90s Chanel Little Black Jacket and Skirt Suit with Gripoix Clover Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel little black jacket and skirt suit ensemble from 1998 pre spring collection
90s Chanel Little Black Jacket and Skirt Suit with Gripoix Clover Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel little black jacket and skirt suit ensemble from 1998 pre spring collection
CHANEL Little Black Jacket LBJ Pleated Jacket with Ruched Details 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
for many years The classic little black jacket LBJ Closes in front with jeweled CC logo buttons
CHANEL New 2022 Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Spring 2022 Collection — The Statement “Little Black Jacket” As Seen in the Global Campaign
CHANEL black wool 11K COLLARLESS TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Little Black jacket in black chunky tweed crafted from wool (75%), acrylic
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — ~ A garment that made history
CHANEL Legendary ICON of Icons Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL – The Ultimate Little Black Jacket — The Icon of Icons. — ~ A garment that made history
Chanel Vintage F/W1996 Runway Black Velvet LBJ Gold Gripoix Jeweled 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a stunning vintage Chanel "little black jacket" from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, a
UNWORN Black Chanel Black Sequin Cropped "Little Black Jacket" Blazer 36
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Black Chanel Sequin Jacket Classic but modern version of Chanel`s famous "Little Black
CHANEL Legendary Paris / CUBA Little Black Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collection continues the lineage of Chanel’s most iconic black jackets — A coveted creation, forever
UNWORN Chanel Black Tweed Jacket Little Black Jacket LBJ 44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
for many years The classic little black jacket LBJ Closes in front with jeweled CC logo two way
Chanel 1995 Vintage Little Black Jacket Women's Silk Size 10 France
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL. The little black jacket from Chanel. Model from the summer collection 1995. Vintage. Double
Chanel 1995 Vintage Women's Little Black Jacket with Double CC Buttons
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL. The little black jacket from Chanel. Model from the summer collection 1995. Vintage. Double
Chanel, black little 4 pocket ruched jacket in leather
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, black little 4 pocket jacket in leather with ruched sleeves and collar. The item is in very
CHANEL black wool 11K BRAID TRIM TWEED Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Little Black jacket in black tweed crafted from wool (38%), rayon (22
$2,496Sale Price|35% Off
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 05A Fantasy Tweed CC button 4 pocket little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: TGAS
CHANEL New 2022 Runway Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
CHANEL 2022 New Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Little Black Jacket ~ Runway of the 2022 Métiers d’Art Collection by Virginie Viard
CHANEL Paris / SEOUL Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · The Most Coveted Little Black Jacket — Runway of the Paris–Seoul 2016 Cruise Collection by
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 17C Paris Cuba lattice tweed Coco satin collar little black jacket FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 17C Paris Cuba lattice tweed Coco satin collar little black jacket FR36 S Reference: JACG
CHANEL 18K$ New 2021 Legendary Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · The Ultimate “Little Black Jacket” — Métiers d’Art 2021 “Château des Dames” Collection
CHANEL black wool 2016 16A ROME RIBBON TRIM LONG TWEE Jacket 42 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel little black tweed long jacket is crafted from black wool (100%) and
$1,632Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15P Act 1 black lattice tweed CC button wrap little black jacket FR44 2XL Reference: BMPA
Chanel 90s Vintage Tweed Suit Jacket & Skirt Set, Women's Size 40
By Chanel
Located in CACHAN, FR
CHANEL. Tweed suit. Model the little black jacket. Mid-length jacket with signed CC logo buttons
The little black dress by Chanel black and white silk Sculpted figure
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
-HAVE’ Chanel little black dress and jacket for a classical, timeless ‘indémodable’ look, should be
Vintage Silk Blue Jean Chanel dress with jacket with matching jacket
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
‘MUST-HAVE’ Chanel little black dress and jacket for a classical, timeless ‘indémodable’ look, should
Chanel's 2012 Little Black Jacket/ Runway Piece
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel's Black Double Jacket from The 2012 Fall Runway Show. The sought after "it" Jacket for the
CHANEL Little Black Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Carine Roitfeld Steidl book 2012
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Little Black Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Carine Roitfeld Steidl book 2012 CHANEL 'THE LITTLE
CHANEL Little Black Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Carine Roitfeld Steidl book 1st Ed
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Little Black Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld Carine Roitfeld Steidl book 1st Ed CHANEL 'THE LITTLE
Chanel Timeless Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel little black jacket featuring lightweight texture, iconic 4 pockets model and
Chanel New Runway Little Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel little black jacket with detachable white cuffs and collar. - CC logo lion head
Chanel Cuba Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A highly coveted Chanel little black jacket in interpretation of Paris / CUBA 2017 Cruise
