CHANEL black cashmere 17B PEARL DETAILED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in black cashmere (100%), crafted in a luxuriously soft knit that reflects the house’s timeless elegance.
CHANEL black cashmere 17B PEARL DETAILED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in black cashmere (100%), crafted in a luxuriously soft knit that reflects the house’s timeless elegance.
CHANEL grey & silver wool 17B LUREX BUTTONED NECK Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sweater in grey and black knit composed of wool (65%), nylon (13%), metal polyester (12%) and cashmere (10%), woven with silver lurex throughout for a refined, ...
CHANEL grey cashmere 15A SALZBURG FLORAL KNIT Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cardigan in grey folk floral cable-knit cashmere (100%). Features a refined, classic silhouette with a softly tailored fit, framed by a clean crew neckline and ...
CHANEL black viscose 2006 06C OPEN BOLERO Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 3/4 sleeve cropped bolero jacket in black viscose (100%) features an attached rib shawl around the waist or can be worn around the neck. Has been worn and is in...
CHANEL black cashmere 2005 05C TOKYO FRINGE TRIM CABLE KNIT Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel cable-knit sweater vest in black cashmere (65%) and cotton (35%).
$1,721Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 42 / US 8- 12
Chanel Cashmere Size 42 Luxurious Soft Ivory Grey Logo Sweater Jumper w/ Pocket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, cashmere sweater ! The softest cashmere that feels so nice on.
Vintage CHANEL Yellow Cashmere Knit Top, Size 42
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring pastel yellow 100% cashmere sleeveless and knit top with crew neck line designed by Chanel.
NWT Chanel Navy Wool Blend Cardigan Dress Sz.42
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel Long Cardigan Dress Sz.42 Never worn with tags. Material: Likely a wool blend (patterned knit) Color: Navy blue Features: Long sleeves, round neckline, front button closure,...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Museum Rare Collectible Grey Silk Bouclé Hoodie with Penguin Motif & CC Logo — Runway of 2007 Fall by by Karl Lagerfeld — – Extremely Rare Trophy of Chanel Mythology –...
Chanel 04A turtleneck cashmere winter 2004 size 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
For sale: an original Chanel turtleneck from the 2004 Winter Collection (04A). French size 42. Composition: 95% cashmere. Made in Italy. Excellent condition – no pilling, snags, stai...
Chanel Fall 2007 Earthtone Cashmere Knit Sweater Jacket - Size 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Fall 2007 Earthtone Cashmere Knit Sweater Jacket - Size 42 This very beautiful Karl Lagerfeld design was part of the Fall 2007 collection and is comprised of Brown/Grey/Beige ...
Chanel 04A 2004 Rare Wool Cashmere Runway Sweater Coat with Brooch FR 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Merced, CA
Chanel most wanted full length sweater coat from Chanel Fall 2004 runway collection. It is adorned with 6 front pockets and Chanel engraved hook and eye closure. This is in excellent...
CHANEL White Eyelash Long-Sleeve Knit Weave Sweater Top 42 10
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL white long-sleeve knit open weave sweater top in size FR 42 US 10 from the 04p collection.
Chanel Navy and Yellow Trim Cashmere Sweater - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel cashmere sweater is navy with a yellow trim. The buttons are a dark gray and there are 2 pockets on the front. At the bottom of the sleeves there are 2 yellow stripes. Th...
Chanel Salmon and Pink Trim Cashmere Sweater - 42 - 07P
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel cashmere sweater is salmon colored with a pink trim and is from the 2007P collection. There are 2 pockets on the front of the cardigan with gold and pink Chanel logo but...
Chanel Ivory Cashmere Oversized Knitted Sweater Top - 2007 - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Cashmere Oversized Knitted Sweater Top - 42.
Chanel 08A Long Black Cashmere Cardigan Sweater 42 / 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chanel 08A long black cardigan sweater. Long V-neck knee length black cardigan. 5 buttons with tiny embossed CC's. 2 patch pockets.
Chanel Two Tone Stripe Navy Long Sweater Set - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Two Tone Stripe Navy Long Sweater Set - 42 This very elegant navy sweater set has two tones of navy blue with horizontal thick stripes and a metallic stitching within the knit.
CHANEL brown cashmere & silk RIB V-Neck Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel ribbed V-neck sweater in brown cashmere (70%) and silk (30%).
CHANEL White Knit Stretch Long Sweater W/Black Trim & Lion Head Button Sz 42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel White Knit Stretch Long Sweater W/Black Trim & Lion Head Button Sz 42 Made In Italy Composition: 82% cotton, 12% cashmere, 6% silk Labeled "CHANEL MADE IN ITA...
CHANEL black cashmere 2022 22P CAMELLIA INTARSIA Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Camellia intarsia sweater in black and white cashmere (100%).
