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Chanel by Lesage

September 2, 2015 No Comments

Maison Lesage has been creating dream inducing embroideries, tweeds and beadwork since the 1920’s. Worth, Paquin, Vionnet, Schiaparelli, Chanel, LaCroix, Dior, Valentino and YSL are just a few of the many designers who have gone to Lesage for their magical touch. In 2002 Chanel bought Lesage but supposedly it remains an independent atelier and still produces for other fashion houses (conflict of interest much?). They employ about 100 workers, or ‘petite main’ as they call them, who work arduously to accommodate to the hectic fashion season schedules.  Each couture piece can take a petite main up to 100 hours to complete. If you have ever attempted beading or any hand stitch work you can appreciate how much patience and passion these workers have. Not to mention the inevitable back pain, all for the sake of beauty!

(If you can’t see the above video↑, please check it out here)

We were tickled pink when we received in this confection of a Chanel tweed suit by said Lesage. It’s marked a size 42 and is 10 years old (05P), but looks as new as the day she came off the loom. Please contact us for more details. Sold

Need to complete the look? We also have this ssssstunning Dior python clutch with optional chain ssssstrap ↓

Measures 10½” x 2″ x 5″. Sold

 

On display

July 24, 2015 No Comments

Crisp, clean and pristine~this window goes out to all of you ladies who will be attending a white party in the near future. We have many chic little numbers that will do you right! Left dress is a Gucci (Tom Ford) and is a size 2. Middle mannequin sports a 1960’s Teal Traina frock, size 6. The Valentino on the right is a size 10-12.

Holy snapping Classic!

June 15, 2015 No Comments

Get your taste buds ready to salivate ladies, because this is one candy coated piece of heaven that we are about to serve up!  From 2014, we have a Chanel emerald green alligator Classic 2.55 double flap with silver hardware for you. Brand new with box and bag. She measures 10″ x 2½” x 6″. By appointment only. Please contact us for more details.

May 15 Chanel items be yours

May 15, 2015 No Comments

Mlle Coco Chanel was a superstitious gal so it comes as no surprise that she had a favorite number, that being the #5. So on this 15th day of the 5th month of 2015 we would like to salute Mlle by offering you 15 Chanel items for your consideration. So let today be your lucky day to treat yourself, Coco would approve! As always please contact us for more details.

Chanel 1993 gold with black logo clip ons. Measure 1″. Sold

Chanel 1993 matte gold logo clip ons. Measure ¾”. Sold

Chanel 1980’s pearl clip ons. Measure 1″. Sold

Chanel 1980’s logo bracelet. Measures ½” wide.

Chanel 1989-91 red lambskin quilted purse with gold hardware, as is. Measures 7½” x 2¾” x 4″. Sold

Chanel 1999 indigo boiled wool jacket. Size 36. Sold

Chanel 1990’s soft kelly green silk blouse, size S. Sold

Chanel 1990’s black silk blouse, size S. Sold

Chanel 2002 gray silk chiffon ‘car wash’ gown. Size 36.

Chanel ostrich feather top, size 34.

Chanel 1990’s cream silk tie front blouse. Size S. sold

Chanel 2002 soft terra cotta denim jacket. Size 40. Sold

Chanel 1990’s pastel silk chiffon scarf/warp. Measures 39″².

Chanel 1980’s teal jewel print silk scarf. Measures 34″².

Chanel 1980’s camellia print silk scarf. Measures 34″²

 

On display

April 30, 2015 No Comments

Pistachio it up in one of these envy inducing little numbers! The double layer beaded Chanel on the left is a true confection. You can get a super close up view of the bead work over on our instagram here>. It’s a size 4. The 1960’s beaded silk chiffon gown in the centre is also a size 4. Hailing from the same decade we have a hand beaded raw silk cocktail dress in a size 8. Now you can literally go green in every sense of the word 🙂

On display

April 10, 2015 No Comments

This week we are celebrating our 9th year at The Cat’s Meow! We are absolutely tickled pink to be your #1 destination for Vintage Couture and Modern Luxury goods. Thank you for your patronage over the years, we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful customers! We ♥ you.

Our blushing window is filled with all contemporary labels. We have Mlle. Chanel’s 2pc skirt suit on the right in a size 2 (sold). Middle spotlight goes to a brand new silk blend Moschino trench in a size 6 sold. Lefty is a Ferretti in a size 6 as well.

On display

February 26, 2015 No Comments

Welcome to our shrimp hued display. The sun is bright and the birds are chirping telling us that spring is on it’s way. What will you be wearing? Why not treat yourself to a new frock? It’s been a L-O-N-G winter, you deserve it!

We would also like to point out the new arrival of that Chanel chicklet sautoir necklace (sold) on the left Judy. Isn’t it flapperlicious?

Left Chanel dress is a size 4 sold, centre Temperley is a 6 sold and the right 60’s knit is a 2-6 sold.

Chanel classic twists

February 5, 2015 No Comments

Last week we posted about a Chanel classic Maxi that came in. This week we have received another two variations on Chanel’s iconic 2.55 bag. Something peek your interest? As always please contact us for more details.

Chanel 1996-’97 black patent leather backpack with gold hardware. Measures 12″ x 3½” x 8″.

Chanel 1989-’91 small classic black lambskin purse with gold hardware.As is. Measures 8″ x 6″ x 2½”.Sold

Maximum Chanel

January 30, 2015 No Comments

This post is for all of you ladies out there that have been requesting Chanel classic purses from us. Today is the day we deliver.

Hailing from 2010, this 5 year old Maxi has arrived and she is in excellent condition. Wouldn’t she be a great addition to your wardrobe? Contact us for more information about adopting this beautiful baby. Sold

Chanel black lambskin single flap Maxi with silver hardware. Measures 13″ x 4″ x 9″.

 

On display & New Chanel suits

January 8, 2015 No Comments

So this is our first ever hybrid post.  We are mashing up our new window with the new additions of Chanel into one flavour filled scoop of deliciousness. On the right we have a size 10 late 1980’s black braid trimmed Chanel suit. On the left we also have a size 10 Chanel suit except this one hails from the 1990’s Sold. The centre dress is by Valli and is really beautiful up close. Why don’t you click to zoom in on her? She’s a size 2 Sold. Want to know more about a certain piece? Just click>

 

 

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