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Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46
Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46

Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46 Reference: BMPA/A00157 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18A Paris Hamburg - Runway Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46
Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46

Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Runway CHANEL 18A Paris Hamburg Metier D'art navy velvet tuxedo blazer FR46 Reference: BMPA/A00157 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 18A Paris Hamburg - Runway Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Chanel Womens Métiers d’Art 2019 Pants Size FR 36 Black Gold Tweed CC Logo
Chanel Womens Métiers d’Art 2019 Pants Size FR 36 Black Gold Tweed CC Logo

Chanel Womens Métiers d’Art 2019 Pants Size FR 36 Black Gold Tweed CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

- Black and gold exterior - Tagged size FR 36 - Made of 65% cotton, 25% silk, 10% polyethylene Condition: The pants are in overall great condition with no major imperfections ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Métiers d'Art 'Paris-London' Lesage Tweed Coat, PF 2008

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Chanel ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Collection: Métiers d'Art, 'Paris-London', Pre-Fall 2008 ▪ Fabric 1: Tweed, 52% Wool, 45% Silk, 2% Viscose, 1% Polyester ▪ Fabri...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas
Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas

Black leather and suede coat with fringes CHANEL Les Métiers d'Art Paris Dallas

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black double breasted leather and suede coat with fringes. Main fabric composition: 35% lamb leather, 34% goat leather, 16% polyester, 9% cotton, 5% rayon. Silk lining. Branded butt...

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2010s French Coats

Chanel fur collar 'Le train bleu' Metiers d'art Paris-Monte-Carlo 2006/2007 by K
Chanel fur collar 'Le train bleu' Metiers d'art Paris-Monte-Carlo 2006/2007 by K

Chanel fur collar 'Le train bleu' Metiers d'art Paris-Monte-Carlo 2006/2007 by K

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 2006/2007 Paris-Monte-Carlo Metiers d'art 'Le train bleu' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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Early 2000s Scarves

Chanel 2016 Jupe Noir FR36 Metiers d Art Roma Black Tweed long Skirt UK8 US6
Chanel 2016 Jupe Noir FR36 Metiers d Art Roma Black Tweed long Skirt UK8 US6

Chanel 2016 Jupe Noir FR36 Metiers d Art Roma Black Tweed long Skirt UK8 US6

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Pre-Fall or Métiers d'Art 2016 skirt (Extravangaza Roma) in black wool tweed, high-waisted with embellishments at the front and back, fastened at the front with a signature bu...

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2010s French Circle Skirts

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Black Tweed Coat 44 FR
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Black Tweed Coat 44 FR

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Black Tweed Coat 44 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Black tweed coat CHANEL from Paris / EDINBURGH Metiers d’Art by Karl Lagerfeld // Size mark 44 FR / Condition: never worn // — CC logo silver-tone buttons at front and cuffs — ic...

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2010s Jackets

Chanel Paris Dallas 2014  Dress Sz.34
Chanel Paris Dallas 2014  Dress Sz.34

Chanel Paris Dallas 2014 Dress Sz.34

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Rare Chanel runway métiers d'art pre fall 2014 Paris Dallas red tweed dress leather fringe details, star zipper closure, Excellent condition (but zipper was broken, see on pics) Sz....

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2010s Day Dresses

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Ribbons & Tartan Braids Jumper 40 FR
Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Ribbons & Tartan Braids Jumper 40 FR

Chanel Paris / Edinburgh Ribbons & Tartan Braids Jumper 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Interwoven Ribbon & Tartan Tweed Jumper — Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — A Paris–Edinburgh knit that reads like a landscape rendered in textile:...

