Endlessly imitated but never duplicated, the essential chic of Chanel’s double-C conjures an emotional connection inspired in equal parts by respect for history, indulgent materials, and perfected functionality – especially when it’s found along a chain of cultured South Sea pearls. It’s not unheard of for women to journey especially to Palm Beach, where estate sales yield legendary troves of Chanel treasures, but purveyors have brought Coco’s legacy into the digital age, allowing us to re-discover Chanel’s instantly classic pieces, sans Florida sunburn.

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