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Chanel Spring 1994

Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt
Chanel Spring 1994 Gold Tone CC Medallion Chain Belt

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

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1990s European Belts

Chanel Vintage 1994 94P Black skirt
Chanel Vintage 1994 94P Black skirt

Chanel Vintage 1994 94P Black skirt

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chanel Vintage 1994 94P Black skirt Designer: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Spring

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1990s French Skirts

Chanel set Spring 1994
Chanel set Spring 1994

Chanel set Spring 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

with golden metal logos of the house. Silk lining. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. 1994 Spring

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Towel "Chanel Essentials" Spring/Summer 1994
Chanel Towel "Chanel Essentials" Spring/Summer 1994

Chanel Towel "Chanel Essentials" Spring/Summer 1994

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel 1994 Towel "Chanel Essentials". This spring/summer 1994 collection Chanel towel is a rare

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1990s French Beachwear

Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994

Chanel basket bag Spring-Summer 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

pattern. Piece with a Hologramme and an authenticity card. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection under the

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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Red Leather Jacket Haute Couture Spring, 1994
Chanel Red Leather Jacket Haute Couture Spring, 1994

Chanel Red Leather Jacket Haute Couture Spring, 1994

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

. 1994 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition

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20th Century French Jackets

Chanel 1994 Spring/Summer Vintage Black Denim Bra Bustier
Chanel 1994 Spring/Summer Vintage Black Denim Bra Bustier

Chanel 1994 Spring/Summer Vintage Black Denim Bra Bustier

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Year: 1994 Material: Denim Color: Black and White Measurements: Size Tag: None, fits approx 34-36

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1990s Lingerie

Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994
Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994

Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -(Made in France) Set composed of a jacket and skirt in pistachio color. Size 40FR. Spring

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1990s French Twin Sets

Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Rare Vintage Limited Edition Waist Belt Bum Bag
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Rare Vintage Limited Edition Waist Belt Bum Bag

Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Rare Vintage Limited Edition Waist Belt Bum Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1995 Spring Runway Rare Vintage Limited Edition Waist Belt Bum Bag Year: 1994 (30 Years

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel SS 1994 Tweed Corset Belt
Chanel SS 1994 Tweed Corset Belt

Chanel SS 1994 Tweed Corset Belt

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 Tweed Corset Belt, a stunning and rare accessory that

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1990s French Corsets

Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Runway Dress
Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Runway Dress

Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Runway Dress

By Chanel

Located in Iba, PH

CHANEL READY-TO-WEAR SPRING-SUMMER 1994. Vintage Chanel 1994 - CC knitted Striped Dress. As seen

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1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Chanel S/S 1994 fantasy tweed gold cropped jacket by Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel S/S 1994 fantasy tweed gold cropped jacket by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel S/S 1994 fantasy tweed gold cropped jacket by Karl Lagerfeld

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 runway fantasy tweed gold cropped jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. 24k gold

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1990s French Cropped Jackets

CHANEL Rare Vintage Runway S/S 1994 Black & White Vinyl PVC Raffia Dress
CHANEL Rare Vintage Runway S/S 1994 Black & White Vinyl PVC Raffia Dress

CHANEL Rare Vintage Runway S/S 1994 Black & White Vinyl PVC Raffia Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

A high-impact piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This

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1990s French Mini Dress

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Chanel Spring 1994 Green Suit
Chanel Spring 1994 Green Suit

Chanel Spring 1994 Green Suit

By Chanel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pastel green skirt suit from Spring 1994 collection as seen on

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1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Chanel Spring 1994 Runway Purple Boucle Jacket & Skirt Suit Set
Chanel Spring 1994 Runway Purple Boucle Jacket & Skirt Suit Set

Chanel Spring 1994 Runway Purple Boucle Jacket & Skirt Suit Set

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

Vintage Chanel By Karl Lagerfeld Spring 1994 - seen on Naomi Campbell on the runway  Purple boucle

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1990s Skirt Suits

Spring 1994 Collector Chanel Pink and Turquoise Terry Cloth Large Backpack
Spring 1994 Collector Chanel Pink and Turquoise Terry Cloth Large Backpack

Spring 1994 Collector Chanel Pink and Turquoise Terry Cloth Large Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​Rare​ ​Chanel​ ​XL​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Spring-Summer​ ​1994​ ​backpack​ ​in

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Chanel 1994 Spring Cream Linen Short Skirt Size 4.
Chanel 1994 Spring Cream Linen Short Skirt Size 4.

