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What is Coco Chanel most famous for?

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What is Coco Chanel most famous for?
Coco Chanel is most famous for founding the luxury French fashion house Chanel in 1910. In addition, she is known for creating the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap, the 2.55 Flap Bag, in 1955. Chanel also created the little black dress in 1926. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chanel apparel, bags, shoes and accessories.
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Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt OR necklace ! Can be worn dressed up or down. Pair with jeans and a white tank, or...
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1980s French Belts

Chanel Paris / Greece CC Owl Buttons Ecru Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Timeless Chanel ecru tweed jacket ~ from Runway of Paris / GREECE ~ 2018 Cruise Collection by Karl Lagerfeld Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn - masterpieces Gripoix jewel butt...
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2010s Jackets

1997 CHANEL Runway Red Strapless Silk Dress with bow
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1997 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld red silk strapless dress (as seen on runway.0Perfect for birthday party or red carpet. peplum bow size : 42 ( see measurement) Bust: 36”/ Waist: 30...
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1990s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Rarest 1993 Supermodel Style Brown Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Extremely rare, collectible Chanel brown tweed jacket with quilted leather accents ~ from legendary 1992 / 1993 Fall Collection ~ by Meastro Lagerfeld ~ as seen on Supermodels Claudi...
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2010s Jackets

Chanel Resort 2012 Runway Size 44 Black and White Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, Resort 2012 Runway short sleeve cashmere sweater ! Features contrasting black and white stripes / squares. Simply slips over the head and stretches to...
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2010s British Pullovers

Chanel Black Lambskin Light Gold Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Designer Virginie Viard. 2024 runway collection. Color: Black with silver hardware Material: Lambskin leather Microchipped bag Comes with: Dust bag Condition: Very good / excellent....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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