CHANEL ivory cashmere 2018 BELTED SLEEVELESS Knit Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Pre-Fall 2018 belted sleeveless knit cardigan in off-white cashmere (100%).
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Chanel 1997 Rare Unisex Cotton Cardigan with Silver CC Buttons, Fr 40
By Chanel
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Rare Chanel 1997 Cardigan featuring Silver CC buttons. Most vintage Chanel features gold buttons so it's rare to find a vintage piece with silver buttons. This is a very stretchy ...
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CHANEL cream cashmere FUZZY BOUCLE OVERSIZED Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
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This 100% authentic Chanel sweater in cream fuzzy bouclé cashmere (100%) exudes cozy elegance. Featuring an oversized silhouette with dropped shoulders, a deep V-neck, and chunky rib...
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Chanel Spring 2008 Mauve Sequin Embellished Cashmere Cardigan-Size 40
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Chanel Spring 2008 Mauve Sequin Embellished Cashmere Cardigan-Size 40
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Chanel Spring 2008 Mauve Heavily Embellished Sequin Cashmere Cardigan-Size 40 This Karl Lagerfeld design from the Spring 2008 collection is a must have for any Chanel Collector.
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CHANEL white cotton 11S OPEN CROCHET KNIT Cardigan Sweater 40 M
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100% authentic Chanel cardigan in white open crochet knit composed of cotton (60%) and polyamide (40%), showcasing an airy, intricately textured construction.
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CHANEL black cashmere 22C DUBAI PEACE DOVE Cardigan Sweater 40 M
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100% authentic Chanel cardigan in black cashmere (99%) and elastane (1%) with a white peace dove jacquard pattern, showcasing intricate knit craftsmanship and striking contrast.
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Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set - 40
By Chanel
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Chanel Ivory Black AW 1991 Vintage Rib Wool Knit Cardigan and Leggings Set Black grosgrain ribbon trim goldtone CC logo buttons ribbed knit elastic pull on pants marked size FR 40 ...
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Chanel cashmere red orange 3 piece cardigan sweater set sz 40
By Chanel
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Set features white bread trim detail and clear cc logo buttons. French size 40 Bust flat 36" Length 20", cardigan bust 36" length 22" sleeves 23", Collection 02 Spring
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NEW Chanel Cashmere Sweater - Navy and Gold - Size 40
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
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Presented here is a Chanel cardigan is 100% soft cashmere and is presented in Navy Blue with Tan trim. It features two front pockets, the left pocket has a CC emblazoned button. It...
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Chanel Burgundy Cashmere Iridescent Sequin Long Sleeve Cardigan Size 40
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Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 40 Color: Pink,Red, Made In: Italy Fabric Content: Cashmere; Inset: Polyester Item Specifics & Details: Pair this burgundy cardigan with a pencil skirt for the office...
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By Chanel
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Chanel Gray Knitted Brooch Cardigan with - Size 40
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Elevate your wardrobe with this stunning Chanel knitted cardigan! This elegant, longline gray cardigan features a soft shawl collar and a central button closure adorned with iconic b...
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Chanel Ivory Cashmere Contrast Trim Cardigan Sz 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your wardrobe with this beautiful Chanel ivory cashmere cardigan. This luxurious cardigan features a chic contrast trim, adding a subtle pop of vi...
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Chanel Navy Metallic Knit Fall 2009 Collection Cardigan Sz.40
By Chanel
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Chanel Navy Metallic Knit Cardigan – Fall 2009 Collection Size: 40 (FR) Condition: Very Good This elegant cardigan from Chanel's Fall 2009 collection is crafted in a navy metallic kn...
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Wrap yourself in the luxurious comfort of this Chanel grey cashmere blend long cardigan, a piece that blends timeless elegance with modern versatility.
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CHANEL 11P jacket cardigan sweater superb knit chain drawstring 40 NWT
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Chanel 2015 Pink Silk and Cashmere Knit Cardigan Size 40 FR
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Chanel 2015 Pink Silk and Cashmere Knit Cardigan Size 40 FR
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Chanel baby pink Cardigan from the 2015 Fall Collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
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Chanel 2015 Black and Brown Lurex Knit Cardigan Size 40 FR
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Chanel Black and Brown Shimmer Knit Cardigan from the 2015 Fall Collection.
