Chanel Vip Gift Large Black CC Gym Sling Crossbody Duffle bag
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your active lifestyle with this exclusive VIP gym bag from Chanel. Designed with both style
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Chanel 2016 Dubai Limited Edition Ball Sling Clutch Duo Vanity Bag with Chain
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Chanel 2016 Dubai Limited Edition Ball Sling Clutch Duo Vanity Bag with Chain
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Chanel’s legendary exclusivity. Details: Collection: Chanel Cruise 2016 Dubai Status: VIP Gift – Not
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Chanel 1990s White Acetate PVC Hair Clip Bow by Karl Lagerfeld
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Chanel 1990s White Acetate PVC Hair Clip Bow by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This very Rare Vintage Collectors Item, a Handmade Chanel Hairclip Bow, was probably gifted to VIPS
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New in Box Chanel VIP Cell Phone Case Black Gold Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new in box collectible cross body bag. Vip cellular phone bag. Iconic black lambskin leather
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Chanel Silver Lambskin Star Zip Coin Purse Charm
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very cute zip coin bag charm. Unworn condition. This is part of Chanel VIP gift. Comes with its
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CHANEL black leather VIP MEDIUM SHOPPING Bag Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
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Chanel Snow Globe Dome
By Chanel
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This magnificent globe was made in 2013 as a special edition for limited Chanel VIP customers. It
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Chanel Huge N°5 Perfume Bottle Rechageable Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP gift huge N°5 perfume bottle rechargeable snow dome. Shake it to make it snow or you
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rare CHANEL 23P VIP pink tweed black CC logo button ribbon bunny plushie toy
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 23P VIP pink tweed black CC logo button ribbon bunny plushie toy Reference: TGAS/E00034
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CHANEL Shell "INDEPENDANCE DAY" Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This pretty little CHANEL second-hand bag was a gift made to VIPs during the "CHANEL AIRLINES" show
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New in Box Chanel Coral Caviar Chevron Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brand new in box coral caviar chevron clutch. Chanel gift to VIP clients in December 2017
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Rare Vintage Chanel Wood & Leather Handbag Seen On Ulyana Sergeenko
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Rare Chanel wood & leather handbag.Sold 1996 only to VIP Chanel clients. Structured with smooth
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New Chanel Vip Tennis Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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New Chanel Vip Tennis Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Chanel VIP Professional Make Up Case NEW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Black Chanel aluminum cosmetic case with tonal metal and resin hardware, logo placard at front, top
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Chanel VIP Professional Make Up Case NEW
By Chanel
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Chanel VIP bag for Independence Day 4th July 2016
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
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New in Box Chanel VIP Cell Phone Case Black Gold Crossbody
By Chanel
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New in Box Chanel VIP Cell Phone Case Black Gold Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new in box collectible cross body bag. Vip cellular phone bag. Iconic black lambskin leather
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP gift snow dome. Indicative measurements : height approx. 11 cm (4.33 inches) / base
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP gift snow dome. Unused condition with minor flaws (still with plastic protection at the
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP Christmas gift snow dome. Unused condition with minor flaws (still with plastic
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP gift snow dome. Indicative measurements : height approx. 11 cm (4.33 inches) / base
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Chanel Snow Dome New in Box
By Chanel
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CHANEL VIP Christmas gift snow dome. New (still with plastic protection at the base) with
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP Christmas gift snow dome. Unused condition but with minor flaws (still with plastic
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Chanel Snow Dome
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Chanel Snow Dome
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL VIP Christmas gift snow dome. Unused condition with minor flaws (still with plastic
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Chanel Gold & Silver VIP Dice
By Chanel
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Chanel Gold & Silver VIP Dice Features different Chanel-themed carvings on each side of dice
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Chanel N° 5 Gigantic Battery Snowball VIP Globe,
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Limited Edition Chanel Gold Ball 2016 Dubai VIP Gift
By Chanel
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CHANEL Christmas 2013 VIPs Limited Edition Hooded Cotton Sweatshirt Size M
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New Rare Chanel Minaudières Strass Crystals VIP Hard Clutch Crossbody Bag
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CHANEL Pop Art N°5 Bag in Graffiti Leather and Shearling Fabric
By Chanel
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Parisian boutique in the 1st arrondissement. It has never been worn. This is a VIP gift from Chanel to a
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Chanel 2016 Dubai Limited Edition Ball Sling Clutch Duo Vanity Bag with Chain
