CHANEL Paris-Bombay Black Tweed Jacket - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Gorgeous Chanel Paris-Bombay Tweed Jacket in size 38! This jacket is in very good condition and
CHANEL Paris-Bombay Black Tweed Jacket - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Gorgeous Chanel Paris-Bombay Tweed Jacket in size 38! This jacket is in very good condition and
Chanel Paris Bombay Pondicherry Flap Bag Quilted Large Gold Shiny Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Paris Bombay Pondicherry Flap Bag Quilted Large Gold Shiny Calfskin Leather These are
Chanel Paris-Bombay Vest And Skirt Set
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
, bottom width: 63 cm Collection : Métiers d'Art Paris-Bombay Year : 2012 Details : The tweed yoke at the
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Lesage Tweed Jacket CC Gripoix Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Lesage Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art, Karl
2012 Chanel Paris-Bombay Metiers d Art Black Cotton Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black boucle cotton tweed jacket Paris-Bombay Metiers d Art Autumn 2012 featuring a silk
Chanel Belt Paris Bombay
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
: Italy Collection : Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay Material : pearls, resin, metal Color: mother-of-pearl
Chanel runway Paris Bombay 2012 dress
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel runway métiers dart Paris Bombay pre fall 2012 dress size 40 FR as seen on Sarah Jessica
Paris-Bombay Chanel Runway Python Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare CHANEL Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay clutch bag Condition: very good Country of manufacture
Chanel belt Paris-Bombay Pre-Fall 2012
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cabochons in blue, pink, and beige tones. 2012 Pre-Fall Paris-Bombay Collection under the artistic direction
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons — Paris / BOMBAY Métiers d’Art
Chanel Ecru Bouclé Paris Bombay Cocktail Dress Pre Fall 2012
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel pre fall 2012 Paris Bombay collection cocktail dress in ecru wool bouclé with silver and
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
— From the resplendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this coat is more than couture
Chanel Pre Fall 2012 Paris Bombay White Cashmere Blend Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Pre Fall 2012 Paris-Bombay off white cashmere blend double breasted jacket trimmed in black
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 2012 12A Fall Pre Fall Paris Bombay skirt suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 2012 12A Fall Pre Fall Paris Bombay skirt suit Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers D’Art Paris-Bombay Draped Front Tweed Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel swagged black tweed skirt - from the Pre-Fall 2012 Metiers D’Art ‘Paris-Bombay
2011 Métiers d'art Paris Bombay jacket size 38
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Chanel Jacket Size 38 from the Métiers d'art Paris Bombay 2011 collection Condition: very
Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 Look 40 Paris-Bombay Silver Black Tweed Swing Jacket 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel pre-fall 2012 look 40, Paris-Bombay collection, silver, white & black tweed swing jacket
Long CHANEL Pouch in Matte Copper Gold Python
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful CHANEL Métiers d'art Paris-Bombay clutch bag Condition: very good Made in Italy Material
Unavailable
Size: FR 42/ 8
Chanel 2012 12A Paris-Bombay Metallic Platinum Black Pencil Skirt FR 40/ 42 US 8
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Ormond Beach, FL
Dazzling, 2012 12A "Chanel" metallic platinum silver & black pencil skirt from the "Paris-Bombay
CHANEL "Paris-Bombay" Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and Collector! CHANEL "Paris-Bombay" belt. Magnificent CHANEL Métiers d'Art belt, Paris
Chanel Paris-Bombay Lambskin Leather Jacket - Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Absolutely stunning Chanel "Paris-Bombay" lambskin leather jacket in a size 40! This luxurious
Chanel Paris-Bombay Collection Dress With 'CC' Logo Elephant Buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Paris-Bombay Collection Dress With 'CC' Logo Elephant Buttons Navy dress crafted from wool
CHANEL Paris-Bombay Pre-Fall '12 Runway Navy And Red Jacket NEW Size 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Paris-Bombay Pre-Fall '12 Runway Navy and Red Jacket. Features intricate design with
Chanel Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel ecru tweed jacket from Look #7 pf Paris / BOMBAY Collection. Size mark 36 FR
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Parcel Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Part of CHANEL's 2011-2012 Paris-Bombay collection, this Parcel bag is crafted from smooth leather
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2013 Python Clutch with Jewels
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare and luxurious, this Chanel clutch is from the 2013 Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art
