Museum Chanel 1964 Haute Couture Coco Gabrielle Ecru Tweed Gold Lion Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic piece of fashion history - this Chanel Haute Couture jacket from 1964 is one of the most
Museum Chanel 1964 Haute Couture Coco Gabrielle Ecru Tweed Gold Lion Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic piece of fashion history - this Chanel Haute Couture jacket from 1964 is one of the most
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Copper Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble from the 1960s. A beautiful combination of tweed in
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and
Chanel Red Leather Jacket Haute Couture Spring, 1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Red leather jacket with studs. Silk lining. No size label, it fits a 38FR
Chanel jacket Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1995
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1995 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld
Documented Chanel by Coco Chanel Haute Couture Suit Jacket, Spring-Summer 1964
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
pictures 2 & 3), this 1964 Spring-Summer haute couture skirt suit is currently on display at their
$6,200
Size: Haute couture/no size tag
Chanel Haute Couture By Karl Lagerfeld "Bouclé" Jacket, Spring-Summer 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Pamper yourself with the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1995 collection
Chanel 1975s Veste Tailleur FR36 Haute Couture Ecru Red Tweed Ensemble UK8 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture suit circa 1975, consisting of a jacket and pleated skirt in multicolored wool
Dress/Coat "The bustier takes center stage" Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfe
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - "The Bustier Takes Center Stage" Collection, Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1994-1995, under
1996 Chanel Runway Documented Haute Couture Black Jumpsuit and Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This elegant Chanel jumpsuit and jacket pairing was featured in the Spring / Summer 1996 haute
Chanel Suit of Jacket and Skirt Haute Couture, 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Suit composed of a fringed orange curly wool jacket with a silk lining and a black silk
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Magenta and Green Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning and vibrant magenta and green tweed Chanel Haute Couture dress and jacket
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture SS1997 White Ecru Black Raspberry Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Haute Couture suit from the Spring 1997 collection is a remarkable piece of fashion that
Museum Chanel Haute Couture 1961 Coco Beige Red Blue Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Magnificent Haute Couture tweed jacket and skirt ensemble from the Coco Chanel era, dating to the
Chanel Haute Couture 1983 Karl Ecru White Gold Belted Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Exceptional and iconic ecru tweed skirt suit from the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1983
Chanel Haute Couture Silk Trompe l'oiel Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
pale pink silk marquisette lining and signature weight chain on hem. "Chanel" haute couture label
Chanel S/S 1963 Haute Couture Coco Wool Boucle Gilt Button Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
a fully resolved silhouette. As with all authentic Chanel Haute Couture of the period, the jacket is
$2,698
Size: Equivalent French Size 38/40
A French Couture Silk Chanel Skirt and Jacket Suit number 60423 & 60422 C. 1980
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Rare Chanel Haute Couture Skirt and Jacket Suit for summer dating from the early
Unavailable
Chanel Haute Couture Pale Mint Jacket
Located in New York, NY
A Chanel haute couture pale mint colored jacket with black velvet trim from the early 1990s.
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Four Leaf Clover Chain adorned Jacket
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
reputation as a good luck charm. It was one of Coco Chanel’s favorite motifs.This jackets one of the most
Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Jacket and the skirt The color are black brown
1970s Haute Couture Gold Lamé Coat Attributed to Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Chanel haute couture from the late 1970s is this beautiful gold lamé wrap coat
Chanel haute couture black suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic and timeless Chanel haute couture suit. Measurements are: Jacket: Bust 36" Waist 34
Unavailable
Chanel Haute Couture Pink Jacket and Skirt
Located in New York, NY
A pink Chanel haute couture suit with black silk bow from the 1990s. Buttons and cuffs are black
Important 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Documented Pink Wool Jacket 3-Piece Suit
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-documented Chanel haute couture numbered jacket/blouse/skirt three piece set is in beautiful condition with
1960 Rare Celadon Chanel Haute -Couture Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1960 Rare Celadon Chanel Haute -Couture Suit : The jacket is a 4 pockets typical Coco Chanel
Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Suite Gold Cloque Embroidered Sequins, 1977
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Exceptional Pièce Museum Suite Evening Dress and Jacket Chanel Haute Couture Gold cloque silk
Chanel Haute Couture Veste FR38 Green Purple Classique Jacket US8
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture jacket in dark chartreuse green and dense purple wool bouclette, round collar
Chanel Haute Couture Veste Or FR38 circa 1990 Golden Silk Tweed Jacket UK10 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture jacket circa 1990 in pink and yellow silk tweed, black wool threads, and gold
Chanel tweed jacket Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White jacket with golden metal lion-head buttons. Silk lining
Chanel jacket Haute Couture 1975
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Off-white silk cardigan jacket entirely emrboidered with a pearl and sequin flower pattern
Chanel jacket Haute Couture 1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Orange tweed fitted jacket enlivened with pockets and buttons. No size indicated, it fits
Chanel Haute Couture tweed jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Blue, brown, and beige tweed jacket. Silk lining. Size 38FR. Circa 2008
Chanel jacket Haute Couture Summer 2006
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Short pink jacket edged with costume pearl braids. Round matching buttons. No size
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Pink and Purple Tweed Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A glorious Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress from the 1960s. Crafted from beautiful pink
1970's CHANEL haute couture silk & tulle jacket
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Haute couture red silk jacket creatively covered in tulle by Chanel dating to the 1970's. Fits a 4
Chanel set Haute Couture
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL -Pastel-tone multicolored tweed set composed of a jacket and a scarf. No size indicated, it
