Rare Chanel 1970’s Gripoix bird earrings drop earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1970’s Gripoix bird drop clip on earrings, red glass cabochon, 24k gold plated and pearl.
Rare Chanel 1970’s Gripoix bird earrings drop earrings
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1970’s Gripoix bird drop clip on earrings, red glass cabochon, 24k gold plated and pearl.
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel 1970's Vintage Purple Tweed Wool Skirt Suit - 44
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1970's Vintage Purple Tweed Wool Skirt Suit - 44.
Chanel 1970s Gold Tone Oversize Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with the Chanel 1970s Gold Tone Oversize Pendant Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance.
Chanel 1970s Gold Plated Faux Pearl Clip-On Earrings, Vintage Style
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
These pre-owned clip-on earrings from the 1970's flaunt a simplistic design with a large central faux pearl surrounded by a gold-toned chain woven with leather, designed to replicate...
Pearl
Chanel 1970s Gold Metal Roaring Lion Head Clip Earrings, Rare Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An extraordinary and highly collectible pair of vintage roaring lion head earrings by Chanel, dating to the 1970s. Sourced from the estate of a Palm Beach collector who formerly work...
Chanel 1970s Veste Marine FR38 Navy Wool Whipstitch Trim Tweed Jacket UK10 US6
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel jacket circa 1970 in navy blue wool trimmed with pink cord stitching, round neck fastened with four lion's head buttons, two patch pockets at the waist, long sleeves fastened ...
1970s Chanel Goldtone Earrings with Large Rhinestone
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
These classic Chanel 1970s or early 1980s gold plated earrings are of superb quality and condition.
Rare Chanel Gabrielle era 1970’s Aztec Sun God Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional vintage Chanel brooch featuring a striking sculptural relief inspired by ancient Aztec and Pre-Columbian iconography. Crafted in richly textured gilt metal, the design...
1970's Chanel Gold Chain Sautoir Necklace with Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel gold-tone chain link metal sautoir that can be worn long, or doubled up and short. Clusters of hexagonal double sided clear crystal rhinestones. Stamped and marked C...
Gilt Metal
1970's Chanel Pearl Chain Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold chain earrings with pearl center. Patina due to age. Come with original box.
1970's Chanel Gold Chain & Pearls Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1970's rare vintage Chanel clip back earrings. Clear lucite with gold chain and mabe' pearls.
1970's Chanel Couture Fur Trimmed Wool Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Couture fur trimmed suit from the 1970's. Subtle beige & cream hand woven plaid jacket and skirt.
1970's CHANEL textured gilt earrings with braided trim and glass pearls
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic, textured shiny gilt earrings with cream glass faux pearls and braided motif trim from Chanel dating to the 1970's. Approximate measurements: about 1.33" wide by 1.33" tall...
1970's Chanel Haute Couture Bouclé Coat/Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Superb raspberry wool bouclé Chanel haute couture coat dress from the mid 1970's.
1970's Vintage Chanel Pearl Cluster Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s never seen before pearl cluster clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.
Rare 1970's Chanel Oversized Daisy Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel oversized and collectible daisy clip earrings with center faux made pearl. Come with original box.
1970's Chanel Rare Gripoix Mesh Jewel Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
70s masterpiece gripoix gold mesh belt in excellent condition . Rare and collectible. Comes with original chanel box.
Vintage 1970's Chanel Gold Heart Charm Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage 70s gold belt/ necklace, rare piece, highly collectible. 2" heart charm with red heart shape poured glass center gripoix. L 45” Comes with velvet pouch.
$2,139
CHANEL brooch 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Oversize brooch Year: 1970s Made in france Pearls and Gripoix multicolor: center: green around: amber, amethyst, red, blue Golden metal Measures: diameter mm. 75 Very good con...
1970's Chanel Creations Paris Navy Bouclé Suit Trimmed in Burgundy
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Chanel Creations Paris navy double breasted bouclé suit trimmed with matching braid and burgundy piping.
Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Chanel "Creation" label pink silk velvet burnout dress w/extra long ties at the back neck, a dropped waist, a self-belt and nude fabric lining at the interior.
$820 / set
Chanel Vintage Clip-On Earrings, 1970S
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings centered with rhinestone.
Chanel Creations 1970's Bow Detail Wool Dress With Lion Head Buttons
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Creations 1970's Bow Detail Wool Dress With Lion Head Buttons Navy midi dress crafted from wool with white, oversized bow detail to the shoulder and gold 'Lion He...
