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1997 Chanel Dress

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 1997 printed floral dress
Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 1997 printed floral dress

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 1997 printed floral dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in CANNES, FR

Chanel X Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 1997 Ready-to-Wear Collection Cotton dress printed with a

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1990s Casual Dresses

Chanel S/S 1997 floral print Kate Moss runway dress
Chanel S/S 1997 floral print Kate Moss runway dress

Chanel S/S 1997 floral print Kate Moss runway dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel Spring Summer 1997 runway floral print dress, buttons porcelain effect, CC logo. Size

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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket
1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket

1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This navy wool dress jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Fall 1997 collection. Tailored

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Runway Alpha  Coco Print Dress
Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Runway Alpha  Coco Print Dress

Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Runway Alpha Coco Print Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Runway Alpha Coco Print Dress Karl Lagerfeld for

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Dress 40 NWT
Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Dress 40 NWT

Chanel 97P Spring 1997 Most Wanted Runway Logo Dress 40 NWT

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Merced, CA

Chanel Spring 1997 runway dress adorned with CC logo throughout and back closure with Chanel

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1990s Casual Dresses

Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons
Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons

Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons Karl Lagerfeld for

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997
Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Devoured silk velvet set composed of a dress and trousers, in blue and

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Chanel Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel S/S 1997 fantasy tweed pink silver lurex Jacket and dress
Chanel S/S 1997 fantasy tweed pink silver lurex Jacket and dress

Chanel S/S 1997 fantasy tweed pink silver lurex Jacket and dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 1997 fantasy tweed pink and silver lurex Jacket and

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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Chanel dress Summer 1997
Chanel dress Summer 1997

Chanel dress Summer 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - Multicolored flower pattern dress with red resin buttons decorated with golden patterns

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1990s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Chanel Multi Floral Print Spandex Dress - 36 - 1997
Chanel Multi Floral Print Spandex Dress - 36 - 1997

Chanel Multi Floral Print Spandex Dress - 36 - 1997

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Chanel multi-color floral print dress is the perfect pop of color and can be used as a tennis

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel Navy & Pink Boutique 1997 Silk Dress
Chanel Navy & Pink Boutique 1997 Silk Dress

Chanel Navy & Pink Boutique 1997 Silk Dress

By Chanel Boutique

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage navy and pink sleeveless silk dress by Chanel Boutique. From the Fall 1997

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Chanel 1997 Spring Camellia Flower Slip Dress
Chanel 1997 Spring Camellia Flower Slip Dress

Chanel 1997 Spring Camellia Flower Slip Dress

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Calling all the ultimate Chanel lovers! Circa 1997 from their Spring collection, this midi slip

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Chanel Boutique Black Fall 1997 Silk Slip Dress
Chanel Boutique Black Fall 1997 Silk Slip Dress

Chanel Boutique Black Fall 1997 Silk Slip Dress

By Chanel Boutique

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Vintage black silk slip dress by Chanel Boutique. From the Fall 1997 Collection

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Double-breasted pinstriped dress Chanel Boutique SS 1997
Double-breasted pinstriped dress Chanel Boutique SS 1997

Double-breasted pinstriped dress Chanel Boutique SS 1997

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Double-breasted pinstriped dress in wool and branded silk lining. Shoulder-pad. Pockets. Branded

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1990s French Day Dresses

1997 Spring Chanel Chartreuse Dress and Coat Ensemble
1997 Spring Chanel Chartreuse Dress and Coat Ensemble

1997 Spring Chanel Chartreuse Dress and Coat Ensemble

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel chartreuse silk-lined slip-style dress and long jacket from the Spring 1997 collection. The

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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1997 CHANEL Runway Red Strapless Silk Dress with bow
1997 CHANEL Runway Red Strapless Silk Dress with bow

1997 CHANEL Runway Red Strapless Silk Dress with bow

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1997 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld red silk strapless dress (as seen on runway.0Perfect for birthday

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Black Corset Evening Gown With Rhinestones 1997
Chanel Black Corset Evening Gown With Rhinestones 1997

Chanel Black Corset Evening Gown With Rhinestones 1997

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Chanel black staples evening gown, featuring a

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Chanel Silk Chiffon Watercolor Beaded Gown 1997
Vintage Chanel Silk Chiffon Watercolor Beaded Gown 1997

Vintage Chanel Silk Chiffon Watercolor Beaded Gown 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld watercolor beaded gown. The dress features beaded red

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1997 Chanel Black Dress
1997 Chanel Black Dress

1997 Chanel Black Dress

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel dress has a straight fit with beautiful flowing pleats at the bottom. It also contains six pairs

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Boutique Vintage Linen Dress, Summer 1997
Chanel Boutique Vintage Linen Dress, Summer 1997

Chanel Boutique Vintage Linen Dress, Summer 1997

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

Chanel Boutique vintage multicolored linen dress. Summer 1997 Collection. This dress features

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20th Century French Day Dresses

CHANEL Graffiti dress summer collection 1997.
CHANEL Graffiti dress summer collection 1997.

