1883-1971 Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

[SomethingElse]

A fine and rare Coco Chanel beaded flapper dress, circa 1927-8, labelled and numbered, 26770, of beige chiffon, with pewter-grey and gold beaded swag to front chest ,beaded points to the rear shoulders, above scalloped, tiered skirt, chiffon belt is attached at the dropped waistline, with matching beaded stole, bust 104cm 41in This gown is reputed to have belonged to Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston see lot 92. It was bought at auction in Italy in the late 1960s and the vendor at that time gave this as the provenance. The size of the gown corresponds with others in the sale which belonged to Lady Curzon.

kerrytaylorauctions.com

 

[SomethingElse]

A Chanel classic knitted suit, circa 1965-8, labelled and numbered 2846, comprising: beige tweed jacket with ties to neck, fuchsia pink cloqué facings and linings, lion's head metal buttons painted ivory and beige, gilt chain weighted hem; the skirt with front side fastening, matching button-fronted sleeveless bodice.

kerrytaylorauctions.com

 

[SomethingElse]

Silver raffia and chiffon evening ensemble, late 1960s, the gown labelled and numbered 33207, the chiffon ground applied with silver tinsel strip in herring-bone formations and over printed with dappled grey spots, flounced bands to hem, concealed zip and prestud fastening to left side and shoulder, with matching grey silk petticoat, diaphanous grey chiffon cloak printed with spots and a matching clutch bag with pink lining stamped `Chanel.

kerrytaylorauctions.com

 

[SomethingElse]

Beaded Dress, 1920s.

whitakerauction.com

 

[DosViolines]

Chanel Cocktail Length Ruffle Evening Dress
1950s Black organza, strapless boned bodice. Skirt composed of five tiers of scalloped organdie ruffles. Each tier edged in black velvet. Stiffened black silk underskirt. Back zipper closure. No label.

lesliehindman.com

 

[DosViolines]

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (1883 – 1971) is the most famous and influential designer of the 20th century. She helped launch the quintessential 1920s flapper style of short skirts and straight silhouettes, a vision of style that emphasized freedom and modernity. Chanel was also one of the first to change direction in the 1930s, dropping hemlines and emphasizing a more form-fitting style. In 1954, Chanel made a successful comeback, running the hugely successful house of Chanel until her death in 1971.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, evening gown, c.1926, France, worn by donor, Mrs. C. Phillip Miller, née Florence Lowden, photograph by Irving Solero

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[Boomer]

^^ Incredible pictures, thanks again!! Please send money for ink- I'll go broke printing these up in HQ for my Chanel binder!!

 

[DosViolines]

Chanel Couture Gown, c. 1970

whitakerauction

 

[2Nova]

Thought I would share this... found it on YouTube seems to be an interview... I do not speak French but it's neat to hear her voice and see her gestures!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYxJ3Kf50Tw

 

[ApertureRomance]

I've been reading some more books on her I'll try and scan some of the pages in , the more I read the more I love Chanel and the more I appreciate Karl for exploring Chanel's heritage so faithfully.

 

[Boomer]

Wonderful! I'm trying to get and read them all- there must be over 20 books- and some are out of print! And I've found some about the supporting cast too- Bendor and Misia...It will take years of study!!

 

[2Nova]

^ hmmm what would you guys say is a good book on Coco Chanel?
I would like to get one I'm very interested but not sure where to start!

 

[Boomer]

^ hmmm what would you guys say is a good book on Coco Chanel?
I would like to get one I'm very interested but not sure where to start!

I think Alex Madsen's "Chanel: A Woman of her Own" is the best for background and reading purposes...There are several other good ones, but some concentrate on the clothes more than her, and a couple are so detailed they make your head spin!! PM me if you want others- I have quite a few!!

 

[Boomer]

Coco on the street in Paris 1962- Can you even imagine walking along and running into her!!? I'd would have had a heart attack!! (Corbis)

 

[Boomer]

Rue Cambon- Comeback 1954 (Corbis)

 

[Boomer]

The famous apartment upstairs at Rue Cambon (Corbis)

 

[2Nova]

thanks so much for all the photos <3

 

[Boomer]

London 1938 (Corbis)

 

[Boomer]

Model wearing strapless tiered dress with roses by Chanel. 1954 (Corbis)

 

[Boomer]

Legendary model Suzy Parker in Chanel tweed, photographed by the great Horst P. Horst- 1964 (Corbis)