Chanel Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous Chanel lesage tweed jacket from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection by Mr Karl Lagerfeld
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black & Deep Purple Tweed Pants with Gripoix Buttons // Size mark 36 FR / Condition: never
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Collectible Ribbon Tweed Jacket — Paris / Bombay Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl
CHANEL Paris / Bombay Black Ribbon Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Collectible Ribbon Tweed Jacket // Size mark: 36 FR / Condition: never worn // — Lined
Chanel Paris-Bombay Black Tweed Jacket, Gripoix Buttons Sz.38
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Stunning Chanel 13K Paris/Bombay Collection Black Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Buttons. This jacket is
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel black tweed jacket with CC Gripoix jewel buttons ~ from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel Paris-Bombay 2012 Bride White Silver Embellished 12A Silk Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptionally rare Chanel gown from the Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art 2012 collection was the
Chanel Paris-Bombay Black Lucite Metiers D'art Matryoshka Runway Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
embodies, exhibits meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship. This captivating Paris-Bombay Doll, a
Pink silk tweed jacket with jewellery buttons Chanel ( Paris-Bombay Collection)
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacket in pink silk tweed with jewellery's buttons. Branded jacquard silk lining. Removable cuff ( 95% silk, 5% polyamide) attached to the inside sleeves with buttons. Chain inside o...
CHANEL 'Paris Bombay' Jacket in Lurex and Multicolored Broght Yarns Size 36EU
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel pretty 'Paris Bombay' jacket, close to the body, in lurex with multicolored bright red
CHANEL "Paris-Bombay" Belt in Red Tweed, CC, Glass Pearls and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
'Paris-Bombay'collection (no hologram). A large double 'C' is in the center of the belt. It is set with
Chanel 2012 Paris-Bombay Coat Sz.46
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Step into the world of high fashion with this stunning Chanel coat from the 2012 Paris-Bombay
Chanel Metallic Gold Paris-Bombay Metiers d’Art Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the Fall 2012 collection. Metallic gold leather Chanel Paris-Bombay Metiers d’Art clutch with
Limited Edition Chanel Doll Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
resin Chanel Paris-Bombay Doll clutch with gold-tone and gunmetal hardware, chain-link and leather top
Limited Edition Chanel Doll Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
resin Chanel Paris-Bombay Doll clutch with gold-tone and gunmetal hardware, chain-link and leather top
Chanel 9K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel 14K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Detail Tweed Vest
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
~ From Karl Lagerfeld’s transcendent Paris / BOMBAY 2012 Métiers d’Art collection, this rare Chanel
CHANEL New Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Trousers 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
intimacy and repose — the secret softness of Chanel against the skin
Chanel 10K Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art, boutique
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
From the storied Paris / BOMBAY Runway, this Chanel black tweed jacket distills the maison’s
Chanel Rarest Paris / Bombay Runway Leather Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning, rare Chanel burgundy leather jacket from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012
Chanel 11K$ Paris / Bombay Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel Black Tweed Jacket with Jewel Buttons – Paris / Bombay Collection by Karl Lagerfeld ~ A
Chanel 10K Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
colour -- from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel buttons with
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
colour -- from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel buttons with
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
colour -- from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel buttons with
Chanel 10K Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
burgundy colour -- from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel buttons
Chanel 10K$ Rarest Paris / Bombay CC Buttons Leather Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
colour -- from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art - CC logo jewel buttons with
CHANEL Black Tweed Jacket Paris / BOMBAY Collection 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: pristine // — finished with black silk lining
Chanel 12K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
masterpiece where fabric becomes philosophy, and couture becomes metaphysics ~ From the resplendent Paris
Chanel 12K$ Paris / Bombay Runway Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
