Chanel Gold Calfskin Pearl Cap Toe Ankle Boots Sz 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in dazzling style with these exquisite Chanel Gold Calfskin Grosgrain Cap Toe Pearl Ankle
Chanel Gold Calfskin Pearl Cap Toe Ankle Boots Sz 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step out in dazzling style with these exquisite Chanel Gold Calfskin Grosgrain Cap Toe Pearl Ankle
Chanel Black Leather Paris Dallas Metal Cap Toe Thigh High Boots/Booties
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
To complement your unparalleled style, Chanel brings you these gorgeous thigh high boots that come
Burgundy Suede Cap Toe Over The Knee Boots
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into sophistication with the Chanel Russian Burgundy Suede Cap Toe Over-The-Knee Boots – a
Chanel Denim Grosgrain Cap Toe Short Boots Blue/Black Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
These stylish pair booties are crafted of denim fabric in blue and a black pointed toe embroidered
Chanel Beige Leather Paris Dallas Metal Cap Toe Thigh High Boots/Bootie Sz. 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
To complement your unparalleled style, Chanel brings you these gorgeous thigh high boots that come
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL black calfskin cross stitch cut out CC toe cap block heel boot EU38.5
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black calfskin cross stitch cut out CC toe cap block heel boot EU38.5 Reference: KNLM/A00243
Black & Gold Chanel Cap-Toe CC Wedge Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold leather cap-toe CC wedge ankle boots by Chanel. Zip closures at counters. 4.5" shaft
Black & Gold Chanel Cap-Toe Mesh & Patent Heeled Ankle Boots Size 39
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black and metallic gold patent leather and mesh cap-toe heeled ankle boots by Chanel. Zip closures
Chanel Brave Shiny Calfskin Quilted CC Chain Cap Toe Platform Short Boots 37
By Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Chanel Shiny Calfskin Quilted CC Chain Cap Toe Platform Boots G36424 Color Black Size 37EU Heel
NEW Chanel Suede Kidskin Grosgrain CC Logo Cap Toe Chelsea Short Boots 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Chanel Chanel Suede Kidskin Grosgrain CC Logo Cap Toe Short Boots Year 2022 Serial E G39305 Color
Chanel Quilted CC Chain Logo Lambskin Calfskin Cap Toe Combat Short Boots 37
By Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Chanel Lambskin Calfskin Quilted CC Chain Cap Toe Platform Boots G36424 In original box, with
Chanel Flat Ankle Boots in Beige Suede w/ Black Satin Cap Toe New w/ Box
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL FLAT ANKLE BOOTS IN BEIGE SUEDE WITH BLACK SATIN CAP TOE NEW NEVER WORN 39.5 EU Classic
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
Chanel Cap Toe Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Oh la la! Slip on the Chanel black leather cap toe ankle boots and you'll be ready to jump on the
CHANEL Leather Cap Toe Gold Cc Logo Embellished Ankle Heel Black Boots
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
, round toe, cap toe, cc gold logo, embellishment around the cap toe. conditions: worn leather, scuff
CHANEL Leather Black Patent Leather Cap Toe Riding Knee High Brown Boots
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 riding equestrian style boots, perfect for this fall and winter! Dark Brown taupe
Chanel Black Suede and Grosgrain CC Cap Toe Knee Length Boots Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel brings you the perfect pair of boots to celebrate the season in. Crafted from suede and
CHANEL Black Boots Suede Leather Mid-Calf Fur CC Cap Toe Block Sz 40 2015 15B
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHANEL 2015 15B BLACK MID-CALF BOOTS Retailed excluding sales taxes $1,825
CHANEL Black Ankle Boots Leather Tweed Camilla Cap Toe Silver CC Zipper Sz 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
CHANEL BLACK LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS Details: - Black leather ankle boot. - Black leather almond
Chanel Taupe Leather Black Patent Leather Cap Toe Equastrian Knee High Boots
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2015 riding equestrian style boots, perfect for this fall and winter! Dark Brown taupe
Chanel Leather Cap Toe Boots With 'CC' Logo
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Leather Cap Toe Boots With 'CC' Logo Black boots designed with patent leather almond cap
Chanel Women's White Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Condition is good, minor creases, stains and scratches evident on exterior leather. Minor stains and signs of wear evident on interior and edges. Heel Height: 4.5 CM / 1.8" Platform...
Chanel Women's White Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Conditionis good, minor creases, stains and scratches evident on exterior leather. Minor stains and signs of wear evident on interior and edges. Heel Height: 4.5 CM / 1.8" Platform H...
