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CHANEL light blue cotton 18C GREECE WASHED DENIM Dress 38 S
CHANEL light blue cotton 18C GREECE WASHED DENIM Dress 38 S

CHANEL light blue cotton 18C GREECE WASHED DENIM Dress 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel dress in washed light blue denim cotton (100%) features slightly darker trims for subtle contrast.

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2010s Casual Dresses

CHANEL ivory viscose 2018 18C GREECE BEADED & PLEATED Jumpsuit 38 S
CHANEL ivory viscose 2018 18C GREECE BEADED & PLEATED Jumpsuit 38 S

CHANEL ivory viscose 2018 18C GREECE BEADED & PLEATED Jumpsuit 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel beaded cap sleeve jumpsuit in ivory viscose (83%) and silk (17%) with wide pleated legs and nine embellished gold-tone metal buttons at front. Lined in silk (10...

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2010s Jumpsuits

CHANEL white cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE WIDE Pants 38 S
CHANEL white cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE WIDE Pants 38 S

CHANEL white cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE WIDE Pants 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel broderie anglaise wide-leg pants in white cotton (70%) and polyester (30%). Lined in nude silk (100%). Open with a zipper on the back and feature some slit side...

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2010s Bermuda Shorts

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CHANEL 18C Navy Blue Belted Cashmere Dress
CHANEL 18C Navy Blue Belted Cashmere Dress

CHANEL 18C Navy Blue Belted Cashmere Dress

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL 18C Greece Belted Cashmere Dress, Sz 46 FR.

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2010s Day Dresses

Chanel 18C Swimsuit
Chanel 18C Swimsuit

Chanel 18C Swimsuit

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

1-piece swimsuit from Cruis Resort 2018. Sz.38. Never worn. No paper tags.

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2010s Swimwear

CHANEL 18C GREECE RUNWAY BLack GOLD CC TOP T- SHIRT
CHANEL 18C GREECE RUNWAY BLack GOLD CC TOP T- SHIRT

CHANEL 18C GREECE RUNWAY BLack GOLD CC TOP T- SHIRT

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL 2018 Cruise Paris Greece collection runway top Black thick cotton(sweatshirt type fabric) with gold tone grecian inspired CC logo Designer size L Very good condition

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2010s Blouses

CHANEL 18C Greece Runway Navy Blue Wide Leg Pants Trousers
CHANEL 18C Greece Runway Navy Blue Wide Leg Pants Trousers

CHANEL 18C Greece Runway Navy Blue Wide Leg Pants Trousers

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

These stunning, flowy navy blue palazzo pants are part of the Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece collection, known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made from semi-sheer jersey silk f...

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2010s Pants

Chanel navy cashmere dress FR 36  18C
Chanel navy cashmere dress FR 36  18C

Chanel navy cashmere dress FR 36 18C

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

Chanel Cruise 2018 Ancient Greece Blue navy cashmere dress/cardigan, open on the front, logo buttons and belt, sleeve 3/4 100% cashmere knitwear Size FR 36 Made in United Kingdom Ex...

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2010s British Day Dresses

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

These stunning, flowy navy blue palazzo pants are part of the Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece collection, known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made from semi-sheer jersey silk fab...

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2010s French Pleated Pants

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

These stunning, flowy navy blue palazzo pants are part of the Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece collection, known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made from semi-sheer jersey silk fab...

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2010s French Wide Leg Pants

CHANEL black leather & patent 2018 18C Ankle Booties Boots Shoes 38.5
CHANEL black leather & patent 2018 18C Ankle Booties Boots Shoes 38.5

CHANEL black leather & patent 2018 18C Ankle Booties Boots Shoes 38.5

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel 2018 ankle-boots in black smooth calfskin featuring signature patent leather toe cap. Open with a zipper on the inside. Brand new. Come with dust bags. Measur...

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2010s Shoes

$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants
$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

These stunning, flowy navy blue palazzo pants are part of the Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece collection, known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made from semi-sheer jersey silk fab...

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2010s French Wide Leg Pants

$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants
$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

$2750 Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Navy Blue Pleated 18C Palazzo Pants

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

These stunning, flowy navy blue palazzo pants are part of the Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece collection, known for its meticulous attention to detail. Made from semi-sheer jersey silk fab...

