Skip to main content

Chanel 1997

to
31
6
510
81
1
4
451
497
99
1
550
58
32
27
15
281
205
530
466
58
3
Sort By
Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack
Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack

Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the iconic Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack, a timeless and versatile accessory

Category

1990s Italian Backpacks

Rare Chanel 1997-1999 lime caviar briefcase
Rare Chanel 1997-1999 lime caviar briefcase

Rare Chanel 1997-1999 lime caviar briefcase

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel 1997-1999 (5 series) lime color caviar leather briefcase, interior Apple green, 24k

Category

1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Vintage Chanel 1997 Cruise Cream Pants Suit
Vintage Chanel 1997 Cruise Cream Pants Suit

Vintage Chanel 1997 Cruise Cream Pants Suit

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Chanel 1997 Cruise Cream Suit. Perfect for a courthouse

Category

1990s Trouser Pant Suits

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare
CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CHANEL 1997 CC Logos Double Chain Belt Vintage Very Rare A very very rare and highly sought after

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag
Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag

Chanel 1997 Vintage Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1997 Top Handle Kelly Frame Vanity Box Bag Introduced by Gabrielle Chanel to guarantee

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1997 Vintage Navy Bomber Jacket
Chanel 1997 Vintage Navy Bomber Jacket

Chanel 1997 Vintage Navy Bomber Jacket

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Year: 1997 Material: Viscose Color: Navy Measurements: Size Tag: None, fits approx 40 Shoulder to

Category

1990s Coats and Outerwear

Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Blush Pink
Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Blush Pink

Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Blush Pink

Located in Dallas, TX

Chanel 1997 Quilted Vanity Top Handle Bag – Blush Pink A rare late-90s Chanel treasure, this 1997

Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag
Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag

Chanel 1997 Camellia Ivory Linen Tote Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Camellia Embossed Linen Tote – 1997 A rare 1997 Chanel tote crafted in textured linen

Category

1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Chanel 1997 Lambskin Mini Flap Box Bag
Vintage Chanel 1997 Lambskin Mini Flap Box Bag

Vintage Chanel 1997 Lambskin Mini Flap Box Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Vintage Chanel mini lambskin leather quilted box flap bag circa 1990. made of black leather quilted

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel 1997 Vintage Classic Kelly Beige Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag
Chanel 1997 Vintage Classic Kelly Beige Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag

Chanel 1997 Vintage Classic Kelly Beige Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5531 Brand: Chanel

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel chain belt Spring 1997
Chanel chain belt Spring 1997

Chanel chain belt Spring 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal chain belt, buckle engraved with CHANEL. 1997 Spring-Summer

Category

1990s French Belts

Fall 1997 Chanel Mint Green Bouclé Tweed Jacket
Fall 1997 Chanel Mint Green Bouclé Tweed Jacket

Fall 1997 Chanel Mint Green Bouclé Tweed Jacket

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lovely Chanel 1997 Fall collection mint green bouclé tweed jacket. Features gold ribbed disc style

Category

1990s French Jackets

CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue
CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue

CHANEL Couture Tweed Pencil Skirt Vintage Red Midnight blue

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

. Styled with a Chanel 90s white shirt and with a vintage Chanel 1997 CC logo belt for sale separately

Category

1960s French Flare Skirts

Vintage Rare Chanel Mini Shopping Bag Kelly Pink Lambskin GHW
Vintage Rare Chanel Mini Shopping Bag Kelly Pink Lambskin GHW

Vintage Rare Chanel Mini Shopping Bag Kelly Pink Lambskin GHW

By Chanel

Located in Sewickley, PA

and boutique booklet. The "O.G." Kelly - one of our favorite vintage treasures is this Chanel 1997

Category

1990s Top Handle Bags

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

plated micro-chain, this evening bag was a super limited release shown in Chanel's 1997 Spring runway

Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel belt Fall 1997
Chanel belt Fall 1997

Chanel belt Fall 1997

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with a glass paste rectangular buckle. 1997

Category

1990s French Belts

Chanel bag Summer 1997
Chanel bag Summer 1997

Chanel bag Summer 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted canvas 'shopping' bag printed with a stylised multicolored flower

Category

1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière
Chanel Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière

Chanel Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A beautiful vintage Chanel Spring 1997 find! This is a major conversation piece as there won't be a

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Jewellery Belt Fall, 1997
Chanel Jewellery Belt Fall, 1997

Chanel Jewellery Belt Fall, 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal jewellery belt with a glass paste buckle and costume pearls

Category

20th Century French Waist Belts

Chanel Spring 1997 Cream Playsuit
Chanel Spring 1997 Cream Playsuit

Chanel Spring 1997 Cream Playsuit

By Chanel Boutique

Located in London, GB

A Chanel spring 1997 cream coloured playsuit. This piece features two deep pockets in a curved

Category

20th Century French Jumpsuits

1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps
1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps

1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1997 Chanel Yellow Patent Leather Slingback Pumps are a striking fusion of color and

