$19,920
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Chanel Mini 1993 Caviar 2.55 Rare Vintage Classic Flap Drawstring Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Caviar 2.55 Rare Vintage Classic Flap Drawstring Crossbody Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years
Chanel Vintage 1993 Large Logo CC Coco Knot Bow Circle Medallion Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1993 Unisex Classic Iconic Logo CC Coco Circle Round Knot Bow Openwork Medallion
24k Gold, Gold Plate
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Classic Camellia Clip-On Earrings, Fall 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL BY KARL LAGERFELD vintage classic clip-on earrings featuring a gold tone camellia flower
Gilt Metal
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Reference: HB2887 Serial Number
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H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Classic Timeless Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Classic Timeless Backpack Reference: HB2889 Serial
1993 Chanel black linen classic 4 pocket dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel classic black linen 4 pocket dress with white flat braid trim from 1993...Dress closes at
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Medium Classic
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2576 Serial
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2435 Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2236 Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB1851 Serial
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3560
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3315
CHANEL A/W 1993 Haute Couture Classic Black White Boucle Wool Jacket Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Chanel A/W 1993 Haute Couture numbered (71270 and 71271) black and white wool skirt suit. Designed
Chanel Vertical Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This timeless and classic vintage Chanel bag from 1993. - It is made of soft lambskin
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Xupes Reference: HB2887 Serial Number
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H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
1993 Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB3313
1993 C Chanel Navy Boucle Jacket and skirt suit with CC logo buttons
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chanel Boutique 1993 Cruise collection navy boucle wool 4 pocket jacket with a matching
Chanel Vintage 1993 Classic Maxi Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Roslyn, NY
leather lining. One interior opened pocket. One interior zippered pocket. From 1993. Original dust bag and
Rare 1993 Pink 22 cm Classic Chanel Bag.
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous bag form 1993 collection in Perfect for the spring or summer cocktails. Golde hardware
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H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Around 1993 Made Tweed Flap Top Handle Bag with Micro Bag Apple Green
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1993 Made Tweed Classic Flap Top Handle Bag With Micro Bag Apple Green Additional
Vintage 1993 CHANEL Classic 15 Chain Leather Tiered Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1993 CHANEL Classic 15 Chain Leather Tiered Medallion Belt As seen on Kate Moss in S/S 1993
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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 ...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
CHANEL CC White And Silver Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
A piece as rarely seen. Chanel has outdone herself in this silver and white minaudiere. On the one hand, a large silver CC shiny on the top then subtly rounded white on the bottom an...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
$6,260
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - IT 42
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather pants with open lace up fastening down the legs and buckle fastenings around knees. Fall-Winter 2003
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Paco Rabanne Runway cocktail dress. Fit size 4 ** Dress weigh around 8lb
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and jeans, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and high rise slim jeans Fall-Winter 1992
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished straps, square neck and c...
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.
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