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Chanel Spring 2003

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring Runway jacket y2k
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring Runway jacket y2k

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring Runway jacket y2k

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring Runway jacket y2k Karl Lagerfeld for Channel Collection: 2003 Spring / summer Ready-to-Wear (look: 44/90) Chanel style: 03p / B2239 / P21284W0...

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel 03P Spring 2003 Bead Embellished Runway Jacket 38
Chanel 03P Spring 2003 Bead Embellished Runway Jacket 38

Chanel 03P Spring 2003 Bead Embellished Runway Jacket 38

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Merced, CA

Most wanted Chanel Bead embellished runway jacket. It is in excellent condition.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring most wanted iconic very rare top
CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring most wanted iconic very rare top

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring most wanted iconic very rare top

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

CHANEL & Karl Lagerfeld 03P 2003 Spring most wanted iconic very rare top Karl Lagerfeld for Channel Collection: Spring 2003 Collection (look 50) Chanel style: 03p / 94305 / P21388V01...

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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

Chanel S/S 2003 Abstract Pop-Art Boyshort Bikini Set
Chanel S/S 2003 Abstract Pop-Art Boyshort Bikini Set

Chanel S/S 2003 Abstract Pop-Art Boyshort Bikini Set

By Chanel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare archival swim set from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed during Karl Lagerfeld’s celebrated early-2000s era at the house.

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Early 2000s French Bikinis

Chanel dress 'Pretes pour le surf' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2003
Chanel dress 'Pretes pour le surf' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2003

Chanel dress 'Pretes pour le surf' by Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2003

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 2003 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear "Prêtes pour le surf" Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Chanel 03P Top/Blouse. Rare vintage collection.
Chanel 03P Top/Blouse. Rare vintage collection.

Chanel 03P Top/Blouse. Rare vintage collection.

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

An elegant top from the legendary Chanel fashion house, season 03P (Spring 2003). A classic cut that flatters the figure.

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Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops

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Chanel Spring 2003 Coco Chanel Chiffon Shirtdress
Chanel Spring 2003 Coco Chanel Chiffon Shirtdress

Chanel Spring 2003 Coco Chanel Chiffon Shirtdress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning Chanel shirtdress from the Spring 2003 collection.

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

CHANEL 2003 Size 2 Black Cotton Knit CC Logo T-shirt
CHANEL 2003 Size 2 Black Cotton Knit CC Logo T-shirt

CHANEL 2003 Size 2 Black Cotton Knit CC Logo T-shirt

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHANEL Spring 2003 T shirt comes in black fine cotton knit with a CC logo.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shirts

CHANEL Size 8 Charcoal Cotton Pleated Wide Leg Dress Pants S 2003
CHANEL Size 8 Charcoal Cotton Pleated Wide Leg Dress Pants S 2003

CHANEL Size 8 Charcoal Cotton Pleated Wide Leg Dress Pants S 2003

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

These rare wide leg trousers from CHANEL Spring 2003 Collection come in a charcoal cotton twill and feature an extra loose fit wide leg, high rise, side button and zip closure, and s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Chanel Black Oval Ruffle Hat Spring 2003
Chanel Black Oval Ruffle Hat Spring 2003

Chanel Black Oval Ruffle Hat Spring 2003

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This spring 2003 hat is made from a black straw. The hat features a domed crown and an oval brim that gives this hat an intriguing balance.

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Early 2000s French Hats

Chanel Black Leather Medallion Coins Saddle Bag
Chanel Black Leather Medallion Coins Saddle Bag

Chanel Black Leather Medallion Coins Saddle Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted in Italy, this extremely rare and highly sought after bag from the Chanel Spring 2003 Runway Collection showcases a black leather exterior, a structured saddle bag design and...

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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel top 'Ready for surfing' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2003
Chanel top 'Ready for surfing' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2003

Chanel top 'Ready for surfing' by Karl Lagerfeld Spring-Summer 2003

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 2003 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear 'Ready for surfing' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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Early 2000s French Tunics

CHANEL Size 10 Red & Beige Floral Cotton Ruffled Hem Slip Dress Spring 2003
CHANEL Size 10 Red & Beige Floral Cotton Ruffled Hem Slip Dress Spring 2003

CHANEL Size 10 Red & Beige Floral Cotton Ruffled Hem Slip Dress Spring 2003

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

This gorgeous CHANEL Spring Summer 2003 Collection slip dress comes in a beige light weight cotton gauze with all over cool red spotted floral stripes with CC print and features sk...

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Early 2000s French Casual Dresses

Chanel 2003 Mademoiselle Print Body Suit
Chanel 2003 Mademoiselle Print Body Suit

Chanel 2003 Mademoiselle Print Body Suit

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A fabulous Chanel one piece top bodysuit from Chanel's 03P 2003 Spring collection.

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1990s Italian Bodysuits

S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Red White Floral Logo Bodycon Mini Dress
S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Red White Floral Logo Bodycon Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Red White Floral Logo Bodycon Mini Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, this red and white mini dress features a structured sweetheart neckline with delicate bust ruching and a halter strap t...

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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

CHANEL Size 8 Black & White Tweed High Rise Wide Leg Pants Suit
CHANEL Size 8 Black & White Tweed High Rise Wide Leg Pants Suit

CHANEL Size 8 Black & White Tweed High Rise Wide Leg Pants Suit

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Archive CHANEL Spring Summer 2003 Collection suit comes in black and white cotton blend knit tweed with multi-color stripes and red stitching throughout and includes a single breaste...