Chanel Vintage Spring/Summer 1995 Haute Couture Pink Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Indulge in the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1995 collection with this
1994 Chanel Haute Couture Barbie pink FR44 set jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture set circa 1994 in strong pink wool composed of a jacket, wide and mid-length
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L Reference: BMPA/A00241 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1995 Ecru White Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Indulge in the sophistication of Chanel's Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1995 collection with this
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture S/S 1991 Pink Black Tweed CC Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This striking Chanel tweed jacket is from the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1991 Runway
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1996 Classic LBJ Black Blazer Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This black Haute Couture blazer from Chanel Spring/Summer 1996 collection is the epitome of
Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1970 Jackie Black Gold CC Fringe LBJ Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional little black jacket from Chanel's Haute Couture F/W 1970 collection holds a
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38 Brand: Chanel
1960's Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Navy and Cream Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Chanel Haute Couture iconic combination of cream wool boucle and navy braided trim fastened
vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle Reference: ZING
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE chevron knit gold button high neck fray little black jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE chevron knit gold button high neck fray little black jacket Brand: CHANEL
Chanel 1985s Veste Tailleur FR42 Haute Couture Green Tweed Ensemble UK14 US12
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture ensemble circa 1985 skirt suit in wool tweed mainly emerald green, dark red
CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture Goosens Lion head black faux pearl sautoir neckace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage Haute Couture Goosens Lion head black faux pearl sautoir neckace Reference: ZING
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical 2 piece jacket FR38 Reference: BMPA
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Tromp L'oeil white matte sequins zip front wool jacket L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Tromp L'oeil white matte sequins zip front wool jacket L Brand: CHANEL
Chanel 1976 Veste Tailleur FR36 Haute Couture Pink Ecru Tweed Ensemble UK8 US4 6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A Chanel Haute Couture suit dating from 1976 by Yvonne Dudel and Jean Cazaubon, comprising a jacket
CHANEL Haute Couture Prototype ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical trim
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Haute Couture Prototype ecru boucle tweed oval pocket nautical trim 2 piece jacket FR38
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Purple Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Extremely beautiful lightweight wool tweed 1960s Chanel Haute Couture dress and jacket ensemble in
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Dress and Jacket Set
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1970's haute couture black and white boucle short sleeve dress with fuchsia trim
Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Jacket with Asymmetric Design and Matching Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Chanel haute couture ecru colored boucle wool jacket and skirt ensemble. Jacket includes four
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L Reference: BMPA/A00241 Brand: Chanel
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE 1960's gold jacquard check jacket L Reference: BMPA/A00241 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Red Blue Gold Lion Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
One-of-a-kind Chanel Haute Couture suit. Circa 1970s. Tailored in a lightweight wool and silk blend
Chanel Haute Couture Suit Set of Pink-Tone Tweed Jacket and Skirt
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Haute Couture suit set composed of pink-tone tweed jacket and skirt, ornamented with
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit Brand: Chanel
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit Brand: Chanel
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Black and Cream Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Chanel Haute Couture black, cream and gold plaid tweed jacket and dress ensemble from the
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1960s Pink Silver Braided Brocade Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Haute Couture pink and silver brocade mid-1960s skirt suit is a stunning
Chanel Haute Couture Navy Blue Wool Jacket and Skirt Ensemble No. 68181
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Chanel haute couture navy blue wool jacket with six oversized shiny button closures down center
Chanel Haute Couture Wool Jacket and Silk Blouse Set Size 36
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Chanel set is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. The jacket, featuring
Museum Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1986 Black Gold Sequin Lesage Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This Chanel Haute Couture ensemble from the Fall/Winter 1986 collection is an extraordinary and
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE black crystal bead embellished 4 pocket jacket skirt suit Reference: BMPA
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture S/S 1995 Black White CC Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing an exceptional skirt suit from Chanel's Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1995 collection, a
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
Sold
Size: Equivalent French Size 38/40
A French Couture Silk Chanel Skirt and Jacket Suit number 60423 & 60422 C. 1980
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Rare Chanel Haute Couture Skirt and Jacket Suit for summer dating from the early
1980s Chanel Haute Couture Cream Broadtail Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Chanel Haute Couture off-white Persian Lamb jacket trimmed in burgundy and cream
Chanel Legendary Pearl Embellished Haute Couture Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fabulous Chanel ecru tweed jacket with pearl embellishment and CC jewel brooch buttons from Runway
Iconic Chanel Signature Fully Beaded Evening Jacket like Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful CHANEL jacket designed by Karl Lagerfeld A true CHANEL signature item that will last you
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple purple lambskin-like...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
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.
Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.
From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures.
Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond.
And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship.
Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods.
The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.
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.