe
Chanel Navy Silk Faille Slide w/ Camellia & Geometric Etched Gold Heel - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Silk Faille Slide w/ Camellia & Geometric Etched Gold Heel - 40. These slides are in
Chanel Light Brown Lizard Skin Heels w/ Camellia and Rhinestone Detail - 36
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Light Brown Lizard Skin Heels with Camellia and Rhinestone Detailing - 36. These lizard skin
Chanel Beige 17a Suede Camellia Flower Open Toe Ankle Heels Boots Booties
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
camellia flowers on each side of the open front. Tonal black CC logo. Heel measures 3.5". Padded leather
Chanel Vintage 1997 Orange Aurora Logo CC Camellia Heels Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97P Unisex Orange Green Aurora Classic Iconic Logo Coco CC Camellia Flower Heel
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1997 Orange Aurora Logo CC Camellia Heels Round Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1997 97P Unisex Orange Green Aurora Classic Iconic Logo Coco CC Camellia Flower Heel
Gold Plate
Chanel quilted mules patent heels and Camellia flowers 38 1/2
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel cream quilted mules with patent heels and Camellia flowers at the front 38 1/2 M...The left
CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Camellia Rosette Velvet Trim Ballet Pump Heels
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Camellia Rosette Velvet Trim Ballet Pump Heels Brand
Chanel Camellia Raffia Mule Heels Sz 37
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Chanel’s Camellia Raffia Heels capture the essence of effortless summer elegance through a
Black Chanel Camellia Kitten Heel Pumps
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black woven pumps by Chanel. Camellia applique accents round toe. Embossed
Chanel Vintage Camellia Heels in Black Sz 36
By Chanel
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Elevate your evening with these vintage Chanel heels. Expertly crafted in Italy from smooth black
CHANEL High Heels with Black Camellias in Fabric and Black Sequins size 37.5FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel high heels adorned with fabric camellias and black sequins. Curved heels. Golden CC
Chanel Tan Camellia Embellished Peep Toe Mules EU38.5
By Chanel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chanel Tan Satin Camellia Embellished Peep Toe Mules. Size: 8 B EU38.5. Chanel Classic pale beige
Chanel Ivory & Silver Glitter Pumps with Front Camellia - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory & Silver Glitter Pumps with Front Camellia - 40. These shoes are in excellent
Coco Chanel Camellia Low Heels Sandals
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Coco Chanel favourite flower Camellia low heels sandals. Amazing craftsmanship! - Size 39
Unworn Chanel Denim Camellia Strap Sandals Heels
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel denim camellia strap sandals heels. It has never been worn before. - Flower hardware
CHANEL Navy Blue Grosgrain Camellia Gold Kitten Heels Mules Slides NIB
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: CHANEL Navy Blue Grosgrain Camellia Gold Kitten Heels Mules Slides NIB Estimated
Chanel Retro Vintage CC Logo Camellia Slingback Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Pumps 40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Chanel 2005 Interlocking CC Camellia Flower Heeled Retro Vintage Slingbacks A22187 Color Black
Chanel Navy Block Heel Camellia Pumps
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Navy Block Heel Floral Heels -Block heel -Round toe -Flower detail on the toe -Branded
Chanel Black Leather Sandal Heels with Camellia Detail 35.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Leather Sandal Heels with Black Camellias RRP £875 - CC Logo - Silver Tone Hardware
Chanel Navy Blue Leather Camellia Block Heel Pumps Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 11cm heels of this pair of Chanel pumps will offer you elegant steps. Crafted from navy blue
Chanel Black Satin Camellia Embellished Block Heel Pumps Size 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
designed with camellia embellishments and block heels.
Chanel Black Fabric Camellia CC Block Heel Pumps Size 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
embellished with the signature Camellia flower. Lined with leather, they have 5.5 cm heels.
Chanel Black Leather Camellia CC Block Heel Pumps Size 41
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel have been crafted from leather and designed with the signature camellia flower perched on the
Chanel Red Suede Camellia CC Block Heel Pumps Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Black Grosgrain White Camellia Flower Toe Hight Heel Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Size listed IT38 Fabric Gold hardware Heel height 3.5" Includes original
Chanel NEW Black Camellia Flower Front Detail Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Chanel NEW Black Camellia Flower Front Detail Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size
Chanel Black/Gold Camellia Cap Toe Leather Quilted Heel Pumps Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The quilted heels of this pair of Chanel pumps will fill your day with graceful and eye-catching
Chanel Khaki Beige Suede Camellia Cap Toe Block Heel Pumps Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A common sight in the closets of fashionistas is a pair of Chanel ballet flats. They are perfect to
Chanel Navy Blue Suede Camellia Block Heel Pumps Size 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These navy blue pumps from Chanel have been crafted from suede and designed with the signature
Chanel Black Fabric Camellia CC Block Heel Pumps Size 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
embellished with the signature Camellia flower. Lined with leather, they have 5.5 cm heels.