Chanel 1994 Spring Cream Linen Short Skirt Size 4.

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chanel 1994 Spring Collection cream linen short skirt is a French size 38 and fits a size 4. Skirt

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1990s French Pencil Skirts

1994 Iconic CHANEL Pearl Round Sunglasses
1994 Iconic CHANEL Pearl Round Sunglasses

1994 Iconic CHANEL Pearl Round Sunglasses

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

As seen on Rihanna. From CHANEL Spring/ Summer 1994 collection. Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL

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1990s French Sunglasses

1994 Chanel Runway Look Hot Pink Bouclé Wool Skirt Suit
1994 Chanel Runway Look Hot Pink Bouclé Wool Skirt Suit

1994 Chanel Runway Look Hot Pink Bouclé Wool Skirt Suit

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Size: 40 (Fr) - 8 (US) / 12 (UK)

1994 Chanel Runway Look Hot Pink Bouclé Wool Skirt Suit

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

woman. Label / Designer: Chanel Period: 1994 (Spring / Summer Collection) Origin: France Materials

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Spring 1994 Terrycloth Pink Jacket
Chanel Spring 1994 Terrycloth Pink Jacket

Chanel Spring 1994 Terrycloth Pink Jacket

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Chanel Spring 1994 Terrycloth Pink Jacket, modeled by Brandi Quinones, features the iconic

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1990s Jackets

Chanel belt Spring 1994
Chanel belt Spring 1994

Chanel belt Spring 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

representing a boat rudder. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 1994 Spring Collectors Yellow Tweed Jacket
Chanel 1994 Spring Collectors Yellow Tweed Jacket

Chanel 1994 Spring Collectors Yellow Tweed Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

Most hunted black tweed jacket Chanel from Paris / EGYPT 2019 Pre-Fall Metiers d'Art Collection

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2010s Jackets

Chanel Tweed Long Jacket, Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel Tweed Long Jacket, Spring-Summer 1994

Chanel Tweed Long Jacket, Spring-Summer 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Geneva, CH

: Picture n° 9 -> coutureallure.blogspot.ch Picture n° 10 -> Spring-Summer 1994 Chanel campaign

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1990s French Single-Breasted Jackets

Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994
Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994

Chanel Pistachio Color Outfit Size 40FR Spring, 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -(Made in France) Set composed of a jacket and skirt in pistachio color. Size 40FR. Spring

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1990s French Twin Sets

CHANEL black cotton blend 1994 DOUBLE BREASTED Blazer Jacket S
CHANEL black cotton blend 1994 DOUBLE BREASTED Blazer Jacket S

CHANEL black cotton blend 1994 DOUBLE BREASTED Blazer Jacket S

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 blazer in black cotton blend (please note that contetn tag

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1990s Coats

Iconic Chanel spring 1994 green/black/white tweed jacket
Iconic Chanel spring 1994 green/black/white tweed jacket

Iconic Chanel spring 1994 green/black/white tweed jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Iconic Chanel green/black/white tweed jacket from spring 1994 collection. Classic and timeless

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1990s French Jackets

Chanel Runway Scoubidou Suit, Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel Runway Scoubidou Suit, Spring-Summer 1994

Chanel Runway Scoubidou Suit, Spring-Summer 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Geneva, CH

Iconic ivory Chanel “Scoubidou” suit from the famous 1994 Spring-Summer collection. Once again

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Runway Logo Suspenders, Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel Runway Logo Suspenders, Spring-Summer 1994

Chanel Runway Logo Suspenders, Spring-Summer 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Geneva, CH

Iconic ! Rare ! Stylish ! From the famous Chanel Spring-Summer 1994 collection and featured in the

