CHANEL Archival dress | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com Luxury Resale Store in Chelsea, London Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:13:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-image-32x32.png CHANEL Archival dress | Chelsea Vintage Couture https://chelseavintagecouture.com 32 32 CHANEL Attributed to House Of CHANEL By Gabrielle CHANEL Black Long Evening Dress Bows CC Logo Buttons C.1950s-1970 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/product/chanel-attributed-to-house-of-chanel-by-gabrielle-chanel-black-long-evening-dress-bows-cc-logo-buttons-c-1950s-1970/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:32 +0000 https://chelseavintagecouture.com/?post_type=product&p=46999 ---COMING SOON--- ✔ Authenticity Guarantee & Quality Control – Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity
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Condition B+:Vintage-Preowned, circa 1950s-1970, Haute Couture, archival dress, attributed to the House of CHANEL, designer attributed to Gabrielle Chanel. From a private collection, highly collectible. A stunning elegant long black evening cocktail pleated bows dress. In good vintage condition with some signs of wear and small tear or loose thread fixed by sewing it again. The Chanel stars jewel buttons are in excellent condition, visible repaired (restitching) on the silk dress. A row of small tiny buttons were removed at rear to the side of the zipper. Chanel label has been removed, the dress closes at the rear with the original YKK zipper. The lower part of the skirt is lined with crinoline mesh (tulle) and underneath the crinoline mesh there is a silk-satin petticoat decorated with Calais lace border, all in good vintage condition. Delivered with a transparent clothes protection cover. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Brand: CHANEL Designer: Attributed to Gabrielle Chanel Type of Product: Vintage Haute couture Evening Dress Size: Small Approx 36-38 (vintage no size label) - Waist 78 cm x Bust 70 cm x Shoulder Width 36 cm x Length 123 cm. Material: 100% silk, Tulle, Satine, Calais Lace, YKK metal zipper and 24k gold tone buttons Place of Origin: Made in France Date of manufacture: Circa 1950s-1970s Colour: Black & Gold Tone Buttons Return: This sale is final and not eligible for return unless otherwise stated in this description. Customs duties & tax charges are the buyer’s responsibility and not including on the shipping fees - Read our Returns & Refunds Conditions Our Vintage Selection: You can buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture with total confidence. All of the items that we are selling are original and authentic with known provenance. We specialise in rare and unique pieces from private collections and discerning individual owners. Should you choose to buy from Chelsea Vintage Couture you can be assured that we are describing each and every item in a fully transparent and detailed manner. Please note we do not list any items with photoshopped / re-touched images. Should you need more photos or video before buying, please contact us. Delivery: Free collection in Chelsea, London - FREE DELIVERY in the UK for some goods qualify for FREE Standard Delivery - we ship immediately in the UK by overnight delivery. Shipping worldwide the following day after 2pm, the delivery will take 2 to 7 days depending on where you are located abroad - Customs duties & tax charges are the buyer’s responsibility. [/su_expand]
[su_expand more_text="Read more" less_text="Read less"] Read our detailed expert description An amazing circa 1950s-1970, elegant vintage Haute Couture Chanel long evening cocktail sleeveless pleated dress attributed to Gabrielle Chanel. A striking monochrome black dress handcrafted with dramatic textures and vintage details. It is a long evening cocktail dress, fastens around the neck with a high structured collar made of heavily ruched pleated creating romantic finish around the collarbone and shoulders. A large statement black satin bow sits directly in the center of the neckline. Underneath the large bow on the center of the fitted bodice is a vertical line of four Chanel rich gold tone "stars" jewelled buttons that offer a beautiful contrast against the black vintage silk fabric. The lower part of the dress cascades into a voluminous vertical black silk finish, pinstripe stitching pleated that elongates the torso for a flare finish. Underneath the skirt there is double lining highlighting a structured stiffened black honeycomb crinoline mesh (tulle) and underneath the crinoline mesh there is a silk-satin petticoat decorated with lace border. The rear of the dress features a striking low-cut open back that forms a sharp plunging V-shape. Fastening with a discreet YKK zipper at the center. Often Gabrielle Chanel used double lining underneath the main skirt to create fullness without adding weight, restricting boning or corsetry on her vintage haute couture evening wear. A "Must-Have" very rare archival Coco Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress, highly collectible and to wear for A-list parties for a that stunning luxury look! The Story Behind: Common Characteristics of Vintage Chanel Gowns design by Coco Chanel - Gabrielle Chanel Coco Chanel started making clothes and expanded from hats into casual sportswear and dresses around 1913 when she opened a boutique in Deauville, followed by her first true couture house in Biarritz in 1915. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel frequently used black mesh, tulle, and lace in her vintage evening and haute couture dresses, though typically as the outer layers or structural support rather than as a hidden internal lining. Bows: Chanel often placed bows at the waist, across the bust, or set low on the back of evening gowns. Coco Chanel materiel, design and technique: Chanel preferred using luxurious black Chantilly lace, tulle and shirred net as the visible, outermost material of her evening gowns for a perfect finish. The Silk Base: To keep her dresses lightweight and flexible, she commonly backed or lined these sheer black fabrics with fluid, opaque materials like black silk crepe, georgette, satin, or rayon. This allowed the intricate patterns of the lace and mesh to stand out against a solid dark backing. Understructure Netting: For structural body or flare (particularly in her 1930s and 1950s collections), Coco Chanel integrated built-in foundations made of stiffened net, tulle, or crinoline mesh underneath the main skirt to create fullness without adding heavy, restrictive boning or corsetry. Common Characteristics of Vintage Chanel Gowns: Lace and Tulle Combinations: Multi-layered skirts crafted from delicate tiers of lace and starched tulle were staples of her romantic evening wear. Unlike her rivals who used heavy canvas and tight corsets, Coco Chanel used the natural stretch of fishnet and mesh structures to contour seamlessly to the woman's body without constriction to focus on comfort instead.]]> CHANEL Attributed to House Of CHANEL By Gabrielle CHANEL Black Long Evening Dress Bows CC Logo Buttons C.1950s-1970

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