CHANEL Long Cardigan in Black Cashmere Size 36FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel long cardigan in black cashmere. It is all around at the front of a crochet band, on the
CHANEL Long Cardigan in Black Cashmere Size 36FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel long cardigan in black cashmere. It is all around at the front of a crochet band, on the
CHANEL red cashmere 2020 20C LONG Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel long cardigan in red cashmere combines timeless elegance with a touch of
Chanel 2006 Maxi Cardigan Manteau FR38 Pink Cashmere Long Jacket Coat UK10 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel long cardigan, like a mid-season coat, in ecru, beige, and pink cashmere knit. It features a
Chanel Long Cashmere Cardigan
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in United Kingdom) Long cashmere cardigan with silvery metal buttons. Size 50FR
Chanel Long Burgundy Cashmere Cardigan
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in United Kingdom) Long burgundy cashmere cardigan with golden metal buttons. Size
Off-white cashmere long cardigan CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white cashmere long cardigan with branded button and buttonhole closure on the middle front
Chanel white cotton knitted long sleeves cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel white knitted cotton long sleeves cardigan from 1996 collection. - Front buttons with
Chanel camel and black cashmere long cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Warm and easy to style Chanel bi toned black/camel cashmere long sweater cardigan is a good
Chanel Black and Camel Cashmere Zipper Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This warm and easy to style Chanel bi toned black/camel cashmere long sweater cardigan is good
Chanel Sport Line 2009 09P Cashmere Zip Front Long Cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super rare, unworn Chanel Sport Line 2009 09P cashmere zip front long cardigan jacket. Made from
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CHANEL 2022 pink white tweed metallic buttons long knit cardigan FR42 XL
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2022 pink white tweed metallic buttons long knit cardigan FR42 XL Reference: KNLM/A00380
CHANEL 100% cashmere silver-tone CC turnlock 4 pocket long cardigan FR34 XS
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cashmere black silver-tone CC turnlock 4 pocket long cardigan FR34 XS Reference: YIKK
Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
cardigan Chanel, long sleeves, double patch pockets and seven CC buttons on the front (Chanel brand on the
2013 Chanel Gilet FR44 light wool CC stripes Cardigan UK16 US14
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Long Chanel cardigan circa 2013 by Karl Lagerfeld in ecru wool and cotton jacquard knit with fine
CHANEL blue & olive cashmere 2020 20C STRIPED SEQUIN KNIT Coat Jacket 34 XXS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel long striped knit cardigan in olive green, navy blue and off-white cashmere
CHANEL blue grey cotton 2017 17S CHAIN TRIM OVERSIZED CROCHET KNIT Jacket 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel crochet long sleeve cardigan in blue, black, white and grey cotton (100
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cashmere Long Cardigan S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your closet is incomplete without a stunning cardigan like this. This cardigan from Chanel is
Chanel Multicolor Striped Cashmere Long Cardigan S
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your closet is incomplete without a stunning cardigan like this. This cardigan from Chanel is
Chanel Resort 2010 long art deco cardigan
By Chanel
Located in LONDON, GB
CHANEL Cruise resort 2010 SUPER RARE CARDIGAN, beautiful symmetrical print, gold thread and CC
Chanel Black Cashmere Long Cardigan Size 34 (2)
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
There's nothing more perfect and easy for cool weather than a luxurious cashmere Chanel sweater
Chanel Cream Cashmere Sequin Embellished Tweed Trim Long Cardigan SZ 44
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Cream cashmere long sleeve duster cardigan sweater from Chanel circa Fall 2009. Tweed trim with
Chanel Burgundy Cashmere Iridescent Sequin Long Sleeve Cardigan Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Specifics & Details: Pair this burgundy cardigan with a pencil skirt for the office or keep is casual
CHANEL Cardigan Sweater Knit Top Lavender White Long Sleeve Belt V-Neck 34 2022
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHANEL 22P LAVENDER LONG CARDIGAN Design: - From the Spring 2022 collection
Exceptional 1990s Chanel crochet knit metallic long cardigan
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A luxurious metallic crochet knit Chanel long cardigan from the 1990s. The cardigan has two front
