1964 Chanel suit
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
3-piece suit in fuchsia pink silk, black sequins and black shiny chenille thread by Chanel 1964
1964 Chanel suit
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
3-piece suit in fuchsia pink silk, black sequins and black shiny chenille thread by Chanel 1964
$8,500
Size: 36-38 See measurements above
1960 Autumn/Winter Chanel Haute Couture Documented Lavender Tweed Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1960 Autumn/Winter Chanel Haute Couture Documented Lavender Tweed Skirt Suit: This breathtaking 2
Chanel Couture Navy With White Trim Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stately Chanel Couture suit finished in Navy with white braided trim is such a foundational
Chanel red and white suit Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White, pink , and red wool skirt-suit with herringbone pattern. Silk
$3,571
Size: Equivalent to Size 39-42 France
An Early Mademoiselle Chanel Couture skirt suit in Mohair plaid Circa 1955-1960
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 - France A rare and very early Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
1961 Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
IT DOES NOT GET MORE ICONIC than this 1961 beige woven linen tweed skirt suit trimmed in raspberry
Chanel Couture Cream Tweed Suit With Ribbon Trim
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorned with pointed arrow pockets,a signature element Gabrielle Chanel used in her designs,This
Chanel Haute Couture Silk Skirt Suit With Metal Thread Embroidery
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your collection with this Chanel Haute Couture suit dated to the 1960's.Embroidered with
Chanel Haute Couture Purple Tweed 3 Piece Set Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It was as if barbie herself commissioned this stunning Chanel Haute Couture Tweed 3 Piece Set Skirt
Chanel Couture Yellow Gold Tweed Suit With Yellow Printed Silk Lining
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like a ray of sunshine, this Chanel Haute Couture Yellow Tweed Suit will light up any
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Shocking Pink and Purple Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Haute Couture boucle suit from the 1960s. Label and style number have been removed. The
Chanel Haute Couture Cream Boucle 3 Piece Tweed Suit Circa 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful 1960's Chanel Haute Couture suit set. The coat and skirt are composed of a
Chanel S/S 1963 Haute Couture Coco Wool Boucle Gilt Button Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
-piece skirt suit encapsulates the architectural simplicity and quiet luxury that defined Coco Chanel
Museum Chanel Haute Couture 1961 Coco Beige Red Blue Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
suit is one of the most iconic Chanel designs in history. An identical suit was famously worn by
Chanel Haute Couture Silk Trompe l'oiel Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Silk twill 2 pc. suit in olive,pink,purple and cornflower blue on white ground. Signature
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Navy Blue and Pink Knit Set
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unique vintage Chanel Haute Couture navy blue wool ribbed knit cardigan and skirt set. Very simple
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Pink and Charcoal Grey Houndstooth 3 pc. Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very smart Chanel Haute Couture pink and charcoal grey houndstooth tweed ensemble from the 1960s
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Copper Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble from the 1960s. A beautiful combination of tweed in
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Magenta and Green Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely stunning and vibrant magenta and green tweed Chanel Haute Couture dress and jacket
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Brown Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress ensemble crafted from a gold, sage green and
1965 Chanel Iconic Autumnal Tweed Long Coat & A-Line Skirt Set in Classic Style
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1965 Chanel Iconic Autumnal Tweed Long Coat & A-Line Skirt Set in Classic Chanel Style: A
1960's Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Navy and Cream Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Chanel Haute Couture iconic combination of cream wool boucle and navy braided trim fastened
Documented Chanel by Coco Chanel Haute Couture Suit Jacket, Spring-Summer 1964
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
couture skirt suit in a podcast illustrating the legendary "Tailleur Chanel" on their Instagram TV (IGTV
1960 Rare Celadon Chanel Haute -Couture Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1960 Rare Celadon Chanel Haute -Couture Suit : The jacket is a 4 pockets typical Coco Chanel
Unavailable
Chanel Two Piece Skirt Suit, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
A rare vintage find! This chic skirt suit from Chanel boasts a red and cream grid pattern and is
Vintage Chanel Creations Suit - Mint Condition
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is an example of Chanel Creations at its finest. This vintage suit is a beautiful
60s Chanel Boutique Classic Black Wool Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most iconic piece in fashion history - the little black suit by Chanel circa 1960s. Boxy cut
A 1960s Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Blue Silk Skirt Suit W Gold Toned Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning 1960s bright blue Chanel silk skirt suit with black graphic print consisting of a
Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Haute-Couture 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Jacket and the skirt The color are black brown
1960s CHANEL Couture Black Velvet Suit
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Chanel Couture black velvet suit. Blazer has velvet buttons. Fit size : small Size 2/4
Chanel Haute Couture Blue Tweed Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel Haute Couture suit dating from the 1950s. Alternating two tone pale blue wool
An Early Mademoiselle Chanel Couture skirt suit in Mohair plaid Circa 1955-1960
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France A rare and very early Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the
Chanel red and white suit Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White, pink , and red wool skirt-suit with herringbone pattern. Silk
