Chanel belt Coco era
$5,012
Chanel belt Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal belt with an animal-print engraved buckle.
$5,012
Chanel belt Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal belt with an animal-print engraved buckle.
Chanel belt Haute Couture by Coco Chanel circa 1960
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1960 under the artistic direction of Coco Chanel.
Chanel Gold COCO Plaque Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold COCO Chain Belt Necklace is in excellent condition.
Chanel belt 'Coco Pop' winter 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt interlaced with purple leather, fastening decorated with a golden metal deer jewelry ornamented with rhinestones and a cc logo.
Chanel Belt Haute Couture from the Coco Era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal three-row belt decorated with a lion head.
CHANEL gold-tone metal 92A COCO CHANEL CHAIN Belt OZ
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain belt is crafted in gold-plated metal and features oversized “COCO CHANEL” letter links separated by a classic CC.
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt.
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt.
Chanel belt Haute Couture three stars by Coco Chanel circa 1960
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Three stars Haute Couture Collection circa 1960 under the artistic direction of Coco Chanel.
Chanel Golden Metal Chain Belt Haute Couture Coco Era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt.
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Metal Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare statement vintage wide chain belt by CHANEL. Period/Era: 1993. It is crafted in gold metal with black interwoven leather. It features a spell out C O C O C H A N E L letters. CC...
CoCo Chanel Haute Couture Lion Belt Maison Goossens
By Chanel, Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her favorite lion motif, one of the codes deeply rooted to the House of Chanel into this belts integral design.
1994 Vintage CHANEL COCO Leather Chain Belt Black Gold 94A
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful vintage CHANEL leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy matte gold toned chains interlaced with black lambskin leather with double chain draping at the front and adorne...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Coco Perfume Chain-Link Multi Strand Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Chain link closure Measurements approx.: Chain Length 30" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare Vintage Chanel belt from 1993 featured in gold with black leather intertwined.
Coco Chanel Pate de Verre Belt, Workshop Gripoix
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel segmented belt of poured glass elements in signature ruby and emerald pate de verre links. 1950's France, made by studio Gripoix.
1990's Chanel Black Leather Gold Coco Buckle Belt with Pearl 70cm
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black leather belt with gold profile of Coco Chanel wearing a pearl earring as buckle design.
Extremely Rare Vintage Chanel Coco Plate Belt
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Extremely rare and hard to find vintage Chanel belt, features Logos " 31 Rue Cambon 19 5 Coco Chanel Paris" and CC logos.
Chanel Coco Snap Long Caviar Wallet CC-1029P-0004
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Coco Snap Long Caviar Wallet CC-1029P-0004 This Chanel Caviar Coco Button Long Wallet is crafted from pink caviar leather featuring an enamel button closure displaying the ic...
Coco Chanel Haute Couture Coat with belt, 1979
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is truly spectacular wool knit buckle coat Chanel Haute Couture 1979. Special order in Paris for one of my clients. Original receipt is included from Chanel atelier in Paris. ...
Chanel Black Leather and Goldtone "Coco Chanel" Belt with Hanging CC-circa 92
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Leather and Goldtone "Coco Chanel" Belt with Hanging CC-season 29 which is circa 1992.
Chanel Coco Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel gold tone iconic interlocking CC's belt that spells out COCO CHANEL and has a black leather and chain CC pendant that hangs at the front.
CHANEL Coco Pearls Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
The belt has the inscription COCO set with white pearls.
Chanel belt Haute Couture Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork belt topped with a golden elastic. 3-Star Haute Couture Collection from the Coco era.
Chanel Coco Portrait and Crossbones Belt
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel belt featuring charms bearing the portrait of Coco Chanel herself using the colors red, white and blue mixed with red, white and blue charms decorated with iconic Chan...
1980S Chanel Rare Coco black and gold belt
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980S Chanel Rare black and gold belt Coco CC Chanel gold logo black belt
Chanel Coco Medallion Gold Plated Chain Belt 2003
By Chanel
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Chanel Coco Medallion Gold Plated Chain Belt 2003 100% Authentic Here is a vintage Chanel belt of gold-tone metal... that's great for any occasion lt will make any outfit complete.
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CoCo Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned CoCo chain belt in chunky chain featuring a gold toned Chanel coin charm.
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Metal Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
It features a spell out 'COCO CHANEL' letters. CC logo pendant at theend of the belt.