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19th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

CHANEL Size 6 Blue Woven Raw Denim Collarless Cropped Jacket
CHANEL Size 6 Blue Woven Raw Denim Collarless Cropped Jacket

CHANEL Size 6 Blue Woven Raw Denim Collarless Cropped Jacket

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHANEL Spring 2003 Collection jacket comes in a fabric made of woven denim and brown thread with a round collar, single button closure, double patch pockets, frayed denim piping, and...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Chanel Black Hat Spring 2003 Ad Campaign Tags
Chanel Black Hat Spring 2003 Ad Campaign Tags

Chanel Black Hat Spring 2003 Ad Campaign Tags

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Divine Chanel hat is from the Spring of 2003. This hat walked the runway, was featured in Chanel advertisements and fashion editorials.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hats

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2003 Floral Print "CC" Chanel logos Halter Dress
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2003 Floral Print "CC" Chanel logos Halter Dress

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2003 Floral Print "CC" Chanel logos Halter Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld spring-summer 2003 collection halter dress with adjustable string, floral print in cream and blue, floral print with "CC" Chanel logos.

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1990s Mini Dresses

Chanel S/S 2003 RUNWAY Embellished Beaded Gown Dress Sz FR36 Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel S/S 2003 RUNWAY Embellished Beaded Gown Dress Sz FR36 Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel S/S 2003 RUNWAY Embellished Beaded Gown Dress Sz FR36 Karl Lagerfeld

By Chanel

Located in Melbourne, VIC

From Chanel's iconic Spring/Summer 2003 runway, this exquisite gown reflects Karl Lagerfeld’s signature blend of romanticism and modernity.

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Blue Crochet Knit Sweater Vest Top
S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Blue Crochet Knit Sweater Vest Top

S/S 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Navy Blue Crochet Knit Sweater Vest Top

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, this navy blue cropped vest is crafted in an open crochet knit with a deep V-neckline and contrasting hem.

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Early 2000s French Crop Tops

Chanel Spring 2003 Three Piece Sporting Suit
Chanel Spring 2003 Three Piece Sporting Suit

Chanel Spring 2003 Three Piece Sporting Suit

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Spring 2003 Three Piece Suit is typical Coco...Modern and Sporty!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tennis Apparel

Chanel Spring 2003 Tweed Pantsuit
Chanel Spring 2003 Tweed Pantsuit

Chanel Spring 2003 Tweed Pantsuit

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Tweed Blazer Jacket and High-Waisted Flare Pants - From the Spring 2003 Runway Collection - Vibrant multicolored tweed jacket with butto...

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Early 2000s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.
Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.

Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic Chanel suspenders from the 2003 Collection Excellent condition Lenght 103 cm

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Early 2000s French Suspenders

Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.
Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.

Chanel 2003 Spring Collection Black Suspenders.

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic Chanel suspenders from the 2003 Collection Excellent condition Lenght 103 cm

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Early 2000s French Suspenders

Chanel 2003 Spring Floral Print Cotton Slip Dress & Duster
Chanel 2003 Spring Floral Print Cotton Slip Dress & Duster

Chanel 2003 Spring Floral Print Cotton Slip Dress & Duster

By Chanel

Located in US

Chanel 2003 Spring collection dress set in a red and beige floral print.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Chanel Black Light Wool Jacket, 2003
Chanel Black Light Wool Jacket, 2003

Chanel Black Light Wool Jacket, 2003

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Size: 38 (France) - 10 (UK) / 6 (US)

Chanel Black Light Wool Jacket, 2003

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Chanel Black Wool Jacket. This elegant piece by Chanel was created for the 2003 Spring / Summer Collection.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

CHANEL Classic Jacket in Beige, Pink and Brown Tweed Size 38FR
CHANEL Classic Jacket in Beige, Pink and Brown Tweed Size 38FR

CHANEL Classic Jacket in Beige, Pink and Brown Tweed Size 38FR

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Each wrist has 3 buttonholes with 3 brown buttons 'CHANEL PARIS'. Collection Spring 2003. It is lined in smonogram beige ilk.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel Vintage Pants 2003 Low Waist Spring Runway Pleated Denim Jean Trousers
Chanel Vintage Pants 2003 Low Waist Spring Runway Pleated Denim Jean Trousers

Chanel Vintage Pants 2003 Low Waist Spring Runway Pleated Denim Jean Trousers

By Chanel

Located in Portland, OR

This is a documented pair of pleated grey/blue lightweight denim trousers from the Spring 2003 Chanel runway collection. These are quintessential early 2000's vintage pants and we lo...

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Early 2000s French Pleated Pants

Chanel 2003 Floral Print Canvas Bag w/Chain Strap & Gold Hardward
Chanel 2003 Floral Print Canvas Bag w/Chain Strap & Gold Hardward

Chanel 2003 Floral Print Canvas Bag w/Chain Strap & Gold Hardward

By Chanel

Located in Aspen, CO

So fun and flowery! 2003 Chanel spring multi pocket handbag with original paperwork.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

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Located in Sewickley, PA

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

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By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...

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By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel spring 2003 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Pink and more in stock now.

How Much is a Chanel Spring 2003?

The price for a chanel spring 2003 starts at $255 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $1,100.

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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.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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