Chanel SS 1994 Tweed Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 Tweed Corset Belt, a stunning and rare accessory that
Chanel SS 1994 Tweed Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 Tweed Corset Belt, a stunning and rare accessory that
Chanel Vintage 1994 Black Gold Chain Strap Corset Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel corset swimsuit from 1994 is a rare and elegant piece. Designed in classic
Chanel Vintage S/S 1993 Yellow Gray Tweed 93P Corset Top
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare and highly collectible Chanel corset top from the iconic Spring 1993 collection by Karl
UNWORN Chanel Tweed & Leather Strapless Corset Dress 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A modern but classic version of the famous little black dress by Chanel Strapless dress As seen on
Vintage Chanel F/W 1993 Runway Black Velvet Boned Corset Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld boned corset dress. As seen on the runway, as modelled by Estelle
Chanel Black Patent Leather Corset Belt Fall/Winter 2001 Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL black patent lambskin leather corset belt from the Fall/Winter 2001 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Chanel Vintage Fall 1994 Trapezoid Buckle Black Leather Corset Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super rare Chanel vintage corset belt from the Fall 1994 collection and Ad campaign. In fabulous
Chanel 1998 strapless corset bustier silk skirt dress dragonfly print combo XS
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE This is a very rare and absolutely beautiful combo by Chanel from Spring 1998
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Black Velvet Gold Chain Strap Corset 93A Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting a stunning black velvet Chanel dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the Fall/Winter
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 Pink Tweed 3pcs Jacket Corset Skirt 94P Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel sets of the decade. Tagged sizes: Jacket size label is missing Skirt FR42 Corset FR40 Runs small
UNWORN CHANEL Watercolor Silk Ensemble Corset Style Blouse Skirt Set as Dress 34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
One of the most famous Chanel pieces of this decade Created by genius Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Reference: BMPA/A00156 Brand
Chanel Camelia Flower Pin Bow Strap Corset Top Size FR 40 White CC Logo Cotton
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- White exterior - Tagged size 40 - Removable camellia pin - Made of 100% cotton Condition: The top is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurement...
Rare Chanel Archival F/W 1993 velvet corset bustier silk gown Lauren Bezos
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel archival Fall Winter 1993 by Karl Lagerfeld runway velvet corset bustier chiffon silk
$47,896
Size: approx. FR38 - UK10 - US6
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture White Bouclé Corseted Skirt Suit, ss 2014
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Haute Couture
Rare Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1995 pink silk set corset bustier and skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel Cruise 1995 collection by Karl Lagerfeld runway archival silk set, corset bustier and
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink checker tweed silk lined boned corset belt FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink checker tweed silk lined boned corset belt FR40 L Reference: TGAS
Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset Grand!
By Chanel, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black jacquard boned silk corset bodice with back zipper closure cropped fitted daffodil yellow
Vintage CHANEL Sequin Ecru Wide Obi Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Sequin Ecru Wide Obi Corset Belt Measurements: Height: 4.92 inches (12.5 cm) Will
Vintage CHANEL Quilted Colourful Camellia Leather Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Quilted Colourful Camellia Leather Corset Belt Measurements: Height: 4.33 inches
Chanel Wide Brown Leather Belt / Corset. Size 80-85
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel belt style " corset" in brown lambskin leather. Good condition some signs of use. Size
Vintage 1994 CHANEL CC Logo Wide Trapezoid Buckle Leather Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 CHANEL CC Logo Wide Trapezoid Buckle Leather Corset Belt Measurements: Maximum Height
Unavailable
Size: FR 34/ 2
Vintage Chanel Navy Blue & White Denim Strapless Corset Bustier Top FR 34/ US 2
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
Iconic, vintage "Chanel" navy dark denim & white corset bustier in size FR 34/ US 2. Beautifully
Chanel Printed Silk Corset Top, Spring-Summer 1993
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Iconic Chanel boned corset top from the Spring-Summer 1993 collection. Constructed to give a fitted
Chanel Red Corset Belt New '90
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Red Chanel corset belt from '90.Size 75/30.Excellent condition,new.Four buckles in the front
Chanel S/S 1993 Vintage Black Cream Camellia Print 93P Corset Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a rare and collectible vintage Chanel corset-style top from the Spring 1993 collection
Chanel Velvet Corseted Bustier
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel black velvet corset top with iconic CC buttons and chain straps.
