Vintage Chanel Tweed Skirt Suit 2pieces Set Ivory and Gold
View Similar Items
Vintage Chanel Tweed Skirt Suit 2pieces Set Ivory and Gold
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Length: 24.41 in (62 cm)Marked Size: 40 (EU)Shoulder to Hem: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 471stDibs: LU2256213035202
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.
- 1990's Thierry Mugler Hawaï Skirt Ensemble SmallBy Thierry MuglerLocated in Paris, FRTHIERRY MUGLER, “Été Hawaii” collection, Spring / Summer 1990 ready-to-wear. Made in France. Cotton skirt suit composed of a pretty jacket that ties at the side, asymmetrical back a...Category
1990s Skirt Suits
- Yves Saint Laurent White Cotton Classic JacketBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in Paris, FRYVES SAINT LAURENT, Made in France, circa 2000’s. YSL white cotton jacket with padded shoulders and larges pockets. The light on pictures makes it seems shiny but it is not ! Tag ...Category
Early 2000s French Jackets
- 1990s Gianni Versace Leather Jacket Vintage Biker Jacket from FW 1994 RunwayBy Gianni VersaceLocated in Paris, FRGIANNI VERSACE, Made in Italy, FW 1994. Iconic jacket from fall winter 1994 runway of Gianni Versace. This biker jacket is declined on the show in various colors and leather - this o...Category
1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear
- 1990's Versus by Gianni Versace Asymmetrical Dress Mandala SmallBy Gianni Versace, VersusLocated in Paris, FRVERSUS by GIANNI VERSACE, Made in Italy, circa 90’s. Asymmetrical long dress with slit sides. Beautiful terracota and blue colors mixed in a mandala inspired print. Fabrics : Cotto...Category
1990s Day Dresses
- Saint Laurent Blue Sequins Silk Tank Top Sparkling Small sizeBy Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive GaucheLocated in Paris, FRSAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche, Made in India, circa 80's. Silk tank top embroidered with sequins and blue beads. Lining in silk muslin. Size Small. Every item is rare and carefully s...Category
1980s Indian Tank Tops
- Thierry Mugler Orange Dress Metallic Fringes LargeBy Thierry MuglerLocated in Paris, FRTHIERRY MUGLER, Made in France, circa 90’s. Belted wrap dress with padded shoulders, asymmetrical collar and two pockets. Beautiful orange color. Metallic fringes finishing the belt....Category
1990s French Day Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Gold Sequin Cropped Jacket and Pencil Skirt Suit SetBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in San Francisco, CADolce & Gabbana gold sequin skirt suit featuring a slightly cropped jacket and pencil skirt with beige silk trim throughout and a grosgrain band a...Category
2010s Italian Cropped Jackets
- NEW Chanel Multicolor Fringed Fantasy Lesange Sequin Tweed Skirt SuitBy ChanelLocated in Switzerland, CHBeautiful CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket with matching skirt CHANEL at it's best - this suit is almost like Couture! A CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Both piec...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Skirt Suits
- NEW Chanel Multicolor Fringed Fantasy Lesange Sequin Tweed Skirt SuitBy ChanelLocated in Switzerland, CHBeautiful CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket with matching skirt CHANEL at it's best - this suit is almost like Couture! A CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Both piec...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Skirt Suits
$4,499 Sale Price25% Off - 1999 Chanel Green Brown Tweed and Silk Three Piece SuitBy ChanelLocated in London, GBThis is a sophisticated look from the Chanel 1999 autumn/winter collection comprising of a three piece skirt, jacket and cami ensemble. The tweed knit single-breasted jacket with 2 ...Category
1990s French Skirt Suits
- Vintage Escada Margaretha Ley 1980s Linen Jacket & Skirt SuitBy Escada Margaretha Ley, EscadaLocated in Portland, ORThis 1980's vintage Escada Margaretha Ley khaki tan flax linen 2 piece suit includes a notched collar jacket and a pencil skirt. The loos...Category
1980s German Skirt Suits
$119 Sale Price69% Off - Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket SkirtBy Alexander McQueenLocated in Thiensville, WIAlexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Co...Category
Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
From the Runway to Rihanna, These Chanel Pearl Sunglasses Are the Peak of ’90s Chic
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
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.