Vintage 1996 Chanel Gold Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage 1996 Chanel CC Medallion chain belt. Minor scuffs. Length is 100 cm. Comes with box. Can be
Vintage 1996 Chanel Gold Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage 1996 Chanel CC Medallion chain belt. Minor scuffs. Length is 100 cm. Comes with box. Can be
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Medallion Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Chain measurement approx.: 29
Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare gold toned multi chain belt featuring seven 3D iconic lion head medallions
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Tweed Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned textured chains featuring two CC medallions
CHANEL gold-tone metal 1990s MEDALLION CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-plated metal with classic curb links
CHANEL gold-tone metal 1990s MEDALLION CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel waist belt is crafted in gold-plated curb links and finished with a
CHANEL Vintage Lion Medallion Triple Chain Gold Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
100% Authentic CHANEL by Robert Goossens Triple chain necklace/ belt Medallion lion in triumphant
Chanel Circa 1990s Gold-Tone Logo Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Circa 1990s Gold-Tone Logo Medallion Chain Belt is an iconic statement piece that
Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the iconic Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt, a vintage treasure
2007 Chanel Gripoix Medallion Patent Leather Belt with Pearl
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2007 Chanel Gripoix Medallion Patent Leather Belt with Pearl is a striking fusion of elegance
$1,907Sale Price|30% Off
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black lambskin gold hardware belt from year 1995. - Medallion has two sides; one
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition
Vintage 1995 Chanel White Entwined Leather Chunky Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage chain belt. Hardly comes in white. Slight tarnishing on the hardware and rubbing on
Chanel Black Leather & Gold-Tone Medallion Tie Waist Belt circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Black Leather & Gold-Tone Medallion Tie Waist Belt from the circa 1990s is a stunning
Chanel Vintage 1984 Black Medallion CC Logo Leather Triple Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion Round Pendant Iconic CC Logo Black Leather Triple 3 Strands Layers
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion CC Logo Circle Charm Double Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Medallion 31 Rue Cambon CC Logo Circle Charm Double Strand Chain Link
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Medallion CC Logo Curb Link interlocked Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Classic Medallion CC Logo Curb Link interlocked Chunky Statement
Chanel Vintage Logo Coco Horse Rider Oval Medallion Relief Layers Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
belt. A chain link belt intertwined with navy leather, suspending a CC logo, signed Chanel. Rare to
Chanel Vintage 1985 Large Baroque Circle Medallion Flower Relief Necklace Belt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1985 Unisex Large Baroque Circle Round Medallion Flower Relief Engraved Pendant
Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt
$1,550
W 0.28 in L 38.58 in
Chanel By Lagerfeld Logo Plate & Medallion Coin Gold-Tone Chainlink Belt, SS1988
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
with embossed "CC Chanel 31 Rue Cambon Paris" medallion and iconic "CHANEL" plate. The belt sits
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 3 in
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Chanel black lambskin quilted medallion fanny pack 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 3 in
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years
$9,920
H 4 in W 9 in D 3 in
Chanel 1991 Vintage Red Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1991 Vintage Red Velvet Quilted Medallion Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Rare 1991 {VINTAGE 32
Vintage CHANEL Logo Filigree Medallion Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Filigree Medallion Necklace Belt Measurements: Buckle: 1.96 inches (5 cm
Vintage CHANEL Horse Riding Motif Medallion Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Horse Riding Motif Medallion Necklace Belt Measurements: Diameter Medallion: 1.18
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Logo Sun Medallion Charm Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1994 CHANEL Logo Sun Medallion Charm Belt Measurements: Sun Medallions: 1.57 inches (4 cm
Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Sun Lion Head Medallion Necklace Belt Measurements: Lion Medallions: 1.89
Chanel Gold Tone Metal Belt w/ Iconic CC Medallion
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a Chanel gold tone metal belt. The belt has a hook that can hook to any of the
CHANEL Vintage CC Logos Medallion Chain Belt/necklace Gold Black
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Size (Inch) Length : 35.4 " Width : 0.7 " Medallion : Diameter ; 1.3 " Size (CM
Vintage CHANEL Claudia Schiffer Wide Long Chain Medallion Red Leather Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Claudia Schiffer Wide Long Chain Medallion Red Leather Belt As seen on Claudia
Vintage 2001 CHANEL CC Logo Star Medallion Matte Gold Tone Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 2001 CHANEL CC Logo Star Medallion Matte Gold Tone Chain Belt Measurements: Height: 0.86
Vintage CHANEL by Robert Goossens Lion Medallion Triple Chain Necklace Belt
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL by Robert Goossens Lion Medallion Triple Chain Necklace Belt Measurements