1970s Oversize Chanel Pendant Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare 1970s Chanel oversize multicolor gripoix and faux-pearl detachable pendant choker.
18k Gold, Rhodium
Chanel jersey classic bag 1970s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black jersey 'Classic' bag with black lamb leather, a gold-plated 'flat cc' fastener on a flap, and an adjustable chain handle interlaced with coord...
Chanel Creations 1970s Cream Jacket
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Chanel jacket in cream tweed, with a rope inspired detail along the collar, hems, cuffs and pockets.
Vintage 1970s CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1970s CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.67 inches (6.8 cms) Width: 2.20 inches (5.6 cms) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL from 1970s. - Ic...
Grey, ivory and blue skirt-suit in tweed Chanel Haute-Couture Circa 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey, ivory and blue skirt-suit in tweed. Fabric composition: wool. Silk lining ( original inside the jacket and more recent inside the skirt) Metal and tweed button. Half-belt. Vert...
1970s Vintage CHANEL Maison Gripoix Clover Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rare 1970s Chanel gold toned earclips featuring four black gripoix clover leaves and a red center.
Vintage Chanel Gold Plated Clover Clip-on Earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Signed. Chanel. Period: 1970s Diameter: 3,5cm Condition: very good.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Opulent Poured Glass Cabochon Byzantine Style Sautoir Necklace c 1970s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
CHANEL Opulent poured glass cabochon Byzantine style sautoir vintage necklace c 1970s The exquisite rare designer necklace is adorned with a collection of chunky poured glass Gripoi...
Brass
Vintage Chanel Poured Glass Double Strand Pearl and Paste Bracelet 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A dreamy Vintage Chanel pearl bracelet around fifty years old. Crafted from poured glass baroque pearls, paste rondelles and gold plated metal. Featuring a double strand of large pea...
Chanel Coco Mark Gold-Tone Diamond-Shaped Brooch circa 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Coco Mark Gold-Tone Diamond-Shaped Brooch from the circa 1970s is a striking vintage accessory that embodies the timeless elegance and bold design ethos of Chanel.
Chanel Crystal Gripoix Large Costume Pearl Pendant Necklace circa 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Chanel Crystal Gripoix Large Costume Pearl Pendant Necklace from the circa 1970s epitomizes vintage elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship.
Vintage Chanel Geometric Strass Clip-On Earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chanel gold-tone clip-on earrings centered with strass.
1970s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Green Gripoix Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
These 1970s Chanel gold toned Cambon earclips are crafted of gold toned metal featuring a green gripoix hemisphere.
CHANEL Vintage 1970s Massive Intricate Filigree Gold Tone Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage massive intricate filigree gold tone diamond shaped brooch/pendant embellished with poured coral color enamel and faux pearls. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Indica...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Ribbon Festive Knot Bow Gift Present Chunky Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Knot Bow Gift Present Ribbon Festive Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage 1970s Iconic Logo CC Coco Round Circle Spiral Flower Cufflinks
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
CHANEL Vintage 1970s Iconic Classic Logo CC Coco Spiral Relief Flower Round Circle Cufflinks, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel "Ram Head" Long Sautoir Necklace in Golden Metal, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France)Golden metal long sautoir necklace made of chains and ram heads.
Chanel Vintage 1970s Rare Gold Openwork Circle Ribbon Knot Logo CC Coco Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Textured Openwork Circle Round Ribbon Knot Whole Logo CC Coco Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1970s Iconic Gold Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Classic Iconic Textured Coco CC Logo Cross X Pendant Chain Elegant Modernist Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage metal clip earrings, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Genova, IT
CHANEL Earrings vintage ABOUT Vintage Chanel earrings, button earrings with gold metal clip. Irregular round shape with hammered effect and CHANEL logo on bezel. They are a pair of...
$1,759Sale Price / set|20% Off
CHANEL 2 piece Clip-on earring, gold plated with rhinestones, 1970/80's, France
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 piece CHANEL Clip-on earring ( Made in France), singed 1970/80's A decorated hoop earrings hangs in the upper clip part.
Crystal, Gold Plate
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Coco Chanel Style Florentine Wall Lamp Brass with Gold-Finish, Italy, 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Florentine style wall lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. Its Florentine-gold finish fits perfectly with a glamorous Hollywood Regency look. Excellent condition! 2x E 14 fittin...