1990s Chanel Red Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel long cardigan from the early 1990s. 100% pure Scottish cashmere. Ribbed collar
Chanel Black Cashmere Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black cashmere long cardigan from Fall 2009 collection. - Five crystal rhinestones and
Chanel Navy Cashmere Long Sleeves Knee Length Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel navy cashmere long sleeves knee length long cardigan from 2008 A/W Collection. Featuring a
Chanel Printed Silk Long Cardigan, 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Printed silk long cardigan. Size 34FR. Collection from the mid-1980s
Chanel Paris / London Long Cashmere Cardigan 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel cashmere cardi coat from Runway of Paris / LONDON Collection, Metiers d'Art ~ As
Chanel 08A Long Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater 42 / 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel 08A long black cardigan sweater. Long V-neck knee length black
CHANEL 2003 Size 10 Black Knitted Cotton Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL 2003 cardigan comes in a black knitted cotton featuring crochet details, 3/4 sleeves, and a
White crochet long cardigan with silk chiffon incrustation CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White crochet long cardigan with silk chiffon incrustation on the edge . Crochet composition: 81
Chanel Set Composed of Dress and Long Cardigan
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Blue and red striped set composed of a dress and a long cardigan in wool
Chanel Lurex Yarns and Wool Long Cardigan 40FR
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Lurex yarns and wool long cardigan ornamented with golden metal buttons and rhinestones
Chanel Black Cashmere Long Cardigan Sweater, Larger Size
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in New Hope, PA
Soft black cashmere in a ribbed knit design is used for this timeless long 1920's inspired cardigan
Chanel 2008 Camel Cashmere Long Cardigan/Car Coat With Appliqué
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 2008 Fall/Winter camel color cashmere car coat/long cardigan with shawl collar, patch
Chanel Blue Knit Cashmere Silk Long Cardigan Size 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into timeless luxury with this vintage Chanel blue and white cashmere and silk knit long
Chanel Grey Cashmere Blend Long Cardigan Coatigan Size 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Wrap yourself in the luxurious comfort of this Chanel grey cashmere blend long cardigan, a piece
CHANEL 2006 Size 6 Pink Cream Cashmere Blend Textured Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL cardigan comes in a pink & cream textured knitted cashmere blend featuring silver tone logo
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00009 Brand
CHANEL 2021 pink white CC logo button long knit cardigan FR36 S
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2021 pink white CC logo button long knit cardigan FR36 S Reference: KYCG/A00167 Brand
CHANEL Cardigan - Size M Brown & Silver Mohair Blend Gold Button Long Sweater
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL Fall Winter 2004 Collection long cardigan comes in brown and silver mohair lurex textured
Chanel Black Silk Knit Long Sleeve V-Neck Light Cardigan - 36 - 1990's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Silk Knit Long Sleeve V-Neck Light Cardigan - 36 - 1990's. This vintage silk knit
Chanel Hand Knit Cardigan
By Chanel Boutique
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, hand knit, long cardigan, having patch pockets and side slits in variegated tones of
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL gold black blue metallic lurex long cardigan sweaer FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00009 Brand
CHANEL beige & blue cashmere 2020 20B DEEP V-NECK LONG Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Pre-Fall 2020 deep v-neck long cardigan in navy, brown, black, camel and off
CHANEL Long Sleeve Navy Blue V-Neck Cardigan W. Silver & White Trim Sz. 40 c. 2008
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Long Sleeve Navy Blue V-Neck Cardigan W. Silver & White Trim Sz. 40 c. 2008 Age: 2008 Made
Chanel Iconic CC Turnlocks Pink Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel pastel pink cashmere long cardigan with brand's signature CC Turnlock closures
CHANEL 09P white cotton ribbed popcorn ruffle gold CC button long cardigan FR36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09P white cotton ribbed popcorn ruffle gold CC button long cardigan FR36 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Paris / London CC Crown Buttons Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel cashmere cardi coat / long cardigan from Runway of Paris / London collection, Metiers
Chanel CC Buttons Long Cashmere Vest
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel navy cashmere long vest with CC logo buttons. Size mark 36 FR. Condition is pristine.