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2010s French Wide Leg Pants

CHANEL gradient blue 2018 GREECE BOUCLE TWEED Jacket 38 S 18C
CHANEL gradient blue 2018 GREECE BOUCLE TWEED Jacket 38 S 18C

CHANEL gradient blue 2018 GREECE BOUCLE TWEED Jacket 38 S 18C

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel 2018 Greece Bouclé jacket in light blue, marine blue, white, black and navy blue polyester (38%), cotton (26%), acrylic (16%), polyamide (14%), silk (4%) and vi...

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2010s Jackets

CHANEL ivory & navy cotton 2018 18C GREECE KNIT MIDI Skirt 38 S
CHANEL ivory & navy cotton 2018 18C GREECE KNIT MIDI Skirt 38 S

CHANEL ivory & navy cotton 2018 18C GREECE KNIT MIDI Skirt 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel jacquard knit skirt in navy blue and ivory cotton (50%), viscose (40%) and polyester (10%). Elastic waist band with button. Unlined. Has been worn and is in exc...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

CHANEL navy blue viscose 2018 18C GREECE PLEATED PALAZZO Pants 38 S
CHANEL navy blue viscose 2018 18C GREECE PLEATED PALAZZO Pants 38 S

CHANEL navy blue viscose 2018 18C GREECE PLEATED PALAZZO Pants 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel palazzo pants in pleated navy viscose jersey (100%). Features a silk waist band with CC button. Closes with a concealed zipper on the side. Unlined. Have been w...

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2010s Pants

CHANEL black white grey 2018 18C TWEED PEARL HEEL Mules Shoes 37.5
CHANEL black white grey 2018 18C TWEED PEARL HEEL Mules Shoes 37.5

CHANEL black white grey 2018 18C TWEED PEARL HEEL Mules Shoes 37.5

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel pointed-toe mules in black, grey and white tweed with black goatskin cap toe and heel embellished with an off-white faux pearl. Have been worn once or twice and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel C-Signature 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
Chanel C-Signature 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Band Ring

Chanel C-Signature 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Band Ring

By Chanel

Located in Southampton, PA

A vision of sublime elegance, this exquisite piece presented by Chanel boasts an endearingly understated design and exceptional craftsmanship quality. The ring is made of classy 18K ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Grey Navy Tweed Gold Owl Coin 18C Mini Dress
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Grey Navy Tweed Gold Owl Coin 18C Mini Dress

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Grey Navy Tweed Gold Owl Coin 18C Mini Dress

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Presenting Look 34 from Chanel's 2018 Cruise Collection, "La Modernite de L'Antiquite," a stunning fusion of ancient Greek aesthetics and contemporary luxury. This captivating mini d...

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2010s French Casual Dresses

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Ivory White Gold Pleated Palazzo 18C Wide Leg Pants
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Ivory White Gold Pleated Palazzo 18C Wide Leg Pants

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Ivory White Gold Pleated Palazzo 18C Wide Leg Pants

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Presenting a breathtaking pair of pleated palazzo pants from Chanel's Cruise 2018 collection dedicated to Greece. These pants come in a stunning ivory white/champagne shade, displayi...

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2010s French Pleated Pants

CHANEL navy blue cotton silk 2018 18C GREECE PRINTED T-Shirt Shirt S
CHANEL navy blue cotton silk 2018 18C GREECE PRINTED T-Shirt Shirt S

CHANEL navy blue cotton silk 2018 18C GREECE PRINTED T-Shirt Shirt S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel v-neck T-shirt in navy blue cotton (100% - please note the content tag is missing) with gold-leaf grecian CC print. Features raglan sleeves with slight ruching....

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2010s Tank Tops

CHANEL white & nude cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE Blouse Shirt 38 S
CHANEL white & nude cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE Blouse Shirt 38 S

CHANEL white & nude cotton 2018 18C GREECE BRODERIE ANGLAISE Blouse Shirt 38 S

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel broderie anglaise raglan sleeve blouson jacket in white cotton (70%) and polyester (30%). Opens with six octopus embellished warm silver-tone metal buttons and ...

