Today Chanel is a classic, but in 1925 her clothes were revolutionary. Buyers still pay strong prices for a brand with a place in fashion history. At a fall sale in Chicago, this 2007 double-breasted bouclé suit with matching earclips sold for nearly $1,000, a bargain compared to retail. See more Chanel classics.
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