CHANEL Graffiti dress summer collection 1997.

By Chanel

Located in CACHAN, FR

Very nice Chanel dress. Spring Collection 1997 parade . Rare and sought-after model. In a very good

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dresses

Chanel Vintage S/S 1997 Black White Polka Dot CC 97P Mini Dress
Chanel Vintage S/S 1997 Black White Polka Dot CC 97P Mini Dress

Chanel Vintage S/S 1997 Black White Polka Dot CC 97P Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This vintage Chanel polka dot dress, an iconic piece from Karl Lagerfeld's 1997 Spring/Summer

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown
Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown

Chanel S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Velvet Pink Dress Gown

By Chanel

Located in Naples, FL

Pink Chanel velvet maxi dress with square neckline, low back, embellishments throughout and

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel  Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997
Chanel  Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997

Chanel Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

It was a year of black and white for the house of Chanel in 1997. The classic silhouettes graced

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel  Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997
Chanel  Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997

Chanel Black Silk White Mohair Embellished Slip Dress Runway, 1997

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

It was a year of black and white for the house of Chanel in 1997. The classic silhouettes graced

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel "CC" Polka-Dot Runway Ruffled Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
Chanel "CC" Polka-Dot Runway Ruffled Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

Chanel "CC" Polka-Dot Runway Ruffled Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Geneva, CH

their daddy is Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel ! From the 1997 Spring-Summer collection, this shift dress is

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

A Chanel Haute Couture Evening Dress by Karl Lagerfeld in Calais Lace Circa 1997
A Chanel Haute Couture Evening Dress by Karl Lagerfeld in Calais Lace Circa 1997

A Chanel Haute Couture Evening Dress by Karl Lagerfeld in Calais Lace Circa 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1997/2001 France Haute Couture evening dress with train in black Calais lace by Karl

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Chanel 1997 CC Denim Dress
Vintage Chanel 1997 CC Denim Dress

Vintage Chanel 1997 CC Denim Dress

By Chanel

Located in Malibu, CA

🖤Classy and Gorgeous!🖤 You will be the chicest of the chic in this vintage Chanel beauty! CC

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1990s Casual Dresses

Chanel 1997 Cruise Pop Art Print Dress
Chanel 1997 Cruise Pop Art Print Dress

Chanel 1997 Cruise Pop Art Print Dress

By Chanel

Located in Brunswick West, Victoria

This mini dress by Chanel is from the 1997 Cruise collection and features the most incredible

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Unworn S/S 1997 Chanel Black Tennis Mini Dress
Unworn S/S 1997 Chanel Black Tennis Mini Dress

Unworn S/S 1997 Chanel Black Tennis Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Chanel Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Pristine

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1990s French Mini Dresses

Chanel 1997 P Floral Summer Hues Print Denim Graffiti Dress
Chanel 1997 P Floral Summer Hues Print Denim Graffiti Dress

Chanel 1997 P Floral Summer Hues Print Denim Graffiti Dress

By Chanel

Located in US

Chanel dress in bold summer yellow and red has large red lucite buttons along the front center and

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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

Chanel Circa 1997
Chanel Circa 1997

Chanel Circa 1997

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Size: 42

Chanel Circa 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Chanel Pre-Fall 1997, black halter dress, button front, back zip and fully lined in silk.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1997 Chanel Sheer Knit Plunging Back Confetti Tweed Wiggle Long Dress
S/S 1997 Chanel Sheer Knit Plunging Back Confetti Tweed Wiggle Long Dress

S/S 1997 Chanel Sheer Knit Plunging Back Confetti Tweed Wiggle Long Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Chanel- this is an extremely rare piece! Please contact for more information

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1990s French Maxi Dresses

Chanel 97P Pop Art Shift Dress
Chanel 97P Pop Art Shift Dress

Chanel 97P Pop Art Shift Dress

By Chanel

Located in Brunswick West, Victoria

Chanel 1997 logo shift dress. Mini length. Bold pop art Chanel logo print. Marked size: 40 To

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1990s French Day Dresses

Chanel 1997 Multicolour Set - Size 40
Chanel 1997 Multicolour Set - Size 40

Chanel 1997 Multicolour Set - Size 40

By Chanel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chanel 1997 Multicolour Set - Size 40 This set is calling for Chanel lovers! It's from the 1997

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21st Century and Contemporary Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage 1997 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Beaded Blue Semi-Sheer Silk Dress
Vintage 1997 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Beaded Blue Semi-Sheer Silk Dress

Vintage 1997 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Beaded Blue Semi-Sheer Silk Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1997 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld is in beautiful condition with no stains, holes or alternations. Lined in

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

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1997 Chanel Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1997 chanel dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1997 chanel dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1997 Chanel Dress?

On average, a 1997 chanel dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,500, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $14,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.