CHANEL rhinestones brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Rhinestones on gold metal brooch Mid 1980s Made in France Measures; Length mm 60 Width mm 55 Excellent condition Original black box
CHANEL rhinestones brooch 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Rhinestones on gold metal brooch Mid 1980s Made in France Measures; Length mm 60 Width mm 55 Excellent condition Original black box
Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 2000s CC rhinestone-embellished bow brooch featuring bow motif, signature interlocking CC logo to the front, a bar-pin fastening and a back plaque.
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with dazzling white rhinestones.
Chanel Dark Silvery Metal Star Brooch with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Dark silvery metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel Dark Silvery Metal Brooch Ornamented with Swarovski Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Dark silvery metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones.
Chanel Brooch Glass Paste and Rhinestones, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and rhinestones. 2006 Collection.
Chanel Bow Brooch in Black Metal with Black Rhinestones, 2009
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Black metal brooch representing a bow ornamented with black rhinestones.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch in Rhinestones and Glass Paste Cabochons
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal brooch, rhinestones and glass paste cabochons.
Gilt Metal
Chanel 2014 Paris Dallas Rhinestones Revolver pistol brooch with floral charm
By Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Edgy, ironic, and unmistakably Chanel— This striking Crystal Revolver Brooch from Chanel’s Paris Dallas 2014 collection under Karl Lagerfeld redefines the boundaries of fashion jewel...
Silver Plate
$360Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch Reference: TGAS/E00862 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 05P Material: Resin Color: Bla...
Chanel Brooch in Gold Metal, Rhinestones and Glass Paste
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Brooch in gold metal, rhinestones and glass paste.
Gilt Metal
$5,641
H 0.99 in Dm 3.55 in
CHANEL FLOWER brooch pink pate de verre petals and rhinestone petals, early 1980
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CHANEL (Made in France) pink pate de verre and rhinestone petals brooch signed early 1980s in excellent condition HEYDAY – THE BROOCH MAKES A COMEBACK AND BRINGS A SMILE TO YOUR OUTF...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$11,165
H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in
CHANEL FLOWER BROOCH by Maison Gripoix, designed in 1985 by V. de Castellane
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fabulous CHANEL bouquet (Made in France) by Maison Gripoix Forever fresh bouquet of white apple blossoms and leaves of pate de verre (called "poured glass" in America) CHANEL GRI...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel gold CC rhinestone brooch with gold-tone hardware, CC logo with rhinestones, and pin closure. 770072MSC
Chanel 90's Gripoix, Pearl and Rhinestone Gold Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This brooch features a gold tone plaque stamped Chanel letters and logo encrusted with red and emerald gripoix, faux pearls and rhinstones. Trombone clasp at back. Measurement: 3 ...
Chanel Pearl, Rhinestone, and Gold Tone Chain Brooch - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Extremely rare Chanel brooch from the 1970's. The brooch is adorned with pearls and rhinestones at the top of the brooch.
Unavailable
W 3 in D 0.5 in L 3 in
1990's CHANEL Gripoix, Pearl & Faceted Rhinestone BYZANTINE Goldtone Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
SIGNED and Dated 1993, this luscious Chanel BYZANTINE brooch is iconically Coco Chanel in tone and material.
Chanel Vintage Season 23 Pearl & Rhinestone Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning! Chanel vintage horn brooch features a gold tone horn with pearl and crystal detail. Pins at the back. Includes: Box Measurements: 3.5" L x 3" W.
Chanel Maltese Rhinestone Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brooch with Maltese cross design formed by four large cushion cut stone with a round stone at the center with CC logo. Four additional round stones in cognac color decorate th...
Chanel Pendant Brooch with Rhinestones, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch with rhinestones and glass paste. 1984 Collection.
Chanel CC Brooch with Rhinestones, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel CC Brooch with Rhinestones, 2019
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch with rhinestones.
Chanel Brooch with Colourful Rhinestones, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with glass paste cabochons and colourful rhinestones. 2006 Collection.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel CC Brooch with Blue Rhinestones, 2007
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc brooch with blue rhinestones. 2007 Fall-Winter Collection.
Chanel CC Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones, 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal quilted cc brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel Turnlock Brooch with Swarovski Rhinestones, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal turnlock brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection.
