Chanel Camellia CC Logo Caviar Zip Wallet CC-W1009P-0007
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Downey, CA
- Reference Number:
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Downey, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Louis Vuitton Azur Canvas Sarah GM Long Wallet LV-W0107P-0004By Louis VuittonLocated in Downey, CALouis Vuitton Azur Canvas Sarah GM Long Wallet LV-W0107P-0004 This Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Sarah Wallet is the most elegant way to ...Category
2010s French Belt Bags
- Dior Monogram Long Oblique Canvas With No. 1 Wallet CD-1118P-0007Located in Downey, CADior Monogram Long Oblique Canvas With No. 1 Wallet CD-1118P-0007 The signature CD Monogram flap longs wallet compact and practical alternative to the traditional wallet. It is craf...Category
2010s French Wallets
- Prada Saffiano Metal Leather Zip Wallet PR-0317N-0073By PradaLocated in Downey, CA"Prada Saffiano Metal Leather Zip Wallet PR-0317N-0073 This cute and sophisticated Prada Gold Saffiano Metal Leather Zip Wallet features durable Sa...Category
2010s Italian Wallets
- Louis Vuitton Tahiti GM Clemence Leather Round Wallet LV-1104P-0010By Louis VuittonLocated in Downey, CALouis Vuitton Tahiti GM Clemence Leather Round Wallet LV-1104P-0010 This is a extremely rare and unique wallet crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton Azur ...Category
2010s French Wallets
- Louis Vuitton Azur Canvas Sarah Damier Wallet LV-0310N-0066By Louis VuittonLocated in Downey, CA"Louis Vuitton Azur Canvas Sarah Damier Wallet LV-0310N-0066 This Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Sarah Wallet is the most elegant way to o...Category
2010s Spanish Belt Bags
- Louis Vuitton Sarah GM Large Azur Canvas Wallet LV-0729N-0003By Louis VuittonLocated in Downey, CA"Louis Vuitton Sarah GM Large Azur Canvas Wallet LV-0729N-0003 This Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Sarah Wallet is the most elegant way to organize your essentials like your bills...Category
2010s Spanish Belt Bags
- Fendi Beige Leather Bifold F Is Compact WalletBy FendiLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2A beautiful wallet for the stylish women, this Fendi F Is compact wallet is perfect to carry along with you while you step out to run errands. Crafted in leather, this wallet is acce...Category
2010s Italian Wallets
- Miu Miu Beige Matelasse Leather Continental WalletBy Miu MiuLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Basic essentials can be effortlessly carried in this Miu Miu Continental wallet. Crafted from beige Matelasse leather, the flap style wallet features the brand detail on the front an...Category
2010s Turkish Wallets
- Gucci Beige Leather Interlocking G Continental WalletBy GucciLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Bringing elegance and class to your collection, this wallet from Gucci is stylish and convenient. Basic essentials can be carried effortlessly in this leather wallet. The impeccable ...Category
2010s Italian Wallets
- Prada Beige Saffiano Lux Leather Flap Continental WalletBy PradaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Functional and stylish, Prada's collections capture the effortless, nonchalant finesse of the modern woman. Crafted from Saffiano Lux leather in a beige hue, this chic wallet feature...Category
2010s Italian Wallets
- Bottega Veneta Beige Intrecciato leather Bifold WalletBy Bottega VenetaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2The durable Intrecciato leather design of this wallet makes for the best accessory. Suave and stylish, this wallet from Bottega Veneta effortlessly fits all your essentials. Characte...Category
2010s Italian Wallets
- Coach Beige Signature Coated Canvas Strawberry Zip Around WalletLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Stylish wallets are a closet must-have! Crafted from signature canvas, this beige wallet is a Coach creation. The wallet is lined with nylon on the insides and flaunts a pretty straw...Category
2010s Vietnamese Wallets
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.