CHANEL navvy blue LEATHER & CHAIN WAIST Belt VINTGE 1990s OS
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Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic vintage Chanel Chain Belt in elegant blue leather is crafted with gold-plated
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1990s Chanel Black Quilted Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap This CHANEL Small Classic Double
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Tweed Fabric Vintage Timeless Frame Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Tweed Fabric Vintage Timeless Frame Bag This CHANEL Timeless Frame Bag is in
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo Supermodel Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Chanel Jumbo Supermodel Tote is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Trapeze Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Trapeze Single Flap Bag
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in Very
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Jumbo XL Flap Bag This CHANEL Jumbo XL Flap Bag is in
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Classic Single Flap Bag
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic Double Flap
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB2034 Serial Number
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Shoulder Bag Reference: HB2045 Serial Number
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Classic Single Flap Bag Reference: HB1003 Serial Number
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
1990's. Primarily made from Lambskin Leather complimented by Gold hardware. Our reference is HB039
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1990s British Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Classic Dark Navy Wool Boucle Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel classic dark navy wool boucle jacket with round collar and allover braided trim, two bust
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1990s French Jackets
1990s Chanel Beige Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bag and Authenticity Card. Circa 1990's. Primarily made from Lambskin complimented by Gold hardware
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Boutique Short Sleeve Evening Blazer, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in New York, NY
. Period: 1990s Fabric: Not listed, feels like linen and silk blend. Size – S/ 36 Bust: 37″/ 94 cm Waist
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1990s European Blazers
Chanel Belt Composed of Big Links in Gold-Plated Metal, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Belt composed of big links in gold-plated metal from the beginning of the
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20th Century French Belts
Chanel Boutique Dark Blue Wool Pencil Skirt with Chanel Buttons c 1990s
By Chanel Boutique
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Boutique Dark blue wool pencil skirt Size 40 The classic designer light wool skirt has a
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1990s French Skirts
Rare Vintage 1990s Chanel Pink and White Stripe Canvas Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare chanel stripe square flap bag in pink and white with gold hardware. Rare collection from 1990s
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Rare Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Caviar Small Diana Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage classic small diana bag in black caviar leather with gold hardware. Slight creasing and rubbing on the leather corners and strap. Minor touch ups has been professionally done...
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1990s Shoulder Bags
Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Satin Mini Twist Top Handle Purse
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage black satin mini twist top handle bag. Very beautiful vintage condition, with no rubbing on the silk surface and corners. Minor peeling on the gold leather lining. Series #4....
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1990s Chanel Small Black Lambskin Quilted Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage small lambskin classic flap bag. Rare small size. Visible wear throughout the leather surface and lining. Zipper on the top flap has been changed. Overall in worn condition. ...
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1990s Shoulder Bags
Rare Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Leather Quilted Supermodel XL Tote
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage supermodel tote from the 90s. Overall in good vintage condition with visible creasing and scratches on the leather. Tarnishing on the turnlock hardware. Can be worn a...
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1990s Shoulder Bags
Chanel Rare 1990s Triple CC Twistlock Quilted Accordian Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
c.1991-1994 Black quilted lambskin Front flap with three gold plated CC twist locks Accordian style with three compartments Two compartments are open and the center one is zipper...
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1990s French Clutches
1990s Chanel Brown Caviar Leather CC Quilted Drawstring Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage drawstring hobo bag from the 90s in brown caviar leather. Item is in fair condition. Visible tiny pen mark on the exterior leather. Leather has slightly discolored. Visible w...
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1990s Hobo Bags
Rare Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Caviar Jumbo Diana Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare classic diana vintage in black caviar leather with silver hardware. Jumbo size. Perfect crossbody bag, but cannot be worn as double chain (shoulder), needs to be clipped if want...
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage 1990s Chanel Patent Quilted Vanity Lunchbox Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful lunchbox bag in black patent leather. Great condition overall. Interwoven chain top handle. A really great vintage piece to add to your collection. Light cloudiness on the ...
