Chanel Black Silk and Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown - 42 - 06A
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel silk chiffon gown is black and sleeveless. It features a v-neck and a low back. There
Chanel Black Silk and Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown - 42 - 06A
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel silk chiffon gown is black and sleeveless. It features a v-neck and a low back. There
1990s Chanel Collection 18 Black Chiffon Gown with Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black
Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back
Chanel Couture Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Couture,apricot tone, sleeveless, chiffon, chemise style, cocktail dress, having diagonal
Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French
Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a
Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1992 archival black silk chiffon bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a big bow
$4,445
Size: 38 (fr) 8 (US) M
Long anthracite silk chiffon evening dress wrapped and pleated Chanel Boutique
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long silk chiffon evening dress wrapped and pleated. Shoulder pad. Snaps on the middle front. Gold
UNWORN Chanel Chinoiserie Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Dress 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A classic CHANEL signature piece Finest chiffon silk with chinese motive and CC pattern print
Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Chanel Boutique
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles and black velvet ribbons piping. Boned silk
Black cocktail dress in silk chiffon , sequins and metallic silver chain Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress in silk chiffon ,sequins and metallic silver chain. Tiny "Double C" in metal
Chanel 2004 Spring Celadon and Beige Chiffon Dress and Vest
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel spring 2004 soft taupe and celadon green silk chiffon 2pc cocktail set. Sleeveless raw edged
1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress With
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
removable. 1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress With Black Satin Bow
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel evening gown is crafted in black velvet and chiffon for a refined
Chanel Nautical Blue Chiffon Strapless Gown with Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning Chanel gown, done in intricately pleated navy silk chiffon and accented with
2002 Chanel Cruise Collection Midnight Blue Silk Chiffon Draped Bias-Cut Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ultra rare, magnificent midnight blue silk bias-cut gown, dating back to Karl Lagerfeld's
Chanel Midnight Blue Silk Chiffon Draped and Pleated Dress, Circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Midnight Blue Silk Chiffon Dress. This chic sleeveless dress by Chanel is part of
Chanel Tangerine & Pink Voided Silk Chiffon Velvet Halter Dress, Cruise 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel, Cruise 2001 tangerine & pink voided silk chiffon velvet halter dress, side zip closure and
Chanel Runway Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress Yellow Cashmere Trim, Fall 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Chanel, Autumn-Winter 1994, sleeveless silk chiffon dress with shawl, V-neck, striped yellow
Chanel Chiffon Gown
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, black, layered chiffon, bias cut gown with a sleeveless fitted bodice with sheer bustline
Chanel Chiffon Knife Pleat Gown
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel black chiffon knife pleat gown with flat gold link chain belt detail and open back with tiny
Chanel Silk Chiffon Draped Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Silk Chiffon Draped Evening Gown From Cruise 2002 Collection is this evening gown crafted
Chanel Gown in Pleated Chiffon with Gold Buttons
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in New York, NY
Very fine work on this gown from Chanel. The label reads boutique but this vintage quality gown is
Chanel Black Chiffon Gown With Fuchsia Trim
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel black multi-layer chiffon empire gown with fuchsia and black knit trim at arm
Chanel Black Strapless Sequin & Chiffon Gown Circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunningly beautiful black strapless 1990's empire waist Chanel gown. Black sequins across the
Vintage Chanel Silk Chiffon Watercolor Beaded Gown 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld watercolor beaded gown. The dress features beaded red
Chanel Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Satin Ribbon - 40 - NWT - Circa 11A
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Satin Ribbon - 40 - NWT - Circa 11A This very chic and classic
Chanel Silk Chiffon Grecian-Inspired Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Chanel 3-piece ensemble in slate grey silk chiffon. The Grecian-inspired skirt, top and belt
Vintage Chanel Floral & Black Chiffon Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel black chiffon and floral 1930s inspired tea dress with flutter sleeves, waist sash
Chanel Lace and Chiffon Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, lace and chiffon cocktail dress. bodice has thin straps with black lace over nude chiffon
Chanel black chiffon dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon dress, top in black and white sequined flowers, with a flounce on the hips. Branded