masterpiece where fabric becomes philosophy, and couture becomes metaphysics ~ From the resplendent Paris
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
Chanel 10K$ Paris / Bombay Jewel Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Stunning Chanel tweed coat from Runway of Paris / BOMBAY Collection, 2012 Metiers d'Art Boutique
CHANEL Jacket Collection 'Paris Bombay' in White Wool Size 44FR
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel jacket, collection 'Paris Bombay' in white wool lined with white monogram silk. Comes from
Chanel Pewter Metallic Python Paris/Bombay Classic Flap Bag $8700
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Silver and Pewter Python Flap Bag c.2012 Made in metallic pewter and bronze Python leather
CHANEL 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Tweed Coat 48 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
camellia accents, Chanel’s eternal flower, secret and sacred to those who understand the codes
Paris-Bombay 2011/12 Parcel Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Part of CHANEL's 2011-2012 Paris-Bombay collection, this Parcel bag is crafted from smooth leather
Chanel 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous Runway black jacket Chanel made of precious 100% silk Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous Runway black jacket Chanel made of precious 100% silk Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / BOMBAY
Chanel 13K$ Paris / Bombay CC Gripoix Buttons Black Tweed Jacket 50 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Gorgeous Runway black jacket Chanel made of precious 100% silk Lesage tweed ~ from Paris / BOMBAY
CHANEL 12A Paris Bombay ecru beige wool pink lining enamel button coat L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 12A Paris Bombay ecru beige wool pink lining enamel button coat L Brand: Chanel Collection
runway CHANEL 12A Paris-Bombay black gold fantasy tweed 4 pockets jacket FR44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 12A Paris-Bombay black gold fantasy tweed 4 pockets jacket FR44 Brand: CHANEL
CHANEL 12A Paris Bombay ecru beige wool pink lining enamel button coat L
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 12A Paris Bombay ecru beige wool pink lining enamel button coat L Reference: BMPA/A00210
runway CHANEL 12A Paris-Bombay black gold fantasy tweed 4 pockets jacket FR38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway CHANEL 12A Paris-Bombay black gold fantasy tweed 4 pockets jacket FR38 Brand: Chanel
CHANEL 2012 Runway Paris Bombay cream silk blend CC button knit jacket FR40 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2012 Runway Paris Bombay cream silk blend CC button knit jacket FR40 M Reference: TGAS
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket 67667
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67667 Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket All black on one side and a multi-textured striped panel resembling a supermarket item barcode ...
Black velvet vest with beaded fringes edge CHANTAL THOMASS
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet vest with beaded and thread fringes edge. Black Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M
S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Pink Chinoiserie Printed Stretch Cardigan Sheer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pink pheasant print Roberto Cavalli cardigan. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this print first debuted on the season's runway in yellow on look number 11 on Aman...
$2,057Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
Alexander McQueen Rare New with Tags Embroidered Split Hem Jeans SS 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Incredible embroidered blue jeans by Alexander McQueen from one of his early notable early collections. They are mid rise with straight legs and fabulous, intricately detailed, colo...
Valentino Nadia Auermann known as "Blonde Angel" Original Runway Dress Gown
By Valentino, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1994-95 Valentino creation is the original runway gown modeled by Nadia Auermann. Fashioned of a rich copper brown duchess satin in a plunging fitted bodice accented with hand p...
VERA WANG Vintage Grey Silk Ethereal Gown w. Train
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage 100% grey silk Invisible side zip Flowy train Goddess vibes Size USA 6 NWT's, one flaw in the fabric as pictured that you cannot notice unless upon close inspection...
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...
$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 ...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
Chanel “Pyramid Kheops” bag 2019
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) "Pyramid Kheops" bag in old gold metallic lambskin. "Paris - New-York" collection Métiers d'art Pre-Fall2019, under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condit...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
CHANEL Paris / LONDON Rare Jewel Gripoix Coat 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CHANEL · Museum-Level Black Baroque Coat with Masterpiece Gripoix Jewels — Paris–London 2008 Métiers d’Art Collection by Karl Lagerfeld — // Boutique valuation at release: over $15,0...
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.