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Late 1990s Chanel Black Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1990s Chanel black suede kitten heel sling backs with a pointed toe box. The shoes are
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1990s Italian Shoes
Late 1990s Chanel Brown Suede Pointed Toe Sling Back Kitten Heels
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1990s Chanel brown suede kitten heel sling backs with a pointed toe box. The shoes are
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1990s Italian Shoes
1990s Chanel Patent Leather "Box Frame" Handbag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early Rare 90's Chanel "Box Frame" Shoulder Strap Handbag with Quilted Black Patent Leather. Large
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Iconic Buckles Skirt FR36/38
Sold|$1,813
1990s Chanel Iconic Buckles Skirt FR36/38
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel circa 1990 straight skirt in ultra soft dark brown leather with striped leather inserts
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1990s French Skirts
Chanel Black Sleeveless Dress With Satin Pink & Bow Detail circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning Chanel black sleeveless dress from the circa 1990s exudes timeless elegance and
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
1990s Black Leather Chanel CoCo Perfume Bottle Belt
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Nicely signed on the back, this belt is a collector item. It has some condition issues, mainly on the reverse side (included a missing buckle) which I have identified in the photogra...
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1990s French Belts
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag Reference: HB2033 Serial
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage 1990s Women's Blue Fucsia Skirt with CC Logo Detail
By Chanel
Located in Capri, IT
Chanel blue fucsia skirt Label is missing CC logo on the side
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1990s Skirts
Chanel Vintage Jumbo XL Maxi Flap Metallic Gold 1990s Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel Jumbo XL Maxi bag in a stunning metallic gold shade, a rare find originating from the 1990s
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL Vintage CC Logo 12 Buttons Double-Breasted Jacket Coat 1990s
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Vintage CC Logo 12 Buttons Double-Breasted Jacket Coat 1990s A stunning 90s double breasted
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1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL BLACK QUILTED LAMBSKIN VINTAGE MEDIUM CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG This ladies Chanel Medium
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Limited Edition Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Single Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather complimented by
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Small Classic Double Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Rare 1990S Chanel Fuschia 30cm Classic Medallion Tote
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare early 1990's Chanel classic medallion tote in fuchsia caviar leather with brushed gold
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Chanel Medium Classic Double Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin leather
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Chanel Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin complimented by
Category
1990s French Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Chanel Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin complimented by
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Chanel Maxi Jumbo XL Flap Bag is primarily made from black lambskin complimented by
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"CHANEL Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Small Classic Double Flap Bag This CHANEL Small Classic
Category
1990s French Shoulder Bags
1990s Chanel Mini Tan Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Tan Quilted Caviar Leather Vintage Single Flap Bag This CHANEL Single Flap Bag is in
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of chanel 1990s. If you’re looking for black chanel 1990s and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, gray and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 331 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
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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.
Questions About Chanel
- Do Chanel bags go up in value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Chanel make bedding?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.
The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.
A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.
A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.
Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Chanel purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
- Why is Chanel so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
- When was Chanel founded?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Where are Chanel bags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Who is Chanel owned by?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, 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. 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. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Are Chanel earrings real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
- Are Chanel pearls real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
- Who is the founder of Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
- What is Chanel Matelasse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
- What does Chanel 5 smell like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
- What is Chanel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
- Is Chanel a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, Chanel is one of the most desirable luxury brands in the world. This top-class designer brand creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the best-known talent in the fashion world. Find many Chanel accessories and apparel on 1stDibs.
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Keke Palmer’s 1980s Chanel Gown Has A Memorable Past
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
From the Runway to Rihanna, These Chanel Pearl Sunglasses Are the Peak of ’90s Chic
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
With a Wink, Karl Lagerfeld Sent This Egg-Carton-Shaped Chanel Bag Down the Runway
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
This Vintage Chanel Fur Muff Is Après-Ski Chic
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
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Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.
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