Vintage Chanel Malaysia – Timeless Pieces Worth Investing In & How To Style Them

Are you tired of the constant change in trends? Are you looking for ideas to constantly look chic? Do you worry of going out of style? Are you feeling luxurious and trying to find the perfect luxury item to add to your wardrobe? Well then you have come to the right place! Today’s topic we are going to talk about vintage Chanel Malaysia pieces that will surely leave you looking classy, bougie and elegant every single time you leave your house!

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Today, we are going to go through the most classic and timeless Chanel pieces that have been approved by fashion muses, icons, celebrities, influencers, critics, and most importantly the loyal Chanel customers with Chanel Malaysia! If you’re also worried on how to style these stylish pieces, don’t you worry because we will help you out!  These 5 Chanel pieces are historical archives that sent a wave of applause back in the 1920s, 50s up until the 2000s and now! Introduced by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel with impeccable craftsmanship into the fashion scene. Now, let’s take a look!

Chanel 2.55 Hand Bag

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Starting off strong, with the most iconic Chanel piece to come out of the Chanel workshop is of course the infamous 2.55 Handbag that was released in February 1955, hence the name. This original Chanel masterpiece is said to have defined the emblematic Chanel codes such as the quilted with a flat-link chain strap as well as the distinctive Mademoiselle turn lock clasp as its final touch. 

Coco Chanel brought together everything she wanted from a bag from sufficient pockets and compartments that could be carried on one shoulder, the idea of the bag was hand-free and fashionable! Throughout the years there have been continuous variations created with different colours, patterns and materials which consistently received amazing feedback.

The Chanel 2.55 Handbag is a pretty universal piece that can be worn easily with any style, from basic white tees and some bright blue jeans to a slanted beret and a trench coat or with your little black dress. It can also be styled with a Chanel tweed jacket and pairs perfectly with bulky layers. You can easily dress up any street style with this Chanel centerpiece and look effortlessly chic on all your family brunches and night outs.

Chanel Tweed

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The Chanel tweed is a fashion staple in the world of fashion and has been embraced by all women in every generation. It is known to promote timeless elegance and was introduced by Gabrielle Coco Chanel in order to create suits that were comfortable yet stylish. 

With the boxy silhouette and the collarless jacket, the design itself makes women feel more empowered whilst still maintaining a sense of femininity. The Chanel tweed is a symbol of luxury and sophistication. From the attention to detail craftsmanship and high quality use of tweed fabric it is able to stand the text of time. The Chanel tweed is exquisite and holds a timeless appeal with a rich history in the fashion industry that continues to be coveted.

The Chanel tweed can usually be seen worn with a pair of jeans for a more casual look, you could also invest in a Chanel tweed skirt suit for dressy occasions or for a more formal workplace. Other than that, wearing your tweed jacket with some wide leg pants or skinny jeans paired with some knee high boots can definitely elevate your look!

Chanel Pearl Necklace

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Today, pearls have remained the key look for the House of Chanel, one of the brand’s most iconic pieces introduced in the 1920s. Pearls were at one point the most expensive in the world of jewellery where only the rich could afford until Coco Chanel made costume jewellery affordable with man made pearls. 

Coco Chanel’s creative vision gave birth to Chanel’s pearl necklace which includes a fine balance between costume jewellery and intricate design flair. Stylish and infinitely perfect, these luxurious items are both elegant and wearable giving a high-class makeover to everyday jewellery! Combining fine jewellery with clothing, the designer instantly ignited an ongoing trend up until this day in the fashion industry! 

One of the ways you could style these pearl necklaces is by wearing layers and layers of them in different lengths whether their longer or shorter necklaces. Coco Chanel herself wore layers of pearl necklaces giving an elegant yet nonchalant look. Other than that, pearl necklaces can be worn with mostly anything especially with little black dresses or tweed outfits including off the shoulder tops and slit chest dresses or a preppy outfit! 

Boy Chanel

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Boy Chanel, also known as the Boy Bag that also won the hearts of the classic Chanel 2.55 flap bag followers immediately upon its release in 2011. The Boy Bag pays tribute to Coco Chanel’s first love and muse Arthur “Boy” Capel. Therefore, this one is definitely for the die-hard romantics. With a more boxy and masculine design, the bag uses a thick diagonal leash with a quilted design and Chanel’s classic C hardware. 

The Boy Bag comes in 3 sizes, small, medium and large. It is known to be very functional and gives a utilitarian feel compared to the more soft and round-edged 2.55. 

The Boy Chanel speaks to not only the tomboy side but also the feminine side which is why it can be styled in a myriad of ways whether your feeling a bit more casual you could go contrast the edginess of some ripped jeans with a basic shirt and a touch of quilted luxury or a blazer with Boy Chanel slung over and you would have an ultra-casual ensemble creating a street style worthy fit. If you’re feeling a bit more fancy, you could style the Boy as a statement piece to a classy monochromatic look that never fails to stun a crowd.

Slingback shoes

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Another Chanel classic, the revolutionary two toned slingback shoes that took the world by storm and hailed as the new “Cinderella slipper”. The beige and black design is cleverly used to make the foot look slimmer by elongating the foot. 

These heels are considered a Chanel classic for decades and later was revived in the 2010s and reintroduced in 2015 with other variations. Coco Chanel called it the “pinnacle of fashion” and these comfy yet stylish shoes will eternally be associated with the House of Chanel. 

Just like any other timeless Chanel piece, the Chanel slingback shoes can be worn with almost everything making it a very flexible footwear that could be worn to elevate every single outfit. For example, you could pair them with dresses, work outfits and blazers which would be a wonderful companion. You could casually wear them with the usual jeans or change it up and wear the shoes with an evening dress or a skirt suit.

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Chanel offers a wide range of options with their products. Whether you’re going for a night out, a family brunch, a special occasion, a coffee run or even working out in the gym, these timeless Chanel pieces are the perfect go-to items for every single occasion during any single season. Be it winter, summer, spring or fall!  They all come in different sizes, colors, patterns and materials for you to choose from that are made with the highest quality! 

Therefore, if you’re looking to curate a capsule wardrobe of all vintage and timeless pieces that will still be in for the years to come then these pieces are the best examples for you to add to your collection! So, why wait! You can shop for the most superior Chanel Malaysia pieces now and enjoy exclusive sales and discounts!  

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