Chanel slingback shoes white and black
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel slingback sandals in white ( crocodile pattern) and black. Sold out very limited. Size 38.5c new in box and dustbags.
Chanel slingback shoes white and black
By Chanel
Located in London, England
Chanel slingback sandals in white ( crocodile pattern) and black. Sold out very limited. Size 38.5c new in box and dustbags.
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Black and White athletic shoes
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfeld - Sold by Skof.Archive - Black canvas & white leather bowling shoes - White laces - The signature "CC" on the tab in the back - Comes without original...
CHANEL white & black leather 26S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G47274
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel leather and suede sneaker in white and black combines the House’s iconic design codes with contemporary sporty style.
Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing Champagne with her models.
Giclée
Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing Champagne with her models.
Giclée
Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing Champagne with her models.
Giclée
Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing Champagne with her models.
Giclée
Coco Chanel Shares Champagne, 1957 - Mark Shaw Editioned Giclée Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel sharing Champagne with her models.
Giclée
Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes Size 41 or 11
By Chanel
Located in Tustin, CA
Hard to find size 11 or 41, Chanel Black and White Patent Leather Cage Peep Toe Booties Shoes from the Spring 2015 runway collection of the legendary luxury brand Chanel.
CHANEL beige white black metallic leather 2022 22P PLATFORM Sandals Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel lightweight platform sandals in beige smooth lambskin, black and white quilted leather and metallic silver ankle-strap featuring light gold-tone CC metal logo, ...
Chanel Ballerines EU38 Black White Leather Ribbon Cockade Flats Ballet Shoes UK5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel ballerinas in black and white leather, rounded toe decorated with 2 black and white ribbon cockades, leather lining, inner and outer soles. Size 38FR or UK5 and US7.5. The bal...
CHANEL black & white suede REV LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5 G39978
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel REV suede low-top sneaker in black/white offers a refined take on casual luxury.
CHANEL white grey black suede 24S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
A black signature stamp on the outer sides adds a subtle yet iconic touch, while black and white rubber soles ensure comfort and durability.
CHANEL black & gold suede PEARL HEEL Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel pumps in black and gold textured suede with a black patent leather cap.
CHANEL black & white 2014 14B TWEED LACE-UP Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5 fit 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel lace-up ankle boots in black and white fantasy tweed set on black crepe sole.
CHANEL black 23S GLITTER TWEED DAD SLIDE Sandals Shoes 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Dad sandals in black glitter tweed bring a playful yet refined twist to the maison’s signature codes.
CHANEL white 2020 20P TWEED ESPADRILLES Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel espadrilles in white tweed featuring signature black leather cap toe and CC logo.
CHANEL white & black canvas 2019 19S HIGH-TOP Sneakers Shoes 42 fit 41
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel high-top sneakers in white canvas with signature blacl leather cap toe and trim with black leather piping and peral embellished eyelets.
CHANEL white glitter fabric CLASSIC BALLET Flats Shoes 39
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballet flats in luminous white glitter fabric with contrasting black grosgrain cap toes and subtle CC detail.
CHANEL black suede 20A PEARL EMBELLISHED Slingback Flats Shoes 38.5 G36467
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel slingback flats in black suede are adorned with five strands of pearly white faux pearls knotted at the vamp.
CHANEL white leather 2021 21S LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2021 low-top sneakers in white smooth leather with a black & white rubber sole.
$1,000
Jane
By Amy Postle
Located in Hudson, NY
This exhibition will be displayed through September 4th, 2016. women, fashion, black and white, shoes, legs, heels. portrait, B&W, vintage
Pigment
Chanel Black and White Limited Edition & Crocodile Alligator Ballet 39.5 Flats
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition Chanel Crocodile Cap Toe Ballet Flats in a size 39.5 or 9.5 US . This style is a rare find that is unavailable in stores. These fabulous flats are a creation of croc...