Chanel Purple Suede Camellia CC Block Heel Pumps Size 37
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Dark Blue Leather Camellia Block Heel Pumps Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Dark Blue Leather Camellia Block Heel Pumps Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Cap Toe CC Logo Block Heel Pumps Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Cap Toe CC Logo Block Heel Pumps Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Black Patent & Leather CC Cap Toe Camellia Applique Heel Pumps Size 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover footwear elegance with these designer womens pumps. Meticulously designed these heels
Chanel Black/Gold Camellia Cap Toe Leather Quilted Heel Pumps Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The quilted heels of this pair of Chanel pumps will fill your day with graceful and eye-catching
Chanel Leather Camellia Embellished Block Heel D'Orsay Open Toe Pump Size 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
open toes and block heels embellished with the much-loved camellia flower. They are complete with
Chanel Black/White Patent Leather Camellia Cap Toe Block Heel Pumps Size 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Create an aura of elegance with these stunning Chanel pumps for women. These pumps are crafted from
Chanel Leather and Patent Leather Cap Toe Camellia Block Heel Pumps Size 41
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel have been crafted from leather and designed with patent leather cap-toes, the signature camellia
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Pumps Size 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These gorgeous Chanel Camellia pumps will brighten up your day! The black leather pumps feature
Chanel Beige/Black Leather Camellia Pumps Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
pumps come with the signature Camellia flower on the vamps and high heels. The pair in black has a
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Flower Pumps Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We always love to see creations as elegant as these pumps from Chanel. They have been wonderfully
Chanel Black Leather Camellia CC Pumps Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
pumps come with the signature Camellia flower on the vamps and high 9 cm heels. The pair in black has a
Chanel Gold Leather Camellia Embellished Sandals Size 41
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel have been crafted from leather and designed in an open toe silhouette with exquisite camellia
Vintage 2004 Roberto Cavalli Green Print Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
From Roberto Cavalli 2004 collection. Featuring a halter neck silhouette, it is adorned with intricate sequin and bead embellishments, enhancing the striped green, yellow, and ivory ...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 39.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati YSL Runway Satin Heels Pumps Sz 39.5
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent Debut Collection Rare & Collectible Brand New * Yves Saint Laurent "POUF" Heels * Fuchsia Satin Upper * Removable Feather POUF * Leather Ins...
NWT Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2003 Lavender Silk Maxi Skirt Fr 36 US 4
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Maxi Skirt F/W 2003 Runway Collection French size 36 - US 4 Artfully constructed from ruffles which are connected by ties to the ...
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Size: 37.5
New Gucci Python Olympia S/S 2014 Runway Nicki Minaj Heels Booties Boots Sz 37.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Gucci Python Booties S/S 2014 Size: 37.5 Green Python Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Nylon Straps Zips Up the Side Python & Leather Insole Acrylic Octagon Heels Bra...
SUPER RARE Dsquared2 S/S 2005 Marijuana Leaf Gold Sandal Heels
By Dsquared2
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of SUPER RARE Dsquared2 S/S 2005 Marijuana Leaf Gold Sandal Heels. Direct purchase price is £1,300 These highly sought-after archival heels from 20...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
$975
Size: 38.5 / US 8.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...
$362Sale Price|50% Off
Size: Marked 7.5, Fits Size 7
New Edmundo Castillo Black & White Leather Slingback Heels Sz 7
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Edmundo Castillo Brand New * Size: 7.5 Fits size 7 These Run a Half Size Small * Black & White Leather * Contrast Stitching Button Accent * Slingback Heel Pointed Toe * 3" Heel * ...
Yves Saint Laurent S/S RTW Tom Ford Runway Bandage Wrap Belt Top, 2001
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A highlight from the Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2001 RTW runway collection, designed by Tom Ford and showcased by Kate Moss during Paris Fashion Week. This striking piece features cinche...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
2000s GUCCI TOM FORD Burgundy Red GG Monogram Horsebit pointed Kitten Toe
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Sheffield, GB
Elegant 2000’s GUCCI by TOM FORD GG Monogram pointed canvas Kitten Heels with Gold Horsebit Size; UK 4 / EU 37C Heel Height; 2.5” inches Condition; 8/10 Fantastic Condition, extremel...
GUCCI Soft Pink leather HORSEBIT BLOCK HEEL Pumps Shoes 36
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci pump is crafted in soft pink leather and finished with a light gold-tone horsebit detail across the front. It features rounded square toes and leather-cover...
Chanel Pale Pink Bow Slingback Heels by Karl Lagerfeld, Circa 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
From the romantic early-1990s Chanel collections designed by Karl Lagerfeld, these pale pink slingback pumps encapsulate the house’s signature femininity. Crafted in Italy from smoot...
$3,850
Size: FR 38 (US 6 / UK 10 / IT 42)
Documented Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Ribbed-Knit Maxi Dress, FW96
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for the inter-seasons, the color of this rare Fall-Winter 1996 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld t-shirt maxi dress is reminiscent of the holiday season about to begin ! Its twin walk...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 36.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New as seen on Demi Moore * Stunning Black Satin Corset * Tom Ford's Final Years w/ YSL * Euro Size: 36.5 * Ribbon Secure Around Ankle * Leather Insole ...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Jacket With Tags Size 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
New with Tags Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2002 Runway Jacket Jacket that opened the runway show Size 40 Bust: 34.25" Waist: 40" Shoulder: 14" Length: 22" Sleeve: 26.25" Gender: Women...
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.
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.