Chanel 1995 Barbie Collection Pink Rhinestone Belt
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
The vibrant pink tailoring, crystal accessories, and dramatic CC jewelry from this season have become some of the most recognizable and collectible designs in Chanel's history.
Chanel Vintage CC Log Quilted Matelasse Brooch Gold Tone Pin Jewelry
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Gold colored exterior Condition: The brooch is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ) 1.5 x 1.75
Chanel Glass Faux Pearl Cross Brooch Pin Gold Tone CC Logo Jewelry Vintage 90's
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Multi color glass exterior - Faux pearl - CC logo hardware - Comes with box Condition: The brooch is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurement...
$1,481
Chanel cc brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with cc charms. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm SKU:BRB182
Gilt Metal
Chanel Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold-tone hardware/rhinestone embellished CC brooch featuring a signature interlocking “CC”, white strass embellishment, a back bar-pin fastening, a plaque pitted at back. Ci...
Chanel cc brooch 2024
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Mirror-effect golden metal cc brooch. A 2024 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 3.5 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2022
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal cc brooch ornamented with colorful rhinestones. A 2023 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc brooch 2023
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal cc brooch ornamented with colorful rhinestones. A 2023 Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
$1,116
Chanel cc brooch 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal circular brooch centered with a cc logo. A 2cc5 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Di...
Chanel Embellished Black CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black embellished CC brooch featuring a signature interlocking “CC”, black gunmetal with crystal embellishment, a back pin closure, and a plaque pitted at back. Circa 2005 Mad...
Chanel Black Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black cross embellished CC brooch featuring a free black metal signature interlocking “CC”, faux-pearls and crystal embellishment, a back pin closure, and a plaque pitted at b...
Chanel cc earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc earrings. 2003 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: ...
Chanel CC Black Comete Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC Black “Comete” brooch featuring a crystal embellishment signature interlocking “CC”, a back pin closure, a plaque pitted at back. Circa 2010s Good vintage condition. Made ...
Chanel cc brooch 1985-1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted golden metal cc brooch. Jewelry from the 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel cc earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc earrings enameled with black. 2004 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition...
CHANEL D19S Resin Pearl Scuba Snorkeling CC Brooch off CC acrylic pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL D19S Resin Pearl Scuba Snorkeling CC Brooch black off white CC acrylic pin brooch Reference: MELK/A00401 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: Spring/Summer 2019 ...
$1,481
Chanel cc earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc earrings representing clovers. A 2024 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5 cm SKU:BOB10
Chanel Interlocking CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
If you ever get tired of loud branding but love with the quality and glamour of the house of Chanel, this is the perfect brooch for you. This brooch is made of highly textured and ri...
$512 / set
Chanel Round Gold Tone CC Cufflinks
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Gold Tone "CC" cufflinks featuring a round shape, a gold-tone signature interlocking “CC. They come as a pair. Circa 1990s Made in France In good vintage condition Diame...
Chanel Silver CC Round Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Round Crystal Brooch * Marked 12 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.75" x 1.35" -Very beautiful and shiny -In an excellent condi...
Base Metal
CC, Sporrong and Co. Butterfly Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly Brooch enameled on yellow metal. Dimensions: 6.10 x 3.00 centimeters. Total weight: 14.05 grams. Signed CC. Sporrong and Co. STOCKHOLM.
Chanel Faux-Pearl Embellished CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel faux-pearl embellished CC brooch featuring a white-gold signature interlocking “CC” with faux-pearls embellishment, white-gold side stars with faux-pearls embellishment, a ba...
Chanel Black Heart "CC" Embellished Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel "CC" black heart embellished brooch featuring faux-pearls and black glass crystals, this heart-shaped brooch showcases the maison's iconic interlocking CC logo at its centre. ...
Chanel Stars & Leather CC Logo Pin
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel cc logo brooch, light gold/champagne metal with crystals and black leather. Stars decoration throughout . Cruise 2023 collection. Comes with original dust cover.
Crystal
Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel 2000s CC rhinestone-embellished bow brooch featuring bow motif, signature interlocking CC logo to the front, a bar-pin fastening and a back plaque. Circa 2000s . Made in Fra...
Chanel cc earrings 2013
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal cc earrings ornamented with rhinestones. A 2013 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Di...
Chanel Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel Faux Pearl & Strass CC Brooch in Palladium and Strass Faux Pearl. Spring 2023 collection. Brand new in origina box.
Pearl, Palladium
$1,116
Chanel cc earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings with quilted charms centered with cc logos. Jewelry from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold-Plated 2002 Cross CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Chanel Collection/Series: 2002 Cross CC Metal Type: Gold Plated Chain or Bracelet Length (in): 36 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Very Good SIDE STONE INFORMATION Original Box?
