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Chanel Belt 90

Chanel Vintage 90’s Runway Rhinestone CC Diamond Belt
Chanel Vintage 90’s Runway Rhinestone CC Diamond Belt

Chanel Vintage 90’s Runway Rhinestone CC Diamond Belt

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage Logo Rhinestone Belt Gold plated brass logo rhinestone belt from Chanel Vintage featuring a logo to the front Made in France

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1990s French Belts

90's Vintage Chanel Black Leather Chain Belt Spring
90's Vintage Chanel Black Leather Chain Belt Spring

90's Vintage Chanel Black Leather Chain Belt Spring

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel black leather belt with hanging charms. Collection spring 93, 70/28, original box or dust cover. Very collectible 90s supermodel belt. Small size.

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1990s French Belts

CHANEL silver metal 05A CRYSTAL CAMELLIA CHAIN Belt 85 90
CHANEL silver metal 05A CRYSTAL CAMELLIA CHAIN Belt 85 90

CHANEL silver metal 05A CRYSTAL CAMELLIA CHAIN Belt 85 90

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel mesh link belt in silver-tone metal showcases a striking flower motif, encrusted with clear and yellow strass and accented by a central faux pearl. A dangl...

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Early 2000s Belts

Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare
Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare

Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage 90's Runway Collector COCO CHANEL Gold Letters Belt Necklace Rare Vintage Chanel belt from 1993 featured in gold with black leather intertwined.

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Early 1900s French Belts

Chanel Vintage 90's Belt Pouch Waist Bag
Chanel Vintage 90's Belt Pouch Waist Bag

Chanel Vintage 90's Belt Pouch Waist Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Vintage 90's Belt Pouch Waist Bag circa 1990 black leather quilted signature interlocking CC logo tassel detail chain-link waist strap Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Belt Bags

Chanel Vintage 90's Waist Sport  Banane Rare Soldout Black Nylon Fanny Pack Bag
Chanel Vintage 90's Waist Sport  Banane Rare Soldout Black Nylon Fanny Pack Bag

Chanel Vintage 90's Waist Sport Banane Rare Soldout Black Nylon Fanny Pack Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Sport Fanny Pack Waist Bag Crossbody Banane Rare Soldout Silver hardware Zip closure with CC engraving Adjustable waist strap Nylon lining Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Belt Bags

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Chanel Red  Corset Belt New '90
Chanel Red  Corset Belt New '90

Chanel Red Corset Belt New '90

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare Red Chanel corset belt from '90.Size 75/30.Excellent condition,new.Four buckles in the front with gold hardware and 4 gold tone CC on each buckle.Made in France.

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1990s French Belts

CHANEL red leather 2020 20S CC BUCKLE Belt 90
CHANEL red leather 2020 20S CC BUCKLE Belt 90

CHANEL red leather 2020 20S CC BUCKLE Belt 90

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel 2020 CC buckle leather belt in red smooth calfskin and light gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Chanel Black Leather Belt with Logo Buckle Size 90/36
Chanel Black Leather Belt with Logo Buckle Size 90/36

Chanel Black Leather Belt with Logo Buckle Size 90/36

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Timeless Chanel black leather belt featuring the iconic signature logo buckle.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belts

CHANEL Size 30 Metallic Gold Quilted Leather 90's Belt
CHANEL Size 30 Metallic Gold Quilted Leather 90's Belt

CHANEL Size 30 Metallic Gold Quilted Leather 90's Belt

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage CHANEL belt comes in metallic gold quilted leather with a covered buckle, detailed with logo embossed hardware. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 75/30 ...

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1990s Italian Belts

CHANEL silver metal 05A AUTUM CHARMS CHAIN Belt 85 90
CHANEL silver metal 05A AUTUM CHARMS CHAIN Belt 85 90

CHANEL silver metal 05A AUTUM CHARMS CHAIN Belt 85 90

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel belt in silver-tone chain captures the essence of fall with its whimsical charm details. Adorned with acorns, assorted leaves, and faux pearls in black, gu...

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Early 2000s Belts

Chanel Black Patent Calfskin Leather CC Logo Skinny Belt sz 90
Chanel Black Patent Calfskin Leather CC Logo Skinny Belt sz 90

Chanel Black Patent Calfskin Leather CC Logo Skinny Belt sz 90

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black Patent Calfskin CC Logo Skinny Belt sz 90 Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2013 Color: Black Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Patent leather Overall Condition: Exce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista 90's
Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista 90's

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista 90's

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel massive gladiator belt.Featured and displayed in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art and a book "Chanel Metropolitan Museum Of Art"by Karl Lagerfeld 2005 page 142,Chanel ad...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista  90's
Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista  90's

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista 90's

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel massive gladiator belt.Featured and displayed in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art and a book "Chanel Metropolitan Museum Of Art"by Karl Lagerfeld 2005 page 142,Chanel ad...

