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Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress CHANEL
Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress CHANEL

Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed velvet lycra cocktail dress with "CC" brand in the middle back. Fabric composition: 87% nylon, 13% elastane SIZE 44 (fr) L

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Printed velvet Terry cloth mini dress CHANEL
Printed velvet Terry cloth mini dress CHANEL

Printed velvet Terry cloth mini dress CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed velvet Terry cloth mini dress . Fabric composition: 75% cotton,, 25% nylon. Drawstring on the waist. SIZE 46 (Fr)

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2010s Italian Mini Dresses

Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's
Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's

Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Chanel "Creation" label pink silk velvet burnout dress w/extra long ties at the back neck, a dropped waist, a self-belt and nude fabric lining at the interior.

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1970s French Day Dresses

CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S
CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S

CHANEL black 91A TIERED VELVET & CHIFFON GOWN Dress 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel evening gown is crafted in black velvet and chiffon for a refined interplay of structure and lightness. It features a fitted velvet bodice accented with te...

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1990s Casual Dresses

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Velvet Halter Formal Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double waist and hips: Bust: 17 4/8 inches Waist: 14 inches Hips: 19 inches Length: 43 inches...

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20th Century French Evening Dresses

Chanel Black & Orange Plaid Tweed & Velvet Long-Sleeve Dress circa 1989
Chanel Black & Orange Plaid Tweed & Velvet Long-Sleeve Dress circa 1989

Chanel Black & Orange Plaid Tweed & Velvet Long-Sleeve Dress circa 1989

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel Black & Orange Plaid Tweed & Velvet Long-Sleeve Dress from circa 1989 is a stunning example of late 20th-century luxury fashion.

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Chanel F/W 1993 Runway Black Velvet Boned Corset Dress
Vintage Chanel F/W 1993 Runway Black Velvet Boned Corset Dress

Vintage Chanel F/W 1993 Runway Black Velvet Boned Corset Dress

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld boned corset dress. As seen on the runway, as modelled by Estelle Lefebure.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Vintage S/S1997 Green Sequin Embellished Velvet Dress Gown Jacket 97P Set
Chanel Vintage S/S1997 Green Sequin Embellished Velvet Dress Gown Jacket 97P Set

Chanel Vintage S/S1997 Green Sequin Embellished Velvet Dress Gown Jacket 97P Set

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This luxurious ensemble is crafted from lush lime-green velvet and adorned with shimmering clear sequins that catch the light like fragments of broken glass.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Chanel Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Exquisitely crafted from plush lime green velvet, adorned with clear sequins ▪ Maxi d...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997
Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Devoured silk velvet set composed of a dress and trousers, in blue and red tones.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Rare Chanel Archival F/W 1993 velvet corset bustier silk gown Lauren Bezos
Rare Chanel Archival F/W 1993 velvet corset bustier silk gown Lauren Bezos

Rare Chanel Archival F/W 1993 velvet corset bustier silk gown Lauren Bezos

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel archival Fall Winter 1993 by Karl Lagerfeld runway velvet corset bustier chiffon silk gown (on the catwalk on the French top model Estelle Lefebure) on the ad campaign on...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955 - Mark Shaw Edition

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

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Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L
Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Chanel couture Light Cream Velvet Dress, c. late 1960s
Chanel couture Light Cream Velvet Dress, c. late 1960s

Chanel couture Light Cream Velvet Dress, c. late 1960s

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel cream colour light velvet wedding dress, c late 60s This magnificent structured wedding dress is constructed from a light off-white velvet material.

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1960s European Wedding Dresses

Chanel Champagne Silk Dress With Black Velvet Cuffs and Bow - 1980s
Chanel Champagne Silk Dress With Black Velvet Cuffs and Bow - 1980s

Chanel Champagne Silk Dress With Black Velvet Cuffs and Bow - 1980s

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Chanel Silk Dress. Made in champagne silk, this drop shoulder 1980’s dress by Chanel with features black velvet details – the cuffs and a bow by the collar.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Tangerine & Pink Voided Silk Chiffon Velvet Halter Dress, Cruise 2001
Chanel Tangerine & Pink Voided Silk Chiffon Velvet Halter Dress, Cruise 2001

Chanel Tangerine & Pink Voided Silk Chiffon Velvet Halter Dress, Cruise 2001

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Chanel, Cruise 2001 tangerine & pink voided silk chiffon velvet halter dress, side zip closure and fully lined in silk.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress
Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress

Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking black guipure crochet-lace and velvet cocktail dress from their 1973 Fall/Winter collection is a perfect example of why this couture brand has stood the test of time.

