CHANEL nude leather 17C CUBA CAMELLIA Espadrilles Flats Shoes 42 fit 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2017 Cuba espadrilles in nude nubuck leather embellished with tonal Camellia
CHANEL nude leather 17C CUBA CAMELLIA Espadrilles Flats Shoes 42 fit 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2017 Cuba espadrilles in nude nubuck leather embellished with tonal Camellia
CHANEL taupe leather 17C CUBA CAMELLIA Espadrilles Flats Shoes 42 fit 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2017 Cuba espadrilles in taupe nubuck leather embellished with tonal Camellia
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Kitten Hill Camellia Chain Pearls Vintage Shoes 39 Mint
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel camellia kitten hill shoes with removable gold tone chain ,pearls and mini CC on the chain
CHANEL black mesh 2019 19P CAMELLIA Ballet Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pointed-toe black mesh ballet flats embellished with a mesh Camellia. Have
Chanel, Camellia flats in grey fishbone
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Camellia flats in grey fishbone. The item is in very good condition and comes with box and
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 Black & White Printed Fabric High-Top Camellia Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of luxury and style with the Chanel Black & White Printed Fabric High-Top
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 Black Rubber Camellia Boots - Size 42
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in style with these chic black Chanel rubber boots. These boots are adorned with Chanel
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 2015 Camellia Accents Booties – Size 41
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in timeless style with these exquisite Chanel 2015 Camellia Accents Boots, size 41. These
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 Patent Leather Pumps with White Camellias, Métiers d’Art 2018
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
From Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2018 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, this exceptional pair of
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
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 23A Runway white black CC camellia dotted logo print tall boots EU39
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23A Runway white black CC camellia dotted logo print tall boots EU39 Reference: AAWC/A01503
Chanel Navy Camellia Espadrille 226696 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
. Soles show signs of wear, small scuffs. Logo decoration on one shoe has been re-attached, some glue
Chanel leather slides with Signature Camellia Adornment
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel slides in supple black leather. Re-soled with non skid soles. Otherwise brand new
CHANEL Patent Leather Gold Camellias Orange Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Orange patent leather sandals embellished with golden camellias through the top of the
Chanel Espadrilles 37 Lambskin Ballerina CC Camellia Studded Flats CC-0225N-0050
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Espadrilles 37 Lambskin Ballerina CC Camellia Studded Flats CC-0225N-0050 Hello fellow
Chanel Embossed Coco Mark Camellia Velvet Rain Boots Black (EU 35)
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
CHANEL EMBOSSED COCO MARK CAMELLIA VELVET RAIN BOOTS BLACK (EU 35) Color: Black Material: Suede
CHANEL gold rubber GLITTER CAMELLIA Sandals Flats Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Camellia rubber thong sandals in glittery golden rubber. Have been worn once
CHANEL brown suede CHAIN SLINGBACK CAMELLIA Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage slingback pumps in brown suede embellished with calf-hair Camellia
CHANEL beige & black leather CAMELLIA Ballet Flats Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballerinas in beige and black lambskin embellished with a classic black
Chanel Sneakers - Navy Leather Camellia Pearl Stud High Top Shoes
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
leather camellia flowers. Wear throughout. CC logo missing from top pearl on both shoes. As-is. Made in
CHANEL clear rubber 2013 13C CAMELLIA THONG Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Camellia thong sandals in clear, lila, lime green and white rubber. Have been
CHANEL beige leather 14C SINGAPORE CAMELLIA Ballet Flats Shoes 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic ballet flats are crafted in elegant beige calfskin with a
CHANEL gold leather 21C CAPRI CAMELLIA Slingback Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel slingback sandals in metallic gold laminated lambskin leather exude
Chanel 2024 White Black Embellished Pearl Crystal Camellia 24P Slingback Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the most beautiful shoes of 2024: crystal embellished slingback from 24P collection
CHANEL beige 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE CAMELLIA VELVET Ballet Flats Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballerinas in beige logo and Camellia embossed velvet with a black grosgrain
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 beige leather 2019 19S CAMELLIA THONG Sandals Shoes 40.5 fit 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 Camellia thong sandals in beige smooth leather with gold-tone hardware
CHANEL black grosgrain 2021 21K CAMELLIA Slingback Flats Shoes 37.5 fit 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Camellia slingback flats in black quilted and white grosgrain fabric. Brand
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 ivory & beige rubber 2019 19C LA PAUSA CAMELLIA Thongs Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel thongs sandals in ivory & sand rubber embellished with a rubber Camellia and
CHANEL blue denim Camellia CC sling back almond toe flats shoes EU37.5 US7.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL blue denim Camellia CC sling back almond toe flats shoe EU37.5 US7.5 CHANEL Light blue
CHANEL red leather 2015 15P CAMELLIA FLAT THONG Sandals Shoes 40 fit 39.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel thong sandals in red leather embellished with pearl studded camellia's and
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 Mint Green Grosgrain Camellia Flats
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Mint green grosgrain pointed-toe flats by Chanel. Camellia adornments at toes
Chanel Double Strap Camellia Sandals - '10s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Ideal for the summer, the Chanel Double Strap Camellia Sandals showcase a flower in the center of
Chanel Beige Camellia Loafers Ballet Flats
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz. 38.5 Very good condition. Signs of wear seen on pics. No box. No dust bag.