Gold Leaf
Chanel Gold Plated Logo Ridged Clip On Earrings 1970s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
There is minor wear to the gold plating. These beautiful Chanel earrings date to the 1970s.
Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Chanel Gold Pearl Necklace w/ Gold Medallion
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1970s in pristine conditions.
1970s Chanel Creations Black Silk Micro Pleated Shirt Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very sweet 1970s Chanel Creations short sleeve shirtdress. Micro pleated black silk with removable white cotton Peter Pan neckline and cuffs.
1970s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Belt Black Gold
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel leather chain belt is crafted of sturdy gold toned chain interlaced with black lambskin leather. Stamped CHANEL. This belt can also be worn as a necklace. Adjusta...
Vintage Chanel 'Madamoiselle' Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage 'Coco Chanel' necklace from Chanel. Made in France, 1970's. 24ct gold plated chunky, circular double-sided medallions embossed with continuous 'Chanel' logo, with every secon...
Gold Plate
Vintage Chanel Baroque Pearl Lozenge Pendant Necklace 1970s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive vintage Chanel Pearl Lozenge necklace from the 1970s. Featuring large baroque pearls strung on metal rods leading to a large etruscan inspired lozenge set with a large ...
2 row Chanel necklace with red and green pate the verre, gold plated, 1970/80's
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Signed on the quilted tag on the clasp . Late 1970's early 1980 Aditional Information: Dimension: Length from the watch clasp ring to the other ring 86 cm. the second chain is 3 cm...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.”
CHANEL clip-on earring, rund, barock pearl, not signed, 1970s, gilt metal
By Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very Vintage clip-on earring flower shaped with a large round baroque pearl from the early 1970s, unsigned CHANEL. Measurements: Diameter 1.18 inches (3,5 cm) Deep 0.71 ...
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Rare Vintage Chanel Birdcage Gripoix Bell Earrings, 1970s–1980s
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
A rare and whimsical pair from the late 1970s to early 1980s, these vintage Chanel clip-on earrings feature a dramatic three-part drop design.
Authentic Hand Rolled Italian Silk Scarf by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant, vintage Italian hand rolled silk scarf by Chanel, circa 1970s. The scarf appears to have never been used and is in excellent condition with vibrant colors.
Silk
"The 1930s Meet the 1970s" Chanel belt by Karl Lagerfeld Autumn-Winter 1992-1993
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - "The 1930s Meet the 1970s" Collection, Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1992-1993, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Vintage 'Madamoiselle' Coco Chanel Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage 'Coco Chanel' necklace from Chanel. Made in France, 1970's. 24ct gold plated chunky, circular double-sided medallions embossed with continuous 'Chanel' logo, with every secon...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold Matelassé Diamond Crystals Check Chunky Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Iconic Classic Matelassé Diamond Crystals Check Modernist Elegant Chunky Statement Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Hollywood Regency Gilded Coco Chanel Style Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A striking Hollywood Regency-style coffee table from the 1970s, featuring a sculptural gilded “Sheaf of Wheat” base — an iconic motif made famous by Coco Chanel, who used a similar p...
Glass
Chanel 1970s Gripoix Glass Vintage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wigan, GB
This necklace is an excellent example of Chanel's dazzling, yet wearable, jewellery from the 1970s.
Gold Plate
Archimede Seguso for Chanel 1970s Blue and Green Glass Link Vintage Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Wigan, GB
The Seguso family have been producing glass artifacts on the island of Murano, in Venice, since the 14th Century. In the 1970s Archimede Seguso was invited by Chanel to produce a col...
Chanel Vintage Hat Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Don't leave the house without your Chanel bonnet(s)... On your ears, that is! From one of Chanel's 1970s collections, these yellow gold clip-ons grace your ears with straw bonnets fi...
1970's Chanel Gold-Plated 'Gold Nugget' Pin
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated Pin. This stylish pin by Chanel dates back from the 1970’s.
Gold Plate
Chanel Pearl, Rhinestone, and Gold Tone Chain Brooch - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Extremely rare Chanel brooch from the 1970's. The brooch is adorned with pearls and rhinestones at the top of the brooch.