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Chanel NWT Black Leather & Grosgrain Pearl Belt sz 90 rt. $1, 850
Chanel NWT Black Leather & Grosgrain Pearl Belt sz 90 rt. $1, 850

Chanel NWT Black Leather & Grosgrain Pearl Belt sz 90 rt. $1, 850

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black Leather & Grosgrain Pearl Belt sz 90 Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2017 Color: Black Hardware: Pale goldtone Materials: Smooth leather, grosgrain, metal, faux pear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt  Seen On Linda Evangelista Mint '90's
Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt  Seen On Linda Evangelista Mint '90's

Chanel Massive Rare Vintage Gladiator Belt Seen On Linda Evangelista Mint '90's

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chanel massive gladiator belt.Featured and displayed in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art and a book "Chanel Metropolitan Museum Of Art"by Karl Lagerfeld 2005 page 142,Chanel ad...

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Chanel belt 90's in very good condition
Chanel belt 90's in very good condition

Chanel belt 90's in very good condition

By Chanel

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

Vintage gold Chanel belt with embroidered links Excellent condition, ideal over sweaters and dresses for a glamorous touch Collectible item featured in the book Chanel Measures 75 cm

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1990s Waist Belts

Vintage 90's CHANEL Necklace-Belt
Vintage 90's CHANEL Necklace-Belt

Vintage 90's CHANEL Necklace-Belt

By Chanel

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This vintage signed Chanel piece features leather stripping entwined in a gold-tone link chain with faux Chanel coil accents. Wear it as a worn as belt or necklace. Measurements Leng...

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Gold Chain & Rhinestone Belt sz 90
Chanel Gold Chain & Rhinestone Belt sz 90

Chanel Gold Chain & Rhinestone Belt sz 90

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Gold Chain & Rhinestone Belt Features dangling CC charm Made in: France Year of Production: 2007 Color: Silvertone, red, teal and purple Materials: Metal, glass stones and r...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Vintage Early 90's Heavy Chain Chanel Belt
Vintage Early 90's Heavy Chain Chanel Belt

Vintage Early 90's Heavy Chain Chanel Belt

By Chanel

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Early 90's Supermodel Heavy Chain CHANEL Belt. Would look and fit best by adding a few new holes,size would be then measurement waist 28inch71cm.

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Golden Metal Belt, 1989/90's
Chanel Golden Metal Belt, 1989/90's

Chanel Golden Metal Belt, 1989/90's

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -Golden metal belt. Ready-to-wear collection Fall/Winter 1989/90.

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 2014 Nude Lambskin Leather Quilted CC Belt sz 90/32
Chanel 2014 Nude Lambskin Leather Quilted CC Belt sz 90/32

Chanel 2014 Nude Lambskin Leather Quilted CC Belt sz 90/32

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 2014 Nude Lambskin Leather Quilted Belt w/ Gunmetal CC Buckle Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2014 Color: Nude, gunmetal Materials: Leather, suede, metal Closure/Opening: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Belts

90´s Chanel Gold Chain Belt
90´s Chanel Gold Chain Belt

90´s Chanel Gold Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Lisbon, PT

Chanel gold chain belt with brown leather. Round CC logo on the front. Good condition, only showing some light discoloration due to is age and use. Still with original tag and box.

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Black Leather Maxi Belt (size 90/36)
Chanel Black Leather Maxi Belt (size 90/36)

Chanel Black Leather Maxi Belt (size 90/36)

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Chanel Maxi belt is made with black leather and features a double sliding lock closure with gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

Chanel Black Leather CC Embellished Buckle Belt 90 CM
Chanel Black Leather CC Embellished Buckle Belt 90 CM

Chanel Black Leather CC Embellished Buckle Belt 90 CM

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A classic add-on to your collection of belts is this designer piece. Cut to a convenient length, the belt has a smooth finish and a sturdy built. It will continually complement your ...

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2010s Italian Belts

Chanel Vintage Belt Old 90"
Chanel Vintage Belt Old 90"

Chanel Vintage Belt Old 90"

Located in Milan, IT

The belt is a vintage piece by the Chanel House. It comes in the form of a triple chain . Once attached, the main chain offers a third piece of gold to hang next to the body. The bel...