CHANEL red cashmere 2020 20C LONG Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel long cardigan in red cashmere combines timeless elegance with a touch of classic contrast. It features a deep V-neck, accented by black and camel striped t...
Chanel Black Heavy Knit Sweater with Front Gold Lion Button - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Heavy Knit Sweater w/ Front Gold Lion Button - 42.
CHANEL purple & pink cashmere 2001 01P CLOVER Cardigan Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clover v-neck cardigan in purple and ivory cashmere (100%). Closses with mother-of-pearl buttons on the front. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. 200...
CHANEL black wool 2016 16A ROME CAPE SLEEVE RIB KNIT Sweater 42 L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel rib-knit sweater in black wool (100%). Features a round neck, long cape sleeves and antique silver-tone coin button at the waist.
Chanel Blue Cashmere Cable Knit Cardigan - 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Blue Cashmere Cable Knit Cardigan - 42. This beautiful cardigan has a classic Chanel look with a pop of color. The cardigan has a thick fabric with 4 front pockets and silver ...
Chanel New CC Charm Black Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stunning Chanel black knit jumper featuring floral intarsia pattern and CC logo charm at chest. Size mark 42 fr. NEVER WORN.
Chanel New CC Charm Black Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel black knit jumper featuring floral intarsia pattern and CC logo charm at chest. Size mark 42 fr. NEVER WORN.
Chanel New CC Charm Black Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel black knit jumper featuring floral intarsia pattern and CC logo charm at chest. Size mark 42 fr. NEVER WORN.
Chanel Iconic Supere Rare CC Penguin Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare Chanel hoodie with Penguin and CC logo at sleeve ~ as seen on style icon Miroslava Duma! ~ Hard to find piece for true Chanel collectors! / Size mark 42 FR ~ could be ...
Chanel Super Rare CC Edelweiss Patch Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel red knit jumper with CC Edelweiss Patch ~ from Paris / SALZBURG ~ 2015 Pre-FAll Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn
Chanel Super Rare CC Edelweiss Patch Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel red knit jumper with CC Edelweiss Patch ~ from Paris / SALZBURG ~ 2015 Pre-FAll Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn
Chanel Collectors Trophy Bouclé CC Penguin Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Grey Silk Bouclé CC Penguin Hoodie One of the Most Hunted Artifacts in Chanel History ~ Coveted by collectors as one of the most hunted Chanel creations, this hoodie is not ...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn // — The sleeve bears the iconic CC logo, while the hood is detailed with CC-logo drawstrings, merging comfort and myth in a single gest...
Chanel Paris / Salzburg Rarest CC Edelweiss Patch Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel red knit jumper with CC Edelweiss Patch ~ from Paris / SALZBURG ~ 2015 Pre-FAll Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn
Chanel Paris / Salzburg Rarest CC Edelweiss Patch Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel red knit jumper with CC Edelweiss Patch ~ from Paris / SALZBURG ~ 2015 Pre-FAll Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn
Chanel 2023 New Coco Neige CC Logo Jumper 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
New stunning Chanel black and pink rib kin jumper with logo at chest and multiple CC logos at sleeves -- from 2023 COCO NEIGE Collection. Size mark 42 FR. Comes with all the tags att...
CHANEL Blue Cashmere 2019 19P LOGO MAXI Cardigan Sz.42
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
100% authentic Chanel 2019 logo maxi knit cardigan in blue and off-white cashmere (100%). Features four 'CC' buttoned patch pockets on the front - three of them are still sewn shut a...
Chanel Pink Cashmere Tweed Cardigan With Waist Band 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Chanel Product: Tweed Cardigan Size: 42 Fr Colour: Pink & Cream Tones Material: Outer: 100% Cashmere Other: 90% Vinyl & 10% Viscose Product Code: P43870K04524 Conditio...
CHANEL Extremely Rare CC Logo Penguin Boucle Hoodie 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
// Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn // — The sleeve bears the iconic CC logo, while the hood is detailed with CC-logo drawstrings, merging comfort and myth in a single gest...
Chanel Coral Cotton Blend Knitted Sweater Set - 42 - 09P
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Coral Cotton Blend Knitted Sweater Set - 42 - 09P.
Chanel 1999 Cruise Collection Melon and Pastel Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1999 Cruise Collection Melon and Pastel Cashmere Sweater Set-Size 42.
CHANEL 05A cashmere sweater black embroidered sequined appliques 42 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 05A beautiful black appliqued black cashmere sweater.
Chanel 97A Sweater Top Turtleneck Cashmere Divine Heathered Green 42 / 8
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Chanel 97A large ribbed turtleneck in soft green with a soft brown heathered effect. Straight easy fit with long sleeves. CC embroidered on hip. Classic and timeless. Love ...
