90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal
90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
drapery while retaining the modern refinement of late-80s Chanel. A truly special piece, it would make an
Vintage Chanel Size 8 / 10 Early 1990s Khaki Cotton Cargo Pants Gold CC Buttons
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
straight leg pants, Chanel pleated cargo trousers, 80s Chanel buttons, vintage Chanel clothing, Chanel
Chanel Black 80's Mini Lambskin Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Vintage Lambskin Crossbody Classic Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Gold hardware
Chanel Black Crocodile Skin 80's Gold Cc Closure Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1989 Crocodile Flap Bag Clutch Gold CC Closure The vintage Chanel octagon black
Chanel Oreo 80's Vintage Rare Collectors Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Two Tone Black and White Vintage Flap Bag 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Lamsbkin leather Classic
Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible 80s red gripoix silk scarf. Minor stains. Composition label.
Chanel 80s Red Flower Bouquets Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s vintage new stock silk scarf. Red with multicolor flower bouquets. Unworn condition, no
Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s vintage red silk scarf with chanel gripoix and chain jewelry design. Minor wear.
$8,920
H 3.75 in D 1.25 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 80's Micro Mini Metallic Gold Quilted Lambskin Flap Bag Chain-link And Leather
Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE
Chanel Red 80s Belt With Chain Drop
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition 80s red leather belt with logo buckle, chain drop with coin. Rare large
Chanel Vintage 80s Quilted Classic Satin Card Holder
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Vintage 1988 Satin Card Holder features luxurious black satin and smooth leather with a
Chanel 80s Black Shiny Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Black Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag is made of black genuine alligator skin. Featuring
Chanel 80s Black Vintage Leather Shoulder Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent vintage black shoulder bag, partially quilted. Gold tone hardware. Collection 1986
$19,920
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in L 2 in
Chanel Classic Flap Clutch Vintage 80's Gold Cc Closure Black Crocodile Skin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1989 Crocodile Flap Bag Clutch Gold CC Closure The vintage Chanel octagon black
Late 80s Asymmetrical Chanel Jacket With Chiffon Sleeves
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
A late 1980s Largerfeld period Chanel jacket with an asymmetrical hemline. Crossing over from the
Chanel 1988 80s Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute
Vintage Chanel Size 4 Black Silk Crepe Dress 1980s Rhinestone Pearl Buttons 80s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
during Karl Lagerfeld’s highly collectible late-80s era. This piece showcases Chanel’s signature blend of
Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt
Chanel 1990 Veste Jupe FR42 Late 80s Classic Black CC Ensemble UK14 US12
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket in skirt suit late 1980, in black wool crepe composed of a jacket with a rounded
Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Large Size 44 Pink 80s Logo Silk 1980s Shirt Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage CHANEL late 80s larger size pink and white logo print silk shirt dress! Unbelievably
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop
Chanel 1980's Rare Reversible Skirt Set
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Feel cool and collected with this 80's era Chanel skirt set! This two-in-one ensemble is completely
CHANEL Rare 1985 Vintage Fluffy Black Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel’s early 80s allure, this rare vintage jacket from the 1985 Fall collection embodies a tactile
Chanel Cashmere Knit Plane Pins Navy Blue Dress
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Knits aren't what your grandma used to make back in the 80s! This elegant Chanel knitted dress
Chanel 1989 Black Velvet Extra Long Elongated Classic Flap Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 80's Black Velvet Elongated Vintage Clutch 1989 {VINTAGE 35 Years} Gold hardware CC turn
Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80
Located in Carnate, IT
80s caramel Chanel bag Vintage caramel-colored leather bag worn over the shoulder. Golden hardware
Chanel Vintage black lamb belt bag / fanny pack with golden chain belt and CC
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
popular bag from CHANEL back in the 80's. Featuring its iconic golden CC mark on the flap. Gently used
Unavailable
H 7.8 in W 11 in D 2 in
80's vintage Chanel dark brown lambskin shoulder bag with CC motif and chains
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
80's vintage Chanel dark brown quilted lambskin shoulder bag with CC motif and built-in chain
Unavailable
W 0.86 in L 32.2 in
MINT. Vintage CHANEL golden thick chain belt with CC and mademoiselle charm.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
MINT. 80's Vintage CHANEL golden thick chain belt with round CC and mademoiselle charm. Nice and
Unavailable
H 5.1 in W 6.5 in D 1.4 in
Vintage CHANEL brown 2.55 style mini shoulder bag with CC and skinny chains.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
is another vintage piece from Chanel from the 80s, brown leather chain shoulder purse with a mini