CHANEL Size 9 Beige Black Leather Cap Toe Boots
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL boots in a beige leather fabric featuring black leather contrast cap with monogram pointed
Chanel Leather 'CC' Logo Cap Toe Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Leather 'CC' Logo Cap Toe Ankle Boots Black boots designed with patent leather cap toe
Chanel Black & Brown Leather Cap-Toe Riding Boots Sz 41
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black & Brown Leather Cap-Toe Riding Boots Sz 41 Made In: Italy Color: Black, brown
Chanel Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size IT 39
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
boots Mid heel Round toe Cap toe detail Side zip fastening Made in Italy Composition EXTERIOR
Chanel Women's Black Leather CC Alligator Cap Toe Knee Boots
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Black Leather and suede Knee high boots High heel Pointed toe Alligator embossed CC cap toe Suede
Chanel Women's Black Leather CC Alligator Cap Toe Knee Boots
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Black Leather and suede Knee high boots High heel Pointed toe Alligator embossed CC cap toe Suede panel
Chanel Black CC Cap Toe Rain Boots Size EU 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Knee high rain boots Round toe Kitten block heel CC logo cap toe Contrast pink sole Made in Italy
Chanel Beige Leather Cap-Toe Quilted Boots Size IT 39
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Ankle boots High heeled Black logo cap toe Side zip fastening Made in Italy
Chanel Boots - Black Leather Fold Over Toe Cap Chain Wedge Shoes
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL knee high boots come in smooth black leather with a fold over shaft, patent leather cap toe
Chanel 2011 Black Patent Metal Cap Toe Boots Size IT 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Patent leather Ankle boots Silver metal logo toe cap Lace up Round toe Made in Italy Composition
Chanel Grey Leather Navy Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size IT 37
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
used Chanel designer resale item. Details Grey Leather Ankle boots Navy
Chanel Black Knee High Cap Toe Leather Boots Size IT 38.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Boots Round toe Cap toe detail Knee high Block heel Mid heel Made in Italy
CHANEL black Camellia applique satin toe cap stretch fit flat knee boots EU38.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black Camellia applique satin toe cap stretch fit flat knee boots EU38.5 CHANELBlack
CHANEL Gray Suede Cap Toe CC Thigh High Over The Knee Tall Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL gray suede over the knee boots from the 13B collection, Grey suede with cap toe detail
CHANEL Beige Suede Cap Toe CC Thigh High Over The Knee Tall Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL beige suede over the knee boots from the 13B collection, Beige suede with cap toe detail
White Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size IT 42
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
White Leather Ankle boots Black toe cap detail Fleece lined Side zip fastening Made in Italy
rare CHANEL white soft leather CC logo patent toe cap pull on flat boots EU38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL white soft leather CC logo patent toe cap pull on flat boots EU38 Reference: CAWG
Chanel Women's Vintage Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boot
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
seen on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details Black Leather Ankle boots High heel
Chanel Women's Vintage Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boot
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
seen on this used Chanel designer resale item. Details Black Leather Ankle boots High heel Patent
Chanel White x Black Woven Mesh CC Cap Toe Espadrilles 18ck34s
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel White x Black Woven Mesh CC Cap Toe Espadrilles 18ck34s Made In: Spain Measurements: Length
CHANEL black velvet 2.55 silver chain trimmed leather toe cap wedge boot EU38C
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black velvet 2.55 silver chain trimmed leather toe cap wedge boot EU38C CHANEL Black velvet
CHANEL Black Leather Ankle Booties W. Quilting, Cap Toe & Side Zippers Sz. 39.5
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Black Leather Ankle Booties W. Quilting, Cap Toe & Side Zippers Sz. 39.5 Made in Italy
rare CHANEL 00A beige nude marked CC logo toe cap ankle bootie EU37
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 00A beige nude marked CC logo toe cap ankle bootie EU37 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl
CHANEL black calfskin cross stitch cut out CC toe cap block heel boot EU38.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black calfskin cross stitch cut out CC toe cap block heel boot EU38.5 Brand: Chanel Designer
Chanel Paris-Moscow Wedge Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
From the Pre-Fall 2009 Runway Collection. Red leather Chanel Paris-Moscow thigh-high cap-toe
CHANEL burgundy CC red diamond quilted suede toe cap shearling ankle boot EU37
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL burgundy CC red diamond quilted suede toe cap shearling ankle boot EU37 Brand: Chanel
rare CHANEL 00A beige nude marked CC logo toe cap ankle bootie EU37
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 00A beige nude marked CC logo toe cap ankle bootie EU37 Reference: ANWU/A00974 Brand