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1990's Chanel Velvet Gown with Pearl Detailing
1990's Chanel Velvet Gown with Pearl Detailing

1990's Chanel Velvet Gown with Pearl Detailing

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage gown from Chanel was designed by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1990's. It is made of midnight blue silk/rayon velvet with a strand of cream pearls that adorn the neckline and bodice...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet and Shocking Pink Silk Halter Gown
Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet and Shocking Pink Silk Halter Gown

Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet and Shocking Pink Silk Halter Gown

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking shocking pink silk and black velvet gown from their iconic 1982 fall-winte...

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Paris, 1955

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Paris, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in Atlanta, GA

17 x 22 inch Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Signed, titled and numbered in pencil on Archives stamp verso Shot by Mark Shaw in a Paris courtyard is a model wearing a red Chane...

Chanel Couture Velvet Dress
Chanel Couture Velvet Dress

Chanel Couture Velvet Dress

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Chanel Couture Velvet Dress

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Couture, black velvet cocktail dress with "u" neck and short puff sleeves.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Black Velvet Dress w/Logo Buttons, Circa 1990
Chanel Black Velvet Dress w/Logo Buttons, Circa 1990

Chanel Black Velvet Dress w/Logo Buttons, Circa 1990

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black velvet dress with cream silk trim and gold logo buttons by Chanel, from the 1990's.

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel Navy & Black Velvet Dress Sz FR38
Chanel Navy & Black Velvet Dress Sz FR38

Chanel Navy & Black Velvet Dress Sz FR38

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Navy & Black Velvet Dress Sz FR38 Features bow details at straps *This is a sample/press piece* Made In: France Color: Navy, black Composition: 85% cotton, 15% cashmere Lini...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel 2009 Robe FR46 Cotton Velvet Tunique Dress UK18 US16
Chanel 2009 Robe FR46 Cotton Velvet Tunique Dress UK18 US16

Chanel 2009 Robe FR46 Cotton Velvet Tunique Dress UK18 US16

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel dress SS2009 collection by Karl Lagerfeld or tunic in ultra supple (and soft) cotton velvet printed with patchwork pattern with CC in shades of dark red, beige, ecru, black .....

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Chanel Tweed Coat Dress with Velvet Trim
Chanel Tweed Coat Dress with Velvet Trim

Chanel Tweed Coat Dress with Velvet Trim

By Chanel

Located in Gresham, OR

Chanel Tweed Coat Dress with Velvet Trim

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

CHANEL 6 Black & White Supermaret FW 2014 Collection Satin Sparkle Velvet Dress
CHANEL 6 Black & White Supermaret FW 2014 Collection Satin Sparkle Velvet Dress

CHANEL 6 Black & White Supermaret FW 2014 Collection Satin Sparkle Velvet Dress

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHANEL cocktail dress shown in the Fall Winter 2014 Supermarket Collection (Look 49) features a cream satin top with a wide, collared neckline, gray CC glitter button details, and bl...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Black Velvet Dress with a White Collar, Fall 1993
Chanel Black Velvet Dress with a White Collar, Fall 1993

Chanel Black Velvet Dress with a White Collar, Fall 1993

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black velvet dress with a white collar and ornamented with golden metal buttons.

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

CHANEL dress Gown made for private client Velvet Gripoix Buttons
CHANEL dress Gown made for private client Velvet Gripoix Buttons

CHANEL dress Gown made for private client Velvet Gripoix Buttons

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic CHANEL exquisite sophisticated dress. Exclusively made for a private customer this is some find!

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Chanel S/S 2006 CC Logo Monogram Print Velvet Mini Dress
Chanel S/S 2006 CC Logo Monogram Print Velvet Mini Dress

Chanel S/S 2006 CC Logo Monogram Print Velvet Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Englishtown, NJ

CHANEL S/S 2006 CC LOGO MONOGRAM PRINT VELVET MINI DRESS FR 38 Midnight blue and creme Chanel sleeveless mini dress with interlocking CC logo print throughout, V-neck and racerback ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Black Dress with Velvet Bodice & Boucle Skirt Circa 1990
Chanel Black Dress with Velvet Bodice & Boucle Skirt Circa 1990

Chanel Black Dress with Velvet Bodice & Boucle Skirt Circa 1990

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Chanel mini LBD with a velvet bodice, straps and trim. The body fitted skirt is a black wool boucle fabric with a waffle like pattern. Slanted front pockets on shirt. The perf...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1990s CHANEL pink velvet clear sequin gown - deadstock
1990s CHANEL pink velvet clear sequin gown - deadstock

1990s CHANEL pink velvet clear sequin gown - deadstock

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This stunning Chanel gown has a mock collar that is secured by 3 clear Lucite signature “CC” buttons on the nape of the neck. The collar, shoulders, bust and hemline are all highlig...