Unavailable
Chanel Famous Leather Wing Sunglasses, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in London, GB
famous and sought after style! This style were used for the hugely famous Chanel 80's advertising
80s Chanel Quilted Leather "Bolster" Bag w/ Tassel
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
A fab little 80s Chanel "Bolster" bag in black quilted leather, with red interior lining, zipper
Vintage 80's CHANEL Waist Size XS Black Quilted Leather Belt-Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 80's CHANEL belt-bag comes in a black quilted leather featuring a removable chain belt
80s CHANEL black trench coat
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Black Chanel trench coat. Missing belt and stains on side near the hem. see image # 6 Price
80s Chanel 100% Cashmere Tunic Sweater
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Chanel 100% cashmere extra-long sweater from the mid-to late-1980s. The body of the sweater is an
Vintage 80s CHANEL black silk pleat skirt
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless vintage Chanel black silk charmeuse knife pleats midi skirt. size: 2/ XS or Small
Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible silk Chanel scarf in the iconic chain print! Versatile black and gold color makes this
80's Chanel Black Leather Mini Flap Bag Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black leather quilted lambskin flap bag on gold plated chain belt, detachable bag. Very
80s CHANEL black silk dress with satin collar
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very Chic CHANEL silk chiffon dress. french cuff. satin collar. Dress has built in spaghetti slip
80's CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather bag with large tassel
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Butter soft black lambskin leather bag with long gilt chain and leather tassel from Chanel dating
80's CHANEL black convertible crocodile bag with cross body strap
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black crocodile convertible clutch with hidden woven gilt cross by strap by Chanel dating to
CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel Belt. 26" waist
Chanel Cashmere Set - '80s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
'80s Chanel fashion show. Featuring ribbed cuffs and multicolor stripes on the sleeves, it is the
Chanel 80s Quilted and Topstitched Lambskin Corset Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
Very chic 80s Chanel quilted and trapunto stitched lambskin corset belt with gold-tone harware
1980s Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A fabulous pair of 80's Chanel sunglasses in tortoiseshell style frame with the perfect amber tint
CHANEL Vintage Chain Belt in Gilded Metal
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
80's !! CHANEL belt with big mesh in gilded metal. In the center a plate with the CHANEL brand
Chanel Black Mini Matelasse Quilted Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black mini Matelasse quilted lambskin leather shoulder bag. - Gold toned
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel burgundy velvet gold chain shoulder bag. Featuring a gold toned "CC" with a
Sold
H 1.78 in L 5.52 in
CHANEL 80's Collector Sunglasses in Black Plexi, Gilt Metal Chain and Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
CHANEL 80s collector sunglasses It is a 80's CHANEL collector's pair. It comes from runway shows
CHANEL Clutch in Gold Quilted Lamb Leather
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant 80s Chanel evening clutch in quilted gilded leather. The double 'C' is gilded and set with
Chanel Red Silk and Satin Quilted Camellia Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red silk and satin quite with Camellia shoulder bag. Featuring a gold chain
Chanel Red Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag
Chanel Blue Lambskin with Silk Gripoix Accessories Pattern Tassel Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel blue lambskin with silk gripoix accessories pattern tassel shoulder bag
Chanel Blue Denim Quilted Mini Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel blue denim quilted mini flap shoulder bag. Featuring a gold toned "CC
Chanel Beige Chevron Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 80s Chanel chevron shoulder bag features a beige lambskin leather body, exterior
1980s Chanel Black Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Iconic 80’s Chanel black leather belt with gold chains as seen on Linda Evangelista and more
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin with Burgundy leather piping Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black quilted lambskin shoulder bag with burgundy leather piping and gold
Chanel Red Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Vintage late 80s Chanel red lambskin leather shoulder bag features gold toned chain
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red quilted lambskin leather flap shoulder bag. - Featuring a gold-toned "CC
Chanel Classic Black Quilted Lambskin Double Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel classic black quilted lambskin double flap shoulder bag. Featuring a gold
Chanel Black Quilted Matelasse Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black quilted Matelasse lambskin shoulder bag. - Featuring an exterior front
Pauline Trigere 60s Red Wool Dress w/ Back Buttons and Fox Hem
Located in Gresham, OR
black fox hem. Originally sold at Amelia Gray. Pictured with an 80s Chanel quilted leather belt, size
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Gold Toned "CC" Drawstring Bucket Shoulder Bag.