Chanel CC Crystal Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel 90s CC crystal embellished round cut white rhinestones velvet bow brooch.
Chanel Silvered Metal Flower Brooch Paved with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Silvered metal flower brooch paved with rhinestones.
Silver
Chanel CC Brooch in Golden Metal and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch ornamented with rhinestones.
Chanel CC Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestones, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Openwork golden metal cc brooch with rhinestones. 2002 Fall-Winter Collection.
Chanel Brooch with Rhinestones and Costume Pearls, 2003
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with rhinestones and costume pearls. 2cc3 Collection.
Chanel with Glass Pearl, Rhinestones & Pearly Drop Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch decorated with a glass pearl, rhinestones and pearly drops.
Chanel 1986 Vintage Goldtone Brooch with Blue Gripoix & Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1986 Vintage Goldtone Brooch with Blue Gripoix & Rhinestones.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch in Rhinestones and Pearly Beads
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch, rhinestones and pearly beads.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Champagne Metal Openwork Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones, 2018
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal openwork brooch ornamented with rhinestones. 2018 Collection.
Chanel Golden Metal Pendant Brooch Paved with Multicolored Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal pendant brooch paved with multicolored rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Brooch with Rhinestones and Costume Pearls, 2016
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc brooch with rhinestones and costume pearls. 2016 Collection.
1970s Chanel "Regency" Gripoix poured glass & rhinestone brooch & pendant
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare documented interchangeable rhinestone pendant/brooch with Gripoix poured glass from Chanel dating to the 1970's.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented With Swarovski Rhinestones, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones and costume pearls. 2002 Spring-Summer Collection.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch Ornamented With Swarovski Rhinestones, 2002
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones and costume pearls. 2002 Spring-Summer Collection.
Chanel Medallion Brooch in Silver Plated Metal with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in silver plated metal ornamented with rhinestones, representing a medallion topped with a pink velvet ribbon.
Silver Plate
Chanel Silvery Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones and Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Silvery metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones and green glass paste cabochons.
Chanel Glass Paste Brooch with Black Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with black glass paste and rhinestones.
Chanel Golden Metal Turnlock Brooch Ornamented With Swarovski Rhinestones, 1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal turnlock brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection.
Chanel Champagne Metal Brooch Ornamented with Rhinestones and Resin, 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Champagne metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones and resin.
CHANEL Sailor Anchor navy black crystal rhinestone CC pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Sailor Anchor navy black crystal rhinestone CC pin brooch Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Pin Extra Detail: With hoo...
CHANEL Sailor Anchor navy black crystal rhinestone CC pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Sailor Anchor navy black crystal rhinestone CC pin brooch Reference: BMPA/A00232 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Navy, Black Pattern: Solid Closu...
Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Brooch Cross with Rhinestones.
Chanel Camellia Brooch with Black Glass Paste and Rhinestones, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Silvery metal camellia brooch with black glass paste and rhinestones. 1995 Fall-Winter Collection.
Chanel Blue Brooch in Metal, Rhinestone and Glass Paste Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Metal, rhinestone and glass paste brooch.
Chanel Brooch Cruise in Golden Metal with Pearls and Rhinestones, 2001
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Long light-golden metal brooch with costume pearls and rhinestones. 2001 Cruise Collection.
Chanel Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestone Rings And Costume Pearls, 2001
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with rhinestone rings and costume pearls. 2001 Cruise Collection.
Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste Cabochons, Resin, Rhinestones and Beads, 1991
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Imposing brooch paved with glass paste cabochons, resin, rhinestones and multicolored beads.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Camellia Brooch in Gold Metal, Rhinestones and Black Glass Paste, 1995
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Camellia brooch in gold metal, rhinestones and black glass paste.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gilted Metal Brooch in Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Attributed to) Gilted metal brooch with glass paste and rhinestones.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Silver Plated Brooch in Rhinestones Decorated with Tweed
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Silver-plated brooch with rhinestones decorated with tweed. 2007 Fall - Winter Collection.
Silver Plate
Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste & Rhinestones Representing Cross, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and rhinestones representing a cross. 2cc6 Collection from the beginning of the 1990s.