Chanel White & Black Calfskin Leather Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2018 Chanel White & Black Calfskin Leather Sneakers epitomize timeless luxury and effortless style. Crafted from calfskin leather, these sneakers feature a sleek white base accen...
Chanel 1980s CC Lace-Up Black & White Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on the Chanel 1980s CC Lace-Up Black & White Sneakers—a remarkable pair that seamlessly blends the classic comfort of sneakers with an elevated Chanel twist. These sn...
Chanel 2020’s sample runway black and White leather boots size 39
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 2020’s sample runway by Virginie Viard black and White leather boots size 39.
Chanel Black and Gray CC Low Top Sneakers 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel logo on tongue. White outer sole with White CC logo.
Chanel Black & White Wool-Lined Snow Boots 39FR
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Chanel Black & White Wool-Lined Snow Boots are a luxurious and functional winter essential that combines Chanel’s iconic elegance with cold-weather practicality. Crafted from dur...
Chanel Black & White Textured Peep-Toe Heels
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
From 2000s Black with white contrast detailing Peep-toe Textured leather upper Excellent, comes with dust bag White CC logo at the back Heel height approx. 9 cm Please kindly note a...
$695Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Interlocking CC logo black and white leather sandals
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Rare Chanel black and white leather sandals from the 90's collection. Featuring a big black interlocking CC logo. - Featuring two white and two black layers leather soles Craft...
CHANEL oatmeal ivory canvas LACE UP Espadrilles Flats Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel espadrille lace-up tennis style sneakers in oatmeal and off-white canvas featuring black silk trimming and pearl-buttons.
Chanel Black & White Rain Boots Size 39/8.5
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Black & White Rain Boots Size 39/8.5. Beautiful rain boots barely used, the white and black is iconic and will elevate any of your outfit.
Chanel Black & White Printed Fabric High-Top Camellia Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of luxury and style with the Chanel Black & White Printed Fabric High-Top Camellia Sneakers.
Chanel Sandales Dad Noir EU38 Black Rubber White CC Dad Sandals Shoes UK5 US7.5
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel "Dad sandals" in black rubber, featuring Velcro straps, a white CC logo on the upper, and a thick black rubber sole. Size EU 38 (UK 5 / US 7.5). The sandals are in excellent c...
CHANEL cream leather 21P CHAIN TRIM CORK SLINGBACK Flats Shoes 37
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel slingback mules in white quilted calfskin leather.
2020 Chanel Black & White Printed Fabric Low Top Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2020 Chanel Black & White Printed Fabric Low Top Sneakers showcase a striking graffiti street art design that embodies both modern flair and classic elegance. With a black base a...
NIB Chanel CC Velvet and Lambskin White Black Platform Lace Up Ankle Boots 38.5
By Chanel
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Chanel Interlocking CC Logo Black White Velvet and Lambskin Leather Boots G39211 Color Black Size 38.5EU Heel height 2.25in Leather and velvet upper Leather sole Black laces Combin...
Chanel Espadrilles Cuir 2 tons EU37 CC Navy Blue Leather Flat Shoes UK4 US6.5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Flat Chanel espadrilles in black leather, embroidered with a large CC logo across the instep, black leather almond toe, rope outsole lined with rubber, leather lining and insole. Siz...
Chanel Espadrilles Cuir 2 tons EU37 CC Navy Blue Leather Flat Shoes UK4 US6.5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Flat Chanel espadrilles in two-tone navy blue and black leather, embroidered with a large CC logo across the instep, black leather almond toe, rope outsole lined with rubber, leather...
Chanel 2022 Ballet Flats Pearl Charm Ankle Straps Black White Tweed 40.5 New Box
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL 2022 CAMBON BALLET FLATS WITH PEARL CHARM ANKLE STRAPS IN BLACK AND WHITE TWEED NEW W/ BOX 40.5 Chanel cambon ballet flats in black and white tweed with black patent leather ...
