CHANEL purple suede QUILTED CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel CC quilted classic flats in purple suede with grosgrain trim. Have been worn
CHANEL purple suede QUILTED CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 38.5 fit 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel CC quilted classic flats in purple suede with grosgrain trim. Have been worn
Chanel Sandales Mules Tongs Camelia Black Purple Flats Flip Flops UK3.5 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel flip-flop sandals, Camélia model, in shiny black plastic and camellia in dark purple matte
Chanel Purple Ballerina Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The quintessential Chanel flat — you really can’t go wrong and it’s definitely worth investing in
Chanel Navy X Purple Cc Cap Toe Ballerina 210568 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: Italy Size: 35 1/2 Signs of Wear: Scuffs, creases, and general aging of the leather. Stains on the insoles. This item do...
Chanel Espadrille 36 Canvas Linen Raw Edge Cap-Toe CC Flats CC-0402N-0093
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Espadrille 36 Canvas Linen Raw Edge Cap-Toe CC Flats CC-0402N-0093 These fun Chanel Navy
CHANEL Size 6 Pastel Lavender Purple Leather Flats
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL flats come in pastel lavender leather with a split toe and logo embellishment. Wear
Chanel quilted purple suede ballerina flats, c. 1980s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Size 38.5
Purple Chanel Flat Quilted Classic Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Purple leather Chanel 2 way bag with gun metal hardware. This item does have some minor wear on the
Chanel Purple Leather Cap Toe CC Ballet Flats Size IT 36.5
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
. The items comes with original dust bags. Details Purple Leather Ballet flats Almond toe CC logo
Chanel Purple Leather Embellished Toe Ring Ankle Strap Flat Sandals Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let your pals go green with envy when you step out wearing these gorgeous sandals from Chanel! They
Chanel Purple Quilted Leather CC Flat Espadrile Size 37
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these flats by Chanel are carefully built to be fine companions
Chanel Purple Quilted Leather CC Flat Espadrile Size 37
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these flats by Chanel are carefully built to be fine companions
Chanel Purple Quilted Leather CC Flat Espadrile Size 37
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these flats by Chanel are carefully built to be fine companions
Chanel Metallic Purple Glitter Leather CC Bow Flats Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A pair of chic flats for you to elevate your style! These Chanel flats come crafted from metallic
Chanel Purple Suede Camellia Embellished CC Flat Slides Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These flat slides from Chanel are sure to elevate your style and adorn your feet with sheer
Chanel Purple Leather Enamel Embellished Toe Ring Flat Sandals Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Chanel flat sandals. Constructed in purple strappy leather design, these sandals feature gold tone
Chanel Purple Leather Embellished Toe Ring Gladiator Flat Sandals Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let your pals go green with envy when you step out wearing these gorgeous sandals from Chanel! They
Chanel Black/Purple Suede CC Camellia Ankle Strap Flat Sandals Size 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This season, give the Chanel touch to your outfit by stepping out in these sandals. Crafted from
Chanel Black/Purple Suede And Patent CC Camellia Ankle Strap Flat Sandals 36.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This season, give the Chanel touch to your outfit by stepping out in these sandals. Crafted from
Chanel Black/Purple Velvet and Leather Scrunch CC Cap Toe Ballet Flats Size 34.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. These leather-lined flats come in a scrunch style. These stunning ballet flats from Chanel can make you
Chanel Black/Purple Velvet and Leather Scrunch CC Cap Toe Ballet Flats Size 34.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. These leather-lined flats come in a scrunch style. These stunning ballet flats from Chanel can make you
Chanel Black/Purple Velvet and Leather Scrunch CC Cap Toe Ballet Flats Size 34.5
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. These leather-lined flats come in a scrunch style. These stunning ballet flats from Chanel can make you
Chanel Black/Blue Canvas Espadrille CC Flats Size 41
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A favorite by Chanel, these espadrilles are perfect for the summertime. Made from blue canvas, they
Chanel Multicolor Tweed And Canvas CC Cap Toe Espadrille Flats Size 39
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Over the years, Chanel's range of espadrilles has been chosen by fashionistas for their casual
Chanel Blue/Black Satin and Suede Pointed Toe Gabrielle Ballerina Flats Size 37
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These Chanel flats will help you to stay on top of the trends without compromising on style. Made
Chanel Purple Suede Camellia Embellished CC Flat Slides Size 40
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These flat slides from Chanel are sure to elevate your style and adorn your feet with sheer
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...
Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani navy blue, red and clear sequin and beaded top. This beautiful top is in excellent condition. Measurements: length 22" bust 36" waist 38" Size 42
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...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress. High neck, signature Westwood Orb buttons, fitted waist and flared skirt. Fall-Winter 1992
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Backless Buckle Straps Knit Black Midi Dress IT 42
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Python Heels Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Stunning Black Python * Rare Tom Ford Era * Euro Size: 40 * Pointed Toe & Heel * Leather Insole * A True Black * 3.75" Heel * With YSL Box & Dust ...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
$5,665
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.
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.