Iconic Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel "Scuba" Jacket Seen On Anna Wintour In Yellow
View Similar Items
Iconic Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel "Scuba" Jacket Seen On Anna Wintour In Yellow
About the Item
Chanel
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, she 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 introduced in 1955 with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. Chanel's collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes.
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. 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.
- Miu Miu Denim Dress CoatBy Miu MiuLocated in New York, NYMiu Miu light denim fabric dress or coat. Very versatile and could be worn as a dress or coat. 4 pockets in the front (2 small on the top and 2 big by waist). New with tags.Size 44.M...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
- Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Trench Coat with Wood ButtonsBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in New York, NYYSL Yves Saint Laurent Silk Trench Coat. Size 42 Fr. New condition. Belt missing. Wood buttons in the front and each sleeve. Top and bottom part of the coat have 2 pockets each. Fina...Category
Late 20th Century French Mantle Coats
- Marc Jacobs Roses Jacket Size 4By Marc JacobsLocated in New York, NYMarc Jacobs roses jacket Size 4 but it runs little big.Photograph on mannequin size 6 US Excellent condition.... Personally purchased ,never worn but dry cleane...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
- Rare Balmain Spring 2009 RTW Crystals And Faux Pearls Embellished Jacket 36 FRBy BalmainLocated in New York, NYBalmain By Christophe Decarnin 2009 runway black jacket with crystals and faux pearls. Size 36FR Made in France. Excellent condition.Fab...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
- Alexander McQueen Printed Vintage 1990's VestLocated in New York, NYAlexander McQueen printed vintage vest From 1990's Very good condition. FINAL SALE.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vests
- CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld Collection Camellia Vest With Pearl Belt 2001 SZ 40By ChanelLocated in New York, NYChanel camellia print vest with pearl belt from 2001 collection. Beautiful details ,pearl belt is attached at this vest and it's in mint condition. Fabric is off white with camellia ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Vests
- Vintage Jean Muir Turquoise Silk JacketBy Jean MuirLocated in London, GBA stunning jacket by British designer Jean Muir .In an stunning turquoise colour with dark blue lining, this jacket will brighten up any outfit. The jacket has a round collar, with a...Category
1990s British Jackets
- 1960S Blue Cotton Blend Chambray Studded & Floral Embelished Cropped JacketLocated in New York, NY1960S Blue Cotton Blend Chambray Studded & Floral Embelished Cropped JacketCategory
1960s Blazers
- ALEXANDER WANG blue & black DENIM PRINT LEATHER BIKER Jacket 2 XXSBy Alexander WangLocated in Zürich, CHauthentic Alexander Wang washed out biker jacket in indigo and black lambskin with a notch collar, epaulettes, one zipper chest pocket and two front slit pockets. Closes on the front...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
$632 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping - MARNI sky blue leather STUDDED Jacket MBy MarniLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Marni studded embellished leather jacket in sky blue lamb leather (100%) with a contrasting inside in brown tone, spread collar, two patch pocket at the breast and two...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
- 1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon DressLocated in New York, NY1950S Blue & White Silk Chiffon Balenciaga Style Rose Printed Baloon DressCategory
1950s Jackets
- 1990s Byron Lars Navy Blue Cotton Avant Garde Vintage 90s Wrap Blazer JacketBy Byron LarsLocated in San Diego, CAFrom one of my favorite 90s designers; BYRON LARS ! Chic navy blue cotton wrap jacket ! Features ties at each sleeve cuff, and sides. Can easily be dresse...Category
1990s American Blazers
$708 Sale Price25% Off
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
This Vintage Chanel Fur Muff Is Après-Ski Chic
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.