Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Texture Piercing Earrings
View Similar Items
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Texture Piercing Earrings
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.
- Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Opal Crystal 3 Way Thimble Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Opal Crystal 3 Way Thimble Piercing Earrings *Marked 03 *Made in France *Comes with original box -Approximately 1.5" x 0.5" -Very unique -It can be wo...Category
Early 2000s French Contemporary Drop Earrings
- Chanel Vintage White CC Gold Plated Coral Clover Hoop Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Vintage White CC Gold Plated Coral Clover Hoop Piercing Earrings *Marked 03 *Made in France -Approximately 1.5″ x 0.75″. -Very classic and pretty...Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
- Chanel Gold Plated CC Fuchsia Crystal Hoop Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Gold Plated CC Fuchsia Crystal Hoop Piercing Earrings * Marked 12 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.1" x 0.75". -Very classic and pretty...Category
2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings
- Chanel Brand New Light Gold Textured CC Large Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CA*Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet *Brand New -It is approximately 1" x 0.75". -Very classic and pretty 4262-43535Category
2010s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
- Chanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Open Heart Clip on EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Vintage Gold Plated CC Open Heart Clip on Earrings *Marked 96 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -It is approximately 2.5" x 1". -Very classic and pretty -In an ex...Category
1990s French Artisan Hoop Earrings
- Chanel Black CC Shiny Silver Crystal Dangle Hoop Piercing EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Pasadena, CAChanel Black CC Shiny Silver Crystal Dangle Hoop Piercing Earrings * Marked 05 * Made in France *Comes with the original dustbag -Approximately 1" x 0.6" -Very cute and very shiny ...Category
Early 2000s French Artisan Hoop Earrings
- Chanel Vintage Iconic Gold Toned CC Logo Hoop EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Nice, FRCHANEL vintage iconic gold toned CC logo hoop earrings (clip-on). Embossed CHANEL. Indicative measurements : height approx. 7.4 cm (2.91 inches) / max. diameter approx. 4.7 cm (1.8...Category
20th Century French Hoop Earrings
MaterialsGilt Metal
- Chanel 1990's Gold Textured CC Round EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Scottsdale, AZFeel sophisticated and stylish in these classic Chanel clip-on earrings. What sets Chanel jewelry apart from other brands, either the costume or fine jewelry, is the effortlessly bold and elegant design aesthetic. A perfect investment piece to say the least as the value of vintage Chanel pieces just keep rising and a great way to work a little Chanel into your wardrobe. These earrings were designed by the iconic Karl Lagerfeld in the early 1990's. These vintage Chanel gems...Category
1990s French Clip-on Earrings
- CHANEL CC Textured Gold Metal Stud EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Chicago, ILPre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2005 Collection Metal Gold Tone Clip On Closure Diameter 0.50" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURYCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
$3,525 / set - Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Vintage Textured EarringLocated in New York, NYvintage earrings very good conditionCategory
1990s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
MaterialsYellow Gold
- Chanel Vintage 1980s Gold Plated Door Knocker Quilted Hoop Clip On EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Jersey City, NJPresenting a stunning pair of vintage Chanel clip-on earrings, the epitome of 80s chic. Crafted from quilted gold-plated metal, these convertible earrings re...Category
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
MaterialsGold Plate
- CHANEL CC Gold Metal Tone Large Circle Hoop Evening EarringsBy ChanelLocated in Chicago, ILPre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990's Collection Metal Gold Tone Clip On Closure Width 2.5" Drop 3.25" Includes Box 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURYCategory
1990s Hoop Earrings
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.