Chanel Venice Collection Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel little black jacket from 'VENICE' Collection, 2010 Cruise, 10C - featuring black
Chanel New Little Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel little black jacket with detachable cuffs from Runway of Paris / LONDON Collection
Chanel Venice Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Iconic Chanel little black jacket from 'VENICE' Collection, 2010 Cruise, 10C - featuring black
Chanel Paris / Seoul Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black jacket with belt from Paris / SEOUL Cruise Collection. Look # 52 from
Chanel Runway Paris / Seoul Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black jacket with belt from Paris / SEOUL Cruise Collection. Look # 52 from
Chanel Runway Paris / Seoul Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black jacket with belt from Paris / SEOUL Cruise Collection. Look # 52 from
Chanel Karine Roitfeld Style Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Famous Chanel little black jacket as seen on fashion icon Karine Roitfeld. - stunning CC Gripoix
Chanel 11K$ Collectors Paris / Salzburg Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rarest Chanel little black jacket with Couture Edelweiss detail : from Runway of Paris / SALZBURG
Chanel 11K$ Collectors Paris / Salzburg Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rarest Chanel little black jacket with Couture Edelweiss detail : from Runway of Paris / SALZBURG
Chanel Paris / Seoul Runway Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extravagant variation on Chanel little black jacket -- the open back tweed jacket with belt from
Chanel Rare CC Gripoix Buttons Quilted Black Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collectors Chanel little black jacket with masterpiece CC jewel Gripoix buttons & signature
Chanel Runway Paris Seoul Black Tweed Jacket, Size 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel little black jacket with belt from the Paris / SEOUL Cruise Collection, look # 52 from the
Chanel New Most Iconic CC Coin Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Absolutely timeless piece! Rarest Chanel little black jacket from Ad Campaign of Paris / SHANGHAI
Chanel Icon of Icons Little Black Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel — little black jacket from 2011 Cruise Collection ~ The Icon of Icons ~ A garment that made
Chanel Most Iconic Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The most iconic Chanel little black dress -- from the photo book ''Chanel: little black jacket
Chanel New Legendary Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
" Little Black Jacket " From Runway of 2011 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Super hard to find in never
Chanel Timeless Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC logo buttons. Size mark 40 FR. Only tried once
Chanel Little Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / EDINBURGH Collection. - signature braided trim - CC
Chanel New Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from 2019 Spring Collection -- Karl's Lagerfeld very last
Chanel Runway Little Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
🖤 New Chanel black tweed jacket from Runway of Paris / COSMOPOLITE Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ✨
Chanel New Most Legendary Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
" Little Black Jacket " From Runway of 2011 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Super hard to find in never
Chanel New Most Legendary Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
" Little Black Jacket " From Runway of 2011 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Super hard to find in never
Chanel Iconic Paris / Shanghai Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New rarest and iconic Chanel black tweed jacket from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection, Metiers d'Art by
Chanel Iconic Little Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
shanghai lbj
CHANEL Legendary Paris / Cuba Little Black Jacket 34
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Collection continues the lineage of Chanel’s most iconic black jackets — A coveted creation, forever
Chanel New CC Buttons Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New Chanel timeless black tweed jacket with CC logo buttons. Full silk lining, size mark 42 FR
Chanel Iconic 4-Pockets Little Black Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, collectors Chanel navy tweed jacket from Catwalk Look 3 of 2002 Spring Collection
CHANEL Legendary Paris / Cuba Little Black Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ritual weight of Chanel’s tailoring tradition
Chanel Timeless Little Black Jacket with CC Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel little black tweed jacket with CC logo buttons. Absolutely classic piece! Size
CHANEL Legendary Paris / Cuba Little Black Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ritual weight of Chanel’s tailoring tradition
Chanel Most Hunted Little Black Jacket with Chain Trim
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Most coveted, iconic Chanel black Angora jacket with brand's signature chain trim ! As seen on many
Chanel CC Jewel Buttons Little Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel navy tweed jacket with CC jewel buttons ! - unmistakably Chanel silhouette
1990s Chanel classic little black boucle jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic 4 pocket boucle jacket in black from Chanel...Boxy style is perfect with jeans, skirts or dresses
CHANEL Most Wanted Runway And Chanel Add '09 Long Skirt NEW 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel most desirable runway 2009 skirt.Photographed with "Chanel" little black jacket on the
Iconic Chanel 11C The Little Black Jacket Cruise 2011 Classic Tweed LBJ Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The most famous and iconic Little Black Jacket from Chanel Cruise 2011 collection. Rare to find
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
