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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Chanel Silver Star Charm
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful CHANEL silver star charm in lamb leather Condition: excellent, never worn Made in Italy Material: leather Color: metallic silver Dimensions: 10.5 x 9 x 3 cm Hardware : pall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

CHANEL cream leather 2016 16A ROME SNAKE PEARL HEEL Mules Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pointed-toe mules in ecru lambskin with classic black grosgrain cap toe embellished with silver-tone metal snake and pearl detail on the heel. Brand new. 2016...
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2010s Shoes

Chanel 2014 Red Coco Sailor Pearl Medium Classic Double Flap Bag GHW 68029
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68029 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Hobo Patchwork Multi Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with the Hobo Patchwork Multi Crossbody Bag from Chanel. Made of durable cotton, this bag features a unique and eye-catching pat...
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopping Tote GST
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Grand Shopping Tote GST Brand- Chanel Model- Grand Shopping Tote Product Type- Shopper, Shoulder, Tote Serial Number- 17****** Age- Circa 2012 A...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Chanel Iconic Billboards Ribbon Tweed Trench Coat
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Luxurious Chanel beige trench made of most precious Lesage ribbon tweed! Retail price over 14,000$ As seen in Ad Campaign and on Billboards around the world! - CC logo tweed buttons ...
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2010s Coats

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