CHANEL high waist corset skirt
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very flattering high waist corset skirt. Fully boned. French size 36. Fits a US 2 or 4. Jet black
Rare Chanel Classic Millenium Mademoiselle Corset Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Undoubtedly Coco Chanel from her earliest days of designing was all about function and convenient
Chanel Black Corset Evening Gown With Rhinestones 1997
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black staples evening gown, featuring a
Chanel Black Leather Corset Waist Belt sz 42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Leather Corset sz 42 Made In: France Color: Black Materials: 100% Lambskin Lining
Chanel Brown & White Neoprene Corset Top SS 1999
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel brown and white neoprene scuba tube top
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Runway CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset jacket FR44 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Pink Multicolor Tweed 93P Corset
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This tweed corset top is an iconic piece from Chanel's Spring/Summer 1993 collection, famously seen
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1992 Black Tulle Corseted Maxi Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an exceptionally rare vintage Chanel skirt from the Spring 1992 collection, designed by
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1992 Black Tulle Corseted Maxi Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an exceptionally rare vintage Chanel skirt from the Spring 1992 collection, designed by
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Black Corset 95P Mini Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Chanel’s Spring 1995 “Barbie” collection, this iconic high-waisted corset skirt is one of the
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Black Silk Bow Corset 93P Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare black corset top from Chanel Spring/Summer 1993 collection. Designed by the legendary Karl
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1992 Black Satin Corset Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Available for rent for fashion professionals. The Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1992 collection
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Black Silk Bow 93P Corset Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a rare gem from the Chanel Spring/Summer 1993 collection—a striking black corset top
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Black Silk Bow 93P Corset Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a rare gem from the Chanel Spring/Summer 1993 collection—a striking black corset top
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring 1993 Kate Moss Blue Multicolor Tweed 93P Corset
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Iconic multicolor tweed corset top from the Chanel Spring 1993 collection. As seen on Kate Moss's
CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset structured braided CC jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage 93A red boucle tweed boned corset structured braided CC jacket FR44 Reference: ZING
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring 1993 Black Gold Clover Tweed Corset 93P Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This one-of-a-kind, vintage piece from Chanel's Spring 1993 collection is a must-have item for any
Chanel Wide Corset Belt Black Matelasse Calfskin Hammered CC Buckle 1994 Runway
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage F/W 1994 Chanel EXTRA Wide Matelasse Corset Belt stamped size 85/34
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Black Tweed Gold Clover 93P Corset Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This one-of-a-kind, vintage piece from Chanel's Spring 1993 collection is a must-have item for any
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1993 Black Tweed Gold Clover 93P Corset Top
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This one-of-a-kind, vintage piece from Chanel's Spring 1993 collection is a must-have item for any
Chanel White Shirt With Black Vinyl Leather Corset Belt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
White cotton shirt from Chanel with pearl-tone buttons at front opening and cuff links with silver
Chanel Vintage Spring 1993 Coral Red Tweed Cropped Jacket Corset Top 93P Set
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An extremely rare and collectible piece from Chanel's 1993 Spring Collection. The set was seen on
Chanel Vintage S/S1995 Barbie Cropped Yellow Black 95P Jacket Corset Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Don't miss a chance to possess the iconic yellow jacket and matching corset skirt from Chanel
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1995 Black Silk Ruched Bow Corseted 95A Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exquisite black gown from Chanel's Fall/Winter 1995 collection. This strapless evening dress
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1993 Ecru Ivory Black Gold 93A Corseted Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This iconic Chanel jacket from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection, worn by Claudia Schiffer in the
Iconic Chanel Vintage Spring 1994 Pink Tweed Corset Dress Skirt 94P Suit Set
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic set from the Chanel Spring 1994 collection! A must-have for vintage fashion collectors
Chanel Vintage 1990's Denim Mini Skirt and Corset Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Naples, FL
Chanel Vintage 1990's Denim Mini Skirt and White Trim Corset Top 2 Piece Set Ensemble Please note
Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Cropped Yellow Black 95P Jacket Corset Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Don't miss a chance to possess the iconic yellow jacket and matching corset skirt from Chanel
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Cropped Pink Black 95P Jacket Corset Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Don't miss a chance to possess the iconic pink jacket and matching corset skirt from Chanel