1960's Chanel Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in the 1960's this suit incorporates many of her iconic design
Chanel Haute Couture tweed skirt suit, Circa 1960s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel haute couture tweed skirt suit, circa 1960s. Gold, cream, brown and ivory coloured tweed
Coco Chanel Haute Couture Gold Lame 3 pc Suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Authentic, Coco Chanel, three piece, gold lame , suit. Classic Chanel cut jacket with black and
1960s Chanel Couture Cream Skirt Suit with Lace Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A subtle and effortlessly stunning cream tweed Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the 1960s. The
Chanel Couture 1960s Cream & Navy Silk Polka Dot Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Chanel haute couture 3 piece silk suit in cream silk with navy polka dots. Made in the
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Pink Plaid Suit with Navy Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Magnificent Chanel Haute Couture skirt suit from the 1960s. From the estate of an avid Chanel
1960's Anne Rubin Dead Stock Crochet Chanel Style Suit
By Anne Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Anne Rubin dead stock wool crochet Chanel style suit. Best known for her impeccable taste
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1960s Pink Silver Braided Brocade Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Haute Couture pink and silver brocade mid-1960s skirt suit is a stunning
Chanel Haute Couture Suit Set of Pink-Tone Tweed Jacket and Skirt
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Haute Couture suit set composed of pink-tone tweed jacket and skirt, ornamented with
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Size: Equivalent size 38 France
A Gabrielle Chanel Couture Woollen & golden lamé skirt suit Circa 1968-1970
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Circa 1960/1970 (see last picture). Named Hortensia with Lurex Silk from the
Chanel Haute Couture pink wool suit 1960s
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
photo) the shape is undeniably that of the Chanel couture label and the style of the suit definitely
Chanel Haute Couture Wool and Silk Suit
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture wool and silk suit. No label of composition or size indicated, it corresponds
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Pink and Purple Tweed Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A glorious Chanel Haute Couture jacket and dress from the 1960s. Crafted from beautiful pink
Chanel Tweed Suit with Red Silk Lining Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Haute Couture tweed suit with a red silk lining. No size nor composition
Off-white tweed and pale silk jacket and dress ensemble Chanel 1964
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool and pale silk jacket and dress ensemble with mohair edge. The jacket has a pale pink silk lining and cuff. And chain inside on the bottom edge. Gold metal jewlerry but...
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Black and Cream Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Chanel Haute Couture black, cream and gold plaid tweed jacket and dress ensemble from the
1960's Chanel Couture Navy & Tan Boucle Suit with Removable Collar and Cuffs
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Chanel Haute Couture boucle suit in tan, cream and navy windowpane pattern. Double breasted
1960s Rare Haute Couture Chanel Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
1960s rare Haute Couture Chanel tweed suit featuring a zebra wool tweed jacket with light ivory
Chanel Haute Couture tweed skirt suit, Circa 1960s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel haute couture tweed skirt suit, circa 1960s. Baby-pink, black, mint and green coloured
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Size: Equivalent French size 36/38
A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Skirt suit (attributed to) Spring Summer 1961
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1961 France Haute Couture skirt suit by Chanel, 1961 Collection (attributed to
RICHARD CARRIERE CHANEL-STYLE MOHAIR SUIT
Located in Alford, MA
This charcoal mohair suit emulates the style and construction of a Chanel suit c. 1960s. It carries
CHANEL Haute Couture Gentian Blue and Black Bouclé Jacket & Skirt Suit, A/W 1971
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Museum owned Chanel Skirt Suit from 1959-1960 that could be a twin of ours.
Chanel-Inspired 28-Button Bouclé Cardigan Suit, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though a facsimile of the real thing, this extraordinary (and extraordinarily heavy!) skirt suit is
Amazing 1960s Vintage Chanel Suit Pink Boucle Jackie O Pillbox Didier Ledot
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1960s Chanel suit, that was custom made for the Irish ambassador's wife (at the
1960's Chanel Haute Couture Blue Tweed Jacket and Dress Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Haute Couture tweed and silk and lurex dress and jacket ensemble from the 1960s. The
CHANEL c.1960's Haute Couture Black Boucle Wool Mink Coat & Sleeveless Dress Set
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Chanel c.1960's Haute Couture Numbered (18541) black boucle wool / mohair dress jacket set
Vintage 1960's Lifetime Chanel Pleated Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details: Pleated skirt suit by Chanel Lifetime Chanel Circa 1960's Pink Boucle suit Two
Chanel Couture 1960’s Pink Tweed Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel tweed skirt suit circa 1960s. Jacket features button front closure with antique brass
Chanel Haute-Couture Documented 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Multicolor Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Haute-Couture Documented 1960 -1970 Vintage Tweed Multicolor Suit Divine collarless
1960s CHANEL Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Chanel 2pc. skirt suit. Fine black on black wool boucle fabric item fully lined with
Chanel Haute Couture Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Haute Couture Skirt Suit by Chanel Circa Late 1970's / Early 1980's Pink, white, tan, and
Chanel Haute Couture 1960's plaid suit
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Haute Couture 1960's plaid suit
Chanel Creations 1960's butter yellow suit
By Chanel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Chanel Creations 1960's butter yellow suit Jacket; Bust 40" Sleeve 22
Chanel Couture 3 piece Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece beige iconic 1961 Chanel wool suit. Baby pink silk smocked blouse with cap sleeves and
