Chanel evening dress Haute Couture 1979
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Evening set composed of a dress and a cape.
Chanel evening dress Haute Couture 1979
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Evening set composed of a dress and a cape.
$917
Chanel brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal brooch. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 8 cm SKU:BRB30
Gilt Metal
$2,706
Chanel earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork clip-on earrings decorated with a green glass paste cabochon and rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3 c...
Gilt Metal
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...
$2,118
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...
$3,530
Chanel baroque earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork clip-on earrings decorated with a costume pearly cabochon and rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 3 cm ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel earrings (attributed)
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Beaten golden metal clip-on earrings representing a bay crown, centered with turquoise-like glass paste pearls. Not signed. Work from the Denez Atelier circ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel suit Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Jersey suit composed of a jacket and an A-line skirt. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR/38FR. To be mentioned, the lining was replaced. Co...
Chanel pink pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with pink glass pearls. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 72 cm SKU:CB38
Gilt Metal
Chanel fine necklace 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal fine necklace with green glass paste elements. Jewelry from the 1975s-1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 90 cm S...
Gilt Metal
$8,237
Chanel necklace Coco era
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal chain necklace with a golden metal pendant brooch decorated with multicolored glass paste. A Collection from the Coco era. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Gilt Metal
$4,589
Chanel pink tweed jacket
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Mid-length tweed jacket in pink, red, orange, and purple tones. Golden metal buttons. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Shoulder wid...
Chanel earrings (attributed to)
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Braided golden metal clip-on earrings centered with emerald-like glass paste pearls. Not signed. Work from the Denez Atelier circa 1970. Condition: Very go...
Gilt Metal
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 '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 70'S Camellia Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chanel Camélia bracelet, featuring large, gold-plated camellia flower motifs around bracelet.
Metal, Gold Plate
Chanel 70's Lucite Camelia Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chanel 70's Lucite Camelia Earrings are in a resin and gold-tone with an internal decorative flower design. Clip On Earrings.
Chanel Silk Crepe Blouse
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Turquoise Silk Crepe Blouse styled as a double breasted jacket. Can be worn as a blouse or an outer layer as well. Turquoise silk crepe with heavy silk topstitching and CC Mot...
$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. Signed. Period: 1970s Condition: Good. Moderate spots throughout metal ........Additional information ...........
Chanel antique necklace by Goossens
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Nine-row golden metal sautoir necklace ornamented with a green glass paste cabochon and two snakes. Piece made by the Goossens Atelier for Chanel. Condition: Very good cond...
Gilt Metal
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 silk set Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silk muslin and silk set composed of a jacket, a dress, and a stole. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 40FR. Condition: Very good condition D...
Chanel Long Golden Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Long golden metal brooch twisted and ornamented with glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 7 cm...
Chanel 70s Iconic Oversize Pendant
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel iconic 70s oversize "COCO CHANEL" pendant. Can be used as a necklace or as a belt. Pendant 2.25''. Comes with original box.
Chanel Pink Golden Metal Earrings
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal clip earrings topped with a glass bead and rhinestone. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 2 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BOB35
Gilt Metal
Chanel 70s Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s highly collectible clip earrings . Gripoix pearl dangle and crystal detail. Come with original pouch or box.
Chanel 70s Hammered Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s hammered gold dangle clip earrings. Minor fading on plating, please refer to photos for condition. Come with original pouch or box.
Chanel 70s Vintage Chain Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s Vintage Chain Bracelet in gold with little charms attached. In excellent condition. Comes with velvet pouch.
Base Metal
Chanel 70's Waffle Crystal Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chanel Golden Quilted Effect Crystal Dangle Earrings, feature a distinctive quilted upper section and a dangling square crystal embellishment, with a clip-on back.
Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate
CHANEL gold-tone 1970 CRYSTAL Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clip earrings in gold-tone metal, designed with a round, twisted rope-rim setting that frames a brilliant faceted clear rhinestone at the center. A timeless, lu...
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. An oversized round cut rhinestone encased at the centre of each piece is surrounde...
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. Signed. Period: 1970s. Condition: Good. Moderate spots throughout metal. ........Additional information ........ ...
Old Chanel Golden Metal Fish Belt
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal belt ending with a fish buckle. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 87.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: CCB111
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.
Chanel Large Gold Clover Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 70s large gold tone clover clip earrings. Come with original pouch or box.
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. Six-link extension was added in the 1980s. Comes with original box.
18k Gold, Rhodium
Chanel 70s Red & White Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Even if there s a minor chip on one of the earrings, these rare finds are a must have for a Chanel collector. 70s collection, lightweight with a great look. Center cc signature logo....
Chanel Iconic Bronze and Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive bib with multiple strands of hand made faux baroque pearls of varying sizes mixed with graduated gilt bronze cupid plaques and chains. Based on a famous Chanel necklace c...
Zodiac Pendant Neckace, Coco Chanel, Goosens
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Important necklace in Chanel's zodiac style with a Capricorn pendant suspended from a elaborately wire wrapped collar. The Zodiac again figures prominently here in her lexicon of mot...
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. This stunning piece features a chunky gold-tone chain link neckl...
Victoire De Castelane for Chanel Necklace/Belt
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Victoire De Castelane for Chanel necklace/belt. In perfect condition, made in France. From the 70's with the Chanel CC charm.
Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Early Chanel Pearl and Ruby Gripoix Glass Station Necklace from the 1970's. Hand knotted faux pearls with bronze and ruby poured glass stations by Maison Gripoix. Pave screw clasp al...
Bronze
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...
