Couture Depose France Set Poured Glass Earrings & Lampwork Glass Necklace Parure
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
French costume-jewelry glass-master Louis Rousselet was among a handful of paruriers favored by the leading Parisian couture houses, primarily Chanel in the late 1920s. Beyond the st...
Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold
Chanel Women's Yellow Gold Floral Gemstone Pin
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstone: Green Topaz and Orange Citrine Hallmarked: Chanel 18k
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Pink Gold Necklace chanel style chain with Blue Topaze Gems
Located in Milano, IT
This 18kt Pink Gold Necklace chain with Blue Topaz is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry. Pink gold has a warm and romantic hue that complements various skin tones. Blue topa...
Blue Topaz, Gold
Chanel Paris Coral Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fun and fashionable Chanel cocktail ring that features an emerald cut topaz and carved coral, all of which are set in 18k Chanel yellow gold.
Coral, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Amethyst Topaz Peridot Gold Ear Clips
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true display of color from the classic designs of Chanel. The amethyst, topaz and peridot gemstones are perfectly matched and the settings and gold work displays fine craftsmanship.
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold
Chanel Ivory & Yellow Tweed Checkered Jacket w/ Topaz Colored Rhinestones - 36
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory & Yellow Tweed Checkered Jacket w/ Topaz Colored Rhinestones - 36.
Chanel Multi Gem Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A bold and stylish multi-gem necklace by Chanel, c.1980s, the necklace designed as a continuous row of rectangular sugar loaf cabochons of amethyst, citrine, topaz, and tourmaline al...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Inventory ID: 0000563
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Inventory ID: 0000563
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Yellow Gold Floral Gemstone Pin
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This flirty floral design from Chanel will breathe life into any attire. The pin is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a gorgeous bloom made of yellow topaz and orange citrine.
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Diamond Gemstone Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Chanel earrings featuring various gemstones illuminated by the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Inventory ID: 0000563
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a round brilliant cut diamond followed by 2 delicate flowers set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a round brilliant cut diamond followed by 2 delicate flowers set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Topaz Link and Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Chanel shaded topaz long chain link. necklace composed of stations of topaz squares and greek key link chain.
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage Chanel Necklace with Ceramic Ball Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chanel link chain necklace features ceramic ball pendant with inlaid gold logo and sapphire, garnet and topaz jewels.
Sapphire, Topaz, Garnet
Elegant Bulgari Style Pearl Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bulgari Style Pearl Bangle from the 1990's Italy. Hard wired with 10 mm faux pearls and Bulgari style jeweled caps. Individually priced, choice of emerald or ruby end caps. 1...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Beige Tulle Plunging Runway Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci gown from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is cut in a floor-length silhouette in beige tulle with a deep V-neckline and small cutouts at each undera...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
$15,690
Size: FR36 with stretch
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford 1stYear Draped CutOut Overlay Silk Maxi Dress ss2001
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
For his first collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche while also creative director at Gucci, Tom Ford designed this Spring/Summer 2001 black two-layer peek-a-boo delphos-silhou...
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
2008 Vintage Alexander McQueen Wire-Embroidered and Crystal Embellished Dress 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen 'The Girl Who Lived in the Tree' Bullion Wire-Embroidered and Crystal Embellished Dress FW 2008 Collection by Alexander McQueen Italian size 40 - US 4 Inc Blue, Pl...
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
By Fortuny, Mariano Fortuny
Located in Gresham, OR
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Flower Link Chain Belt By Roger Scemama for YSL, 1960s
By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '60s - 36" total length - Flowers measure 2" in diameter - Gold plated - Faux gemstone resin cabochons - Hook clasp ...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
$8,200 / set
W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Couture Chanel Iribe Made In France Pearl & Glass Brass Clip Earrings c1928
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamped "Made In France" on antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-cli...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway - Purple Feather Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2005 Size 40IT
$8,200 / set
W 1 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Couture Coco Chanel Paul lribe Signed France Pearl Glass Art Deco Earrings c1928
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Like the initial unbranded couture costume jewelry since 1924 commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel for her foreign-client ensembles, "Made In France" was stamped on their a...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
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...
Couture Coco Chanel LinaBaretti Black Camellias Pave Crystals Gold Set c1930
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Art-Deco period, this signed French couture set of yellow-gold pave-crystal brooch and earrings is marked in the manner of one-off costume jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.
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