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Size: Vintage 44
1984 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Butter Yellow Silk Chiffon Evening Gown Never Worn
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegant Chanel butter yellow silk chiffon evening gown was designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the
Chanel Midnight Blue Chiffon Wrap Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, midnight blue chiffon, wrap dress with a draped sarong like skirt . Satin waist with a
Chanel Haute Couture FR34 Black silk Chiffon skirt
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture long skirt in silk chiffon, pleated to the knee, closed with a zip and hook
Chanel Tiered lace and Chiffon Evening Dress and Shawl
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, "chemise" style long, tiered dress in chiffon and Chantilly lace. Dress is like a 1920's
Vintage Chanel Metallic Chiffon and Tweed Twinset
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vintage Chanel twinset includes a cropped tweed waistcoat and a midi dress. Its dress has a
Tweed and printed chiffon cocktail dress Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tweed and printed chiffon cocktail dress. Zip in the bottom middle front. Silk lining. SIZE 36
Black silk chiffon asymmetrical evening dress with sequins embroidery CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon asymmetrical evening dress with sequins embroidery. The bottom part is made of 3
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Chiffon LBD
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, classic, "LBD" inspired by Coco Chanel's early silhouettes from the 1920
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Silk Chiffon Dress no 4550
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Resplendent dots of gold blanket a gorgeous array of flowers in this breathtaking vintage Chanel
Chanel Little Black Dress Chiffon Underlay Sleeveless Size 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel little black dress from the 2006 spring collection. Sleevless styling. Sheer shiffon
Chanel Little Black Sleeveless Dress Chiffon Underlay Size 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel little black dress from the 2006 spring collection. Sleevless styling. Sheer shiffon
Sexy Semi-Sheer Stretch Chiffon Ruffled Chanel Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel cocktail dress with ruffled tail from the late 90s
Chanel Black Chiffon Cocktail Mini Dress w/ Satin Bows & Ruffles
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an adorable sleeveless baby doll mini dress from Chanel. It is made of silk chiffon and has
Chanel Chiffon Full Length Abstract Print Runway Dress 06P 2006
By Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel full length dress from Chanel Spring 2006 collection. It is adorned with Chanel interlocking
Chanel long cocktail bustier dress in pastel chiffon
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
monogram Chanel all over the chiffon and lining
Black silk chiffon and silk satin wrapped evening dress Chanel Boutique
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon and silk satin wrapped evening dress. Raglan sleeves. Shoulder pads. Wrap on
Chanel White w/ Red Polka Dot Chiffon Dress w/ Feather Wrap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely darling dress from Chanel. It is made of a 100% silk chiffon fabric, with a
CHANEL 04P dress black wool chiffon fringe detail wearable 42 / 10 mint
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 04P exquisite black dress with subtle chiffon detailing. Dress is
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Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld silk chiffon evening dress with feathers, cr 2009
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel evening dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Ivory silk chiffon ▪ Rooster feather trim
A pastel palette silk chiffon scarf dress by CHANEL c. 1999
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silk chiffon scarf dress by the house of Chanel designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1999. The
Chanel Silk Chiffon and Lace Print Knotted Bodice Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful, delicate Chanel dress by Karl Lagerfeld in floral printed silk chiffon and lace
Chanel Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous fun and feminine silk chiffon Haute Couture Chanel Gown with silver metallic threads
Chanel Vintage Burgundy and Gold Iridescent Silk Chiffon Gown, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970's Vintage Chanel Burgundy & Gold Iridescent Silk Chiffon Gown w/ gold metallic bows throughout
2004 Chanel Black & Creme Two-Tone Chiffon Gown w/High-Low Hem
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
2004A Chanel silk chiffon two-tone black and cream dropped waist gown with double-layered skirt and
Early 1990s Chanel Cream Chiffon Strapless Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel strapless cream chiffon cocktail dress from the early 1990s. The bodice is a
Chanel Chiffon Fringe Trim Black Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
From the late 1990's - Early 2000's collection by Karl Lagerfeld Chanel black light wool strappy
Chanel Runway Multicolor Velvet Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Boutique evening dress from the Fall 1997 collection, as seen on the runway. Multicolored
1994 Chanel Ivory Silk chiffon Ruched Bodice and Pearl Button Dress Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A gorgeous vintage Chanel dress in ivory silk chiffon with a gathered and boned bodice. Pleated