NEW! Chanel Women's CC Logo Calf Suede Lace-Up Sneakers Shoes - All Sizes
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
NEW! Chanel Women's CC Logo Calf Suede Lace-Up Sneakers Shoes - All Sizes Available 35 - 42 Brand New / Store Fresh All Sizes Available 35 - 42 White/Black Calf Suede Mesh Panellin...
CHANEL silver 17C CUBA TERRY CLOTH Espadrilles Flats Shoes 42 fit 40
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel espadrilles in white and black terry cloth with silver lurex.
Chanel Black & White Printed Canvas Grosgrain 31 Rue Cambon Espadrilles
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Black & White Printed Canvas Grosgrain 31 Rue Cambon Espadrilles are a stylish tribute to the iconic fashion house's heritage. Made from premium black canvas, these espadr...
$540Sale Price|25% Off
White embroidered Chanel print on black silk straps sandals heels
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- White embroidered Chanel print on black silk straps sandals heels from the 90s. Karl Lagerfeld can always make Chanel products to be subtle and iconic, in his most possible way! ...
Chanel Espadrilles Cuir 2 tons EU37 CC Baby Blue Leather Flat Shoes UK4 US6.5
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Flat Chanel espadrilles in two-tone sky blue leather, embroidered with a large CC logo across the instep, black leather almond toe, rope outsole lined with rubber, leather lining and...
Late 1990's Chanel Classic Ballet Flat in White Kid Leather & Black Grosgrain
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1990's Chanel classic ballet flat in white kid leather & black grosgrain. In good vintage condition. Interior clean and fresh, some wear to the soles with a metal heel plate add...
Chanel White & Black Coco Mark Leather Sandals circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Chanel White & Black Coco Mark Leather Sandals from circa 2000 exemplify timeless luxury and sophisticated craftsmanship. Featuring a sleek combination of white and black l...
Chanel Black & White CC Logo Canvas Slide Sandals - '00s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A playful yet refined interpretation of Chanel’s iconic identity, these slides reinterpret the maison’s signature codes through a bold graphic lens. Crafted in a black and white can...
Branded old school style tennis sneakers in navy cotton and white rubber Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Branded old school style tennis sneakers in navy cotton and white rubber. SHOE SIZE : 38
Chanel Black Tweed Printed Lace-Up Combat Boots
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chanel Black Tweed Printed Lace-Up Combat Boots, the epitome of high-fashion utility. Crafted from luxurious black tweed fabric, these striking combat boots are adorn...
Chanel Black Silver Tweed Pearl Lace Up Oxford
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Material: Black Silver Tweed with Silver Leather Trim and Off White Faux Pearls Hardware: Light Gold Very good condition. Have slight signs of wear. No box. No dust bag
CHANEL 21B black white nylon patent leather trim CC brogue creepers EU38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 21B black white nylon patent leather trim CC brogue creepers EU38 Reference: SYDN/A00013 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2024 Material: Nylon, Patent Leathe...
Chanel Grey Denim Dad Sandals Gold Pearl CC Shoes EU 39.5 US 9.5 Box Set
By Chanel
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Chanel Quilted Denim Dad Sandals – A Rare Jewel of Contemporary Luxury Elevate your high-fashion collection with the exceptionally rare iconic Dad sandals from Chanel. Beautifully ...
$247Sale Price|25% Off
CHANEL beige black monochrome leather faux pearl lace up derbies EU35.5
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL beige black monochrome leather faux pearl lace up derbies EU35.5 Reference: GEGG/A00222 Brand: Chanel Material: Leather Color: Nude, Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace Up Lini...
Chanel Black Patent Leather Pumps with White Camellias, Métiers d’Art 2018
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Each shoe is crowned with an oversized white organza pompon, crafted in the shape of a camellia — the house’s most iconic flower — adding softness and dramatic volume to the architec...
