Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gown – Cruise 2000 Collection
By Chanel
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Gown – Cruise 2000 Collection A striking vintage gown from Chanel, designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Cruise 2000 collection.
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. The maxi dress features ...
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
Chanel S/S 1990 Vintage Bridal Pearl Embellished Pleated Ivory Dress Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An incredibly rare and collectible piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1990 collection by Karl Lagerfeld. It became an instant icon when Madonna wore it for Vanity Fair cover and edit...
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
Chanel 2008 Vintage Navy Blue Silk Peplum Gown Size 38 by Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown with tag. size 38 fit size 4
Chanel F/W 1987 Red Silk Taffeta Peplum Bow Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Fall 1987 red silk taffeta gown, a dramatic and highly collectible runway piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s 1980s era at the house.
Chanel Cruise 2002 Midnight Blue Jersey & Chiffon Sash 02C Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Decades later, Karl Lagerfeld revived the tradition and turned Cruise into one of Chanel’s most anticipated moments. This 2002 Cruise gown is a beautiful example of that spirit.
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Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress
By Chanel
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Chanel Vintage Logo Double Breasted Dress Vintage red and multi-color dress by Chanel. Floral print throughout. Short sleeves. Double breasted closure. Goldtone hardware. Conditi...
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Logo Zipper Convertible Wool Sweater Dress
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Logo Zipper Convertible Wool Sweater Dress Measurements taken laid flat: Bust: 42 inches Waist: 34 inches Hips: 39 inches Length: 30 inches Features: - 100%...
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...
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. Features velvet upper, covering the ‘corset’ of the dress where boning co...
Chanel vintage chiffon cocktail dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French Size 40
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1988 Black Velvet Edelweiss Flower Embroidered Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This rare Chanel dress is from the Fall/Winter 1988 ready-to-wear collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Crafted from rich black velvet, it features a flattering mini-length silhouet...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Black Velvet Gold Chain Strap Corset 93A Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting a stunning black velvet Chanel dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This elegant piece has a structured boned corset for a flattering fit...
Vintage S/S 2007 Chanel Baby Pink/White Tweed A-Line Knee Length Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 2007 sleeveless pink tweed dress. Features pockets, zip back closure and knee length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Chanel Size: UK 10 Color: Pink Label size: 40 FR M...
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Cummerbund Button Down Wool Silk Black Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL BOUTIQUE Cummerbund Button Down Wool Silk Black Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 18.50 inches (47 cm) Sleeves: 23.42 ...
Chanel vintage red chiffon cocktail dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French Size 34
Vintage Chanel Black Satin Pleated Sleeveless Dress with Logo Buttons FR 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Chanel sleeveless dress exemplifies the restrained sophistication of the house’s ready-to-wear collections during the Karl Lagerfeld era. Crafted in luminous bla...
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1988 Red Gold Chain Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel Haute Couture dress from Fall/Winter 1988 is a striking red piece with a classic, structured design. It features a double-breasted front with signature gold butto...
Chanel 2001 Vintage Cream Tweed Dress & Duster Coat Set, Size 40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2001 Chanel cream tweed sleeveless evening dress with sequins and gathered scoop neckline. interlocking cc belt at waist. Duster tweed coat with high slit back. Marked size 40 Fit si...
CHANEL Vintage Black Charleston Evening Cocktail Dress with Gold Chains Sz 38FR
By Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
CHANEL - Vintage black Charleston dress is reminiscent of the rip roaring 20's. This shimming sheath dress is simplistic in design yet intricate in construction. The simple black d...
Chanel Women Midi Dress Vintage 2000s Size FR 40 Black Pink Polyamide Sleeveless
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior with pink piping - Tagged size 40 - Made of 80% polyamide 20% elasthanne Condition: The dress is in overall decent condition there are a couple of loose threa...
Chanel Black Knit & Wet Look Cage Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black viscose knit cocktail cage dress featuring vertical bands, black wetlook trim, black and gold "CC" buttons, pleated sk...
1988 Chanel Runway Documented Striped Camelia Print Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This documented Chanel dress walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Spring 1988 collection and can just be seen in the background in one of the runway shots. The skirt is tailored fro...
Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...
Vintage 1997 CHANEL BOUTIQUE Camellia Flower CC Logo Print Long Dress
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1997 CHANEL BOUTIQUE Camellia Flower CC Logo Print Long Dress From 1997 Spring Collection. Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Bust: FREE due ...
Chanel 1980s Vintage Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace Detail
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal dinner or wedding. fit size 2/4
Vintage Chanel Navy Bouclé Sheath Dress FR44 Chain Trim CC Logo Zip
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Add a timeless vintage Chanel Fall 2012, by Karl Lagerfeld dress to your collection with this authentic Chanel navy blue bouclé tweed sheath dress, a true French couture classic. Cra...
