Chanel Navy Blue Lizard Flap Triple Chain Bag
Sold|$15,900
Chanel Navy Blue Lizard Flap Triple Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Navy Lizard Flap Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's
Sold|$15,900
Chanel Navy Blue Lizard Flap Triple Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Navy Lizard Flap Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1980's
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Bowling Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Bowling Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Bowling Bag Product Type
Sold|$2,277
Chanel cc belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt ornamented with two quilted cc logos. Accessory
CHANEL red structured jacket with CC buttons
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous structured red wool jacket from Chanel. 1993. Size 36. Fits a US 2/4. Pockets at hips
Chanel Vintage Black & White Crochet Jacket - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black & White Crochet Fabric Jacket. Circa 1980s. This jacket is in impeccable
Sold|$2,877
Chanel byzantine belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in Italy) Golden metal belt with Swarovski rhinestones and glass paste. Jewelry from
Sold|$3,357
Chanel belt 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated belt with oval medallions. Jewelry from the mid
Sold|$2,758
Chanel belt 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with "31 rue Cambon" medallions. Jewelry from the
Sold|$1,678
Chanel belt 1985s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain ornamented with coins decorated with the house lofo
Sold|$1,307
Vintage Small Chanel Bag in Black Satin
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage 80 '. Small CHANEL bag in black satin, trapezoid shape with drawing embroidered with a
Sold|$2,300
Chanel 1980s Navy Blue Trench Coat
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Let Chanel keep you Chic! Circa 1980s, this trench coat is a great navy blue color and features a
Sold|$4,432
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Leather Double Paris Flap Bag Navy blue lambskin leather bag with diamond stitch
Chanel 1980s Jewels & Pearls Magenta Silk Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everyone needs a Chanel scarf in their collection! Circa 1980s, this Silk scarf is a gorgeous
Sold|$1,495
1980s CHANEL Gold Plated Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold toned chain belt featuring a CHANEL plate and CoCo Chanel coin charm. Stamp Chanel. Length
Sold|$4,736
2011/2012 Chanel Grand Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Year 2011/2012 Caviar leather Black color Metal chains and leather handles CC Logo Large external pocket Two internal compartments divided by zip pocket 2 Additional pockets (one zip...
Sold|$2,638
Brown leather Camera bag Chanel Numbered
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown leather Camera bag with metal and leather chain. Length= 104 cm Size of the bag : 25 cm X 18 cm X 6 cm 2 outside pockets on each side . 2 inside pocket ( one with zip) Numbe...
Sold|$1,341
Vintage CHANEL Logo Rope Link Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Logo Rope Link Necklace Belt Measurements: Height: 1 inch Total Length: 36 4/8
Chanel Gold Chain Logo Belt, Circa 1984
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gold chain link logo belt by Chanel, from 1984. The belt has three strands in the front
CHANEL Iconic Logo Medallion Charm Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL from 1992 collection. - Chunky chain and jumbo charms in gold
Sold|$1,900
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Hot Pink 1980s Chanel Purse with Tassel
Chanel Black leather silver Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Black leather silver Hardware Shoulder Bag
Chanel black patent leather gold hardware bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black patent leather gold hardware bag
Chanel Dark Brown Gold hardware "Kelly" handbag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Dark Brown Gold hardware "Kelly" handbag
Sold|$4,556
Chanel Blu Silver Tone hardware Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Blu Silver Tone hardware Shoulder Bag
1980s Chanel Classic Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Bag Of Your Dreams Is Here! Circa late 1980s, this classic bag features gold hardware
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Medallion Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL chain belt is crafted of gold toned sturdy double chains featuring two large CC
1990s Chanel Embossed Logo Brown Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Caviar Leather brown bag Brown caviar leather embossed logo shoulder bag from Chanel
Sold|$1,067
Chanel black wool gold tone bottons dress
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel black wool gold tone bottons dress totally made in france in size 38
Sold|$1,490
1980s Chanel Kimono Jacket and Chanel Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous black wool kimono-style jacket from Chanel featuring an open front, front button pockets
