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Who owns the Chanel brand?
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The Chanel brand is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer. The Wertheimer brothers, whose grandfather acquired Chanel with his brother in 1924, are very private, known as the fashion industry’s “quietest billionaires.” The brand’s founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, saw the purchase by French brothers Pierre and Paul Wertheimer as an opportunity to reach more customers, but she tried unsuccessfully to regain control of the house in 1941. Shop our Chanel collection of vintage and new bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
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Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag:
- Brand: Chanel
- Model: Nano Kelly
- Color: Lilac
- Year: 2024
- Condition...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet and sexy black mini dress from Chanel's Summer 2007 collection, as seen on the runway. Lagerfeld channels the roots of the house with the 1920s-style drop-waist and blouson dre...
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress
CHANEL 1990s Rare Black Tweed Suit with Giant Camellia Buttons 34 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Rares Black Tweed Suit with CC Giant Camellia Button
— Early 1990s Karl Lagerfeld Era
• Collectors value: museum-level (connoisseur market)
— An early-90s Lagerfeld relic ...
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1990s Jackets
CHANEL 2001 Collectible Timeless Lesage Tweed Jacket 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Timeless Collectible Lesage Tweed Jacket
— Fall 2001 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld —
// Boutique value: over $10,000
– A museum-worthy artifact, preserved from a season now w...
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Early 2000s Jackets
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite Rarest CC Dare To Disturb Sequin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL Paris / Cosmopolite 2017 Métiers d’Art Collection
Collectible “DARE TO DISTURB” Black Sequin CC Logo Flag Bag
— A Rare Masterpiece by Karl Lagerfeld —
– A luminous artefact f...
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Y2K Quilted Mini Crossbody Half Moon Crossbody Sling Bag – Pink Leather
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Channel early-2000s luxury with this adorable Chanel Y2K mini crossbody bag. Crafted in pink quilted leather, this compact piece features the house's iconic diamond stitching, a gold...
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Early 2000s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
$1,216 Sale Price
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