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90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace
90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace

90s Chanel Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal

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1980s French Day Dresses

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

drapery while retaining the modern refinement of late-80s Chanel. A truly special piece, it would make an

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1980s French Wedding Dresses

Chanel Rare 80's Oversize Charm Belt
Chanel Rare 80's Oversize Charm Belt

Chanel Rare 80's Oversize Charm Belt

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Chanel charm belt is a vinatge piece from the 80's and features a thick curb link chain from

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1980s French Belts

Chanel Black 80's Mini Lambskin Crossbody Bag
Chanel Black 80's Mini Lambskin Crossbody Bag

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

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Black Crocodile Skin 80's Gold Cc Closure Bag
Chanel Black Crocodile Skin 80's Gold Cc Closure Bag

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

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Oreo 80's Vintage Rare Collectors Classic Flap Bag
Chanel Oreo 80's Vintage Rare Collectors Classic Flap Bag

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

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf
Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Chanel Chain Perfume Bottle 80s Belt
Chanel Chain Perfume Bottle 80s Belt

Chanel Chain Perfume Bottle 80s Belt

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Chain Perfume Bottle Charm belt is gold plated with multiple chain layers and a perfume

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1980s French Belts

Chanel 80s Red Flower Bouquets Scarf
Chanel 80s Red Flower Bouquets Scarf

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf
Chanel 80s Red Gripoix Silk Scarf

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
Chanel Small Camera 80's So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote

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

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1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Red 80s Belt With Chain Drop
Chanel Red 80s Belt With Chain Drop

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Chanel Vintage 80s Quilted Classic Satin Card Holder
Chanel Vintage 80s Quilted Classic Satin Card Holder

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

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1980s French Wallets

Chanel 80s Black Shiny Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag
Chanel 80s Black Shiny Alligator Camera Shoulder Bag

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

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage 80s Black & White Houndstooth Skirt Size S
Chanel Vintage 80s Black & White Houndstooth Skirt Size S

Chanel Vintage 80s Black & White Houndstooth Skirt Size S

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

chipped. The inside composition label is fraying along the edges on this used Chanel designer resale item

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21st Century and Contemporary British Pencil Skirts

Chanel 80s Black Vintage Leather Shoulder Chain Bag
Chanel 80s Black Vintage Leather Shoulder Chain Bag

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

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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

Late 80s Asymmetrical Chanel Jacket With Chiffon Sleeves
Late 80s Asymmetrical Chanel Jacket With Chiffon Sleeves

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

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20th Century French Jackets

1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt
1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt

1990/ 1991 Chanel Golden Lions Belt

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

representing a lion (cm 4.5 x 4.5 ) Total length cm 85 (33.46 inches) Size 80 - S Comes with Chanel box

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1990s French Belts

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

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

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1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Chanel 1980's Rare Reversible Skirt Set
Chanel 1980's Rare Reversible Skirt Set

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

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1980s Italian Skirt Suits

Chanel Cashmere Knit Plane Pins Navy Blue Dress
Chanel Cashmere Knit Plane Pins Navy Blue Dress

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

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Early 2000s Mini Dress

Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80
Caramel vintage shoulder bag Chanel ‘80

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Famous Leather Wing Sunglasses, 1980s
Chanel Famous Leather Wing Sunglasses, 1980s

Chanel Famous Leather Wing Sunglasses, 1980s

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in London, GB

famous and sought after style! This style were used for the hugely famous Chanel 80's advertising

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1980s French Sunglasses

80s Chanel Quilted Leather "Bolster" Bag w/ Tassel
80s Chanel Quilted Leather "Bolster" Bag w/ Tassel

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

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage 80's CHANEL Waist Size XS Black Quilted Leather Belt-Bag
Vintage 80's CHANEL Waist Size XS Black Quilted Leather Belt-Bag

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

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19th Century Italian Belt Bags

80s CHANEL black trench coat
80s CHANEL black trench coat

80s CHANEL black trench coat

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Black Chanel trench coat. Missing belt and stains on side near the hem. see image # 6 Price

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1980s French Trench Coats

80s Chanel 100% Cashmere Tunic Sweater
80s Chanel 100% Cashmere Tunic Sweater

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

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20th Century French Sweaters

Vintage  80s CHANEL black silk pleat skirt
Vintage  80s CHANEL black silk pleat skirt

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

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1980s French Pleated Skirts

Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf
Classic 80's Chanel Chain Printed Silk Scarf

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

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1980s French Scarves

80's Chanel Black Leather Mini Flap Bag Belt
80's Chanel Black Leather Mini Flap Bag Belt

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

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1980s French Novelty Bags

80s CHANEL black silk dress with satin collar
80s CHANEL black silk dress with satin collar

80s CHANEL black silk dress with satin collar

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Very Chic CHANEL silk chiffon dress. french cuff. satin collar. Dress has built in spaghetti slip

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

80's CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather bag with large tassel
80's CHANEL black quilted lambskin leather bag with large tassel

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

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

80's CHANEL black convertible crocodile bag with cross body strap
80's CHANEL black convertible crocodile bag with cross body strap

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

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By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Chanel Belt. 26" waist

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Chanel Cashmere Set - '80s
Chanel Cashmere Set - '80s

Chanel Cashmere Set - '80s

By Chanel

Located in Milano, Lombardia

'80s Chanel fashion show. Featuring ribbed cuffs and multicolor stripes on the sleeves, it is the

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1980s European Skirt Suits

1980s Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
1980s Chanel Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

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

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1980s French Sunglasses

CHANEL Vintage Chain Belt in Gilded Metal
CHANEL Vintage Chain Belt in Gilded Metal

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

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Late 20th Century Belts

Chanel Black Mini Matelasse Quilted Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
Chanel Black Mini Matelasse Quilted Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag

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

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag

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

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Clutch in Gold Quilted Lamb Leather
CHANEL Clutch in Gold Quilted Lamb Leather

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

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Late 20th Century French Clutches

Chanel Red Silk and Satin Quilted Camellia Gold Chain Shoulder Bag
Chanel Red Silk and Satin Quilted Camellia Gold Chain Shoulder Bag

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

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1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

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80s Chanel For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 80s chanel for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 80s chanel from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 80s Chanel?

On average, a 80s chanel on 1stDibs sells for $1,158, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $39,920 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.

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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 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 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.