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2010s Blouses and Tops

CHANEL black suede 18C GREECE PEARL TRIM Ankle Boots Shoes 38
CHANEL black suede 18C GREECE PEARL TRIM Ankle Boots Shoes 38

CHANEL black suede 18C GREECE PEARL TRIM Ankle Boots Shoes 38

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel flat ankle boots in black leather exude timeless sophistication with signature house details.

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2010s Shoes

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Blue Gold Owl Lesage Fantasy Tweed 18C Jacket
Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Blue Gold Owl Lesage Fantasy Tweed 18C Jacket

Chanel Cruise 2018 Greece Blue Gold Owl Lesage Fantasy Tweed 18C Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This exquisite jacket is part of Chanel’s Cruise 2018 collection, drawing inspiration from ancient Greece. The intricate craftsmanship is evident in the Lesage tweed, blending tulle ...

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2010s French Jackets

CHANEL SUNGLASSES 5029 c.596 56/18 135 Women QUILTED Frame w/CASE & SERIAL
CHANEL SUNGLASSES 5029 c.596 56/18 135 Women QUILTED Frame w/CASE & SERIAL

CHANEL SUNGLASSES 5029 c.596 56/18 135 Women QUILTED Frame w/CASE & SERIAL

By Chanel

Located in Rome, Rome

Please follow reading for details CHANEL etched on both lenses The arms ha a squared quilted texture with silver metal CC - CHANEL logos Dark Gray frame with smoked blue lense...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

Chanel 5067 c 501/18 120 Brown/Golden Women Sunglasses,  Made in  Italy CC logo
Chanel 5067 c 501/18 120 Brown/Golden Women Sunglasses,  Made in  Italy CC logo

Chanel 5067 c 501/18 120 Brown/Golden Women Sunglasses, Made in Italy CC logo

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel 5067 c 501/18 120 Brown ? Golden Women Sunglasses, Made in Italy Pre Loved Chanel double CC logo on the lenses Brown Women Sunglasses, Medium size Golden Yellow lenses Pre L...

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2010s Italian Sunglasses

Chanel 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond C Pendant Charm 2.19g
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond C Pendant Charm 2.19g

Chanel 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond C Pendant Charm 2.19g

By Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chanel 18k White Gold & Diamond C Pendant Charm 2.19g For sale is a Chanel 18k white gold and diamond 'C' pendant/ charm. The beautiful charm of a C is perfect worn on a chain as a ...

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Chanel New Cashmere Shawl Pink

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By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel Cashmere Shawl in pink. The pattern features hearts and small CC logos. The item is in new condition.

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

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Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...

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2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes

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John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Dress Sheer Sides

$1,330Sale Price|65% Off

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By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Austin, TX

F/W 1991 Azzedine Alaia Stretch Dress with Sheer Sides Long Sleeve knit Condition: very good, alaia label missing Bust : 30.25", Waist: 19.75", Hips: 25", Length: 34.75" Size XS

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Geneva, CH

From the SS2002 "Street Chic" collection, this never worn Dior one-piece swimsuit features the house's iconic "Dior Oblique" logo, which makes a subtle statement on its own. Made in ...

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Early 2000s French Swimwear

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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1990s French Wedding Dresses

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Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock

$3,150Sale Price|25% Off

H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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1990s Emilio Pucci New Light Blue + Brown + Maroon Signature Mosaic Silk Bra Top

1990s Emilio Pucci New Light Blue + Brown + Maroon Signature Mosaic Silk Bra Top

By Emilio Pucci

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy brand new 90s vintage EMILIO PUCCI silk bra crop top! Features the signature Pucci kaleidoscope print, with Pucci signature scribbled throughout. Straps are adjustable, and can ...

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Zimmermann

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Zimmermann cocktail dress in Garnet burgundy satin silk exudes effortless elegance. Designed with a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette, it features a structured ...

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Chanel 18c For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact chanel 18c you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 464 vintage or 755 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel 18c may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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 chanel 18c — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Mattioli and Intini Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A chanel 18c of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 628, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a chanel 18c for sale for women should be easy, but there are 250 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Chanel 18c?

Prices for a chanel 18c can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $248,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,882.

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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

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.