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Cropped Red Black 95P Jacket Corset Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Embrace a rare and extraordinary opportunity to own the iconic red jacket and matching corset skirt
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1993 Helena Claudia Pink Tweed 93P Corset Top
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
editorials, this structured corset-style top from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection showcases the sculpted
F/W 1993 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Velvet Boned Corset Gold Chain Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
velvet boned corset with a wide scoop neckline, and Chanel's iconic leather woven gold-tone chains used
ALAIA black leather CORSET WIDE WAIST Belt 75
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Azzedine Alaïa corset belt with zig zag edging in black leather. Closes with buckle. Has been worn
Chanel 1998 Tailleur 3 pcs Bustier FR42 Boucle 3 pcs Corset Ensemble UK14 US12
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel SS1998 collection set by Karl Lagerfeld in blue bouclé wool composed of 3 pieces: a jacket
Chanel 80s Quilted and Topstitched Lambskin Corset Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
Very chic 80s Chanel quilted and trapunto stitched lambskin corset belt with gold-tone harware
Chanel Corset Top in Cream Crepe
Located in Oakland, CA
This white Chanel boned corset top is fully lined in silk logo fabric. The top has black piping and
Chanel Corset Belt Skirt Jacket Suit Ensemble 3 Pieces
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature ensemble Consisting of three pieces - Jacket, Skirt and Corset Belt Can
Sold
Size: FR 42 (US 10 / UK 14 / IT 46)
Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Broderie Anglaise CC Logo Cotton Corset Top, SS1993
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Made from white cotton, this rare Spring-Summer 1993 Chanel by Karl Largerfeld corset bustier top
Chanel Boutique White Strapless Corset Top
By Chanel Boutique
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage white strapless corset top by Chanel Boutique. Boning at interior. Zip
Chanel Vintage Classic Tweed Baby Pink Corset Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
Chanel vintage baby pink classic tweed boned corset belt. From the Spring/Summer 1994 Ready-to
CHANEL 1995 Black Beaded Crochet Knit Corset Dress
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
One of the most iconic CHANEL dresses ever This stunning dress was a key piece of the 1995 season
Ivory Chanel Tweed Corset Top Skirt Suit Ensemble 3 Pieces
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature ensemble Consisting of three pieces - jacket, skirt and corset top So
Chanel Vintage Babyblue Sequin Embellished Hot Pants Corset Suit Set
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel shorts and bustier top Consisting of two pieces Designed by Karl
CHANEL Vintage White & Black Graphic Silk CORSET Bustier Top SIZE 38
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
- Vintage Chanel bustier from the 1990s - Iconic black & creamy white squiggle logo & brand
S/S 1995 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Diamond Appliqué Corset Chiffon Halter Gown
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
plaquettes creating a corset-like style. Perfectly on-trend, this stunning vintage Chanel runway dress is a
Chanel Vintage S/S 1993 Midnight Blue Gold Tweed Cropped Jacket Corset 93P Set
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional gem from Chanel's Spring/Summer 1993 collection, this midnight blue set, seen on
Chanel Vintage S/S 1993 White Linen Broderie Anglaise Corset Top Pants 93P Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Discover a true fashion treasure with this Chanel white linen set from the iconic Spring/Summer
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Barbie Cropped Red Black 95P Jacket Corset Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Embrace a rare and extraordinary opportunity to own the iconic red jacket and matching corset skirt
Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Couture SS 1997 Houndstooth Ensemble
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful Spring Summer 1997 Thierry Mugler Couture LES INSECTS Collection Skirt Suit (Jacket and Skirt) captures legend Manfred Thierry Mugler at his most iconic: bourgeois tai...
Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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...
$19,999
Size: No size tag, estimated IT40/42
Breathtaking Gianni Versace Couture 1990s Black Bondage Back Evening Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A TRUE COLLECTOR'S ITEM CREATED BY GIANNI VERSACE FOR ONE OF HIS MOST FAMOUS COLLECTIONS EVER A very rare and stunning signature piece Designed by Gianni Versace himself for one o...
Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40 US 4
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
We Combine Here Tom Ford Creation for 2 Fashion Houses - Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent - in One Elegant Nude Skirt Suit. Cardigan - F/W 2004 Runway Collection - Ready to Wear Cardigan...
$3,990
Size: F38 fits Small, or also XS/S S/M
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW03 Hardcore Dior Bondage Collection Sleek and shiny candy apple red lambskin lined in silk Shiny silver hardware Structured shoulders Size ...
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 ...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn
By Agent Provocateur
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new, never worn AGENT PROVOCATEUR red satin heels! 1950s sex appeal, with a modern twist. Features a bow at each side, with red patent leather accent. Perfect with jeans ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
White cotton sleeveless dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton sleeveless dress. Fabric composition: 94% cotton, 6% elasthane. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36 (Fr) 4 (US) S
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.
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.