By Chanel
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Chanel’s legendary exclusivity. Details: Collection: Chanel Cruise 2016 Dubai Status: VIP Gift – Not
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Chanel 2016 Dubai Limited Edition Ball Sling Clutch Duo Vanity Bag with Chain
By Chanel
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Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey
By Chanel
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This Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey, crafted in black quilted jersey, features woven-in
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Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey
By Chanel
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This Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey, crafted in black quilted jersey, features woven-in
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Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey
By Chanel
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This Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey, crafted in black quilted jersey, features woven-in
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Chanel VIP Chain Crossbody Quilted Jersey
By Chanel
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Chanel VIP Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel VIP Flap Bag Quilted Lambskin Large is a versatile sleek style that will
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Chanel VIP Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel VIP Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin is the perfect bag for any stylish
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Chanel VIP Snow Globe XL
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
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Only for true Chanel fans! A Chanel N°5 snow globe, wow!! This glass globe has an enormous size
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Chanel VIP Tote Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Large
By Chanel
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: Chanel Model: VIP Tote Quilted Iridescent Calfskin Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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Chanel VIP Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent Calfskin
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 11.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Chanel Model: VIP Flap Bag Quilted Iridescent
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Chanel Domino Set Vip Gift
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
New never used Chanel Vip Gift Domino set In rigid Chanel box
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Black Nylon VIP gift CC Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chanel vip gift bag travel bag gym bag duffle bag. Size: L 48cm x W 32cm.Color: Black
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Chanel Grey Quilted Shimmer Leather VIP Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a wise fashion investment with this Chanel VIP Flap Bag. Crafted from leather, the bag has a
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Chanel Medium Graffiti Logo Newspaper Print Double Flap Bag RUNWAY JaneFinds
By Chanel
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
hard to find. Chanel VIP Limited Edition. A collector's piece. Brand New and comes complete with box
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Chanel Airlines Exclusive VIP Umbrella
By Chanel
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Chanel Airlines Exclusive VIP Umbrella with Torch - Comes boxed for gifting in a Chanel Airlines
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RARE CHANEL LIMITED VIP COCO CHANEL DOLL NECKLACE
By Chanel
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VIP customers as a special gift and was never for sale in the Chanel Boutiques. You can use the
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Chanel "Collection Privee" VIP Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel "Collection Privee" VIP Frame bag of black lambskin leather and plexiglass and accented by
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Chanel Patented VIP Gift Leather Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a nice Chanel beltbag in Patent leather and nylon. Logo in jersey. Bag given to VIP
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Chanel Silver Robot Crossbody Clutch Handbag VIP Gift 2017
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Colelctible Chanel Rigid Robot Clutch in grey leather and golden hardware. This clutch was given
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CHANEL *Rare* 2018 VIP Runway Gift Clear PVC CC Tote
By Chanel
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CHANEL - Excellent - *Rare* 2018 VIP Runway Gift Clear PVC CC Tote - Clear, Black - Handbag
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Chanel Paris-Dallas T-Shirt
By Chanel
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Beautiful Chanel Backpack in quilted brown lambskin !
By Chanel
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fabric interior, 2 zipped pockets. Special Chanel gift for their VIP clients. Dimensions: 43 * 30 * 17
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Chanel Taupe Patent Leather 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
that may be worn single or double. Made in France. No hologram ( VIP CHANEL ) No card 100 % AUTHENTIC
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Chanel Black Lambskin Leather & Gold-tone CC Passport Case
By Chanel
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Chanel Black Lambskin Leather & Gold-tone CC Passport Case - Black lambskin exterior with
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Unique Chanel Greek 2017 Cruise Collection Clutch with Gripoix style stones
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
yet in the shops but this piec was given to a VIP client from Chanel. sed once fo a shooting. Size
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel vip you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Gold and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel vip may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
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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.
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