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Chanel Belts

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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.

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Designer: Chanel
Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt OR necklace ! Can be worn dressed up or down. Pair with jeans and a white tank, or...
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1980s French Chanel Belts

Chanel bow belt 2002
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with costume pearls and glass pearls. The buckle represents a glass paste bow. 2002 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic dire...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald poured glass stations. Classically Baroque in the Chanel idiom with sea serpent...
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1960s French Baroque Revival Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage Iconic CC Logo Navy Leather intertwined Chain Link Necklace Belt
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage Iconic Double CC Logo Navy Blue Leather intertwined Chain Linked Modernist Elegant Necklace Belt, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Can be used as ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

Chanel belt 2020
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Quilted black and red leather belt. 2020 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Virginie Viard. Piece from private sales. Condition: Very...
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2010s European Chanel Belts

Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Sea Serpent Belt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Coco Chanel Early Poured Glass Haute Couture Belt. Designed as a series of swag chains with emerald poured glass stations. Classically Baroque in the Chanel idiom with sea serpent...
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1960s French Chanel Belts

Iconic chain and red leather belt with leather bow Chanel Circa 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic chain and red leather belt with leather bow closure. Lenght including leather = 135 cm Lenght without leather part = 60 cm
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1980s European Chanel Belts

Chanel belt Fall 1993
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Collector's golden metal belt with costume pearls and colorful glass paste. 1993 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Con...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

CHANEL burgundy & black leather 2020 REVERSIBLE Belt 75
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel reversible belt in black and burgundy leather offers versatile elegance. Featuring a matte silver-tone CC buckle, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Belts

Chanel By Lagerfeld Silk Bow-Embellished Chainlink Coin Charm Waist Belt, FW1995
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Geneva, CH
A fantastic “noughties” Chanel piece, this timeless waist belt will instantly elevate any outfit, for example by cinching the waist of an oversized blazer or dress. Crafted from black silk and smooth leatherette with gold-tone link chain and medallion ornament, it has a generous width and fastens with a refined rectangular gilt metal buckle at the back (see pictures 8 & 19). Ravishing silk satin central bow. Marked EU size 79, the belt is stamped "CHANEL 95 CC A - MADE IN FRANCE" in goldtone letters. A true iconic accessory from the house of Chanel for your every "ladylike" look ! Remark : last November, a less elaborate waist belt sold for more than USD 1'800 at the sale "The golden years of Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel - The Mouna Ayoub...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

2005 Chanel Logo Catwalk Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld logo embellished chain belt featuring iconic logo CC with multicolored beads, faux-pearls, silver-tone hardware with front closure, logo plaque under front ...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

CHANEL turquoise leather 20C BOW & CHAIN Belt One Size
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel chain belt in gold-tone metal is elegantly interwoven with turquoise leather, blending the house’s iconic materials with vibrant color. Designed to tie at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Belts

CHANEL 1990's Vintage iconic gold plated logo ID chunky chain necklace belt
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 1990's Vintage iconic gold plated logo ID chunky chain necklace belt Reference: TGAS/E00857 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid C...
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1990s Chanel Belts

Chanel belt Fall 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with costume pearls and green glass paste. 1994 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Conditio...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel, vintage black leather logo belt
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, vintage black leather and gold tone metal belt with four branded logo metal plates. The item is in very good vintage condition. CONDITION: good condition SIZE: 85 MEASUREM...
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1990s Chanel Belts

Chanel 1991/Collection 28 Fig Leaf and Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare and very highly sought after documented 1991 Chanel fig leaf belt. The belt features four layers of black leather and gold tone metal chain ...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel 1995 Ceinture T75 Stunning maxi CC chain link Belt US27 Size S Pristine
By Victoire de Castellane, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel belt from the PE1995 collection in a large gold metal chain decorated with a large CC logo encrusted with large white rhinestones; closed with a hook. Size 75 or 36FR or US27,...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Fall 1993 Chanel Chunky Chain Link Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The iconic Chanel chunky chain belt from the Fall 1993 collection. In excellent condition, adjustable from a size 2-10. Solid and heavy, can sit low on your hips or high on your natu...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

CHANEL Karl Lagerfeld 2012 Skinny belt patent leather SZ 110
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rare! CHANEL B12 Karl Lagerfeld 2012 Skinny belt patent leather SZ 110 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 2012 Style: B12 CHANEL patent leather belt with a buckle with the iconic C...
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2010s Italian Chanel Belts

1980s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Cambon Coin Belt Charm
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL gold toned coin belt charm is crafted of gold plated metal. It used to be part of a vintage Chanel chain belt from the 1980s. Measures 3.3 cm in diameter. Condi...
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1980s Unknown Chanel Belts