Chanel 2000 Resin CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Chanel Collection/Series: 2000 Resin CC Metal Type: Resin Chain or Bracelet Length (in): 15 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Very Good SIDE STONE INFORMATION Original Box?
$1,709
Chanel cc necklace 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL -(Made in France) Short red glass paste necklace with golden metal cc elements. 1990 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very ...
Gilt Metal
$1,481
Chanel cc earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings representing rhinestoned CC logos. Jewelry from the 1990s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 5.5 cm SKU:BO...
Chanel Silver CC Colorful Parrot Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Silver CC Colorful Parrot Brooch *Marked 17 *Made in France -It is approximately 2.75" x 0.9" -Very chic and cute -In an excellent condition AB4147-00833
CHANEL Vintage Gold Circle CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pie...
Gold
CHANEL Classic Silver Crystal CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2023 collection The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage...
$1,367
Chanel cc earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc earrings centered with cc logos. A 2cc4 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensio...
CHANEL Coral Tweed CC Statement Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2015 collection The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage ...
Chanel CC Logo Blue Stripy Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel CC logo Blue stripy pin brooch featuring a signature interlocking “CC”, with a silver-tone stripe and a silver-tone outline, a back pin closure, a plaque pitted at back. Circ...
Collier Chanel CC torsadé 2008
By Chanel
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Collier Chanel vintage en plaqué or 24k, taille longue avec pendentif double CC torsadé. Pièce rare et certifiée, en très bon état. Marque : Chanel Année : Année 2008 Matière : Mé...
24k Gold
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Clover CC Heart Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Gold CC Clover CC Heart Crystal Dangle Piercing Earrings *Marked 22 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box, pouch and booklet * Brand New -Approximately 2.25″...
Chanel SS2004 Boucles Creoles CC Maxi Pearls CC on hoops Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings in silver metal composed of a small hoop and an XXL pendant with the CC logo motif inlaid with half pearly glass beads. Total height of the earring 4.25 cm, diameter ...
Enamel
CHANEL Gold Textured CC Vintage Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pie...
Gold
Chanel cc brooch by Karl Lagerfeld 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - 2011 ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Silvery metal brooch ornamented with crystal and black rhinestones representing a cc logo. Ma...
Chanel Golden Metal CC Brooch, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch. 2cc5 Collection from the early 1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 6 cm Period: 20t...
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Filigree Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Inside Circumference: 9" Maximum Inside C...
Gold
CHANEL gold metal 22K CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a bold interpretation of the iconic interlocking CC logo. Designed with a thick, sculptural depth, it exudes modern eleg...
CHANEL gold 22P CC HEART Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel heart brooch in gold-tone metal is a timeless expression of the house’s iconic elegance. Featuring intricate signature engravings throughout, it is accente...
1985 Chanel CC logo necklace
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An iconic vintage Chanel necklace from the 1985s, designed in gold-tone metal with a bold oversized interlocking CC pendant that instantly captures the house’s timeless glamour.
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch *Marked 05 *Made in France *Comes with the original box -Approximately 1.6″ x 1″ -Very pretty and classic -In a very good condition 2075-43572
Chanel Gold CC Golden Leaves Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Golden Leaves Brooch * Marked 11 * Made in France * Comes with the original box -It is approximately 1.25″ x 1.5″. -Very shiny and pretty 2161-45431
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with dazzling white rhinestones. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 4.5 x 3.7 cm. Conditio...
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Crystal CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurement: W1.65”(4.2cm) x H1.18”(3cm) Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Gold
Chanel CC golden Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Carnate, IT
Golden Chanel bracelet. By Karl Lagerfeld. 5cm tall 6.5cm wide Excellent condition, like new Comes with box and dust.
Chanel White & Pink Enamel CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Chanel Collection/Series: White & Pink Enamel CC Metal Type: Palladium Plated Chain or Bracelet Length (in): 15 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMAT...
$1,367
Chanel cc earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal clip-on earrings enameled with red. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm SKU:BOB172
Chanel FW2004 Boucles Creoles CC Maxi Black Enamel CC on hoops Earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel earrings composed of a small silver metal hoop and a large pendant with the CC logo motif in black enamel. Diameter of the hoop 1.55 cm, dimensions of the CC 2.75 x 2.05 cm, t...
Enamel
Chanel cc earrings 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal diamond-shape clip-on earrings centered with cc logos. Jewelry from the 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC brooch by Karl Lagerfeld, Spring 1998
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Spring/Summer 1998 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. CC brooch in silver-tone metal and black enamel. Made in France. Condition: Ve...
Chanel Silver Crystal CC Chain Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2002 collection The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage...
