Chanel cotton tweed dress with camelia FR 40 Spring 2011 11P
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel tweed cotton dress with camelia Spring 2011 Size FR 40 Made in France 62% cotton 33% polyamid 5% viscose Fully silk lined Flat measures: Length cm. 97 Shoulders cm. 28 Bust...
Chanel Spring/Summer 2023 Runway Top in Stretch Crepe with Silk Bow
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL TOP IN STRETCH CREPE WITH SILK BOW FROM THE SPRING/SUMMER 2023 FASHION SHOW SIZE LARGE 44 FR Magnificent and iconic Chanel top in stretch crepe with silk bow from the Spring/...
Chanel Spring 2021 Women's Navy Pink Knit Jacket FR34/UK6 with Bows
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel knitted jacket from the Spring 2021 21P collection. Unworn with tag/spare yarn/button. Made from wonderfully detailed navy and pink intricately woven knit with raw ed...
Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2013 Cropped tweed jacket navy white
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in CANNES, FR
Chanel x Karl Lagerfeld Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection Short tweed jacket in shades of blue and white. Size 38.
2015 Spring Runway CHANEL Metallic Gold Toned Distressed Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This contemporary and stylish CHANEL limited edition "feministe mais feminine" clutch bag is crafted of distressed leather in metallic gold featuring silver-toned hardware. This clut...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018 Size FR 34
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Navy & White Houndstooth Tweed Blazer Spring/Summer 2018, Size FR 34 Description: From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2018 (18P) collection, this exquisite blazer is crafted in a bol...
Chanel Pink Fantasy Tweed Jacket Sequins 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The most divine, ultra detailed Chanel fantasy tweed jacket from the 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection. Unworn. Made from wonderfully textured pink based, multi coloured rag wea...
Rare Chanel Spring 2012 Cashmere Silk Rue Cambon Jacquard Scarf Made in France
By Chanel
Located in TETOUAN, MA
An elegant and increasingly collectible Chanel jacquard scarf from the Spring 2012 (12P) Collection, expertly crafted in France from a luxurious blend of 65% cashmere and 35% silk. C...
Chanel 2013 Spring Collection Black Tweed and Eyelet Suit with Pearl Buttons
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Spring 2013 RTW black mesh and tweed skirt suit with Peter Pan collar and pearl buttons. Fitted through the bodice with wool patch pockets and flared fit around the hips. Matc...
Chanel Spring 2017 Fantasy Tweed Zip & Velcro Detail Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Totally fabulous Chanel skirt - from the Spring/Summer 2017 17S collection. Look 12 on the runway. Bought for £2700 and new tag/fabric swatch. Superbly crafted from chunky cotton/ac...
Chanel 2018 Spring Summer Transparent Clear PVC Camellia Small Mini Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Spring Summer 2018 Runway Transparent Clear Camellia Printed Small Mini Bucket Bag This bucket bag from the brand delicately displays Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the came...
Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 2013 Collection - France Dress and bolero set in wide white fishnet from the ready-to-wear 2013 collection of the designer House Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld. Retro bolero w...
Chanel Spring 2012 Cream Silk Pleated Shorts with Crystal CC Button FR 38
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Spring 2012 Cream Silk Pleated Shorts with Crystal CC Button FR 38 Description: From the coveted Chanel Spring 2012 collection, these cream silk pleated shorts embody the mai...
CHANEL green Lesage and ivory leather dress FR 40 Spring 2012 12P
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
Chanel dress collection spring 2012 Look 57/86 on the show Sleeveless dress, top in green, gray and white Lesage fabric, with ornamental synthetic pearls in the center of the front,...
$2,445Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Spring 2018 Women's CC Appliqué Windbreaker Jacket, Size FR34
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super cool Chanel windbreaker jacket from the Spring 2018 collection. Unworn. Made from soft and crisp off pale cream polyamide mix with navy and sheer panelled viscose ribbed trims....
Chanel Spring 2017 Navy & Silver Striped CC Button Knit Top
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel knit top from the Spring 2017 collection. Look 31 on the runway. Unworn. Made from beautifully textured, intricately knitted navy, white and silver cotton/cashmere/si...