Category

1990s Shoes

Chanel Blue Denim Vanity Bag, 1996/1997
Chanel Blue Denim Vanity Bag, 1996/1997

Chanel Blue Denim Vanity Bag, 1996/1997

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in Italy) Blue denim Vanity bag with golden metal. Removable handle and padlock

Category

1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top
Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top

Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel Spring 1997 White “CC” Cropped Top - Size 44. (It fits smaller since it

Category

1990s French Crop Tops

CHANEL Briefcase Black Caviar Leather Handbag 1996–1997
CHANEL Briefcase Black Caviar Leather Handbag 1996–1997

CHANEL Briefcase Black Caviar Leather Handbag 1996–1997

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Briefcase, réalisé en cuir caviar noir résistant et luxueux

Category

1990s Briefcases and Attachés

Rare SS 1997 Chanel Holographic Acrylic Chain Belt
Rare SS 1997 Chanel Holographic Acrylic Chain Belt

Rare SS 1997 Chanel Holographic Acrylic Chain Belt

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Chanel acrylic CC holographic belt from Spring Summer 1997 collection. Unique design with

Category

1990s Belts

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997
Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

Chanel Devoured Silk Velvet Set, 1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Devoured silk velvet set composed of a dress and trousers, in blue and

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses

1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket
1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket

1997 Chanel Runway Documented Boucle Navy Dress Jacket

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This navy wool dress jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Fall 1997 collection. Tailored

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL CC Vanity Case Black Caviar Leather 1997–1999
CHANEL CC Vanity Case Black Caviar Leather 1997–1999

CHANEL CC Vanity Case Black Caviar Leather 1997–1999

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique Vanity Case CHANEL CC, réalisé en cuir caviar noir et rehaussé d’une délicate garniture

Category

1990s Cosmetic Bags

Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch

Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years

Category

1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Fall 1997 Chanel Grey Wool Double Breasted Jacket
Vintage Fall 1997 Chanel Grey Wool Double Breasted Jacket

Vintage Fall 1997 Chanel Grey Wool Double Breasted Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel grey wool double breasted jacket from 1997 A/W collection. - Round collar

Category

1990s French Double-Breasted Jackets

CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999
CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999

CHANEL Timeless WOC Mini Black Lambskin Leather Handbag 1997–1999

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnifique sac à main CHANEL modèle Timeless WOC Mini, confectionné en cuir d’agneau uni noir et

Category

1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody

Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock

Category

1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Timeless Quilted Black Leather Bag, 1996/1997
Chanel Timeless Quilted Black Leather Bag, 1996/1997

Chanel Timeless Quilted Black Leather Bag, 1996/1997

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Quilted black leather bag with a double flap and golden metal elements

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 2.55 Pink Wool Bag Collection, 1997/99
Chanel 2.55 Pink Wool Bag Collection, 1997/99

Chanel 2.55 Pink Wool Bag Collection, 1997/99

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel -(Made in France) Bag in pink wool. Collection 1997/99. Serial number and authenticity card

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel F/W 1997 Navy Boucle Cropped Jacket Pants Suit
Chanel F/W 1997 Navy Boucle Cropped Jacket Pants Suit

Chanel F/W 1997 Navy Boucle Cropped Jacket Pants Suit

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Chanel runway fall 1997 jacket and pants set. Cropped jacket with chenille trim in brown, burgundy

Category

1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Vintage Chanel Fall 1997 Runway Embroidered Bouclé Jacket
Vintage Chanel Fall 1997 Runway Embroidered Bouclé Jacket

Vintage Chanel Fall 1997 Runway Embroidered Bouclé Jacket

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Chanel Fall 1997 jacket is such an classic Chanel jacket to collect. It is from the

Category

1990s French Jackets

Chanel minaudière bag by Karl Lagerfeld collection 1997/1999
Chanel minaudière bag by Karl Lagerfeld collection 1997/1999

Chanel minaudière bag by Karl Lagerfeld collection 1997/1999

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - Ready-to-Wear Collection 1997/1999, under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Small

Category

1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan
Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan

Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Chanel 97A 1997/1998 F/W RTW cashmere cardigan Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: Fall / Winter

Category

1990s Cardigans

Rare 1997 Chanel Mini Black Plexiglass CC Snake Chain Box Bag
Rare 1997 Chanel Mini Black Plexiglass CC Snake Chain Box Bag

Rare 1997 Chanel Mini Black Plexiglass CC Snake Chain Box Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare vintage 1997 chanel acrylic box bag in black with gold snake chain. Collector piece. Minor

Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Chanel 1997", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Chanel 1997 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary chanel 1997 for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel 1997 may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chanel 1997?

Prices for a chanel 1997 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $14,800, while, on average they fetch $1,765.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    In the 1990s, there were a few models and celebrities who served as the faces of Chanel. They included actress Anna Mouglalis, model and actress Carole Bouquet, model Claudia Schiffer and musician Vanessa Paradis. Shop a collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel 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, 2025
    Coco 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel 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, 2021
    Depending 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, 2021
    The 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.