1970s Chanel Gilt Ties Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
Stylish Vintage Chanel ‘Ties’ Gilt Necklace. This fabulous necklace by Chanel dates back from the 1970’s.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Silk Suit - Black and Cream Fabric with Iconic Lion Buttons - 1970's
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The elastic waist band of the skirt has been replaced by Chanel. Rare suit from the 1970's that is in remarkable condition.
Unavailable
1970s Chanel Creations Dress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1970s Chanel Creations paisley print silk dress with flecks of metallic gold and clack cording detail around the neckline.
Chanel Iconic Sunglasses 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic ‘70s Chanel Black Round Sunglasses with Gold-tone CC Logo on both temples in excellent condition. 14.5 cm width 6 cm height
Classic 1970s Chanel CC Logo Medallion Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel vintage 1970s gold plate CC Coin logo and pearl necklace.
Chanel Vintage Chain Necklace ca. 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Consign of the Times presents this authentic vintage Chanel gold plated chain necklace. Vintage circa 1970s. 17” full length.
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Bead Costume Pearl 5-Strand Necklace 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Chanel 5-Strand Costume Necklace Features 5 Increasing Strands of Alternating Faux Pearls and Gripoix Green and Red Beads with Crystal-Studded Elements Year of Manufacture: ...
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
Chanel Haute Couture set from the 1970s
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
Typical 70s Chanel Haute Couture Set made of striped wool in purple tones. The set is entirely lined with pink silk. French size 38. Jacket description: Three real small pocket...
1970s Chanel Couture Attributed silk gazar gown
By Chanel
Located in Newark, DE
CHANEL , haute couture , circa 1970 This romantic evening gown, of a silky shimmering peach and tea rose, pop art, psychedelic print, gazar, shows a vaporous full double skirt, ty...
Chanel Gold Pendant Necklace with CC Logo 1970s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A vintage Chanel necklace from the 1970s with 9 gold plated double sided discs with the CC logo including a drop pendant.
Base Metal, Gold Plate
1970s Chanel Haute Couture Silk Ensemble with Gold Embroidery
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A pale peach silk Chanel haute couture ensemble from the mid 1970s.
1970s Chanel Black Strapless Wool Crepe & Silk Satin Dress 16
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant black Chanel evening dress. Constructed to flatter a full figured woman. The empire waist bodice has boning, soft wire cups, a spandex inner side back panel and a spandex inn...
Chanel vintage Gripoix / Goosens earrings
By Chanel
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Old vintage chanel earring, circa 1970’s to 80’s. Dates unstated, “CHANEL” Gold Chanel logo on top of tiger eye like marbled color stone, surrounded rhinestones,green stone,pearls.
Chanel Vintage Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic piece from the time Alain Wertheimer took over Chanel in 1970s is very elegantly appointed with oval-shaped theme.
Unavailable
W 0.87 in L 3.55 in
Vintage Chanel multi-colour poured Glass flame shape tassel drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chanel earrings, dated 1970s. Comes with red, green and blue glass.
Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel signed brooch, dated 1970s. comes with green glasses and faux irregular pearls, specially made by Gripoix workshop.
Vintage Chanel Green Gripoix Poured Glass Faux Pearl Drop Brooch Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
A Chanel signed brooch, dated 1970s. comes with green glasses and faux irregular pearls, specially made by Gripoix workshop.
Chanel Gold Rhinestone and Collar Necklace Early 1980s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collar necklace with one of the marks used by the House of Chanel in the 1970s and into the early 1980s. The necklace appears to have never been worn but 6 fo the smaller...
Coco Chanel Coffee Table, France, 1970s
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Brass coffee table with wheat leaf, gilded. Also called "Coco Chanel" table.
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.875 in L 2 in
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Mirror 'CC' Bow Oversized Clip On Statement Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chanel statement earrings, design circa 1970's. These oversized, whimsical earrings are an instant conversation starter, guaranteed to by envied by the most fashionable trend...
Vintage Chanel classic black jersey 2.55 bag with double flap and skinny chains
By Chanel
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1970s, 1980s. vintage Chanel classic black jersey 2.55 bag with double flap and skinny chain straps.
1970s Haute Couture Gold Lamé Coat Attributed to Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Chanel haute couture from the late 1970s is this beautiful gold lamé wrap coat flecked with turquoise.
Chanel 1970's Vintage Rhinestone & Goldtone Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1970's Vintage Rhinestone & Goldtone Clip-On Earrings.
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.