Pair of Chanel Black Cap-Toe Ballet Flats with Bow in Lambskin & Patent Leather
By Chanel
Located in valatie, NY
The shoes are Black Lambskin and Patent Leather With a Subtle White Contrast Piping and Embossed with the Chanel Logo.
Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 2020 White Calfskin Perforated Leather Logo Sneakers are a sleek and sophisticated addition to any wardrobe, exuding the perfect blend of French luxury and modern style. C...
Chanel Black Sequin Wooden Platform Wedges With White Flower Detail circa 2016
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Chanel Black Sequin Wooden Platform Wedges with White Flower Detail from circa 2016 are a perfect blend of sophistication and playful elegance. The bold black sequins ...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Early 00's - Sold by Skof.Archive - Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps - Lateral openings - White Floral Lace - Black Lace Bow - High heels ...
Chanel White Logo Sandal 22C
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
These sandals come from the 2022 Chanel Cruise collection. This comfortable sandal features velcro straps across the foot and at the heel. The iconic interlocking CC is also highligh...
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 9.69 in
Prêt à porter, April 1985. Woman portrait, black and white fashion photography
By Tony Viramontes
Located in Modena, IT
In this modern picture in black and white, the protagonist is a woman with curly hair.
Silver Gelatin
Chanel Ballet
By Tyler Shields
Located in London, GB
Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” evident in his polished editorial images and surrealistic portraits which contain a penchant for explosive colour and violent overtones. This p...
C Print
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Chanel Leather Ballerina Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
Chanel Leather Ballerina Shoes is an ultra-elegant pair of shoes featuring soft black leather and embellished with the brand's iconic camellia symbol, made of black and white leather...
Chanel Black And White Cage Booties SZ 38.5
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel black and white patent open toe caged booties with the iconic stitched double CC on the toe band. They have a sculptural black plastic spiral 4 1/4in heel. The closure is a 3....
Chanel Shoes - Size 38 - Magnificent Black Suede with Creamy White Leather
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These magnificent gently worn size 38 Chanel evening / cocktail shoes are a true gem. The suede heel measures 3 inches high and coordinates with the matching suede tip.
Vogue Paris, November 1963, Yves Saint Laurent
By Guy Bourdin
Located in London, GB
Guy Bourdin (1928-1991) was born in Paris. Louise Alexander Gallery is exclusively representing The Guy Bourdin Estate. A painter his entire life and a self-taught photographer, he ...
Silver Gelatin
Chanel Black & White bootie
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
These are the epitome of Chanel, classic design with a twist. Patent leather woven cage booties with peeop toe, and spiral heel.
Chanel Pink and White Boucle Ballerina Flats
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Front tips of shoes are black leather. Size 37.5. Chanel at its finest.
Chanel Black & White Tweed Pumps
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect for the office! These black & white Chanel tweed pumps will be sure to have your co-workers stopping in their tracks. These heels feature black and white tweed detail through...
New Chanel Shoes - 8.5 - Platform Heels - Pump w/ Iconic Chain
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The soles are black and also have a band of the iconic Chanel leather and metal chain wrapping around the sides and front of the shoe.
Chanel Heels - Size 39.5 - Black Leather w/ Silk
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This lovely pair of Chanel heels is a size 39.5. They have leather toes with blue and white silk on the exterior of the shoe. They have silk fabric ties on the back of the shoe for a...
Chanel Black Quilted Cc High Top Sneakers 32cca3917 Sneakers
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: L03617 Made In: Italy Size: women's 37 OVERALL VERY GOOD - CONDITION 2.5 = VERY GOOD - Signs of Wear: Visible sc...
Unavailable
Size: 39.5 French / U.S. 9.5
Chanel Black & Gold Chain Link One Strap Sandals w/ Quilted Leather 2" Heel
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of black Chanel signature quilted leather gold metal chain over leather strap sandal with 2" block heel with lower ankle leather strap & buckle closure in size EU ...