Chanel Beige Black Camellia Ballet Flats
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz. 39.5 Very good condition. Dust bag is not included.
Chanel Camellia Flower Tweed Mules
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Camellia Flower Tweed Mules Lavender sandals styled with Chanel's signature oversized
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
Chanel Blue Camellia Ballet Flats Size IT 38
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel designer resale item. Details Blue Cloth Flats Gold netting Gold camellia detail Gold low heel
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 Patent Slides w/ Ivory Cashmere Camellia - 39.5
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Patent Slides w/ Cashmere Camellia - 39.5. These slides are in excellent condition
Chanel Black Grosgrain Pumps with Ivory Silk Camellia - 37
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The beautiful Chanel black grosgrain pumps have an ivory silk camellia on the toe. There is a small
Chanel Women's Camellia Flower Heeled Sandals
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
exterior. Thee is also some wear to the flower design at the front on this used Chanel designer resale item
Chanel Green and Goldtone Camellia Slingback Peep-Toe Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
These pre-owned slinback pumps from Chanel are crafted in a beautiful delicate green satin. They
Chanel Platform Wedge Camellia Beige Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Good condition. Signs of wear seen on pics. Sz.40 No box. No dust bag.
Chanel Camellia Open Toe Booties
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Black leather Chanel peep-toe booties with camellia adornments at uppers featuring interlocking CC
Chanel Camellia Booties
Located in Gresham, OR
Lazer cut kidskin leather with camellia accents. size 36.5
Chanel 3D Camellia Flower Peep Toe Bootie
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 3D Camellia Flower Peep Toe Bootie Black lambskin leather open toe heeled boots. Rows of
Chanel Metallic Gold Textured Leather Camellia Ankle Strap Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.38 Very good condition. Signs of wear seen on pics. No box. No dust bag.
Chanel Metallic Gold Textured Leather Camellia Ankle Strap Sandals
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Sz.38 Very good condition. Signs of wear seen on pics. No box. No dust bag.
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 Camellia Flower Jelly Sandals - EU 40
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Black Camellia Flower Jelly Sandals Add a playful yet elegant touch to your summer wardrobe
Chanel Beige Leather Camellia Sandals Size IT 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
strap and right flower on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details Beige Leather Sandals
CHANEL Camellia CC Logo Glitter Rain Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
The boots are performed in high gloss rubber with glitter Camellia flower with silver CC logo
Chanel Black Camellia Sandals Size IT 40
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
discolouration to the toe post on the right sandal and flower accessory of both shoes on this used Chanel
Chanel Beige Leather Camellia Laser Cut Loafers Size IT 36.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to rear top line with
CHANEL Black Patent Wedge with Metal Camellias - 37.5
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
CHANEL Black Patent Wedge with Metal Camellias- 37.5. The adorable Chanel wedges are in excellent
Chanel Ecru Leather Camellia CC Logo Ballet Flats Size IT 38
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
, minor staining on the right shoe, light scratches on the front and back on this used Chanel designer
Chanel Women's 36 Rubber Camellia CC Logo Rain Boots 1026c46
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 3.5" Height: 12.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Size: 36 EU Women's Exterior: Some Rubbing, Very Minor Ma...
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Slides Size IT 39
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
the in sole and the heel on both shoes. Fading to the in sole designer logo on the left shoe on this
Chanel Black Leather Camellia Sandals Size IT 36.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
brand label on the insole has faded and there is mild abrasions on the rear of used Chanel designer
CHANEL 19S Camellia Embroidered Lace Up Flat Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Black embroidered camellia flower applique lace up boots. Tonal leather cap toe. Suede back and
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 Beige Textured Leather Scrunch Pumps w/ Black Toe & Gold Camellia - 37
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Beige Textured Leather Scrunch Pumps w/ Black Toe & Gold Camellia - 37. These scrunch
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 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 Size 8 Black & White Leather Camellia Wedge Sandals
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage CHANEL sandals feature a strappy toe with signature camellia logo flower and white leather
$950
H 62 in W 18 in L 62 in
Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
$395
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Oscar de la Renta Multicolor Floral Short Sleeve Ballerina Skirt Suit - M, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
Featuring a full circle skirt with a nearly 13-foot sweep, this ensemble's fit and flare silhouette is modernized by an on-trend shorter length and eye-catching graphic print. The he...
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
$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...
New With Tags Oscar De La Renta The Dahlia Dress Size 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Known for its romantic rendering of blooms, Oscar de la Renta's designs bring the beauty of nature to ready-to-wear Dahlia Collection This long-sleeved dress is cut from jersey with...
CHANEL black SHEER STAR LACE Cap Sleeve Blouse Shirt M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cap sleeve top in black sheer star lace (nylon-spandex blend - please note the content tag is missing). Embellished with embroidered stars all over the top and ...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinestones encrusted around collar, and at...
$2,113Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
New Emilio Pucci Satin Slides Mules Resort 2018 Sz 36.5 $925
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New with Box Emilio Pucci $925 Resort 2018 Multi Satin Pucci Print Slides Size: 36.5 Satin Insole Leather Sole Heels: .5"
$924Sale Price|30% Off
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L
By Donna Karan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DONNA KARAN red halter plunge tucked draped evening gown dress L Reference: JHDN/A00050 Brand: Donna Karan Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lining:...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
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.