CHANEL rare White RUSSIAN ERMINE Haute Couture Coat
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
as Chanel does not do a lot of fur, this circa 1980 Haute Couture coat was created for a woman of
Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Chanel Black Quilted Satin Vintage XL Rectangular Mini Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1659
Chanel Gold Leather Camellia Flower Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Gold Vintage Camellia Flower Evening Bag- excellent condition A rare style from the 1980’s
Chanel Beige Chevron Lambskin Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 80s Chanel chevron shoulder bag features a beige lambskin leather body, exterior
1990s Chanel Black Leather Jumbo Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Chanel Black Leather Jumbo Shoulder Bag Soft lamb skin leather, bordeaux tone inside outside
Chanel 1980s Vintage Lizard Camel Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel brown quilted lizard skin shoulder bag. Comes with hologram and original box. Repair to cut
Vintage 80s CHANEL black silk pleat skirt
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless vintage Chanel black silk charmeuse knife pleats midi skirt. size: 2/ XS or Small
Sold|$2,386
Chanel white and denim cotton silk jacket
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel white and denim cotton silk jacket embellished with gold tone CC logo buttons total lenght
1980s Chanel Love Letter Novelty Printed Scarf
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable novelty printed scarf from none other than 1980s Chanel! Large square scarf
Sold|$2,386
90s Chanel Beije Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
90s Chanel Beije Caviar Leather Shoulder Bag Gold tone hardware in prompt conditions just few
Rare Chanel white patent leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Rare Chanel white patent leather Shoulder Bag white patent leather and silver tone hardware 2.55
Sold|$2,997
Chanel Caviar Leather blu Navy Shoulder bag
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel Blu Navy Caviar Leather double shoulder bag. Shoulder Bag blu and gold tone chain Shoulder
1980s Chanel 'Ladylike' Felt Hat with Bow
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sweet 80s brown felt hat from Chanel featuring a contrasting ribbon with large bow. Ladylike Bow to
Sold|$2,158
Chanel Golden Metal Chain CC Belt, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt with quilted cc logos. Jewelry from the late
Sold|$2,877
'89/'90 Chanel Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Classy and elegant Chanel skirt suit Vintage '89/'90 Wool Cherry color Four pockets jacket
Sold|$1,400
1980s Chanel Olive Green Wool Trench Coat
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Chanel olive green double breasted trench coat. 100% wool with beautiful gold CC logo and
Chanel Burgundy Velvet Kiss Lock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel burgundy velvet gold chain shoulder bag. Featuring a gold toned "CC" with a
Sold|$1,798
Chanel belt 1980s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HANEL - (Made in France) Black leather and golden metal belt with a medallion at the end. Piece from the 1980s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 83 cm CCB25
Chanel CC Heart Buttons Paris / Miami Cashmere Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Chanel pastel pink cashmere cardi coat with CC logo Heart Jewel buttons : from Paris / MIAMI Cruise
1980s Chanel Navy Polka Dot Silk Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1980s Chanel silk navy polka dotted strapless dress and jacket. The busts of the dress is
1980s Chanel Boutique Purple Black Velvet Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Chanel Boutique Purple Black Velvet Jacket Purple black jacket embellished with gold tone
Sold|$2,950
1980s Chanel Black Nubuck Bucket Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chanel bucket bag in black nubuck leather featuring a gold toned chain buckle and jumbo chain
Chanel CC Monogram Bejeweled Silk Scarf, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable novelty printed silk scarf from none other than 1980s Chanel! Large square scarf
Chanel CC Monogram Bejeweled Silk Scarf, 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable novelty printed silk scarf from none other than 1980s Chanel! Large square scarf
1980s Chanel Patent Leather Chevron Quilted Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this 1980s Chanel bag! Made of black patent leather, this bag
CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Vintage Classic Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Vintage Classic Bag Age: 1989-91 Made In France Materials: Leather
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel red quilted lambskin leather flap shoulder bag. - Featuring a gold-toned "CC
Chanel Black Quilted Matelasse Lambskin Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Chanel black quilted Matelasse lambskin shoulder bag. - Featuring an exterior front
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.
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