Chanel Haute Couture Houndstooth Suit
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details: Haute couture houndstooth suit by Chanel Circa 1960's Creme and blue tweed suit
Vintage Chanel Creations Red Trim Navy Suit
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage navy blue club silk 2p. jacket & skirt suit presented by Chanel Creations features jewel
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A lovely 1960s Chanel haute couture boucle skirt suit, consisting of a fitted jacket and an a-line
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning 1960s bright blue Chanel silk skirt suit with black graphic print consisting of a
Chanel haute couture ivory suit, circa 1962
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
piece A beautiful alternative to a traditional wedding dress, this Chanel haute couture dress suit
Chanel Pant Suit circa 1960s/70s
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a pant suit by Chanel c. 1960s/70s It is made from a baby blue and gold brocade fabric. It
1960s Chanel Haute Couture Green & Pink Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A light green 1960s Chanel haute couture skirt suit with light pink accents consisting of an a
Circa 1966 Chanel Haute Couture Suit
By Chanel
Located in Rockwood, ON
It is always wonderful to have a true piece of Haute Couture and this Chanel suit is to die! First
1960s Unlabelled Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Suit
By Chanel
Located in Rockwood, ON
It is always wonderful to have a true piece of Haute Couture and this Chanel suit is to absolutely
60's Chanel Couture 3 Piece Purple Tweed Suit
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Chanel Suit in woll and silk. This suit is from the 60's. 3 pieces jacket, top and skirt
Haute Couture Chanel Dress Suit, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Fabulous dress suit Chanel Haute Couture from the 1960s, with a two-fabric sleeveless dress
Chanel Haute Couture blue wool skirt set, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Haute Couture (Made in France) Skirt set composed of wool tweed in blue, navy and white
Chanel Haute Couture light pink wool skirt set, 1960s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Haute Couture (Made in France) Vintage light pink wool tweed set comprised of a skirt and a
$12,300
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
1990s Thierry Mugler Sheer Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S1998 In a Boudoir Mood Lace Ivory Jacket
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible piece from one of John Galliano’s most theatrical and influential seasons at the House of Dior. This jacket is from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 “In a ...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is crafted in rich Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrasting white saddle stitching. Designed i...
GIANFRANCO FERRE 90's Vintage 3 Piece Skirt Suit Set Ensemble
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Gianfranco Ferre Vintage Early 1990's 3 pieces (skirt, blazer, & scarf) Size IT42 but fits like an IT40 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: Skirt: ...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2007 Hourglass Suit FR40
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 Glencheck Hourglass Suit Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Fall Winter 2007 Fabric: 99% Wool, 1% Cashmere, ...
Thierry Mugler 1995 Houndstooth Star Ensemble Naomi Runway Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A study in seduction through structure, this 1995 Thierry Mugler Cirque d'Hiver Collection two-piece ensemble (jacket and skirt) is the kind of piece that reminds us why Mugler was a...
F/W 1996 Gianni Versace Couture Metallic Brown Floral Lace Medusa Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace dress from the Fall/Winter 1996 collection is cut in a fitted mini silhouette with a sweetheart neckline, scalloped hem, and low back. It is constructed in metall...
$583Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Vintage Polka Dot Bustier Dress and Blazer Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage dark blue bustier dress and blazer suit embellished with large applique white polkadots. BLAZER features : - Tailored fitted cut. - Front snap buttoning. - Lo...
$1,045
Size: French 40 / US 8
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Size 40 / US 8 Ivory Silk 90s Blazer Jacket
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE ivory / off-white silk blazer jacket! Mugler is the king of creating the perfect blazer for women, with flattering seams and silhouett...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1998 “Joan” Red Double Breasted Button Front Blazer Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1998 “Joan” Red Double Breasted Button Up Blazer Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1998 “Joan” Designer: Alexander McQueen Style...
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
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.
Clothes are part of an individual’s identity. Personal style is a creative form of self-expression that can make a person feel comfortable and confident. From bell-bottoms and oversize tie-dye dresses to denim jackets and leather pants, the fashion world has changed greatly over the years. Still, many looks never go out of style, and certain vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles can prove just as timeless.
Think of heavy, warm sweaters: They immediately evoke a specific sensation of cold, winter mornings, hands cupped around a steaming mug of coffee or tea as fog rolls idly across the Irish moors. The design of Aran wool sweaters dates back generations, yet they remain in vogue today.
Then there are iconic fabrics, such as gingham. Originating in Asia, this fabric is known for its overlapping stripes. It was first imported to Europe in the 17th century and then was woven in 18th-century England — Manchester, specifically — where it was given the checked pattern with which it is associated today. It’s an enduringly popular choice for all types of ensembles, from vintage swimwear and rompers to three-piece suits.
Vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles convey style, whether dressing up or down.
From understated jumpsuits and vibrant knits to classy jackets and elegant skirts, a range of fashionable garments for any occasion can be found on 1stDibs. Browse clothing by leading designers like Chanel, Versace, Prada and many more 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.