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Chanel Houndstooth

Chanel Houndstooth Tweed Skirt Zip Detail Fall 2015 15K
Chanel Houndstooth Tweed Skirt Zip Detail Fall 2015 15K

Chanel Houndstooth Tweed Skirt Zip Detail Fall 2015 15K

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Totally fabulous Chanel houndstooth tweed skirt from the Fall 2015 15K collection - look 2 on the runway.

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2010s French Pencil Skirts

Chanel 1992 Timeless Tote Camera Rare Collector Vintage Houndstooth Canvas Tote
Chanel 1992 Timeless Tote Camera Rare Collector Vintage Houndstooth Canvas Tote

Chanel 1992 Timeless Tote Camera Rare Collector Vintage Houndstooth Canvas Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Large Chanel houndstooth lambskin tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Two hidden front pockets Double interwoven chain with ball hardware detail Double interior magnetic clos...

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1990s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Fall 2007 07A Cashmere Houndstooth Tweed Jacket
Chanel Fall 2007 07A Cashmere Houndstooth Tweed Jacket

Chanel Fall 2007 07A Cashmere Houndstooth Tweed Jacket

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Stunning Chanel houndstooth tweed jacket from the Fall 2007 07A - collection.

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Early 2000s French Double-Breasted Jackets

CHANEL orange wool 1995 95A HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 44 L
CHANEL orange wool 1995 95A HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 44 L

CHANEL orange wool 1995 95A HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 44 L

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel houndstooth tweed jacket is crafted from orange wool (99%) and elastane (1%).

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1990s Jackets

Chanel Black & White Houndstooth Tweed Jacket circa 2008
Chanel Black & White Houndstooth Tweed Jacket circa 2008

Chanel Black & White Houndstooth Tweed Jacket circa 2008

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Chanel Black & White Houndstooth Tweed Jacket circa 2008 exudes timeless elegance with a modern twist.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Chanel 19 Houndstooth Ribbon Quilted Tweed Large Flap Bag
Chanel 19 Houndstooth Ribbon Quilted Tweed Large Flap Bag

Chanel 19 Houndstooth Ribbon Quilted Tweed Large Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The front flap opens to a black fabric interior with a zipper pocket. Designer: Chanel Material: Houndstooth Ribbon Tweed; Calf Leather-trim Color(s): Black, Ecru, White Serial Cod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Women's Houndstooth Cashmere Blend Cardigan with CC Buttons
Chanel Women's Houndstooth Cashmere Blend Cardigan with CC Buttons

Chanel Women's Houndstooth Cashmere Blend Cardigan with CC Buttons

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Black and white houndstooth pattern Cashmere blend knit Mid-length silhouette Relaxed, loose fit V-neckline Front button fastening with CC buttons Two front patch pockets Ribbed tri...

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2010s European Cardigans

Chanel Spring 2010 Houndstooth Silk Frilled Blouse
Chanel Spring 2010 Houndstooth Silk Frilled Blouse

Chanel Spring 2010 Houndstooth Silk Frilled Blouse

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Chanel blouse from the Spring 2010 Collection. Unworn.

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2010s French Blouses and Tops

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Black White Flap Bag GHW 68577
Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Black White Flap Bag GHW 68577

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Black White Flap Bag GHW 68577

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68577 Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Black White Flap Bag GHW For more than 20 years, Boutique Patina has specialized in sourcing and curating the most pristine vintage an...

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vanity Case Very Houndstooth Black White Wool Shoulder Bag
Chanel Vanity Case Very Houndstooth Black White Wool Shoulder Bag

Chanel Vanity Case Very Houndstooth Black White Wool Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-tone ha...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861
Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861

Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW 68861

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68861 Another bag preserved in excellent-pristine condition with sticker still on hardware, is this Chanel 23C Woven Houndstooth Pink Gold White Flap Bag GHW.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

CHANEL black & white cotton 21P HOUNDSTOOTH STRAIGHT TWEED Pants 36 XS
CHANEL black & white cotton 21P HOUNDSTOOTH STRAIGHT TWEED Pants 36 XS

CHANEL black & white cotton 21P HOUNDSTOOTH STRAIGHT TWEED Pants 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel pants in white and navy blue houndstooth tweed in cotton (69%), polyamide (20%) and viscose (11%) with multicoloured speckles throughout.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