New Chanel Satin Cap-Toe D'orsay Pumps with Tags
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
These gorgeous Creme satin Chanel pointed-toe d'Orsay pumps feature tonal stitching, black velvet cap-toes and 4" metallic resin covered heels.
Chanel Espadrille 38 Lambskin Leather Rubber Platform CC Flats CC-0707N-0012
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
"Chanel Espadrille 38 Lambskin Leather Rubber Platform CC Flats CC-0707N-0012 Chanel White Lambskin Platform Espadrille Shoes can enhance any style.
Chanel 05A Patent Leather Caged Heels
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
These heels offer a little bit of the past and a bit of the future. Stunning cracked black patent leather covers the vamp of the heels, white leather detailing throughout the straps ...
Chanel Espadrille 35 Stitch Canvas CC Cap Toe Flats CC-0426N-0121
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Espadrille 35 Stitch Canvas CC Cap Toe Flats CC-0426N-0121 These Chanel Stitch Canvas CC Cap Toe Espadrille Flats can enhance any style. These highly sought after espadrilles...
Chanel Chain Espadrille 38 Quilted Leather Cap Toe Flats CC-0503N-0141
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
Chanel Chain Espadrille 38 Quilted Leather Cap Toe Flats CC-0503N-0141 Chanel Beige/Black Espadrille Flats can enhance any style. These highly sought after espadrilles are a must ha...
Chanel Espadrille 37 Tweed Canvas Cap-Toe CC Flats CC-0426N-0119
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
"Chanel Espadrille 37 Tweed Canvas Cap-toe CC Flats CC-0426N-0119 From the 2018 Cruise Collection. These fun espadrilles from Chanel feature tweed Canvas CC Espadrille Flats can enh...
Chanel Colorblocked Patent Leather Pearl Heels
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
These heels are featured in a black and white colorblocked patent leather with a black patent leather cap toe and white slingback patent leather throughout as well as covering the he...
Chanel Slingback Heels
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Command the board room in understated elegance with the Chanel black suede slingback heels. Circular piece at front is imprinted with white interlocking 'CC' symbol on either side an...
Chanel Wooden Heels
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Own the dance floor in the Chanel white patent wooden heel! With five-inch heel and one-and-a-half-inch platform, both in light wood, these chunky retro-inspired peep toes will have ...
Chanel Black and White Silk Stick Figure Print Dress, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld dress done in silk, with black and white stick figure print.
Chanel Reversible Lucite CC Iconic Necklace With Pale Gold Tone Chain 2006
By Chanel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this lovely Chanel necklace which is double sided in black and white and is 2006.
Base Metal
Chanel Black and Off-White Athletic Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Authentic Chanel low top sneakers. Off-white canvas & black nylon. Black laces. Padded tongue and heel. Chanel stamp on heel. Marked a size 39. These come with the ...
Chanel Black Suede and White Patent Leather Shoes
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel black suede and white patent leather. Heel 3" ~ size 36
CHANEL black & white TWEED Ballet Flats Shoes 36
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel ballerinas in black, white and light grey Bouclé tweed fabric with black smooth calf leather CC stitched tip.
Chanel Black and White Patent Leather with Tied Ribbon Shoes
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel bi-toned black and white patent leather shoes
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.
The rare looks nabbed by the pop star’s stylist are perfectly in tune with her new song, “Chanel.”
The artists put fresh spins on pieces from the ’90s and early aughts.
Hailey Bieber, Chase Sui Wonders and Kendall Jenner are among the stars recontextualizing the look.
The vintage piece was worn by Jamie Lee Curtis nearly 40 years ago.
This cheeky accessory is seriously fun.
For the brand’s 2014–15 ready-to-wear show in Paris, the designer was inspired by a most unexpected place: the supermarket.
It might not be as practical as a pair of mittens, but for something that looks this good, practicality really doesn't matter.
Only Chanel could elevate humble materials like denim and wicker to icon-level status.