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Crafted from luxurious black velvet, the gown is a full-length masterpiece that embodies the iconic style of Chanel.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel black velvet and silk 2pc dress
Chanel black velvet and silk 2pc dress

Chanel black velvet and silk 2pc dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel black silk velvet and silk crepe 2pc tunic dress...The tunic top has a silk crepe body with a pleated front, it buttons at the back, there is a wide velvet ...

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Late 20th Century French Casual Dresses

Chanel Strapless Black Velvet Gown & Jacket - White Trim
Chanel Strapless Black Velvet Gown & Jacket - White Trim

Chanel Strapless Black Velvet Gown & Jacket - White Trim

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel strapless black velvet gown with matching jacket.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet Halter Gown
1930's Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet Halter Gown

1930's Chanel Haute Couture Black Velvet Halter Gown

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Incredible 1930's jet black velvet Chanel Haute Couture gown. Halter neckline with ruching throughout bust. Fitted through bust and skim the waist and hips, with a very slight mermai...

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1930s French Evening Gowns

1990s Chanel burgundy velvet halter gown
1990s Chanel burgundy velvet halter gown

1990s Chanel burgundy velvet halter gown

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful!! vintage early 90s silk velvet halter gown in burgundy. Dress lined in silk. Fit modern US: 2/ 4 Marked size 36 Excellent Condition

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Chanel

Located in Austin, TX

Chanel black crushed velvet dress with chain belt.

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Shanghai Velvet Dress Jacket Coat
Chanel Shanghai Velvet Dress Jacket Coat

Chanel Shanghai Velvet Dress Jacket Coat

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL Paris Shanghai Velvet Quilted Zip Up Jacket with Corset size 38 US size 6 or Size small Preowned but in good condition. Has some abrasion seen on photos. Details From the ...

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2010s Coats

Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress circa 1980s Documented
Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress circa 1980s Documented

Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress circa 1980s Documented

By Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Chanel Black Double Breasted Wool & Velvet Jacket Dress Documented, as seen on Linda Evangelista, from the circa 1980s epitomizes timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship.

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Late 20th Century French Double-Breasted Jackets

Chanel Black Leather Velvet Bows Dress
Chanel Black Leather Velvet Bows Dress

Chanel Black Leather Velvet Bows Dress

By Chanel

Located in Capri, IT

Chanel Black Leather Velvet Bows Dress Unique dress by Chanel in 100% leather and velvet bows totally made in france size 40

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL Wool/velvet Long Dress With Bows
CHANEL Wool/velvet Long Dress With Bows

CHANEL Wool/velvet Long Dress With Bows

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL Wool/velvet Long Dress With Bow Straps • Made in: France • Year of Production: 1993 • Materials: 68% Rayon, 18% Rayon, 14% Silk(Bodice); Rest of dress is 100% Wool

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Vintage F/W 1985 Lesage Gold Sunburst Embellished Black Velvet Knee Dress
Chanel Vintage F/W 1985 Lesage Gold Sunburst Embellished Black Velvet Knee Dress

Chanel Vintage F/W 1985 Lesage Gold Sunburst Embellished Black Velvet Knee Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A rare and collectible piece, it embodies the artistry and prestige of Chanel’s legacy. The exact same dress was worn by Inès de la Fressange in a Coco by Chanel ad (Rome, 1986), a s...

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1980s French Mini Dress

Vintage Chanel Black Boucle Cocktail Dress w/Velvet Bodice
Vintage Chanel Black Boucle Cocktail Dress w/Velvet Bodice

Vintage Chanel Black Boucle Cocktail Dress w/Velvet Bodice

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

Late 1980's Chanel black wool boucle knee-length dress with velvet bodice and straps.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1990's Chanel Navy Panne Velvet Cocktail Dress
1990's Chanel Navy Panne Velvet Cocktail Dress

1990's Chanel Navy Panne Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel navy panne velvet dress with corset bodice.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown
Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown

Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown

By Chanel

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Pink Chanel velvet maxi dress with square neckline, low back, embellishments throughout and concealed zip closure at back.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Breathtaking CHANEL Silk Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Camellia Brooch
Breathtaking CHANEL Silk Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Camellia Brooch

Breathtaking CHANEL Silk Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Camellia Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

From a Chanel for a Metiers d'Art collection Amazing ensemble consisting of a long black silk & velvet unhemmed underskirt Shorter Dress on top of it in cream colored silk and black...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons
Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons

Chanel Fall 1986 Black Velvet Dress with Gripoix Buttons

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Super chic and timeless Chanel dress from the fall 1986 collection. Jet black velvet with 21 absolutely stunning multicoloured poured glass gripoix buttons.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Chanel Black Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Gripoix Button Details
Stunning Chanel Black Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Gripoix Button Details