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1990s French Suspenders

Chanel Tweed Shoulder Bag, Spring-Summer 1994
Chanel Tweed Shoulder Bag, Spring-Summer 1994

Chanel Tweed Shoulder Bag, Spring-Summer 1994

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Geneva, CH

From the iconic SS1994 runway collection, this hardly worn Chanel shoulder bag is crafted from

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone and Black Leather Chain Belt, Spring 1994
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone and Black Leather Chain Belt, Spring 1994

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone and Black Leather Chain Belt, Spring 1994

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

embossed with a crowned CC logo on one side and a COCO CHANEL profile on the other. Spring 1994 Collection

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20th Century French Belts

1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe
1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe

1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

classics are printed on this piece) Designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1994 for Chanel's spring/summer

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1990s French Morning Coats

1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe
1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe

1994 Spring/Summer Chanel "Iconic" Print Terrycloth Beach Wrap/Robe

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

classics are printed on this piece) Designed by Karl Lagerfeld in 1994 for Chanel's spring/summer

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1990s French Robes

Chanel S/S 1994 Pink Blazer
Chanel S/S 1994 Pink Blazer

Chanel S/S 1994 Pink Blazer

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Look #53 from Chanel's Spring 1994 Ready to Wear Collection Shoulders 16 in Bust 36 in Waist 34 in

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1990s Blazers

Chanel 1994 P White Cotton Corset Waist Cincher
Chanel 1994 P White Cotton Corset Waist Cincher

Chanel 1994 P White Cotton Corset Waist Cincher

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 1994 spring white cotton corset or waist cincher. These were shown on the runway worn under

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1990s French Blouses

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White pleated skirt in cotton tweed. Invisible zip on the side with branded zipper Pull. Small metallic brand on the top left side.Pockets. Fabric composition: 100% cotton. Lining: 1...

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2010s French Pleated Skirts

John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Black Wool Pinstripe Epaulet Pant Suit
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Black Wool Pinstripe Epaulet Pant Suit

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Ad Black Wool Pinstripe Epaulet Pant Suit

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black pinstripe Gucci suit designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this fabulous suit debuted on the season's runway as part of Look 16, mod...

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Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...

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ICONIC Spring 1995 CHANEL Lavender Tweed Sequins Skirt Suit as seen on Claudia S
ICONIC Spring 1995 CHANEL Lavender Tweed Sequins Skirt Suit as seen on Claudia S

ICONIC Spring 1995 CHANEL Lavender Tweed Sequins Skirt Suit as seen on Claudia S

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

One of the most iconic CHANEL pieces ever This stunning tweed suit was key piece of the spring / summer 1995 season Featured in zig shoots of the campaign by Lagerfeld Shown on the r...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...

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Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008
Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008

Christian Dior by John Galliano burgundy wool crepe evening dress, fw 2008

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Cowl neckline - Above knee-length - Hidden side zipper - Draped bow with rose detail - Size label removed - Fall Winter 2008 ...

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Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951
Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951

Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951

By Hermès

Located in Tucson, AZ

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Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Bias-cut satin-backed crepe evening dress ▪ Elegant full-length silhouette ▪ Side ...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Iconic Golden Metal Belt, 1993
Chanel Iconic Golden Metal Belt, 1993

Chanel Iconic Golden Metal Belt, 1993

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Iconic golden metal belt from the 1993 Spring-Summer collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 96 cm Per...

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Vintage F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Tan Silk Strapless Pheasant Floral Dress

Vintage F/W 2006 Roberto Cavalli Tan Silk Strapless Pheasant Floral Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Denver, CO

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Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key

Vintage Hermes Black Leather Top Handle Handbag W/Lock & Key

By Hermès

Located in Studio City, CA

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1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top

1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top

By Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

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Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt

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...

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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CHANEL Cashmere Signature Dress Gilet Suit Set Ensemble 36

CHANEL Cashmere Signature Dress Gilet Suit Set Ensemble 36

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Chanel Spring 1994 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel spring 1994 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Black, Green and more in stock now. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel Spring 1994?

On average, a chanel spring 1994 on 1stDibs sells for $1,500, while they’re typically $538 on the low end and $5,449 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.