Chanel 2008A Red and Grey Ribbed Knit Cashmere Cardigan-Size 42
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 2008A Red and Grey Ribbed Knit Cashmere Cardigan-Size 42 This very collectible Chanel ribbed knit cashmere is from the 2008 Autumn Collection by Karl Lagerfeld.
CHANEL Two Tone Sweater Dress - Sz 42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Two Tone Sweater Dress - Sz 42 Age: c. 2009 Made in Italy Composition: 100% Cashmere Mint green and sky blue w/black trim and CC logo Labeled "CHANEL MADE IN ITALY" ...
Chanel Tweed Vest in Size 42
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel tweed vest size 42 Very good condition show some light signs of use and wear but nothing visible. this jacket is beautiful and can be put on a t-shirt or under a jacket with ...
CHANEL Vintage 01A COCO Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater Purple White 42 US L 10
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Pristine - Vintage 01A COCO Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater - Purple, White - 42, US L - Top Description This vintage Chanel sweater is from the 2001 Metiers D'Arts, Autumn Pr...
Chanel Embellished CC Cashmere Jumper L 42
Located in London, GB
Chanel cashmere knit in a lovely mix of green, blue and burgundy. Sequin and pearl detailed CC logo. - 100% Cashmere, inset: 100% vinyon - Made in the UK - Size 42
CHANEL White & Tan Eyelash Trim Knit Long Sweater Vest 42 10
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL eyelash trim knit long sweater vest from 05A collection. This ornate lovely vest features a braided white, tan, grey and black loose construction with white mesh eyelash trim ...
CHANEL Sweater Knit Dress Navy Blue White Short Sleeve Sz 42
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC STUNNING CHANEL NAVY BLUE KNIT DRESS Design: - Navy blue ribbed stretchy knit dress. - Blue and white ribbing at edges and pockets. - Slip pockets at hips with...
CHANEL Dress Knit Sweater Black Gold Camellia Long Sleeve Cashmere Sz 42 2015
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHANEL FALL 2015 CASHMERE SWEATER DRESS Retailed excluding sales taxes $4,650 Design: - Black and gold knit sweater. - Long sleeves. - V-neck. - Camellia butto...
CHANEL 05P Black White Tweed Ribbon Trim Lesage Sleeveless Cardigan Sweater 42
By Chanel
Located in Westlake Village, CA
CHANEL Black and White Tweed Ribbon Trim Lesage Sleeveless Cardigan Sweater.
Chanel Ivory Cashmere Blend Knit Capelet 06A Size 42
By Chanel
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Rare Chanel Ivory Cashmere Blend Knit Capelet from the 2006 fall collection. Adorned with knit rosettes. Ruffle knit edges. 3 logo stamped pearl button closure at collar. Capelet...
CHANEL Sweater Dress Tunic Knit Navy Striped Long Sleeve Cashmere Sz 42 2016 16K
By Chanel
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHANEL 2016 NAVY STRIPED CASHMERE SWEATER TUNIC DRESS Retailed excluding sales taxes $3,350 Design: - Navy long sleeve sweater tunic dress. - Stripes at waist ...
CHANEL black leather 18P G33701 Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic pumps in black leather embody timeless elegance. They feature a high stiletto heel adorned with a gold-tone CC detail and rounded toes, making the...
$18,489
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano foiled black open-knit evening dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Constructed from black foiled open-knit viscose ▪ Large turn-over collar which can be draped in multiple ways ▪ ...
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 "Dante" Black Mink Fur Crop Sleeve Short Coat Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1996 "Dante" Black Mink Fur Crop Sleeve Short Coat Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: F/W 1996 "Dante" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sho...
F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Leather Lace-Up Asymmetric Mini Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
John Galliano designed this Christian Dior brown leather mini skirt for the Fall/Winter 2002 collection. Constructed entirely of leather, this short skirt debuted on the season's run...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Chanel Fall 2007 Woolwork Embellished Sleeveless Jumper
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Stunning Chanel sleeveless sweater from the Fall 2007 collection. Unworn. Made from soft black wool and cashmere (70:30) with a fancy ribbed knit, it has sculptural floral wool embel...
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress with corseted bodice, cap sleeves, trained skirt and silk lining. c. 1960s
CHANEL navy blue viscose 2006 06P BOW RIB-KNIT Cardigan Sweater 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel rib-knit cardigan in navy blue viscose (76%) and elastane (24%). Features bow trim, 3/4 sleeves and patch pockets. Closes with hooks on the front. Unlined. Has ...
CHANEL CC Sweater Size 38 New With Tags
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic guaranteed Chanel sweater . Original receipt from Chanel available to purchaser upon request. New with tags and Chanel pouch Size 38 Main base color in person is dark ...
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.
The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.
In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.
A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.
Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.
A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?
It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.
Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.
Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.
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.