Vintage Chanel 1990s Black and White Halter Maxi Dress, Size 4, Crepe
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
Chanel 2005 Vintage Black Silk Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress Size 42
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2005 Chanel Black Silk Knee Length Cocktail Dress . ( see runway image attached) size 42 measurement: Bust : 36” / Waist: 30” / Hip 38”/ Dress length : 33” - silk slip - off shoulder...
Chanel 1990s Black Lightweight Wool Vintage 90s Chic Wrap Dress Logo Button
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic and flattering late 90s CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld lightweight wool wrap dress. CC embossed button closure on the back. V-neck line with tailored bodice. The perfect LBD ( litt...
Chanel 2009 Vintage White Cotton Bow Top and Skirt Set, Size 38/36F
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2009 Chanel white cotton sleeveless top with bow and chanel interlocking buttons. A line knee length skirt. Marked size 38 and 36f fit US 2/4 Small
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00521 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 09P 31 Rue Carbon Material: Cott...
CHANEL Vintage gold pearl button cream navy two tone wool silk dress FR36 S
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage gold pearl button cream navy two tone wool silk dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00309 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Wool, Silk Color: Navy Pattern: So...
Vintage Chanel Size 42 / 10 - 14 Black and White 2000s Cotton Knit Dress Y2K
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, early 2000s black and white short sleeve knit dress. Soft cotton knit stretches to fit, and simply slips over the head. Silver logo CC met...
1990 Documented Chanel Black Satin Bow Shoulder Pleated Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This documented mini-dress was made by Chanel for the Fall 1990 ready to wear collection. We have attached editorial shots of the advanced collection with a short sleeve version; th...
Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The back of the bodice features a zipper closure and is decorated with a row of gold toned Camilla flower buttons with elastic loops. The perfect classic Chanel evening gown to pair ...
1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This runway documented 1980s Chanel dress is an amazing example of how the chic French fashion house adapted to the era of excess. It walked the runway as part of the brand’s fall 19...
Chanel Black Ruched Waist V-Neck Long Sleeve Dress circa 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black Ruched Waist V-Neck Long Sleeve Dress from the circa 1980s epitomizes timeless elegance and sophisticated style. Crafted from black comfortable fabric, it features a...
Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Large Size 44 Pink 80s Logo Silk 1980s Shirt Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage CHANEL late 80s larger size pink and white logo print silk shirt dress! Unbelievably chic print with a flattering fit. Interior hook-and-eye closures at waist. Elastic w...
Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Cruise 1997 Country of production: France Chanel style: 97...
CHANEL Rare Vintage Runway S/S 1994 Black & White Vinyl PVC Raffia Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A high-impact piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This striking black-and-white mini dress is crafted from glossy raffia-style vinyl, featu...
Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Whimsical Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 'CC' Silk Halter Dress! Circa Chanel's Spring 2008 collection, Karl Lagerfeld presents this stunning vibrant multicolor maxi dress! 100% silk jerse...
Chanel Black Sequin Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress circa 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Black Sequin Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress from circa 2002 is a stunning example of timeless elegance and high-end craftsmanship. The dress features a sleek, figure-hugging ...
2000s Runway Documented Chanel Black Silk Slip Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Documented Chanel dress from the Fall 2005 Ready-to-Wear collection, where it was worn by model Carmen Kass as an incredible layering piece, with knee high boots and a bardot sweater...
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 99P 1999 SPRING RTW silver dress with logo-embellished
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 99P 1999 SPRING READY-TO-WEAR silver dress with logo-embellished waist plaque Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 1999 SS Country of production: France ...
90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage Chanel blue and black silk strapless dress with bow. Perfect for rehearsal dinner, wedding or cocktail party. size: 36 B:30"/ W:28"/ H:34"/ Length: 26.5"
Chanel S/S 2004 Floral Sequin Mini Dress, Vintage Cocktail Style
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
Look #55 of Spring/Summer 2004 runway. One of the dreamiest pieces from this collection, this embellished mini dress captures the romantic glamour of the era. Crafted in soft lilac t...
CHANEL Vintage Black Chantilly Lace Evening Gown US 2-4
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
This gorgeous gown is composed of a silvery-gray silk shell with a black Chantilly lace overlay. V-neck bodice with spaghetti straps and boning at sides. Fitted through the hips with...
Early 1980s Chanel Ribbon Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
The classic black strapless evening gown revamped by Karl Lagerfeld for the house of Chanel.
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Chanel Fall 1995 Black Silk Satin Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Fall 1995 Black silk satin full length dress Slightly flared A line skirt Fully lined Zip up back 100% silk Size EU 42 / UK 14 / US 10 Clipped back...