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2010s Pullovers

CHANEL Paris / London Iconic Fluffy Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / London Iconic Fluffy Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / London Iconic Fluffy Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / LONDON Métiers d’Art Collection — “The Little Black Jacket” — A Collectible Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld – From the runway of Chanel’s Paris / London Métiers d’Art...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Eternal Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Eternal Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Eternal Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / COSMOPOLITE 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection — The Eternal Black Jacket — As Seen on Cara Delevingne — A Symbol of Modern Nobility – From the celebrated Paris / Cosmopo...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL New Paris / SHANGHAI Timeless Black Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Collection — The Imperial Nocturne Jacket – A Timeless Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld ~ – From the Runway of the Paris / Shanghai Métiers d’A...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL 15K$ Paris / BYZANCE Museum Level Collectible Suit 36 FR
CHANEL 15K$ Paris / BYZANCE Museum Level Collectible Suit 36 FR

CHANEL 15K$ Paris / BYZANCE Museum Level Collectible Suit 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The highest luxury is knowing you can afford restraint — and then choosing a little glow anyway Keywords: Chanel Paris Byzance 2011 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld Byzance, Chanel co...

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2010s Dress and Coat Ensembles

CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR
CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

CHANEL New Paris / Shanghai Statement Black Tweed Jacket 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / SHANGHAI Métiers d’Art Little Black Jacket By Karl Lagerfeld – A relic of nocturnal elegance, this creation embodies the Maison’s eternal dialogue between East and We...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL 8K$ New Paris / Edinrbguh Relaxed Cashmere Coat 42 FR
CHANEL 8K$ New Paris / Edinrbguh Relaxed Cashmere Coat 42 FR

CHANEL 8K$ New Paris / Edinrbguh Relaxed Cashmere Coat 42 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Métiers d’Art 2013 Collection — Runway Cashmere Relaxed Coat by Karl Lagerfeld // Boutique Value: $7,680 – A Relic of Highland Nobility Reimagined in Paris...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Gripoix Buttons Tartan Tweed Coat 36 FR
CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Gripoix Buttons Tartan Tweed Coat 36 FR

CHANEL Paris / Edinburgh Gripoix Buttons Tartan Tweed Coat 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A collectible artifact from one of Chanel’s most storied Métiers d’Art Collections Paris / EDINBURGH, 2013 by Karl Lagerfeld – More than a coat, it is an intersection of heritage...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL New Paris / ROME Legend Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANEL New Paris / ROME Legend Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANEL New Paris / ROME Legend Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Most Legendary CHANEL Paris / ROME 2016 Métiers d’Art Tweed Jacket — A museum-level piece — ~ Among the most coveted Chanel jackets of all time, this masterpiece is a true relic ...

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2010s Jackets

Chanel FW13 “Paris Edinburgh” Black Calfskin Combat Boots Size 38
Chanel FW13 “Paris Edinburgh” Black Calfskin Combat Boots Size 38

Chanel FW13 “Paris Edinburgh” Black Calfskin Combat Boots Size 38

By Chanel

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Made in Italy. Tags: Chanel Boots, Métiers d’Art, Chanel Paris Edinburgh, Runway Archive, Chanel Vintage Footwear, Collectible Chanel.

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2010s Italian Boots

Chanel 10K$ Rare Paris / Dallas Western Myth Cashmere Coat 34 FR
Chanel 10K$ Rare Paris / Dallas Western Myth Cashmere Coat 34 FR

Chanel 10K$ Rare Paris / Dallas Western Myth Cashmere Coat 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris DALLAS 2014 Metiers d’Art Runway Collection Maxi Cashmere Coat with Leather Fastenings & Star Jewel Buttons By Karl Lagerfeld a boutique value over $10,000, thi...

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2010s Coats

CHANEL 12K$ New Paris / EGYPT Iconic Black Tweed Suit 34 FR
CHANEL 12K$ New Paris / EGYPT Iconic Black Tweed Suit 34 FR

CHANEL 12K$ New Paris / EGYPT Iconic Black Tweed Suit 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / EGYPT Métiers d’Art Collection — The “Golden Dynasty” Ensemble — A Runway Masterpiece Presented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2019 — – From the histor...