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Chain Belt With Coco Perfum
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Don't miss it !! A rare piece ! This Chanel belt is in good condition. Vintage piece from the 80's.
CHANEL black 07P COCO CHARMS PEARL CHAIN Belt L
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel belt from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection is crafted in light gold-tone metal and designed with a chic double-layer silhouette.
1990s Black Leather Chanel CoCo Perfume Bottle Belt
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Nicely signed on the back, this belt is a collector item. It has some condition issues, mainly on the reverse side (included a missing buckle) which I have identified in the photogra...
Vintage Chanel Gold Toned Coco Ladybug Clover Chaim Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1960-70s Chanel gold toned chain belt featuring 13 iconic Coco coin clover ladybug charms.
Chanel Pearly Pearls and Green Glass Paste Belt, Coco period
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Pearly pearls and green glass paste belt. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: from 76 cm to 86 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: CCB24
Chanel Vintage Logo Coco Horse Rider Oval Medallion Relief Layers Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Iconic Double CC Logo Navy Blue Leather intertwined Chain Linked Modernist Elegant Necklace Belt, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Can be used as ...
Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Logo Coco CC Curb Medallion Interlocked Chunky Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Classic Medallion CC Logo Curb Link interlocked Chunky Statement Necklace Belt Very good condition. Light scratches and colour loss on one short pa...
Coco Chanel 1993 jumbo belt
By Chanel
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
1993 Coco Chanel Jumbo Belt Leather and gold-plated metal, logo lettering and hook closure Very good condition
Chanel Maltese Cross Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Redefining how women wore jewellery, Coco Chanel designed jewelled belts to embellish the waist.
Chanel Vintage 1990's Double CC Logo Gilt Chain Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage iconic Coco Chanel "metal dore" belt comprised of double linked Desrues chain - adorned by a hammered metal coin with the double CC logo in black, signed and dated Chanel 94A.
Chanel Coco Neige Waist Bag
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
The Coco Neige is the brand’s first collection dedicated to winter sports. This pre-owned waist bag is made of mixed materials like tweed and nylon • Year : F/W2018 • Material : twe...
Chanel Coco Black Shearling Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Coco Black Shearling Bum Bag. Mint like new condition. Rare collector's piece. Hot pink Coco lettering shearling fur waist bag or cross shoulder bag. Unique style and limited ...
Chanel Coco Black Shearling Bum Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Coco Black Shearling Bum Bag. Mint like new condition. Rare collector's piece. Hot pink Coco lettering shearling fur waist bag or cross shoulder bag. Unique style and limited ...
2017 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba Serial Number: 23345137 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Ital...
2017 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba Serial Number: 23345137 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Ital...
2017 Chanel Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Khaki Quilted Lambskin Sequin Embellishment Coco Cuba Serial Number: 23345137 Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in Ital...
CHANEL Vintage antique silver Coco medallion coin charm draped chain belt
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage antique silver Coco medallion coin charm draped chain belt Reference: GIYG/A00234 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Silver Closure: H...
Goldtone Chanel Coco Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Vintage goldtone Coco chain belt by Chanel. 'Coco' plaque accent.
Chanel Chain "Coco Chanel" Perfume Dangler Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy versatile Chanel gold plated chain link belt has the dangling bottle of the iconic Coco Chanel perfume 5" chain bottle.
Chanel Vintage Iconic Spell Out Coco Chanel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare and iconic gold toned chain belt featuring spell out C O C O C H A N E L with black intertwined leather. Collection 29 (year 1994). Hook clasp. Marked CHANEL ...
Chanel Coco Mark Silver-Tone Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Coco Mark Silver-Tone Chain Waist Belt is a stunning accessory that embodies luxury and sophistication.
1980s Gold Chain Chanel Chain Coco Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic 1980s early 1990s vintage gold gilt metal Chanel belt with medallion charm featuring the head of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel at the end of the single chain which is made up of fi...
1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned COCO Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage Chanel chain belt is crafted of chunky gold toned chain featuring a Coco Chanel silhouette coin charm.
1980s Vintage CHANEL COCO Leather Chain Belt Black Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 1980s vintage CHANEL leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chains interlaced with black lambskin leather with double chain draping at the front and adorned with a C...
1990s Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Bottle Charm Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic vintage gold gilt metal Chanel belt with double chain to the front and the Coco Mademoiselle perfume bottle charm at the end of the chain.
2012 Chanel Coco Skinny Belt 85c34"m
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a classic accessory from Chanel! The Chanel Coco skinny belt is tan in color which goes with almost any outfit.