Spring/Summer 1988 Chanel Multi Buckle Stretch Belt
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel multibuckle belt from the 1988 Spring/Summer collection. This ultimate statement piece features 10 static buckles and one adjustable buckle on a wide black elasticized belt wi...
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1980s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Black Cuff Pearl Logo Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel vintage black lucite cuff bracelet withPearl and clear rhinestones CC logo. Gold plated metal hardware. Mint condition. Original box included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage 1990s Runway Iconic Double Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Vintage 1990s Runway Iconic Double Chain Belt Necklace in very good condition. Thick and chunky gold chain with black leather woven throughout. hook closure. double chain deta...
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1990s Chanel Belts

Chanel Iconic Collectible 12 Charm Belt
By Chanel, Victoire de Castellane
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Chanel Charm belt can be worn also as a Necklace. The most complete item we ever came across ,with 12 different charms. Collection 28 designed by Victoire de Castellane. 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Chanel Belts

Chanel belt Fall 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal and leather belt. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Leng...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Rhinestone Diamond Barbie Double Strand CC Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1995 Spring Runway Rhinestone Double Strand CC Diamond Barbie Belt This stunning belt is a creation of small gold link settings each securing a rhinestone with a prism of col...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
A bold and timeless set from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, this belt and bracelet duo from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection is a true statement of vintage Chanel sophistication. Design...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Vintage 1990s Chanel Gold Sun Medallion Layered Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Chanel gold sun medallion with CC detail waist belt. Can be worn as layered necklace as well. Light tarnishing on the hardware. Truly a collector’s piece. Comes as is.
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1990s Chanel Belts

Chanel, multicolor iridescent chain belt
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, multicolor iridescent chain belt. The item is in good condition. Small hairline scratches on the hardware. CONDITION: good condition SIZE: 70 - adjustable MEASUREMENTS: le...
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1990s Chanel Belts

CHANEL B16A gold tone faux pearl CC logo round globes necklace
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL B16A gold tone faux pearl CC logo round globes necklace Reference: TGAS/E00858 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: B16A Material: ...
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2010s Italian Chanel Belts

Vintage Chanel 1991 A/W Leather Multi Chain Drape Belt Fringe Skirt
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
A striking and highly significant piece from Chanel’s Autumn/Winter 1991 collection, this runway-worthy belt embodies the bold, opulent aesthetic of early ‘90s Chanel. Designed by K...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage F/W 1995 Black Satin Bow Wide Waist 95A Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This vintage Chanel satin belt is from the Fall/Winter 1995 collection. It features a large statement bow with a black satin finish, adjustable closure, and a chic, timeless aestheti...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel belt Spring 2004
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Silvery metal belt with resin. 2004 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Le...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

CHANEL black 08A LONDON CC FILIGREE TWEED Waist Belt 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel wide belt in black tweed embodies timeless sophistication with a signature house touch. Featuring a striking filigree silver-tone metal CC buckle, it seaml...
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Early 2000s Chanel Belts

Chanel belt 1990s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal and black leather belt. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 80 cm SKU:CCB22
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1980s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage Lion Head Medallion Gold Toned Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare gold toned multi chain belt featuring seven 3D iconic lion head medallions. This belt terminates with CC logo and lion head coin charm. Adjustable hook closure. ...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Chanel Rare Jewelled Eagle Black and Gold Runway Belt or Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL rare gold toned chain belt with black interwoven leather featuring a large jewelled eagle. Focal point of the CHANEL 2001 Spring runway show. May be worn as a belt or neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Belts

Chanel belt 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Belt composed of several golden metal chain rows and ending with a sphere ornamented with a CC. A 2cc3 Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lager...
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1980s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Cruise 2005 black and beige belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cruise 2005 black and beige belt with light gold hardware. 85cm/34”. Large size. Comes with original dust cover.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Belts

Chanel Red Lambskin & Gold Chain Belt (Spring/Summer 1992)
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
A bold and luxurious statement piece, this vintage Chanel wide long chain belt seamlessly blends elegance with an edgy, fashion-forward appeal. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Belt Haute Couture with Pearly Drop, 1991
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal jewelry belt with glass paste, rhinestones, and a pearly drop. A 1991 Haute Couture Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good c...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Chanel belt / necklace 2001
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Antique-golden metal belt / necklace with charms and gemstones. 2001 Fall-Winter Collection, under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Good conditi...
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Black Elastic Lambskin & Gold Chain CC Belt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Elastic Lambskin & Gold Chain CC Belt SKU: 123501 Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Excellent Condition. faint scratching at hardware. Model: Elast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chanel Belts