Vintage Jumbo CHANEL Iconic Logo Medallion Charm Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Jumbo CHANEL Iconic Logo Medallion Charm Necklace Belt Measurements: Largest Charm Drop
Chanel Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This vintage Chanel chain-belt exudes exotic romance with its ornately engraved gold-tone detailing
Chanel Black Medallion Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 90s Chanel Medallion belt features gold-tone hardware with woven leather and a hook
Chanel Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
available to the public. A rendition of Chanel’s iconic medallion-chain belt, this design features an ornate
Chanel Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic and very rare Chanel vintage belt Vintage Golden triple chain Three golden medallions
Chanel Vintage Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Score yourself a piece from the original 1990s era with our adorable Chanel chain link belt
Chanel Rare Leather Belt With Medallions
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Rare Leather and Gold Chain Belt with medallions. Vintage belt ,excellent mint
Chanel CC Medallions Belt, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal belt with cc medallions. Jewellery from the 1980s
Vintage 1990s Chanel Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage medallion chain waist belt. Classic collector piece. 24k gold plated. Light tarnishing on
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned sturdy double chains featuring two large CC
Chanel Black Leather and Chain Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Medallion Belt is in excellent vintage condition
Chanel GOLD MEDALLION COIN VINTAGE CHAIN BELT
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel GOLD MEDALLION COIN VINTAGE CHAIN BELT CONDITION NOTES The hardware is in very good
Chanel Gold Medallion Coin Vintage Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BRAND Chanel MODEL Chain Belt GENDER Women's MATERIAL(S) Metal COLOUR Gold HARDWARE Gold HEIGHT 1cm
Vintage 1990s Chanel Triple Layered Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Iconic chanel triple layered vintage belt. In good vintage condition overall. Minor tarnishing on
Vintage 1990s Chanel Gold Medallion Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage Chanel gold medallion chain belt in very good vintage condition. Minor scuffs on
Vintage CHANEL Belt in Gilded Metal and Medallions
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Superb vintage CHANEL belt in gilded metal, composed of medallions on which are represented : a
Chanel Black Leather & Gold Medallion Belt sz 95
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Leather & Gold Medallion Belt Features intricate Chanel-themed designs on medallions
Rare Vintage Chanel Gold Layered Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage layered gold medallion belt. Slight tarnishing due to age, especially on the hook
Chanel Belt Vintage Black Leather Chain and Medallions
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
This vintage Chanel belt combines black lambskin leather ties, two logo stamped gold toned
Chanel Goldtone Chain Link Belt w. CC Medallion
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Goldtone Chain Link Belt W/ CC Medallion Made in: France Year of Production: C
Chanel Coco Medallion Gold Plated Chain Belt 2003
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Chanel Coco Medallion Gold Plated Chain Belt 2003 100% Authentic Here is a vintage Chanel belt of
Vintage 1994 Chanel Chunky Chain Medallion Leather Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Chunky vintage leather chain belt from 1994. Medallion with cursive CC detailing. Light tarnishing
Chanel CC Medallion Belt, Spring-Summer 1993
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with cc medallion. 1993 Spring-Summer Collection
Chanel CC Medallion Belt, Spring-Summer 1993
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with cc medallion. 1993 Spring-Summer Collection
1993 Spring Chanel Black Leather Chain Link Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Score yourself a piece from the original 1990s era with our adorable Chanel chain link belt
Chanel Belt of Chains and Medallions Representing Coins, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal belt composed of chains and medallions representing coins
Rare 1993 Chanel Gold Chain Triple Layered Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel gold medallion triple layered chain waist belt. 24k gold plated hardware. An
Rare Vintage Chanel Gold Medallion Coin Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful and rare vintage chanel coin chain belt in gold. Great condition overall. Light rubbing
Chanel Black Leather 24k Gold Plated Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
. Details Black Leather Belt 24k Gold plated chain 2x Medallion Chain and leather woven
Chanel Black Leather 24k Gold Plated Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
. Details Black Leather Belt 24k Gold plated chain 2x Medallion Chain and leather woven
CHANEL Goldtone Link Chain Belt W/ 3 Clear CC Medallions
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Goldtone Link Chain Belt W/ 3 Clear CC Medallions Age: c. 2008 Made in France
Vintage 1990s Chanel Gold Sun Medallion Layered Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Chanel gold sun medallion with CC detail waist belt. Can be worn as layered necklace as well
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Lion Medallion Triple Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned chains in triple strands adorned with a
Chanel Red x Gold Interlaced Chain Belt CC Medallion 256ca19
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 37.5" Width: 1" Height: 17" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B minus ) Accessories: Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Mi...