Chanel Shanghai CC Buttons Little Black Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel little black quilted dress from Paris / SHANGHAI Collection - CC logo buttons - embellished
CHANEL Little Black Tweed Jacket '07 Silver COCO RUE CAMBON PARIS CC New 36
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel tweed little black jacket with Coco Paris Rue Cambon and CC woven into fabric. This jacket
CHANEL 07A black waffle tweed braided silver chain trim little black jacket FR50
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07A black waffle tweed braided silver chain trim little black jacket FR50 Reference: ZING
The Little Black Jacket Chanel Fall 2008
Located in Carnate, IT
Chanel The Little Black Jacket Fall 2008 jacket, size 36 French therefore 40Italian, in wool blend
CHANEL Vintage black wool crepe CC button silk lined little black jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage black wool crepe CC button silk lined little black jacket Reference: TGAS/C01961
Chanel Rarest Collector Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009 Fall Collection by
Chanel Rarest Collector Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009 Fall Collection by
Chanel Icon Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009 Fall Collection by
Chanel Timeless Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel little black tweed jacket in interpretation of Paris / Singapore Cruise Collection
Chanel 11C The Little Black Jacket Cruise 2011 Classic Tweed LBJ Blazer
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The most famous and iconic Little Black Jacket from Chanel Cruise 2011 collection. Rare to find
Chanel New Coco Brasserie Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless Chanel little black tweed jacket from Runway of COCO Brasserie Collection - iconic 4-flap
Chanel Icon New Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009 Fall Collection by
Chanel Icon New Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Not negotiable One of the most hunted Chanel jacket of all times! Little black jacket from 2009
Chanel Paris/Singapore Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Timeless and iconic Chanel little black tweed jacket from Paris / SINGAPORE Collection. Size mark
$12,424
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
1960's Jean Patou Bordeau Suede Coat Full Mink Lining
By Jean Patou
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual Jean Patou bordeau suede whip stitched swing coat lined in honey colored mink from the 1960s. So cozy and stylish, this swing coat is perfect over anything to keep you warm i...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
CHANEL Cashmere Signature Dress Gilet Suit Set Ensemble 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Black and cream colored Chanel Cashmere Dress Set Consisting of two pieces, dress and gilet Bodyhugging dress Simply slips on Matching gilet vest Closes in front with hidden push bu...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Robins Egg Blue Vintage 80s Negligee + Jacket Set YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL robins egg blue silky nightgown and bed jacket! Features lace and embroidery throughout. Racerback with two straps at each back shoulde...
Vivienne Westwood pink striped cotton 3-piece suit, ss 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood 3-piece suit ▪ Constructed from salmon pink cotton with burgundy, lilac and white stripes ▪ Oversized shirt with signature embroidered orb ▪ Fitted waistcoat wi...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Red Runway Suit Jacket Skirt Museum Worthy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. Famously presented on the Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1992 GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection Runway as well as worn by the gorgeous Monica Bellucci on t...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
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.
No matter if you’re preparing for a fashion event or a weather event — you’re going to need a good jacket.
What would become the modern jacket as we know it began as a strictly professional item. A lot of the vintage and designer jackets (and coat styles such as the Navy-inspired peacoat) in our closets were likely popularized by soldiers who battled aggressive climes with their regulation field jackets, bombers and parkas buttoned or zipped to the chin. Indeed, keeping troopers comfortable guided the design of the military surplus garments that have often become buzzy fashion trends. But now, jackets add far more than warmth to our wardrobe, and we hunt down outer layers branded with peerless fashion labels.
Fashion’s most iconic creations, despite their age, remain modern: Biker jackets originated in the 1920s, Balenciaga’s celebrated puffers are steeped in a tradition of down coats that began in the 1930s and your vintage denim jacket has come an even longer way, from California Gold Rush to wardrobe staple. Jeans bequeathed jean jackets during the 1880s, thanks to Levi Strauss, who crafted the former as a durable garment to be worn by miners and railroad workers. Later, jeans and jean jackets became synonymous with nonconformity and rebelliousness — with fashion legends such as actor James Dean in the 1950s and model Veruschka in the 1960s and ’70s leading the indigo-toned charge.
Another fashion rebel, Coco Chanel, used the classic tweed jacket to introduce more comfort and mobility into women’s daily lives. Debuting in 1954 and based on a cardigan, the groundbreaking Chanel jacket forever changed what women wear. The garment reacted against the fitted, constricting styles of Christian Dior’s New Look, which, as Chanel saw it, was making women dress like decorative objects.
On 1stDibs, find bold collections from cutting-edge contemporary designers who’ve taken the classic silhouette of the jacket to new heights or build out your array of vintage treasures (denim or otherwise) with dazzlers from Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace, Moschino 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.