Chanel Vintage Gold Metal Chain Coco Crystals Belt or Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel heavy gold metal chain belt . Period/Era: 2002.
1994 Vintage CHANEL COCO Leather Chain Belt Black Gold 94A
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage CHANEL leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy matte gold toned chains interlaced with black lambskin leather with double chain draping at the front and adorne...
Chanel Pearly Pearls and Green Glass Paste Belt, Coco period
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Pearly pearls and green glass paste belt. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: from 76 cm to 86 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: CCB24
Chanel Coco gold bottles with red leather belt vintage 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Coco gold bottles with red leather belt from the 1980s, possibly 1984, the year Coco perfume was introduced...Two gold perfume bottles of gold metal share a top to form the "b...
Chanel Pink Crystal Coco ID Tag Chain Belt Spring 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL gold tone double chain belt featuring a COCO ID tag with pink Swarovksi crystal embellishement.
Chanel Vintage Goldtone Coco Coin Swirl Chain Link Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage Gold Chain Link Belt/Necklace w/Coin PendantFeatures dangling coin/Coco charm Made in: Not given- believed to be France Year of Production: 1950's-1960's ...
Chanel "Coco" Belt 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Chanel "Coco" portrait belt and buckle. Iconic Chanel profile gilt metal buckle features a faux pearl.
Classic Coco Chanel Perfume Bottle Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Equally fabulous with jeans or that LBD! So very Coco! Entire length of belt 35.5", each chain is 0.50" wide.
Chanel 2003 Coco Chanel Charms and Logo belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
2003 nice casual belt with charms with coco Chanel and Chanel logo.
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel Perfume Bottle Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel perfume bottle chain waist belt.
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel Perfume Bottle Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Coco Chanel perfume bottle chain waist belt.
Chanel 1993 A COCO CHANEL Chain Belt with Leather
By Chanel
Located in US
Belt spells out “COCO CHANEL” and is approximately 36 inches long and close to 2 inches wide.
Chanel Pearl and Coco Medallion Belt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A classic Chanel belt with two strands of pearls and micro pearl tassel..
2004 A Chanel Pewter Chain Belt with Coco Charms
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel belt from 2004 Autumn Collection featured in pewter-tone hardware with assorted Coco Chanel silhouette and quote charms, adorned with red and navy blue beads, and signature CC...
Rare Vintage Chanel Oval Twist Coco Mark CC Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare chanel double layered oval twist cc belt. In very good vintage condition, minor scuffs on some areas. Comes with its box.
Chanel Chunky Gilt and Leather Chain Belt with Coco Medallion
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A chunky gilt and leather Chanel belt from the 1990s with a Coco medallion.
Chanel Vintage 2002 Coco Pink Rhinestone and Gold Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel Vintage 2002 Coco Pink Rhinestone and Gold Chain Belt.
Collectible and Rare Chanel Belt Résine Pendant effigy of Coco Chanel
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Stunning Chanel belt / Collector Charms resin with the effigy of Coco Chanel Silver métal and navy blue leather Collection 2003 Total length : 105 cm Possibility to attach at 88 ...
Sold
W 0.99 in L 33.47 in
1960s COCO CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE by ROBERT GOOSSENS EXQUISITE Renaissance BELT
By Chanel
Located in Newark, DE
CHANEL , by Coco Chanel, work by Robert GOOSENS, HAUTE COUTURE, circa 1960 HAUTE COUTURE CHANEL accessories are extremely rare, it is not the usual mass produced CHANEL ready to w...
Roman Malakov GIA 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,490
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
$5,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Natural GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Pear Drop Platinum Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning natural blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings are hand crafted in solid platinum. weighing 10 grams and measuring 24mm long x 11mm wide. Exposing a pair of prong-set...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
CHANEL Vintage Red Leather Gold Chain Link CC Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Made in France Signed CHANEL Gold Plated Clasp closure Measurements approx.: 28" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage piece and may s...
$6,895
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
CHANEL Vintage Lion Medallion Triple Chain Gold Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
100% Authentic CHANEL by Robert Goossens Triple chain necklace/ belt Medallion lion in triumphant position, Chanel logo and CHANEL letter Signed CHANEL 2 CC 3 Made in France Dangling...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
Vivienne Westwood Hand Cut Moire Corset Style Velvet Red Cocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux underlay for her "Dresse...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
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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