CHANEL gold-tone 1970 CRYSTAL & IMITATION PEARL Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel clip-on earrings in gold-tone metal, designed with a sculptural double-ball silhouette. Each earring features a faceted clear rhinestone set into a textured dom...
CHANEL gold-tone 1970 GRIPOIX BIRD LARGE Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel clip-on earrings feature a luminous pearly white imitation pearl cabochon leading to a sculpted gold-plated bird motif, finished with a royal-blue Gripoix...
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.
70's Chanel Runway Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss out on the opportunity to have one-of-a-kind custom Chanel piece from the 70's runway. These won't go unnoticed at your next big event as the sparkle of the clear crystals...
Pearl, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, 24k Gold
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. Excellent condition. 1.5"
Chanel Golden Metal Necklace / Sautoir with Glass Pearls
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with glass pearls and costume pearly pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 132 cm Seller...
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. Very good condition
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...
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 70s Vintage Flower Gold Gripoix Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 70s flower earrings set in gold metal with 2 brilliant cut rhinestones at the center and five petals each featuring green cabochons gripoix
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 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. The last versions of Coco Chanels suite were produced during the era f...
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.
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. Fitted silhouette with China mink trim on collar and cuffs. Soft flare to...
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...
Matrix Turquoise Pate de Verre Ear Clips; Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel loved how her studios could replicate stones to look either real or faux for her designs. Whether the intent was to fool or convince, her workshops had the means to do so. ...
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.
Coco Chanel Haute Couture Coat with belt, 1979
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is truly spectacular wool knit buckle coat Chanel Haute Couture 1979. Special order in Paris for one of my clients.
Unavailable
Chanel Gripoix Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and iconic piece of Chanel history is enriched in this astounding Chanel vintage flap. This bag features black lambskin leather throughout in a chevron print, Gripoix detail a...
Chanel Vintage Gold Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
This pair is a perfect addition to your Chanel collection. Inspired by the classic round shape and pearl combination, this piece incorporates an iconic look of black leather strip an...
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. Oval shapes are alternating along the length of the necklac...
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
Chanel Vintage Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Straiaght from Paris.... Chanel's Vintage Chain Belt a must for your closet. This classic chunky double chain belt works with everything, a must have. Looks great with a skirt, dress...
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. Perfect day to evening dress with a boho chic vibe. One o...
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.
Oversized Signed CHANEL Wheat Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Lovely gilt larger wheat motif Chanel earrings. Signed with the simple Chanel signature dating these to most likely the 70s, this signature style was supposed to have been replaced b...
Ten Strand CHANEL Pearl Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This fabulous statement making bracelet has ten strands with 50 Pearls. Marked on an oval hang tag..CHANEL...Made In France
Chanel 25 Large Vintage Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
These 1970’s large vintage Chanel earrings feature a cabochon faux pearl with black leather stripping accent in a gold-tone setting. In excellent condition, these clip earrings me...
Chanel Vintage 1984 Emerald Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Decadently detailed emerald and rhinestone studs from the Vault's extensive collection of preowned Chanel. Featuring braided gold exterior with mini rhinestone dropping playfully fro...
Chanel Poured Glass Double Chain
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous CHANEL necklace features squares of poured green glass and an unusual link with a warm golden color. It measures 34. inches long and the stones measure .5”h x .75”w
Chanel Vintage Shoulder bag BEIGE
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Informations : Brand: Chanel Model : Vintage Year : Before 1985 Type : Shoulder bag Fabric : Leather Color: beige Dimensions : H 18 cm x W 25 cm x D 9 cm. Strap: 22 cm Serial Numb...
Chanel haute couture black suit
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Classic and timeless Chanel haute couture suit. Measurements are: Jacket: Bust 36" Waist 34" Length 21 1/2" Skirt: Waist 26" Hips 36" Length 23 1/2"
Chanel Vintage Gripoix CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Dazzle during the holidays and all year round in the Chanel vintage gripoix CC earrings. Gold medallions bear interlocking CC symbol at center, surrounded by large red and green pour...
Chanel Haute Couture 4 piece suit with belt from Chanel Paris boutique, 1972
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 4 pc Haute Couture Chanel Skirt suit with leather suede vest and belt. Photographed and modeled at Chanel boutique in Paris and fitted by Coco Chanel herself in 1972. ...
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. Vintage item. some tarnishing, and missing stones B...
1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1977 Chanel haute couture runway ensemble. The cardigan style jacket is fully beaded. The skirt is finely pleated with tiny double pleats. We have had this piece expertly cleaned ...
CHANEL Circa 1970 Pearl Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel vintage single strand of pearls circa 1970's.
Chanel Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Chanel Chain Link Mother of Pearl Drop Clip-On Earrings
Chanel Vintage Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
The Chanel vintage hoop clip-on earrings bring a hint of relaxed coastal style to a high-fashion accessory. A flat ring stamped with CHANEL in signature typeface sits inside of a cor...
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...
Chanel Vintage Floral Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Your Sunday best will look even better with the vintage Chanel floral pearl drop earrings added to them. Tear drop pearls dangle from a flower clip-on earring with light blue poured ...
Chanel Vintage Ruby Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Add to a turtleneck (or turtleneck dress) and look like nothing short of royalty. The Chanel vintage ruby pearl drop earrings feature a ruby gem set in a gold doily shape encrusted w...
Chanel 1970s Gripoix Glass Vintage Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wigan, GB
This show-stopping necklace is a fine example of Chanel's craftsmanship. It features a beautiful design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This gold plated necklace features...
Gold Plate
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. In gilt metal, it consists of a ribbed chain with seven ties hanging from it...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Earrings - Poured Glass and Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
These are large and great looking pair of early earrings. They are 1-1/2" in diameter.
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.