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Chanel Iconic Rare CC Logo Deauville / Biarritz Maxi Cashmere Cardigan Sz.40
By Chanel
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An exceptionally rare find! Grab this Iconic Chanel Paris / Deauville / Biarritz Maxi Cashmere Cardigan with the coveted CC logo from the 2019 Spring Collection (19P).
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CHANEL ivory & blue cashmere 2016 16C SEOUL CONTRAST TRIM Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
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100% authentic Chanel four pocket cardigan in ivory cashmere (100%) with contrasting blue trim.
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Chanel 199C Black & White 100% Cotton Stripe Twin Set Cardigan & Sweater 40
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Chanel Boutique 1998C 100% cotton in black with white stripes, long sleeve cardigan sweater with logo button front and matching short sleeve jewel neck sweater.
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CHANEL Long Sleeve Navy Blue V-Neck Cardigan W. Silver & White Trim Sz. 40 c. 2008
By Chanel
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CHANEL Long Sleeve Navy Blue V-Neck Cardigan W. Silver & White Trim Sz. 40 c. 2008 Age: 2008 Made in Italy Materials: 68% cashmere, 29% silk, 3% other fabrics.
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CHANEL A/W 2009 Shawl Collar Button Front Knit Cardigan Sweater Size 40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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Chanel A/W 2009 black gray brown striped knit cardigan.
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ALAIA nude pink wool blend BUTTON FRONT Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alaia long sleeve knit cardigan in nude wool (87%) and polyester (13%). Opens with seven buttons on the front. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. M...
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Chanel CC Turnlock Cashmere Sweater Dress - Size 40
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Stunning Chanel long cashmere cardigan sweater dress in a beautiful pastel light blue. This dress is from the Fall 2015 collection and features elegant silver-tone CC turnlock button...
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CHANEL black & cream cashmere 23K CAMELLIA STRIPED Sweater 40 M
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This 100% authentic Chanel striped jacquard camellia and CC logo sweater in black and ecru is crafted from a luxurious blend of cashmere (94%), polyamide (5%), and elastane (1%). Des...
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CHANEL white 2001 JUST A DROP OF NO 5 POP ART Sweater 40 M
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100% authentic Chanel vintage 2001 'Just a Drop of No 5' sweater in red, white, yellow, black and blue cotton (80%) and acrylic (20%). Features ribbed cuffs, round neck and a ribbed ...
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Chanel Beige Cashmere Blend Pleated Cardigan with Gold Camellia Buttons- 40- 06A
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Chanel Beige Cashmere Blend Pleated Cardigan with Gold Camellia Buttons- 40- 06A.
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CHANEL pink & blue cashmere Open Cardigan Sweater 40 M
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Chanel crew-neck cardigan in rose and baby blue cashmere (100%).
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Chanel Turquoise Cashmere Cardigan Set with Detachable Flowers - 40 - 05P
By Chanel
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Chanel Turquoise Cashmere Cardigan Set with Detachable Flowers - 40 - 05P.
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CHANEL black cashmere LONG CUT Knit Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
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authentic Chanel long v-neck cardigan in black cashmere with grey trimmings and embellished silver-tone buttons.
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CHANEL Black Cashmere Zippered Cardigan W. Gold Thread Trim Sz. 40 c. 2004
By Chanel
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CHANEL Black Cashmere Zippered Cardigan W. Gold Thread Trim Sz. 40 c. 2004 Age: 2004 Made in Italy Materials: 94% cashmere, 4% polyester, 2% nylon. 100% cashmere.
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Chanel Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 2008 A/W F 40 uk12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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Chanel 100%Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 08 A 40 uk12 This is a gorgeous cream and black cardigan by Chanel, with subtle navy trim to pockets and cuffs A Chanel cashm...
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Chanel Cardigan 6 8 40 Long White Black Coat Jacket Knit Crochet Trim 2005 05P
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Chanel - Long Cardigan Spring Jacket Size: US 8 - 40 Color: White (off-white) / Black Material: 81% Nylon - 18% Cotton - 1% Spandex ------------------------------------...
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Chanel cashmere cardigan with belt size 40.
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Fabulous, "Chanel" 2012 12A runway crystal & metallic multi color shimmery sweater in FR 40/ US 6 & 8. Beautiful & vibrant piece in a rich color palette of: indigo purple, pink, gree...
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Chanel 2007 07A Coco Camellia Crest Black & Tan Cashmere Sweater Top FR 40/ US 6
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel cardigan 40 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Blue and more.
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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.
Finding the Right Sweaters for You
The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.
In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.
A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.
Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.
A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?
It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.
Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.
Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.
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