FASHION

The Best ’90s Chanel Pieces To Buy Now & Wear Forever

6 October 2021

Chanel’s spring/summer 2022 show paid homage to the late ’80s and early ’90s in more ways than one, with creative director Virginie Viard capturing the spirit of fashion shows from years gone by via models twirling and (gasp!) smiling on the catwalk. “I used to love the sound of flashbulbs going off at the shows in the ’80s,” she explained in the show notes. “I wanted to recapture that emotion.”

When it came to the clothes, there were clear nods to ’90s Chanel – from the pastel suiting and midriff-baring crop tops to the candy-pink handbags and vanity cases. Of course, the French fashion house’s iconic flap bags and tweed jackets were ever present, proving just what timeless investments they’ve always been.

If you’re inspired to snap up a vintage Chanel piece before the spring/summer 2022 collection hits stores, see below for our top picks.

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Chanel medium double flap shoulder bag
£4,200, available at Farfetch Pre-Owned.
2/13
Chanel sequin-embellished two-tone jacket
£1,850, available at Farfetch Pre-Owned.
3/13
Chanel pink quilted classic flap mini
£3,498, available at Amore Vintage Japan.
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Chanel black jacket
£825, available at Vestiaire Collective.

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Chanel logo patch textured jumper
£4,723, available at Farfetch Pre-Owned.
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Chanel medium classic flap shoulder bag
£6,414, available at Farfetch Pre-Owned.
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Chanel blush pink small vanity case bag
£2,142, available at 1stdibs.co.uk.
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Chanel sequin silk evening dress coat jacket
£4,120, available at 1stdibs.co.uk.