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black quilted lambskin bucket shoulder bag. - Featuring gold-toned "CC" logo
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H 5.5 in W 2 in L 8.5 in
Chanel Ivory and Beige Lizard Leather Flap with Gold Chain Strap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel ivory and beige lizard skin leather shoulder bag with gold chain lizard
Chanel Quilted Satin Silk Skirt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut in a classic pencil silhouette, this late 80's Chanel black satin silk skirt is expertly
Chanel 80's Strapless Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
This Chanel 80's strapless dress and jacket ensemble features a denim bodice and camellia print tea
Chanel Black Linen Nautical Style Skirt - 36 - Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Linen Nautical Style Skirt - 36 - Circa 80's This black linen skirt has 8 front
Chanel Vintage Gold Large Link Chain Belt - circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Gold Large Link Chain Belt - circa 80's This one of kind chanel belt has a hammered
Chanel Vintage Long Jacket - '80s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
This Chanel Vintage Long Jacket from the 80s is crafted with wool in a fuchsia pink color and
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Shoulder Handbag- Circa 80's - GHW
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Shoulder Handbag- Circa 80's - GHW This handbag is in very good
Chanel Black Satin Quilted Evening Handbag - GHW - Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Satin Quilted Evening Handbag - GHW - Circa 80's This evening bag has one of the
Chanel Pink Wool Classic Skirt Suit - 38 - Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Pink Wool Classic Skirt Suit - 38 - Circa 80's This timeless Pink Skirt suit is in very
Chanel Pink Leather Frame Crossbody Bag - circa late 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel pastel pink leather bag has a structured style with a top frame and a long cross body
Chanel 80s Red Chains Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s vintage red silk scarf with chain jewelry design. Collectible item. Hand rolled edges
Chanel 80s Black Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black vintage 80s shoulder bag in quilted lambskin. Hardware is discolored throughout the
Chanel Belt Bag 80's Quilted Lambskin Leather Size 85cm/ 34in
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this beautiful Chanel Belt Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model
Chanel Ivory Wool Casino Theme Skirt Suit - Circa 80's-Sz 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Wool Casino Theme Skirt Suit - Circa 80's-Sz 40 Black Crochet trim , Silk Print Casino
Chanel Black Wool Dress w/ Gold Front button detail - Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black Wool Dress w/ Gold Front button detail - Circa 80's This top part of this vintage
Chanel 80s Red Quilted Satin Slingback Pump
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
Chanel 80s red quilted silk satin slingback pump in size 38.5
Chanel Vintage 80's Shiny Crocodile Skin Small Timeless Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Investment Piece - Chanel Vintage 80's Shiny Crocodile Skin Small Timeless Double Flap Bag Shiny
Chanel Navy Blue Crushed Velvet Long Double Breasted Jacket-38-Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Blue Crushed Velvet Long Double Breasted Jacket-38-Circa 80's This beautiful vintage
Chanel Navy Wool Pleated Skirt w/ white patent detail - 40 - Circa 80's
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Wool Pleated Skirt w/ white patent detail - 40 - Circa 80's This short navy wool skirt
CHANEL Vintage 80's Black Quilted Lambskin 10" Classic Double Flap Bag GHW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage 80's Black Quilted Lambskin 10" Classic Double Flap Bag Features adjustable
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Gucci 2003 Wedding Ivory Corset Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gucci 2003 Wedding Corset Dress by Tom Ford. Crafted from luxurious silk, this trained evening gown features exquisite appliquéd ribbons on the bodice, a central hook closure, and fo...
NWT 2004 Roberto Cavalli Pink Print Lace-Up Corset Bustier Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From 2004, this new-with-tags Roberto Cavalli bustier top features a vibrant floral paisley print in pink and tan tones. The structured corset silhouette includes front hook closures...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Vera Wang 2000s Gold Sequin Halter Neck Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a Vera Wang 2000s Gold Sequin Halter Neck Dress • Vera Wang • As seen on Blair Waldorf in the pilot episode of Gossip Girl (2007) • Very rare find in the...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
John Galliano Y2K Gazette Print Lace-Up Heels Size 40
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare and highly collectible pair of John Galliano lace-up heels from the early 2000s, featuring the designer’s signature Gazette print — one of his most iconic and enduring motifs....
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Capri, IT
Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier High Slit Silk Black Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2006 Bustier High Slit Black Evening Dress Gown IT 42
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
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.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.