Chanel 2016 Timeless Black Green & White Tweed Houndstooth Crossbody Bag
Chanel 2016 Timeless Black Green & White Tweed Houndstooth Crossbody Bag

Chanel 2016 Timeless Black Green & White Tweed Houndstooth Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Original Chanel Timeless handbag in black, green and white tweed, hardware in silver metal, chain strap in silver metal interwoven with black canvas allowing the bag to be worn on th...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Tweed Houndstooth & Pink Print Jacket & Skirt Suit Set 1993
Chanel Black Tweed Houndstooth & Pink Print Jacket & Skirt Suit Set 1993

Chanel Black Tweed Houndstooth & Pink Print Jacket & Skirt Suit Set 1993

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Chanel Black Tweed Houndstooth & Pink Print Jacket & Skirt Suit Set from 1993 exemplifies timeless elegance with a bold, modern twist.

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1990s Jackets

Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag
Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag

Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1994 Binocular Case Rare Vintage Houndstooth Black White Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1987 Chanel Spring RTW Green Silk Lined Houndstooth Suit
1987 Chanel Spring RTW Green Silk Lined Houndstooth Suit

1987 Chanel Spring RTW Green Silk Lined Houndstooth Suit

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The matching sleeveless blouse buttons up at the nape of the neck with a gold tone Chanel button. The folded cuffs show off the bright fabric while the muted houndstooth makes this s...

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1980s French Skirt Suits

CHANEL black & silver wool 17B HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Skirt 42 L
CHANEL black & silver wool 17B HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Skirt 42 L

CHANEL black & silver wool 17B HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Skirt 42 L

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel knee-length houndstooth tweed skirt in black and silver wool (40%), silk (24%), nylon (13%), polyester (13%), acrylic (10%) is a refined classic with a mod...

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2010s Pencil Skirts

Chanel 1991 Vintage Mini Houndstooth Camera Bag 24k GHW Black White 68256
Chanel 1991 Vintage Mini Houndstooth Camera Bag 24k GHW Black White 68256

Chanel 1991 Vintage Mini Houndstooth Camera Bag 24k GHW Black White 68256

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68256 This Chanel 1991 Vintage Mini Houndstooth Camera Bag 24k GHW Black White is a one-of-a-kind find for the collector's closet.

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018 Size FR 34
Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018 Size FR 34

Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018 Size FR 34

By Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018, Size FR 34 Description: From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2018 (18P) collection, this exquisite blazer is crafted in a bol...

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2010s French Blazers

CHANEL black white wool 19K HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S
CHANEL black white wool 19K HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S

CHANEL black white wool 19K HOUNDSTOOTH LUREX TWEED Coat Jacket 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel lurex tweed coat in black and white houndstooth is crafted from a luxurious blend of wool (75%), polyamide (15%), and viscose (10%).

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2010s Jackets

rare CHANEL Reissue Brasserie Gabrielle houndstooth tweed turnlock flap chainbag
rare CHANEL Reissue Brasserie Gabrielle houndstooth tweed turnlock flap chainbag

rare CHANEL Reissue Brasserie Gabrielle houndstooth tweed turnlock flap chainbag

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHANEL 2015 Reissue 2.55 Brasserie Gabrielle houndstooth tweed gold turnlock flap chain bag Reference: AEMA/A00164 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Chanel 2.55 Reis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Grey and black tweed edge to edge jacket with houndstooth pattern Chanel
Grey and black tweed edge to edge jacket with houndstooth pattern Chanel

Grey and black tweed edge to edge jacket with houndstooth pattern Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey and black tweed edge to edge jacket with houndstooth pattern. Close with zip on the middle front and on the cuff. Branded buttons (mix metal and black leather). Chain inside the...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

CHANEL navy blue & multi cotton 21P OVERSIZED HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 34 XS
CHANEL navy blue & multi cotton 21P OVERSIZED HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 34 XS

CHANEL navy blue & multi cotton 21P OVERSIZED HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 34 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel jacket in cream, navy blue, and multicolor tweed cotton (69%), polyamide (20%), and viscose (11%) showcases the brand's iconic craftsmanship. Designed with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Chanel Vanity Case Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Black and White Wool Bag
Chanel Vanity Case Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Black and White Wool Bag

Chanel Vanity Case Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Black and White Wool Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-tone ha...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress
CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress

CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress Reference: TGAS/E00531 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A Paris-Venice Material: Wool, Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 1990s Veste Laine FR40 Black White Houndstooth Iconic Jacket UK12 US10
Chanel 1990s Veste Laine FR40 Black White Houndstooth Iconic Jacket UK12 US10

Chanel 1990s Veste Laine FR40 Black White Houndstooth Iconic Jacket UK12 US10

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel jacket circa 1990 in black and ecru wool tweed, houndstooth pattern, matching trim, straight cut, round neck without closure, four slit pockets on the chest and hips, long sle...

