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Recently Chanel posted their recipe for caring for their costume jewelry and it's a guideline worth repeating since we get asked this question a lot. There's nothing more disappointing than finding a vintage treasure only to inspect it closely and see it covered in tarnish or the dreaded green verdigris. Because we know Chanel costume jewelry can last a lifetime and because we know the only thing better than discovering a vintage Chanel treasure is discovering one in pristine condition, here are …

A lot to unpack here as Virginie Viard has officially "stepped down" from Chanel as creative director. When she took over for Lagerfeld in 2019 we all knew she had big shoes to fill, but nobody expected this departure after only five years, especially considering she has worked for Chanel for thirty years. It was shocking that she was absent from her last Chanel show, and the rumors started swirling when news of her departure were rebuffed by Chanel CFO Phillipe Blondiaux who stated their brand …

That's right! VineyardVintage.com wants your Chanel jewelry, vintage or modern! We won't make you wait with consignment or deal with the hassle of eBay and their fees, rather we purchase items outright and pay immediately after it arrives and is inspected. You can choose Venmo, PayPal as a gift, Zelle, Wire Transfer, Bank Deposit or a check mailed to you.If you're interested in selling your items, it's easy! Just send us a message at contact@vineyardvintage.com or you can use our "Contact Us …

Simply stated - Someone who can't understand, can't appreciate. I thought this proverb would fit nicely with these absolute vintage masterpiece Chanel earrings. It's very hard to explain to people who don't love what you love, why you would spend so much money on something. It's not very often when a woman doesn't try to justify her $5,000 handbag (or in the case of a classic flap, over $10,000 now) to another woman who has rudely asked her, "How much did that cost?" We value things that w …

If you haven't seen the new Barbie movie yet, you are missing a parade of custom, vintage and ready to wear Chanel from hats, sunglasses, quilted handbags all the way to suits. It's not surprising to see Margot Robbie decked out in head to toe Chanel because she's been an ambassador for the house since 2018 and frequently graces the red carpet wearing custom or vintage Chanel looks. Virginie Viard, creative director of Chanel, worked with Barbie's costume designer Jacqueline Durran to creat …