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain Belt Hanging CC Logo Square Medallions, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel vintage gold tone belt from collection 23 (1986, first year of jewelry designer Victoire de
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion CC Logo Black Leather Triple Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion Round Pendant Iconic CC Logo Black Leather Triple 3 Strands Layers
1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Rue Cambon 31 Paris Medallion Charm Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring ten 31 Rue Cambon Paris medallion charms. Adjustable hook
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned 31 Rue Cambon Paris Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring a double stranded front joined by two Cambon
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain CC Logo Sunburst Eagle Shield Medallion Belt, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel vintage 1980's gold tone chain belt featuring sunburst medallions with eagles and logo
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H 31.5 in W 0.75 in L 31.5 in
Chanel Red Leather x Gold Chain Interlaced Belt or Necklace Medallion s210c62
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Chanel Red Leather x Gold Chain Interlaced Belt or Necklace Medallion s210c62 Measurements: Length
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion CC Logo Black Leather triple Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion Iconic CC Logo Black Leather triple Strand intertwined Chain Link
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion CC Logo Black Leather triple Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion Iconic CC Logo Black Leather triple Strand intertwined Chain Link
Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion CC Logo Black Leather triple Strand Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Classic Medallion CC Logo Curb Link interlocked Chunky Statement
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H 0.5 in D 0.5 in L 34 in
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Micro Flap Bag on Triple Swag Medallion Belt, 1984.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Detachable Micro Flap Bag on 24KT Gold Triple Swag Medallion Belt
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W 1.58 in L 29.53 in
Chanel Black Leather Waist Strap Gold-Toned Buckle and Chain Belt with Medallion
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather waist strap, gold-toned buckle and chain belt with medallion
Chanel 1980s 31 Rue Cambon Gold Chain Belt with Embossed Medallions & Dog-tag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1980s 31 Rue Cambon chain belt from Chanel features 2 x 31 Rue Cambon embossed disc
Chanel 1985s Ceinture T75 Chain leather medallions Belt US27 28
By Victoire de Castellane, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel belt circa 1988 composed of an interlaced black leather chain extended, at each end, by a
CHANEL gold tone CC logo medallion coin chunky double chain drop belt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL gold tone CC logo medallion coin chunky double chain drop belt Reference: TGAS/D00158 Brand
Chanel Vintage Collector Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The belt is signed CHANEL. It represents a long frieze composed of a double chain in golden metal, on which are placed oval segments in amethyst glass paste. It dates from the 70s. T...
CHANEL Vintage Gilt Metal Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL chain belt in gilded metal and flower in amethyst-coloured molten glass. Vintage belt. In very good condition. Made in France. Dimensions: total length: 80 cm Stamp present on...
Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare tassel belt featuring alternating gold toned chain sections and large faux pearls. Triple swag at front. Collection 23 - Year : 1988. Adjustable size. Hook clos...
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Quadruple Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring front quadruple chain draping in textured and polished double links and a CC charm. Adjustable hook fastening. It can be worn as a belt...
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald poured glass stations. Classically Baroque in the Chanel idiom with sea serpent mo...
Rare 1993 Chanel Pearl Chain Double Layered Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel pearl chain belt in gold. Beautiful piece. Minor tarnishing on the hardware and minor chipping on some of the pearl details. Comes as is. Length is 90 cm.
John Galliano Red Bias-Cut Crêpe Backed Satin Evening Dress, FW 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Red crêpe-backed satin, 68% Acetate, 32% Viscose ▪ Details: V-neck, low back with c...
Gold metal chain belt mix with pearls cabochons Genny
By Genny
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold metal chain belt mix with pearls cabochons. Lenght = 80 cm
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Gripoix Multi Chain Belt Necklace, 1991
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold toned multi chain belt/necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX purple and green glass cabochons. Collection n°26 (year : 1991). Hook closure. Embos...
$1,530
Escada jewel belt
By Escada
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ESCADA - Belt composed of dark silver plate entirely paved with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition. Measurements: Length: 94 cm to 102 cm (37" to 40.15") ACC10
Chanel Pre-Owned Curb-Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This gold-plated Chanel belt is the perfect addition to any look. Simple, yet classic and glamorous, this style features polished gold-plated metal, a chunky chain-link construction,...
Chanel Belt Haute Couture from the Coco Era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal three-row belt decorated with a lion head. Haute Couture Collection from the Coco era. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition ...
Chanel Golden Metal Chain Belt, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt, medallions centered with equestrian shapes. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensi...
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.
Belts are far more than practical. Vintage and designer belts can prove pivotal to your ensemble, elevating even the most basic outfit with a modest dose of flair or, alternatively, outright flamboyance.
On 1stDibs, an extensive collection of modern and vintage belts can be found in a variety of styles and materials, including everything from iconic Gucci logo belts, which, emblazoned with the legendary Italian brand’s “GG” insignia, are ubiquitous among fashion lovers today, to stylish Hermès belts, which are part of a wide range of covetable leather fashion accessories from the family-owned luxury goods company. The interchangeable gold-plated belt buckle, now available in innumerable variations, is revered by Hermès enthusiasts. The world’s legion of collectors hunting down rare Kelly bags likely know this belt buckle and its history, which extends all the way back to 1967. It was crafted by Hungarian-born French fashion designer Catherine de Károlyi, who worked for Robert Piguet and Christian Dior before landing at Hermès, where she also designed the house’s first women’s ready-to-wear collection.
More akin to fine jewelry than to a practical fashion accessory, a vintage chain belt by Chanel can add understated charm to a blazer, cocktail dress or most any other garment, while a wide Louis Vuitton belt, on the other hand, made in the celebrated brand’s signature bold Damier Azur canvas, will bring pizzazz and panache to your formal wear.
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