Rare 1993 Chanel Gold Chain Triple Layered Medallion Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare Chanel gold medallion triple layered chain waist belt. 24k gold plated hardware. An absolute eye catching collector’s piece. Very hard model to come by. Light tarnishing on...
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1990s Chanel Belts

Chanel Tortoise Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain CC Logo Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
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1990s Italian Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage 1988 Pearl Tassel Chain Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare tassel belt featuring alternating gold toned chain sections and large faux pearls. Triple swag at front. Collection 23 - Year : 1988. Adjustable size. Hook clos...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Iconic Chanel logo gold toned hardware bar black leather belt
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
A rare, large Chanel Logo Waist Belt from 1997 -as worn on the runway by Naomi Campbell and Stella Tenant. It features a very large gold bar with CHANEL logo at the front, internal l...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Era Leather Belt with Crystal and Pearl Embellishments
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
- CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld - Cira 2000 - Black lambskin leather - Embellished with Rhinestones and Pearls - French size 40 - Made in France - Sold by Mae Vintage London
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Early 2000s French Chanel Belts

Rare Chanel Black Patent Oversized CC Stone Wide Belt
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful XL Belt in black patent with huge logo. Perfect for a statement waist belt. Overall in good condition. Minor loose patent surface but not significant. Slight tarnishing on ...
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2010s Chanel Belts

Chanel belt Summer 1992
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Red leather belt with a golden metal chain. 1992 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Good condition Dimens...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

1990s Chanel Interlocking CC Gold Plated Chain Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1990s Chanel Interlocking CC Gold Plated Chain Waist Belt is a striking accessory that embodies the iconic luxury and timeless elegance associated with the Chanel brand. Crafted ...
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Late 20th Century French Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage 1988 Gold Toned Filigree Camelia Belt
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage amazing antiqued gold tone filigree belt featuring iconic camelia design links. Collection season 23 (1988). Hook clasp. Marked CHANEL ...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Vintage Chanel Gold Chain & Leather Logo Belt 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Chanel Logo Belt. Crafted in gold plated metal with leather. Created in the iconic 80s whilst Victoire de Castellane was at the hel...
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1980s Chanel Belts

Chanel Iconic Golden Metal Belt, 1993
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Iconic golden metal belt from the 1993 Spring-Summer collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 96 cm Per...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Chanel Vintage Black Satin Bow with Gold Buckle, Chain and Medalion Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Black Satin Bow with Gold Buckle, Chain and Medalion Belt. This vintage Chanel belt is a luxury addition to any closet. The item features a black satin bow and a large...
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2010s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Gold Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain Tortoise Cc Logo Spring 1997 Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
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1990s Italian Chanel Belts

rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink checker tweed silk lined boned corset belt FR40 L
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 94P Vintage pink checker tweed silk lined boned corset belt FR40 L Reference: TGAS/E00519 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 94P Material: Tweed Color: Pi...
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1990s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Black Lamb Leather Belt, 1992
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Black lamb leather with golden metal. 1992 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: from 74 cm to 77 c...
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20th Century French Chanel Belts

Chanel belt 1982
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Golden metal chain belt interlaced with black leather. A 1982 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 95 cm SKU:CCB34
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1980s French Chanel Belts

Chanel Rare Supermodel Black Gold Belt
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare and collectible autumn 93 oversize belt. Black leather with hammered gold lettering. Small size 70cm/28” Buckle dimensions: 4" x 3.25". Com...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chanel Belts

Chanel belts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Chanel belts available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, orange and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Chanel belts from top boutiques around the world. Chanel belts prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $164 and tops out at $22,900, while the average work can sell for $1,998.
Questions About Chanel Belts
  • 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 22, 2021
    A Chanel tote's price can vary on the second depending on size, model, condition, and age. New Chanel small clutches start at around $1,900 while totes and other purses fetch $4,000-$5,000.
  • 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.
  • 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
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Chanel doesn’t make men’s belts and they do not have a menswear line. That said, there are men who do wear Chanel belts and other items from the women’s line to create their own noteworthy style. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chanel garments and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Chanel sells a variety of items. The French luxury fashion house offers ready-to-wear apparel, shoes, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics and skin care products. In addition, Chanel is well known for its small leather goods and bags, such as its iconic 2.55 Flap Bag. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chanel Reissue 2.55 is the updated version of the classic Chanel 2.55 handbag. Inspired by Coco Chanel’s original design from 1955, the Reissue 2.55 was released in 2005 as a homage to the original. The reissued version is considered more modern in design with slight modifications in the lock, leather, handle and flaps. Shop a wide range of the Chanel classic 2.55 and the Reissue 2.55 on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 7, 2024
    The designer at Chanel was Virginie Viard until she stepped away from her role in June of 2024. Viard started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s “right arm and my left arm” according to Lagerfeld, who injected Chanel with a frisson of modernity from his first collection at the venerable brand.