Chanel Numbered Haute Couture Black Lace & Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This is such an ultra feminine dress from Chanel Haute Couture, and I think that it is one of the
Chanel Dress Black Silk Chiffon Panels Layers LBD Flapper Style Rare 70s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Chanel black silk flapper-style dress, likely made in the 70s. Made from tons of
UNWORN Chanel Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Cocktail Dress with Camellia Brooch 34
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A signature item by Chanel Finest chiffon silk in layers CC logo print Huge detachable cammelia
S/S 1995 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Diamond Appliqué Corset Chiffon Halter Gown
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a beautiful black and white Chanel gown, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. From the
Chanel Violet Draped Chiffon Gown
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant, violet gown from Chanel is made from ethereal silk chiffon printed with an abstract
Chanel Beaded Chiffon Gown 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at the bottom, deep v-neck, spaghetti straps in the back, and also comes with a chiffon sash that has
Chanel Silk Chiffon Gown
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated & elegant 1970's Chanel gown. Double layered navy silk chiffon. Round neckline. Long
Chanel Silk Chiffon Printed Maxi Gown
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel Print Silk Chiffon Maxi Gown. Gown features a multicolored dot print on a black background
Chanel Red Silk Chiffon Belted Gown
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Creations gown is made from two layers of the most amazing, vibrant red chiffon silk. Bodice
Chanel Embellished Wool Cashmere and Chiffon Gown
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastically chic party dress from Chanel is done in the house's iconic black and white palette. A
1970's Chanel Haute-Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
breathtaking black semi-sheer beaded silk-chiffon gown is a perfect example of why this couture brand has stood
S/S 1984 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Butter Yellow Silk Chiffon Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1984 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld butter yellow silk chiffon gown with fabric front button closures
$2,963Sale Price|24% Off
Size: IT 44
New Alexander McQueen Olive Green Wool Cape Jacket Coat Size IT 44
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Conroe, TX
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 Brand New $3950 Butter Soft Wool IT44 Olive Mock Knit at Neck Zips and Belted at Waist Fully Lined Two Front Pockets Bust: 37" Waist: 32" Shoulder:...
NWT S/S 1995 Donna Karan Runway Beige Lace Wrap Style Slip Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning tan lace Donna Karan mini slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, the dress features intricate floral lace, a scalloped hem, a gracefully outlined b...
1980s Donna Karan White Sequin Embellished Sheer Stretch Knit Low Scoop Tank Top
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1980s Donna Karan white tank top is crafted from a semi-sheer stretch knit and features a low scoop neckline. Fully embellished with shimmering sequins throughout. Approximate ...
1940S Blush Pink Rayon Chiffon Sheer Peignoir Robe With Lace Ruffles & Mother O
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Rayon Chiffon Sheer Peignoir Robe With Lace Ruffles & Mother Of Pearl Buttons
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2006 Sequin Black Silk Chiffon Size 44 Plunging Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy ROBERTO CAVALLI Runway Fall / Winter 2006 black silk chiffon sequined plunging dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. 1970s style with a plunging halter nec...
$1,047Sale Price|20% Off
Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Marlborough, GB
Prada silk heart print dress, Spring Summer 2000 The most romantic, fun print from the collection that gave us the iconic heart print and lipstick print The heart print featured thro...
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Size: 46IT
F/W 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Dark Grey Wool Backless Flower Appliqué Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous grey Dolce & Gabbana wool dress. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway on Hedvig Marie Maigre. Designed with a midi cu...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Pant Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredible Chanel Haute Couture cream wool pantsuit from the early 1980s. Collarless jacket with faux flap pockets. Lovely round gold tone metal buttons with a twisted edge detail. C...
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
$327Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Gray Stripe Blazer Skirt Suit
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1999 Alexander McQueen Black Gray Stripe Blazer Skirt Suit Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Blaze...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed C...
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior 1970s Fox Fur Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this breath taking 1970s Christian Dior fox fur coat! The most luxurious and dramatic classic fur coat in an eye catching contrasting brown fur. Beautiful stripes o...
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.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you 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.