Stunning Chanel Black Velvet Evening Dress Gown with Gripoix Button Details

By Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Amazing piece by Chanel Softest black velvet fabric Gripox button details Made in France Dry Clean Only Velvet is very trendy and was shown also in the current Chanel collection

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s
Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s

Chanel Black Boucle and Velvet Dress (44 Fr in 80s), 1980s

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is a very simple and extremely elegant Chanel cocktail dress from collection #17. The bodice is velvet with the rest of the dress a wool boucle.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1993 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Velvet Boned Corset Gold Chain CC Button Dress
F/W 1993 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Velvet Boned Corset Gold Chain CC Button Dress

F/W 1993 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Velvet Boned Corset Gold Chain CC Button Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: an absolutely incredible black velvet Chanel chain dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1985 CHANEL Runway Documented Black Velvet Strapless with Gold Lame
1985 CHANEL Runway Documented Black Velvet Strapless with Gold Lame

1985 CHANEL Runway Documented Black Velvet Strapless with Gold Lame

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1985 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Velvet Strapless gown with gold silk lame embellished with beads. size 6 Embroidery by the famed Maison Lesage.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress in Cour de Rohan, 1955

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Courtyard Chanel Red Velvet Dinner Dress, Cour de Rohan, 1955 -- A velvet dinner dress by Chanel, is photographed in the vine hung Paris courtyard, Cour de Rohan, in 1955.

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1950s Modern Color Photography

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Giclée

Chanel Cantaloupe Chiffon and Velvet Spotted Dress Size 38 (2)
Chanel Cantaloupe Chiffon and Velvet Spotted Dress Size 38 (2)

Chanel Cantaloupe Chiffon and Velvet Spotted Dress Size 38 (2)

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

The perfect little dress. Shimmery peach velvet tufts with tiny yellow lurex threads on a melon colored silk chiffon layer, cut into a halter top with a delicate drape at the back an...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

S/S 1996 Chanel Pink Logo Monogram Velvet Plunging Micro Mini Dress
S/S 1996 Chanel Pink Logo Monogram Velvet Plunging Micro Mini Dress

S/S 1996 Chanel Pink Logo Monogram Velvet Plunging Micro Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

CONDITION: Good- no holes or stains FABRIC: Unknown- very stretchy velvet COUNTRY MADE: France SIZE: 40- this dress has been tailored smaller and shorter MEASUREMENTS; provided a...

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L
Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L
Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

Chanel Metallic Black Bristled Velvet Sleeveless Elasticated Hem Dress L

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves
Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

- Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985 - Black velvet strapless mini dress with crinkled bust detail - Detachable balloon sleeves with velvet trim - Asymetrical cuffs with hideen zip ...

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1980s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Chanel Black Velvet & Creme Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size 38
Vintage Chanel Black Velvet & Creme Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size 38

Vintage Chanel Black Velvet & Creme Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size 38

By Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Chanel Black Velvet Creme Silk Detail Gold Tone Buttons on Front & at Wrist Hidden Zip & Eye Hook up the Back Made in France Cotton & Silk

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1996 Chanel Black Velvet MOD A-Line Logo Monogram Mini Dress
S/S 1996 Chanel Black Velvet MOD A-Line Logo Monogram Mini Dress

S/S 1996 Chanel Black Velvet MOD A-Line Logo Monogram Mini Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1996 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no holes or stains! Nice dark black- lightened the photos to show lo...

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1990s French Mini Dresses

1980s Midnight Blue Velvet Chanel gown with Oversized Pearls
1980s Midnight Blue Velvet Chanel gown with Oversized Pearls

1980s Midnight Blue Velvet Chanel gown with Oversized Pearls

By Chanel, Ugo Correani for Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New York, NY

We love Karl Lagerfeld for his brilliant reworking of iconic design elements of Coco Chanel into something new and viable year after year and for having a sense of humor about it. T...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Chanel 01C Burn Out Velvet Dress
Chanel 01C Burn Out Velvet Dress

Chanel 01C Burn Out Velvet Dress

By Chanel

Located in US

Chanel dress features a bias cut floral velvet pattern throughout with braid trim.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Chanel 2007 Runway Midnight Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress
Chanel 2007 Runway Midnight Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress

Chanel 2007 Runway Midnight Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Sleek Chanel Runway Look Blue Velvet Cocktail Dress. This great looking dress appeared on the Chanel Fall/Winter 2007 runway show.

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Velvet Chanel Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary velvet chanel dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Pink, Brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect velvet chanel dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel are consistently popular. Finding a velvet chanel dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

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In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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

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

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