new CHANEL grey tweed red pointed toe cap zip buckle ankle bootie shoe EU35.5C
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHANEL grey tweed red pointed toe cap zip buckle ankle bootie shoe EU35.5C CHANEL Mixed grey
CHANEL black leather CC logo patent toe cap zip back flat high boot EU36 US6 UK3
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black leather CC logo patent toe cap zip back flat high boot EU36 US6 UK3 CHANEL Black
Chanel Dark Purple Suede Cap-Toe Boots
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Dark purple and black suede cap-toe boots by Chanel. Gold-tone CC embellishments
Chanel-39-Metallic Cap Toe Combat Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in Amman, JO
NEW Chanel black metallic CC leather cap toe lace up ankle boots . Not worn Material: leather Size
Chanel Suede Patent Calfskin Charm Cap Toe Short Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
From 2017 Lovely short boots with luxurious material and elegant design. The heel has been
Chanel Boots - Heels - 8.5 Taupe and Black Glitter Suede Cap Toe Platform Boots
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL ankle booties come in a unique sparkle encrusted taupe suede and feature a black toe cap
CHANEL Size 5 Grey Black Suede Cap Toe Lace-up Boots
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL boots in a grey suede fabric featuring an ankle style, contrast black leather cap toe, and
CHANEL Goatskin Velvet Cap Toe CC Bow Cut Out Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
CHANEL Leather Velvet Ribbon Back Zip Pumps Sz. 39 Very good condition. Signs of wear seen on
Chanel Quilted CC Logo Lambskin and Calfskin Cap Toe Combat Short Boots 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Lambskin Calfskin Quilted CC Chain Cap Toe Platform Boots G36424 Color Mauve / Black Size 36.5EU
Black Chanel Embossed Cap-Toe Ankle Boots
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black embossed ankle boots by Chanel. Outer and inner zip closures. Round
CHANEL CC toe cap black rubber green sole tall rainboots boots EU36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL CC toe cap black rubber green sole tall rainboots boots EU36 Reference: ANWU/A00990 Brand
CHANEL black suede silver CC metal toe cap high heel ankle bootie EU37.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL black suede silver CC metal toe cap high heel ankle bootie EU37.5
Chanel CC Logo Rain Boots Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a pair of Chanel cap-toe rain boots with CC logo and quilted sole detail. These are in
Chanel Red & Blue Tweed Cap-Toe Sneaker Boots Sz 38
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Red & Blue Tweed Cap-Toe Sneaker Boots Sz 38 Made In: Italy Color: Red, blue Materials
Chanel Blue Suede Gabrielle Cap-Toe Boots 39
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Blue Suede Gabrielle Cap-Toe Boots -Blue Suede Body -Black Satin Pointed Cap-toe -Black
Chanel Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
crafted from leather and feature patent leather cap toes with the CC logos. The ankle boots are complete
Chanel Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
crafted from leather and feature patent leather cap toes with the CC logos. The ankle boots are complete
Chanel Black Leather Cap Toe Ankle Boots Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. These ankle length Chanel boots personifies class with its silver trimming on the heels with the
Chanel Navy Blue Leather Cap Toe Knee Length Boots
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with these Chanel boots for women. Crafted with precision, these chic and
Chanel Calfskin Quilted Cap Toe CC Light Brown Boots
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
. Chanel shoes tend to be very narrow but the ones marked with a C are made wider on purpose for more
Hermès Birkin 35 Rose Sheherazade GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
CHANEL black leather 18P G33701 Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic pumps in black leather embody timeless elegance. They feature a high stiletto heel adorned with a gold-tone CC detail and rounded toes, making the...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 14P Runway Patent Sock Boots – EU 39
By Chanel
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Step into high fashion history with these rare CHANEL sock boots from the 2014 Spring Runway Collection, designed by the iconic Karl Lagerfeld. A standout piece from the show, these ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
$1,396
Size: Italian 42
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This Gucci dress from Tom Ford’s Fall 2000 collection is a stunning and very in-demand piece. Made in Italy from soft dark copper lurex jersey, it has a beautiful sparkle that catche...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
2015 Look #8 Versace Red Suede Leather Thigh high Boots Size 38 - 8
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Fall 2015 Look # 8 Versace Red Suede Thigh high Boots IT size 38 - US 8 Gold Greek Key Heel and Platform New
$563Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
F/W 1983 Gucci Ad Campaign Brown Quilted Leather Fox Fur Oversized Jacket
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1983 collection, this fabulous brown Gucci jacket was constructed using brown leather and matching brown fox fur. The coat was captured in the season's ad campai...
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.