Chanel Paris / London CC Crown Buttons Cashmere Cardigan 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
New Chanel cashmere cardi coat / long cardigan from Runway of Paris / London collection, Metiers
Chanel CC Buttons Long Cashmere Vest
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel classical style navy cashmere vest with CC logo buttons. Size mark 36 FR. Condition is
Autumn 1996 Chanel Black Cardigan With Sequins and Gold Lurex Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Black knit long sleeve cardigan dating from the Autumn 1996 collection. Gold lurex knit trim
CHANEL white & grey cashmere 2019 LA PAUSA Cardigan Sweater 34 XXS 19C
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knitted long sleeve cardigan in off-white cashmere (92%), silk (5%) and
Chanel Two Tone Stripe Navy Long Sweater Set - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is a sleeveless top, and the cardigan is long. It has 4 pockets and black buttons that say Chanel
CHANEL Grey Long Cashmere Sweater with Beaded Trim- Size Medium
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Grey Long Cashmere Sweater with Beaded Trim Composition: Materials Tags Removed Label
Chanel CC Buttons Navy Cashmere Cardi Vest
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Classic Chanel navy cashmere cardigan / long vest with CC logo buttons. Size mark 36 FR. Condition
Chanel London CC Crowns Cashmere Cardi Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel cashmere cardi coat / long cardigan from Runway of Paris / LONDON Collection, Metiers d'Art
Chanel CC Turnlock Cashmere Sweater Dress - Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Stunning Chanel long cashmere cardigan sweater dress in a beautiful pastel light blue. This dress
Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan With Pearl Buttons
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black cashmere Chanel cardigan in a long silhouette. Ribbed scoopneck. Pearl button-front closure.
CHANEL white & grey cashmere 2019 Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel knitted long sleeve cardigan in off-white cashmere (92%), silk (5%) and
CHANEL green blue cashmere 2020 STRIPED SEQUIN Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 'Cruise 2020' long cardigan in navy blue, green and white cashmere (92
CHANEL ivory cotton 2020 20C LOGO EMBROIDERED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel collared oversized long cardigan in ivory cotton (70%) and cashmere (30
CHANEL navy blue cotton 2020 20C LOGO EMBROIDERED Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel collared oversized long cardigan in navy blue cotton (70%) and cashmere (30
CHANEL 15P Runway 100% cashmere navy grey button down cardigan dress FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 15P Runway 100% cashmere navy grey button down cardigan dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00520
Autumn 2008 Chanel Black Ribbed Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cozy, yet extremely chic Chanel long cardigan. Black ribbed knit with a v neckline and patch
Long sleeves Cardigan sweater Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cardigan has long sleeve, two pockets, the particularity of this cardigan are the seven Chanel
Chanel Black Cashmere Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black cashmere long cardigan from 1998 A/W collection. - Black toned hardware
Chanel Black Cotton Stripe Short Sleeves Long Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Chanel black cotton stripe short sleeves long cardigan is a very good basic item in your
CHANEL black cashmere LAYERED SLEEVE LONG Cardigan Sweater 46 XL
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel long-cut cardigan in black cashmere (100%) with double layered sleeves. Featuring CC turn
CHANEL black cashmere LONG CUT Knit Cardigan Sweater 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chanel long v-neck cardigan in black cashmere with grey trimmings and embellished silver
Unworn Chanel Black Cashmere Long Cardigan Sweater in Silver CC Turn-Lock
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Unworn Chanel black cashmere long cardigan sweater. - Silver CC turn-locks closure. - Four
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000 Diorissimo Pink Monogram Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano 2000 Diorissimo Pink Monogram Top. Size 38 FR. Condition: Excellent.
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
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...
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...
Christian Dior John Galliano SS2002 Beige Nude Pink Canvas Pointed Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Beige / Nudish Pink canvas pointed kitten heels with brass rivet & buckle details and decorative DIOR Dog Tag. Size; UK 4 / EU 37 Heel Height; ...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
2000s Thierry Mugler Couture Black Plunging Cut Out Short Romper
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black Thierry Mugler short romper designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, this short jumpsuit features short sleeves and a deep v-neckline. Silver-tone metal a...
F/W 2001 Paco Rabanne Runway Buckle Sheer Panel Black Bodycon Y2K Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black sleeveless gown designed for Paco Rabanne’s Fall/Winter 2001 runway collection. This elegant form-fitting dress features a high neckline and a sheer mesh-...
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
2015 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO Cornely Embroidered runway coat with fur trim
By Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cornely embroidered runway coat made of wool and silk with shearling collar and fox fur hem designed by Phoebe Philo exactly as seen on fall 2015 runway. This coat is the actual piec...
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Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...
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.
The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.
In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.
A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.
Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.
A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?
It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.
Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.
Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today 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.