Chanel Boy Soldout Spring 2016 Fluo Medium Rare Black Neon Lime Nylon Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Spring 2016 RTW Fluo Neon Lime Sport Boy Bag Year: 2016 Spring Ready to Wear Chain-link strap Silver-tone hardware accents. Boy push-lock closure Black nylon ...
Chanel Spring 2018 (Karl Lagerfeld) Ivory Sequin Shift Dress FR 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This elegant Chanel dress from the Spring 2018 collection showcases the refined modern aesthetic developed under Karl Lagerfeld. The minimalist shift silhouette is entirely embellish...
Chanel Spring/Summer 2017 Pink Tweed Mini Dress FR 36 / US 4 Collectors Piece
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Pink Tweed Mini Dress, Spring/Summer 2017, Size 36 (US 4) This rare Chanel dress from the Spring/Summer 2017 collection showcases the maison’s mastery of tweed in a soft past...
Chanel 22P Pre Spring-Summer 2022 Camellia Print Silk Mini Dress New FR38/UK10
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Super cute Chanel camellia mini dress from the 22P 2022 Spring-Summer Pre-Collection Unworn. Made from black and white camellia printed silk with fringed panel detailing. It has an a...
Chanel Satin Bomber Jacket Spring/Summer 2021 Ecru with Black Collar FR 34 NWT
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Satin Bomber Jacket – Spring/Summer 2021 – Ecru with Black Collar – FR 34 Description: Elegant and versatile Chanel 21S blouson jacket, designed in ivory satin with a contras...
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chanel Spring/Summer 2021 Black Satin Ruched Shorts with No.5 Button FR 40 Description: From Chanel’s coveted Spring/Summer 2021 collection, these tailored shorts embody the refined...
Chanel Spring 2017 Women's Neon Print Silk Blouse, Size FR38/UK10
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Stunning Chanel blouse from the Spring 2017 collection. Worn once. Made from blurred neon printed silk, it has a soft fit with short sleeves. Fastens at back with concealed etched mo...
Chanel Spring 2016 Navy Blue Fantasy Tweed Size 42 Metallic Jacket
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, Spring 2016 navy blue fantasy tweed dual breasted jacket ! Features a luxurious fabric blend of Acrylic (29%), Polyester (37%), Nylon (26%), Meta...
Chanel Spring 2012 Women's Tailcoat Jacket in Peach Pink Wool Tweed
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Futuristic pretty tailcoat inspired jacket from the Chanel Spring 2012 Collection. look 23 on the catwalk. Worn just twice and then carefully stored. Made from peach pink wool mix tw...
Chanel Spring 2017 Navy Fantasy Tweed Jacket and Dress Suit Set FR34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This refined Chanel two-piece suit set is from the Spring 2017 (17P) collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld and exemplifies the house’s signature tweed tailoring and Parisian elegance...
Chanel Spring 2016 Silver Metallic Woven Ribbon Pencil Skirt With Tags FR 40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional Chanel Spring 2016 metallic woven pencil skirt from the Karl Lagerfeld era, showcasing the house’s mastery of couture textile innovation and sculptural tailoring. Cons...
Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel 2018 18P Pre-Spring 2018 Collection black metallic lame CC buttons dress Rare black Chanel metallic lurex knit dress. Size 38 FR. 2 Patch pockets. Signature : Chanel made in...
$4,216Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Spring 2012 Karl Lagerfeld Black White Silver Size 44 Hand Painted Blazer
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black, white and metallic silver double breasted runway blazer jacket. Hand painted silver graffiti print throughout. Silver faux pearl ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Black Knit One Shoulder Gown with Knit Cuto
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience effortless elegance with the Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2012 Knit One Shoulder Gown. Its sophisticated design is perfect for a variety of occasions, while the stretch...
Chanel Logo Coco Chanel Smoking Printed T-Shirt Pre-Owned
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chanel Logo Coco Chanel Smoking Printed T-Shirt Pre-Owned Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2010 spring / summer collection Style: MP119 / P37873K02540 Country of production: Fra...
CHANELl 8K$ Couture Tweed Dress with Floral Appliqué 42 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
— Chanel 2010 Lesage Tweed Dress with Couture Floral Embellishment — boutique value over 8,000$ — ~ From Chanel’s Spring 2010 “Countryside” collection, as envisioned by Karl Lage...
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.
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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures.
Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond.
And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship.
Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods.
The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.