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2010s Jackets

Chanel 2018 Paris-Hamburg Blue Striped Turtleneck Sweater Sz.38
Chanel 2018 Paris-Hamburg Blue Striped Turtleneck Sweater Sz.38

Chanel 2018 Paris-Hamburg Blue Striped Turtleneck Sweater Sz.38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

This beautiful blue striped sweater is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. Features: - Brand: Chanel - Collection: Pre-Fall 2018 Métiers d'Art Runway - Designer: Karl Lagerfeld -...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pullovers

Chanel 21A Le Château des Dames Multicolor Sequin Tweed Chain Trim Jacket
Chanel 21A Le Château des Dames Multicolor Sequin Tweed Chain Trim Jacket

Chanel 21A Le Château des Dames Multicolor Sequin Tweed Chain Trim Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Guangzhou, CN

An exquisite piece of wearable art from the Chanel 2021 Pre-Fall Métiers d'Art Collection, titled "Le Château des Dames" .

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets

CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag

CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection Collectible “DARE TO DISTURB” Black Sequin CC Logo Flag Bag — A Rare Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld — – A luminous artefact f...

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

CHANEL Iconic Paris / Salzburg CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket 34 FR
CHANEL Iconic Paris / Salzburg CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket 34 FR

CHANEL Iconic Paris / Salzburg CC Jewel Buttons Tweed Jacket 34 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL Paris / SALZBURG 2015 Métiers d’Art Collection — A Collectible Masterpiece Jacket by Karl Lagerfeld – A rare jacket that stands among the most recognizable masterpieces of...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL black & multi cashmere 22A FLORENCE EMBELLISHED PLAID Dress 36 XS
CHANEL black & multi cashmere 22A FLORENCE EMBELLISHED PLAID Dress 36 XS

CHANEL black & multi cashmere 22A FLORENCE EMBELLISHED PLAID Dress 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Chanel Paris-Florence Metiers d'Art Measurements Model 22A P72935 K10501 NI995 Tag Size 36 Size XS Shoulder Width 55cm (21.5in) Bust F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Rare Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR
CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Rare Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR

CHANEL Paris / EDINBURGH Rare Tweed Coat with CC Gripoix Buttons 40 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chanel Paris / EDINBURGH 2013 Metiers d’Art Collection
Multicolour Autumn Tweed Coat – Woven like a portal into forgotten realms, this Chanel tweed coat from the Paris / EDINBURGH C...

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2010s Coats

Chanel 2024 Souliers Babies EU39 Golden Leather Mary Jane Heels Pumps UK6 US8.5
Chanel 2024 Souliers Babies EU39 Golden Leather Mary Jane Heels Pumps UK6 US8.5

Chanel 2024 Souliers Babies EU39 Golden Leather Mary Jane Heels Pumps UK6 US8.5

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Pre-Fall or Métiers d'Art 2024 collection Mary Jane style pumps in gold leather, strap adorned with gold metal motifs and glass cabochons and a decorative pearl, round toe, bl...

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2010s French Shoes

Chanel purple velvet jeans pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance FR 36
Chanel purple velvet jeans pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance FR 36

Chanel purple velvet jeans pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance FR 36

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL Paris Byzance Métiers d'art pre-fall 2011 Look 27/67 Slim purple velvet jeans very tight Size FR 36 Made in Italy 95% cotton 5% elastane Measures: Length cm. 114,5 Waist cm. ...

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2010s Italian Jeans

CHANEL 21A black wool sequin CC logo stripe sleeve crewneck pullover FR34 XS
CHANEL 21A black wool sequin CC logo stripe sleeve crewneck pullover FR34 XS

CHANEL 21A black wool sequin CC logo stripe sleeve crewneck pullover FR34 XS

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 21A black wool sequin CC logo stripe sleeve crewneck pullover FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00340 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: Metiers d'Art Collection (21A) ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Chanel "Paris-Hamburg" jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, 2018
Chanel "Paris-Hamburg" jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, 2018

Chanel "Paris-Hamburg" jacket by Karl Lagerfeld, 2018

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - Collection Métiers d'art "Paris-Hamburg" 2018 sous la direction artistique de Karl Lagerfeld.