1990's Chanel Velvet Gown with Pearl Detailing
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown from Chanel was designed by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1990's.
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Dress 1994
By Chanel
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Extremely rare vintage Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1994 Fall/Winter collection. Belt sold separately. Specifications: Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust:...
Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Suite Gold Cloque Embroidered Sequins, 1977
By Chanel
Located in VERGT, FR
Exceptional Pièce Museum Suite Evening Dress and Jacket Chanel Haute Couture Gold cloque silk embroidered sequins and Zibeline Runway press of 1977 ( see photo ) Size estimed : 38...
A 60s vintage Chanel Haute Couture Embellished Silk Dress
By Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An absolutely incredible 1960s Chanel Haute Couture dress with a royal blue silk top with tapered sleeves and a boat neckline. The fitted pencil skirt is embellished with white and b...
Chanel vintage dress in white wool knitting
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL vintage dress in white wool knitting Decorated with black tweed at the bottom of the dress. This vintage article is in good condition.
A 1990s Vintage Little Black Chanel Silk Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1990s Chanel little black silk dress with cap sleeves and ruching in the center front. The gorgeous simple dress has a fitted waist and paneling that beautifully mirrors the ...
Vintage 1973 Chanel Haute Couture Guipure Knit Lace and Silk Velvet Black Dress
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 black guipure crochet-lace and velvet cocktail dress from their 1973 Fall/...
CHANEL Vintage Satin Layer Trim Bow Shift Wool Dress Black FR 40 / US 8
By Chanel
Located in Sanford, FL
CHANEL - Vintage Satin Layer Trim Bow Shift Wool Dress - Black - Size FR / US 8 Description This dress is crafted in black wool with satin cream layered trim at the neck and wrists...
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
Vintage Chanel Gold Leather Vest Dress with CC Buttons 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare Chanel Gold leather vest dress with CC Buttons. From the 1980's. Belt sold separately. Size 40 Shoulders: 15 inches Bust: 14.5 Inches Waist: 16 Inches Hip: 32 Inches
1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1977 Chanel haute couture runway ensemble. The cardigan style jacket is fully beaded. The skirt is finely pleated with tiny double pleats. We have had this piece expertly cleaned ...
Exceptional Chanel Haute Couture Lace and Ribbon Gown
Located in New York, NY
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Chanel Documented Tweed Mother-of-Pearl Bridal Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presented as look 5 on the Chanel Spring 2012 runway at the Grand Palais in Paris by Karl Lagerfeld, this documented ivory tweed dress is destined for bridal perfection. With mother-...
Chanel Satin Dress with Blouse Insert
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
Designer vintage satin shift dress with front patch pockets and pleated cream silk inset with bib collar and functioning metal CC star buttons. Luxuriously thick, structural satin! I...
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Black Linen Strapless Godet Dress
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Strapless dress featuring a godet hem and bust line, a fitted silhouette, and a center back zip closure. Lined. Size: 38 (IT) Made in: France Color: Black Content: Linen Condition: ...
Chanel Vintage 1930's Ad Print - Seated Woman in Gown
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Chanel advertisement is a limited release print after the original advertisement in the 1930's and features a beautiful seated woman in a fabulous evening gown.
Chanel Vintage 1930's Ad Print - Floral Evening Gown Night Scene
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Chanel print advertisement is a limited release print after the original advertisement in the 1930's.
Chanel Vintage F/W 1987 Black Gold Ruched Velvet Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel gown from Fall/Winter 1987 collection modeled by Ines de la Fressange is an exquisite example of timeless elegance and sophistication.
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Vintage Silk Chiffon Dress no 4550
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Resplendent dots of gold blanket a gorgeous array of flowers in this breathtaking vintage Chanel gown. A haute couture find from the Seventies, it was made shortly after Coco passed ...
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown - Circa 70's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chanel Black Taffeta Strapless Gown, Velvet detail at top of bustier, full skirt and crinoline/silk petticoat, beautiful bow in back - Circa 70's - vintage size 12.
Vintage Chanel Navy Crepe Layered Evening Gown w/Leather & Chain Straps
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Chanel navy sheer crepe multi-layered evening dress with twin waterfall hem design at front and back and back bodice straps made out of iconic Chanel leather & chain. There i...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1983 Red Black Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Experience the epitome of vintage luxury with this extraordinary evening gown from the first Fall/Winter 1983 collection by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1997 Black Green Watercolor Beaded 97A Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite watercolor beaded gown by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, modeled by Kristen McMenamy, is a real masterpiece. The gown showcases a delicate b...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1998 Black Lace Letter Alphabet 98A Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This rare Chanel evening gown is from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, famously designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The dress is crafted from sheer black silk chiffon with a delicate lace ov...
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.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you 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.