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1980s Belts

90's Chanel Black and Swarovski Enamel Logo Vintage Runway Belt
90's Chanel Black and Swarovski Enamel Logo Vintage Runway Belt

90's Chanel Black and Swarovski Enamel Logo Vintage Runway Belt

By Chanel

Located in SOUTH YARRA, VIC

90's Chanel Black and Swarovski Enamel Logo Vintage Runway Belt Black and yellow gold plated brass chain Classic interwoven chain with patent leather Rhinestone logo round enamel b...

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1990s French Belts

Chanel Vintage Black Calfskin Sliver CC Buckle Belt (90/36) 2000
Chanel Vintage Black Calfskin Sliver CC Buckle Belt (90/36) 2000

Chanel Vintage Black Calfskin Sliver CC Buckle Belt (90/36) 2000

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This belt is made with black calfskin leather and features the iconic CC logo on the buckle. Fall-Winter Collection 2006. COLOR: Black MATERIAL: Calfskin leather MARKINGS: 00 [logo]...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts

Chanel Black Leather Belt with Gold Hardware 2002  90/36
Chanel Black Leather Belt with Gold Hardware 2002  90/36

Chanel Black Leather Belt with Gold Hardware 2002 90/36

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Chanel Black Leather Belt with Gold Hardware 2002 90/36 1 1/2" wide Will fit from 33" 38"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Chanel Vintage 90's Logo Plaque/Insert
Chanel Vintage 90's Logo Plaque/Insert

Chanel Vintage 90's Logo Plaque/Insert

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Charming totallly 90's Chanel belt Insert with the name of the fashion house.

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1990s French Belts

NWT ✿*゚CHANEL NEW LUSCIOUS 2 Strands Pearl Leather Ex Large Belt, 90/36
NWT ✿*゚CHANEL NEW LUSCIOUS 2 Strands Pearl Leather Ex Large Belt, 90/36

NWT ✿*゚CHANEL NEW LUSCIOUS 2 Strands Pearl Leather Ex Large Belt, 90/36

By Chanel

Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW

Circling it twice on your waist, and this belt is indeed simple, but impeccably elegant. Inside the belt states : 36" / 90 with 3 holes. and would be perfect for 30-34 " waist.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Christian Dior

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Located in New York, NY

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Gianni Versace Couture

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By Gianni Versace Couture

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By Thierry Mugler

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Brown double-breasted wool bouclette jacket with silver metal buckle. on the left side. Main fabric composition: 90% wool, 10% nylon. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. Cut-work. SIZE 40...

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Chanel belt Spring 1988

Chanel belt Spring 1988

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

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By Chanel

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Chanel Vintage Black Satin Bow with Gold Buckle, Chain and Medalion Belt. This vintage Chanel belt is a luxury addition to any closet. The item features a black satin bow and a large...

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Chanel Belt 90 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary chanel belt 90 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gold and more. If you’re looking for a chanel belt 90 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel Belt 90?

The price for a chanel belt 90 starts at $422 and tops out at $14,920, and on average, selling for $1,500.

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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.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Belts for You

Belts are far more than practical. Vintage and designer belts can prove pivotal to your ensemble, elevating even the most basic outfit with a modest dose of flair or, alternatively, outright flamboyance.

On 1stDibs, an extensive collection of modern and vintage belts can be found in a variety of styles and materials, including everything from iconic Gucci logo belts, which, emblazoned with the legendary Italian brand’s “GG” insignia, are ubiquitous among fashion lovers today, to stylish Hermès belts, which are part of a wide range of covetable leather fashion accessories from the family-owned luxury goods company. The interchangeable gold-plated belt buckle, now available in innumerable variations, is revered by Hermès enthusiasts. The world’s legion of collectors hunting down rare Kelly bags likely know this belt buckle and its history, which extends all the way back to 1967. It was crafted by Hungarian-born French fashion designer Catherine de Károlyi, who worked for Robert Piguet and Christian Dior before landing at Hermès, where she also designed the house’s first women’s ready-to-wear collection.

More akin to fine jewelry than to a practical fashion accessory, a vintage chain belt by Chanel can add understated charm to a blazer, cocktail dress or most any other garment, while a wide Louis Vuitton belt, on the other hand, made in the celebrated brand’s signature bold Damier Azur canvas, will bring pizzazz and panache to your formal wear.

Whether you’re looking to accessorize with simplicity or potentially stop traffic, find a variety of vintage and designer belts on 1stDibs.