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2010s French Jackets

CHANEL navy blue cotton 2014 14A DALLAS DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 38 S
CHANEL navy blue cotton 2014 14A DALLAS DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 38 S

CHANEL navy blue cotton 2014 14A DALLAS DOUBLE BREASTED TWEED Jacket 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Have been worn and is in excellent condition. Chanel 2014 Metiers d'Art Paris-Dallas Measurements Model 14A P49464 V36376 M36376 Tag Size 38 Size S Shoulder Width 43cm (16.8in) Bus...

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2010s Coats

Chanel black silk satin jacket pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance  FR 38
Chanel black silk satin jacket pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance  FR 38

Chanel black silk satin jacket pre fall 2011 Paris Byzance FR 38

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL PARIS BYZANCE Métiers d'art pre-fall 2011 Double-breasted black silk satin jacket with lapels.

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2010s French Double-Breasted Jackets

CHANEL gold 2016 16A ROME LUREX TWEED BELTED Coat Jacket 44 fits M
CHANEL gold 2016 16A ROME LUREX TWEED BELTED Coat Jacket 44 fits M

CHANEL gold 2016 16A ROME LUREX TWEED BELTED Coat Jacket 44 fits M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Cut small, please see measurements, fits more like Chanel 40. 2016 Paris-Rome Metiers d'Art Measurements Model 16A P54357 V40787 Tag Size 44 (cut small) Size M Shoulder Width 45cm ...

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2010s Coats

Chanel bag 'Paris-Shanghai' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2010
Chanel bag 'Paris-Shanghai' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2010

Chanel bag 'Paris-Shanghai' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2010

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 2010 Metiers d'art 'Paris-Shanghai' Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel jacket 'Paris - New-York' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2019
Chanel jacket 'Paris - New-York' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2019

Chanel jacket 'Paris - New-York' by Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2019

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 2019 Paris - New-York' Metiers d'art Egypt Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.

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2010s French Jackets

Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2010 Braid Trim Tweed Zip Jacket in Black Wool
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2010 Braid Trim Tweed Zip Jacket in Black Wool

Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2010 Braid Trim Tweed Zip Jacket in Black Wool

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 2010 Braid Trim Tweed Zip Jacket in Black Wool Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: 2010 Pre-Fall Metiers d'art Paris Shanghai collection (the jacket in the ...

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2010s French Jackets

CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg  Lesage Tyrolean tweed button jacket FR42 XL
CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg  Lesage Tyrolean tweed button jacket FR42 XL

CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg Lesage Tyrolean tweed button jacket FR42 XL

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 15A Runway Paris-Salzburg Metiers D'art Lesage Tyrolean tweed deer button jacket FR42 XL Reference: VNWG/A00017 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Pre-Fall 201...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Chanel PF2017 Top FR38 Black Jersey Gold Trimming Ritz T shirt US8
Chanel PF2017 Top FR38 Black Jersey Gold Trimming Ritz T shirt US8

Chanel PF2017 Top FR38 Black Jersey Gold Trimming Ritz T shirt US8

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in PARIS, FR

Top Chanel t-shirt collection Métiers d'Art or Pre Fall 2017 at the Ritz Paris, wide and slightly cropped shape in black cotton (soft and supple), round neck and short sleeves edged ...

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2010s French Blouses

CHANELParis / DALLAS Runway Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR
CHANELParis / DALLAS Runway Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR

CHANELParis / DALLAS Runway Beige Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

CHANEL · Beige Tweed Jacket — Paris / Dallas 2014 Métiers d’Art, Karl Lagerfeld — Paris–Dallas 2014 is Chanel stepping into the myth of the West and refusing costume — translating f...

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2010s Jackets

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway Lesage gold crystals ruffle top S
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway Lesage gold crystals ruffle top S

rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway Lesage gold crystals ruffle top S

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Dramatic ruffle detail burst with gold-tone sequins and green tone large crystal and green bead embellishment by the prestigious Chanel-owned Metier D'Art Maison Lesage. Ruffle detai...

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2010s Italian Blouses and Tops

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How Much is a Chanel Metiers D Art?

Prices for a piece of chanel metiers d art can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $700 and can go as high as $35,000, while, on average they fetch $2,428.

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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.