Chanel Gold Oval CC Vintage Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 28 Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-own...
Gold
Unavailable
H 2.75 in W 2 in
Vintage CHANEL blue gripoix glass stones and mini CC marks brooch. Rare jewelry.
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage CHANEL blue gripoix glass stones and mini CC marks brooch. Rare jewelry. Rare and beautiful brooch from CHANEL back in the 90's.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a clear statement in this vintage Chanel 'CC' brooch! This brooch features iconic 'CC' details, faux pearls circa 1984. Includes: Box. Measurements: 2.25" L x .75" W.
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Add a hint to style with any outfit with befitting Chanel vintage brooch. This brooch features the traditional yet, iconic 'CC' logo at the front with Swarovski crystal detail throug...
Unavailable
Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel gold CC rhinestone brooch with gold-tone hardware, CC logo with rhinestones, and pin closure. 770072MSC
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage Triple CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely versatile vintage Chanel brooch, pair this with a blazer or dress to make any outfit pop! This brooch features three interlocking 'CC' details. Pins at the back. Circa 1994...
"CC" Gold Key Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver for over forty years.
Gold, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Logo Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Logo Bracelet with a logo metal pendant. Made in France. 770024MSC
Unavailable
Chanel CC Clover Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel necklace with a clover motif and CC logo. Chain length 30 inches, clover motif 2.4 by 2.2 inches.
Unavailable
Chanel CC Clover Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel necklace with a clover motif and CC logo. Chain length 30 inches, clover motif 2.4 by 2.2 inches.
Unavailable
Chanel CC Clover Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel necklace with a clover motif and CC logo. Chain length 30 inches, clover motif 2.4 by 2.2 inches.
Unavailable
Chanel Pink Yellow Cross CC Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel cluster brooch with resin and crystal ornaments in pink and yellow, with CC logo, silver-tone hardware 58229MSC
Unavailable
Chanel CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Gold-Tone Plated Chanel CC Earrings. 73548MSC
Chanel 1990s CC Logo Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1990s Vintage Gold Plated CC logo Brooch Pin. Features iconic CC logo. Stamped on reverse - Chanel Made in France 2 8 denoting this was made for the 28 collection in the ear...
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Vintage 94A Glass CC Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a statement in this classic Chanel brooch with gold tone hardware, iconic interlocking 'CC' detail with poured ruby red glass to each side. Circa 1994. Includes: Box. Meas...
Unavailable
Chanel Silver CC Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel silver CC chain necklace features a silver-finished body, lobster claw closure with the Chanel stamp on it, a CC logo with rhinestones on it at the end of the chain, and a CC ...
Unavailable
Chanel Gold CC Snowflake Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel gold CC snowflake necklace with gold-tone hardware, spring ring closure with two-length options, snowflake pendant with faux pearls, rhinestones, stones, and the CC logos. 7...
CHANEL Brooch and CC logo Pin
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a bit of CHANEL glam. The length of the pin is two inches long, the chain measures 6 1/2 inches in length and the logo pin is 3/4 inches x 1/2 inch. This item is new old st...
Chanel Round Dotted CC Mark Brooch, 1994
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 1994 Made Round Dotted CC Mark Brooch Additional information: Measurements: Diameter: 5 cm This item has been used and may have some minor flaws. Before purchasing, please re...
Chanel Large CC Rhinestone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC necklace with rhinestones. CC charm 1.8 by 1.2 inches
Unavailable
Chanel Iridescent CC Gem Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Iridescent CC Gem Necklace with metal hardware, logo engraving, and made in France 770181MSC
Chanel Large CC Rhinestone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC necklace with rhinestones. CC charm 1.8 by 1.2 inches
Chanel Large CC Rhinestone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC necklace with rhinestones. CC charm 1.8 by 1.2 inches
Chanel Large CC Rhinestone Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC necklace with rhinestones. CC charm 1.8 by 1.2 inches
Chanel Quilted CC Motif Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel CC necklace with quilted details. CC charm 1.6 by 2.2 inches, chain length 30 inches.
Unavailable
Chanel Large CC Necklace / Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC gold chain necklace/belt. CC logo charm 2 by 2.5 inches. As seen on Nicki Minaj.
Unavailable
Chanel Large CC Necklace / Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC gold chain necklace/belt. CC logo charm 2 by 2.5 inches. As seen on Nicki Minaj.
Unavailable
Chanel Large CC Necklace / Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC gold chain necklace/belt. CC logo charm 2 by 2.5 inches. As seen on Nicki Minaj.
Unavailable
Chanel Large CC Necklace / Belt
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel large CC gold chain necklace/belt. CC logo charm 2 by 2.5 inches. As seen on Nicki Minaj.
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.