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1990s French Jackets

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Chanel Houndstooth Sleeveless Jacket, 2008
Chanel Houndstooth Sleeveless Jacket, 2008

Chanel Houndstooth Sleeveless Jacket, 2008

By Chanel

Located in Roslyn, NY

Obsessed with this super soft Chanel vest in burgundy houndstooth. Single button closure.

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Early 2000s French Vests

Chanel Houndstooth Black White Tweed Kelly Shopper Bag Small
Chanel Houndstooth Black White Tweed Kelly Shopper Bag Small

Chanel Houndstooth Black White Tweed Kelly Shopper Bag Small

By Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This Chanel Kelly Shopper bag is constructed of black and white tweed in a houndstooth pattern with diamond quilting.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag
Chanel Vintage Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag

Chanel Vintage Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag

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H 4.73 in W 3.94 in L 7.09 in

Chanel Vintage Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Chanel Houndstooth Black & White Wool Vanity Rare case from the 1990s.

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Grey and Pink Houndstooth Jacket
Chanel Grey and Pink Houndstooth Jacket

Chanel Grey and Pink Houndstooth Jacket

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Simultaneously fun and classic, this jacket mixes an easy and simple cut with a fabulously bold weave in a light dusty grey, black, and light pink. This piece is perfect for tossing ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jackets

Chanel 2015 S/S Runway Collection Houndstooth Silk Tweed Jacket New FR38
Chanel 2015 S/S Runway Collection Houndstooth Silk Tweed Jacket New FR38

Chanel 2015 S/S Runway Collection Houndstooth Silk Tweed Jacket New FR38

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This Chanel jacket is from 2015 Spring/Summer Runway Collection in multi-color red/pink/blue/ecru cotton-silk tweed. It is styled in classic shape and equipped with shirt collars wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Chanel SS 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Houndstooth Tweed Four Piece Set Bra Corset FR 38
Chanel SS 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Houndstooth Tweed Four Piece Set Bra Corset FR 38

Chanel SS 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Houndstooth Tweed Four Piece Set Bra Corset FR 38

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Pre-owned Chanel Spring/Summer 1994 tweed four piece set featuring bra, corset, skirt and jacket, with multicolour trim, logo buttons and silk lining. Karl Lagerfeld era design. Det...

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1990s French Skirt Suits

Chanel Houndstooth Skirt New
Chanel Houndstooth Skirt New

Chanel Houndstooth Skirt New

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Houndstooth skirt with black/white sequin embellished fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirts

Chanel Houndstooth Jacket
Chanel Houndstooth Jacket

Chanel Houndstooth Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This wool jacket is in a classic camel and black houndstooth pattern. Collarless, the neck is fastened by embossed gold-tone buttons. Featuring four frontal pockets, also embellished...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Chanel Houndstooth Jacket
Chanel Houndstooth Jacket

Chanel Houndstooth Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Cream, brown and blue silk-wool blend houndstooth jacket featuring a stand up collar, front pockets, a front button fastening, button cuffs, a straight hem, three quarter length slee...

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Late 20th Century French Blazers

Multicolor Chanel Houndstooth Cashmere Cardigan
Multicolor Chanel Houndstooth Cashmere Cardigan

Multicolor Chanel Houndstooth Cashmere Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Multicolor houndstooth cashmere cardigan by Chanel. Deep v-neck.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

Chanel Houndstooth Cropped Jacket
Chanel Houndstooth Cropped Jacket

Chanel Houndstooth Cropped Jacket

Located in London, GB

Chanel black, white and pink cotton blend and silk houndstooth cropped jacket.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cropped Jackets

CHANEL white & pink cotton HOUNDSTOOTH Tweed Jacket 38 S
CHANEL white & pink cotton HOUNDSTOOTH Tweed Jacket 38 S

CHANEL white & pink cotton HOUNDSTOOTH Tweed Jacket 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Chanel houndstooth tweed blazer in black, off-white and rose cotton (100%) with a notch collar, flower-brooch and two slit pockets.