Chanel Brooch in Gold Metal, Black Leather, Rhinestones and Red Glass Paste
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection Fall-Winter 1989. Additional information: Dimensions: 4.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Rhinestone Marine Theme Brooche
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Chanel lifesaver nautical pin from the 2019 cruise collection. Rhodium plate set with pave' and baguette rhinestones. Blue rhinestone Chanel CC logo in the center of the lif...
Crystal
Chanel Grey Rhinestone Logo Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel interlocking double CC logo from Spring 2017 collection. Rhodium plate and set with charcoal grey oval and baguette rhinestones. Pin measures 2.38 inches wide and 1.88 ...
Crystal
Chanel Gold Tone Embellished Cross Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 2000s CC rhinestone-embellished cross brooch featuring gold-plated hardware, a cross motif, a signature interlocking CC logo, rhinestone embellishment, faux-pearl embellishmen...
Chanel Black Rhinestone Camellia Pin & Pendant with "CC" - circa 2012
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Rhinestone Camellia Pin & Pendant with "CC" - circa 2012. This piece is exquisite and in excellent condition. The metal is a darker silver tone and the back has a pin or...
Chanel Jewelry Belt with Rhinestones and Costume Pearly Cabochons, 2006
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal belt ornamented with rhinestones and costume pearly cabochons. 2cc6 Collection. To be mentioned, some snags on the pearly material. Additional...
Chanel Gold, Pearl and Rhinestone Medallion Pin, Autum 1993 Collection
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and large Chanel medallion pin from the Autumn 1993 collection. It is 3 inches, 3 inches tall and .5 inches deep. The pin features a individually cast ancient style center...
Pearl, Gold Plate
CHANEL S/S 1941 Green Glass Rhinestone Enamel Flower Brooch Pin
By Reinad
Located in Thiensville, WI
CHANEL S/S 1941 Green Glass Rhinestone Enamel Flower Brooch Pin Brand / Manufacturer: Reinad / Chanel Novelty Company Collection: Spring / Summer 1941 Style: Brooch Pin Color(s): S...
Chanel Pearl Necklace and Pendant Brooch in Metal & Rhinestones, 1984
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Pearl necklace and pendant brooch in metal, rhinestones and red glass paste.
Sold
Size: 38 (Fr) 8 (Us) M
Long evening resille skirt with black rhinestone, bow and CC brooch Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening resille skirt covered with black rhinestone, satin bow and CC brooch on the waist. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Branded buttons, buttonhole and snaps closur...
Chanel Rhinestone Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal, cabochons in glass paste and strass. Collection 2cc6. Additional information: Dimensions: 4.5 W x 8.5 H cm Condition: Very good con...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Crystal Rhinestones Arrow Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel arrow brooch, 3.25", metal and rhinestones.
$192Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage panther gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 4...
$2,085Sale 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 ...
Vintage Hattie Carnegie En- tremblant Bug Brooch 1950s
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully mischievous Vintage Hattie Carnegie En tremblant Bug Brooch from the 1950s. Mid century costume jewellery carried personality with polish, and few American houses unde...
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
$262Sale Price|30% Off
AUSTRIA signed vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AUSTRIA • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤...
CHANEL gold-tone 92P FOUR LEAF CLOVER & IMITATION PEARL PIN Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel pin brooch is crafted in gold-plated metal and topped with a glossy black cabochon adorned with a delicate four-leaf clover motif, framed by a beaded chai...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Triple CC Textured Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 Collection Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
Gold
1994 Chanel Gold Brooch with Pearls and Green and Red Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This incredibly detailed, lavishly embellished Chanel brooch is from the Fall 1994 collection where the models were bedecked in jewellery made by the Gripoix atelier in France for Ch...
Chanel CC Gold Tone Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Small Gold-tone logo pin brooch featuring a silver-tone signature interlocking CC logo, crystal, embellishments, a back pin closure, a logo plaque. Circa 2010s Good vinta...
Chanel Vintage Gripoix 1980 Brooch Paris
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel vintage brooch 1980 Made in France stamped on the back. Nice stars made with strass with one red melted glass from Gripoix on the middle.
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Diamond & Garnet Tigers Head Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tiger Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite 1920s tiger's head brooch, crafted from 18ct gold. This striking piece features a ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.