    In addition to a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye.

    Viard's successor had yet to be named as of June 2024.

    Find vintage Chanel handbags, evening dresses, jackets and other clothing for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel iridescent is a type of material used by the French luxury fashion house Chanel to produce handbags and other accessories. It is a type of calfskin with a shimmery finish. You'll find a large collection of Chanel bags 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is manufactured in a number of locations. The French luxury fashion house has factories in France, Italy and Spain. Their sunglasses come from a factory in Italy. You can find a large selection of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The term Chanel Deauville refers to one of a number of bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Chanel. The most well known is the tote bag emblazoned with the Chanel logo. In addition, the brand produced backpacks, bowling bags and makeup bags with a similar logo design. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel Deauville bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Chanel is known for its fashion accessories and trailblazing clothing designs, which first appeared in the early 1900s and promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. Chanel handbags and purses are some of the most well-known and sought-after accessories in the world. With a subtle and chic aesthetic, many of the legendary French house’s crossbody bags, shoulder bags, tote bags and other bags are popular among celebrities and fashion obsessives. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel clothing, jewelry and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chanel in France in 1883, was a fashion designer who got her nickname during her short-lived career as a cabaret singer. In 1910, she opened a boutique in Paris to sell her hats, which were beloved by the popular French actresses of the era. Her success with hats led her to open the first Chanel Couture House five years later, where she designed and sold women’s sportswear made of jersey — which until then was used to make men’s underwear. Her revolutionary style catapulted her to fame, and in the decades that followed, Coco Chanel remained on the cutting edge of fashion, creating modern, timeless clothing, perfumes and accessories — and, of course, her iconic bags, which are revered to this day. Shop a collection of Chanel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel'S leather bags are the most durable compared to others. Standing the test of time and heavy-duty nature even when soft to the touch. From Chanel's quilted flaps to small leather goods, on 1stDibs, find a variety of authentic pieces from Chanel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    No, you can't scan a Chanel microchip on your own. The security feature uses proprietary coding technology that QR readers on mobile phones can't read. Only associates at Chanel boutiques have the equipment necessary to read the microchips. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel pieces from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Chanel jackets have a chain, however, there are a few styles that do. These styles feature a chain as an ornamental detail or to help weigh down the jacket for a specific drape. Shop a collection of authentic Chanel jackets from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, Chanel bags have names. The brand's iconic flap bag is known as the Chanel 2.55, and the redesign of this bag created by Karl Lagerfeld is the Chanel Classic or Chanel 11.12. Names of other Chanel bags include the Boy, the Gabrielle, the Wallet on Chain and the Grand Shopping Tote or GST. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Chanel bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate Chanel hardware, consider the weight. Real Chanel hardware is heavy solid metal. In fact, chain straps and fasteners were 24-karat gold until 2008. Flimsy lightweight metal or plastic is unlikely to be real. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Chanel bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can order directly from the Chanel website. However, not all styles are available online, as some are exclusive to Chanel boutiques or certain authorized third-party brick-and-mortar retailers. You can also find Chanel apparel, bags, jewelry and accessories on a number of reputable online platforms. Shop a large collection of Chanel pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, you can buy Chanel online. Not every Chanel product, however, is available through the brand's official website.

    While Chanel fragrances can be purchased at the brand's site, Chanel clothing, bags and accessories are not available for purchase directly through the company online. Auction sites and luxury resale platforms sell both vintage and new Chanel bags and other items, but authenticity is always a concern when buying online, so it's important to purchase from a reputable seller that properly vets the origin and authenticity of your items.

    An authentic Chanel bag sold online will never be cheap, but a high price tag doesn't necessarily mean it's the real thing. Find a collection of authentic Chanel evening dresses, tote bags and other pieces from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, Chanel makes heels. In fact, the French luxury fashion house was the first to design two-tone heels. These groundbreaking pumps debuted in the 1960s and featured a black pointed contrast toe and stiletto heels that were just under 2 inches tall. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Chanel heels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, Chanel does have a crossbody bag. In fact, part of the appeal of Chanel bags is that many of them are suitable for both on-shoulder and across-the-body wear. The Wallet on Chain in any size is a great example. The Mini and Small sizes of many iconic Chanel bags are also commonly worn crossbody. Examples include the Chanel Boy Bag, the Chanel Classic Flap and the Chanel 19. Shop a wide range of Chanel crossbody bags 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.

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