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Early 2000s Blazers

CHANEL pink wool 19B HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 40 M
CHANEL pink wool 19B HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 40 M

CHANEL pink wool 19B HOUNDSTOOTH TWEED Jacket 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel houndstooth tweed jacket in pale pink wool (100%) exudes elegance and sophistication.

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2010s Jackets

Chanel 1980s Houndstooth Camera Bag
Chanel 1980s Houndstooth Camera Bag

Chanel 1980s Houndstooth Camera Bag

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H 5 in D 5 in L 7 in

Chanel 1980s Houndstooth Camera Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Complete your Chanel collection with this rare 1980s Chanel bag!

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2008 P Houndstooth Jacket
Chanel 2008 P Houndstooth Jacket

Chanel 2008 P Houndstooth Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel 2008 P black and white houndstooth jacket.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Jackets

Chanel, Black and white houndstooth jacket
Chanel, Black and white houndstooth jacket

Chanel, Black and white houndstooth jacket

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, Black and white houndstooth jacket with silver braid trimming.

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2010s Blazers

Chanel Black Coat with Houndstooth Interior
Chanel Black Coat with Houndstooth Interior

Chanel Black Coat with Houndstooth Interior

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel black coat with houndstooth interior. Tagged size FR 38 (USA 6).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

CHANEL Tan/Navy Houndstooth Jacket - Size 4
CHANEL Tan/Navy Houndstooth Jacket - Size 4

CHANEL Tan/Navy Houndstooth Jacket - Size 4

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Tan/Navy Houndstooth Jacket Age: 2008 Made In France Composition: 33% Polyester, 30% Rayon, 17% Wool, 10% Cotton, 10% Acrylic Label Reads: "CHANEL" Attached Belt Front B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Single-Breasted Jackets

CHANEL Black & White Houndstooth Skirt SZ - 40
CHANEL Black & White Houndstooth Skirt SZ - 40

CHANEL Black & White Houndstooth Skirt SZ - 40

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Black & White Houndstooth Skirt Age: 2005 Made in France Materials: cotton, polyester, nylon with silk lining Marked size: 40 Estimated to fit US size: 10 Waist: 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirts

CHANEL Pink & White Houndstooth Tweed Skirt sz 38
CHANEL Pink & White Houndstooth Tweed Skirt sz 38

CHANEL Pink & White Houndstooth Tweed Skirt sz 38

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Pink & White Houndstooth Tweed Skirt Features two vertical panels of fringe on front side of skirt Made in: France Year of Production: 2004 Color: Pink, white and tan Com...

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21st Century and Contemporary French A-Line Skirts

Chanel Black Wool Military Coat with Houndstooth Interior
Chanel Black Wool Military Coat with Houndstooth Interior

Chanel Black Wool Military Coat with Houndstooth Interior

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, ON

Chanel black coat with houndstooth interior. Tagged size FR 38 (USA 6).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Coats and Outerwear

Chanel Tabatière Kisslock Fold Over Houndstooth Tweed Bag
Chanel Tabatière Kisslock Fold Over Houndstooth Tweed Bag

Chanel Tabatière Kisslock Fold Over Houndstooth Tweed Bag

By Chanel

Located in Geneva, CH

The clutch features a thick gold-tone shoulder strap with a leather pad and an exterior flat pocket with clasp closure. Crafted of houndstooth tweed and beige quilted leather. Yea...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Black Houndstooth Boucle with Waist Tie-Size 4
CHANEL Black Houndstooth Boucle with Waist Tie-Size 4

CHANEL Black Houndstooth Boucle with Waist Tie-Size 4

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL Black Houndstooth Boucle with Waist Tie C. '06 - Size 4 Age: 2006 Made In France Composition: 46% Cotton, 35% Silk, 9% 15% Polyester, 2% Linen, 2% Rayon Houndstooth ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Single-Breasted Jackets

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Chanel Houndstooth For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel houndstooth you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a chanel houndstooth 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel Houndstooth?

On average, a chanel houndstooth on 1stDibs sells for $1,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $6,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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.