Chanel Spring 2012 Black Silk Pleated Shorts FR 38 (US 6)
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
shorts, Chanel skort, Chanel Spring 2012, vintage Chanel bottoms, French luxury fashion
Chanel Spring 2012 Black Silk Pleated Shorts FR 38 (US 6)
By Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
shorts, Chanel skort, Chanel Spring 2012, vintage Chanel bottoms, French luxury fashion
Chanel Navy Wool Jacket/Shirt with Elastic Bottom - 38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Navy Wool Jacket/Shirt with Elastic Bottom - 38. This shirt is in good condition with minor
$1,850Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Patent Leather Double Bottom Small Grey
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag Patent Leather Double Bottom Small Grey These are professional photos of the
NEW Chanel Signature 2-Piece Top Bottom Bikini Swimsuit Swimwear 36
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic CHANEL signature two-pieces bikini swimsuit Beautiful cut Two pieces Fully
Chanel Swim Set of Top, Bikini Bottom and Foulard Eyeshade, 1993-1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set composed of a top, a bikini bottom, and a foulard eyeshade with black
Flair denim jean with box pleats in the bottom of the legs Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flair thin denim jean with box pleats in the bottom of the legs.Pockets on both side. Branded
CHANEL Runway cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Runway cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38 M Reference: KNLM
White sleeveless cotton tee-shirt with branded lace bottom edge Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless cotton tee-shirt with branded lace bottom edge. Inset ( branded lace) composition
Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Ivory Shiny Quilted Lambskin Maxi Chanel 19 Flap Bag SKU: 134901 MSRP
Chanel Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clip on back. Top oval engraved with a small crown and CC Chanel logo. Bottom hoop engraved with crowns
Chanel Runway 1986 Wide Cuff Bangle w/CHANEL Spelled out In Gold Tone Letters
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
out the word CHANEL. The top and bottom edges are capped with the same gold tone metal. Measures just
Chanel 1997 Black CC Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
standout feature of this backpack is the three CC Chanel logos embroidered at the bottom on both the front
Chanel Paris Edinburg Beaded Jacket
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
. Hidden closure hooks down the front. Signature Chanel chain inside bottom. Three signature Lyon head
Chanel Vintage Black Quilted Trim Leather Trapeze Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
closure internally. Leather quilted shoulder strap. 1 rear open pocket. 4 bottom feet. 'CHANEL' and 'Made
Chanel White Caviar Leather Front Pocket Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
open compartments on each side, and a flat bottom for freestanding. Chanel Chain Tote bag with white
Fall 1983 Chanel Black Cashmere Cardigan with Satin Trim
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
bottom hem. The Chanel logo is embroidered in tonal thread just below the left pocket. Although this
Chanel 2019 Top Sweat Shirt FR36 Cyclamen Clover Embroided Sweater UK8 US4
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
, openwork embroidery on the chest, with a clover motif, and on the back, with the Chanel logo motif, bottom
$14,920
H 14 in W 3.75 in L 12.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1992 Drawstring CC Rucksack Black Caviar Leather Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Caviar 1990s CC Drawstring Rucksack The backpack features gold Chanel CC logos
$4,850
H 12 in W 5 in L 12 in
Chanel 1992 Black Caviar Leather Triple Interlocking CC Drawstring Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel 1992 Black Caviar Leather Triple Interlocking CC Drawstring Shoulder Bag is a timeless
$10,920
H 7.5 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
Chanel Vintage Multicolor Canvas Embellished Printed Map Of Paris Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large printed name Chanel around the sides and bottom Light gold-tone chain link shoulder straps
Chanel Women Lion CC Logo Shorts Size 36 Black White Stretch Waist Tiger Sun
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Black White exterior - Tagged size 36 - Made of 70% cotton 30% polyamide - Small Chanel
CHANEL Black Suede Leather Victorian Look Knee-High Lace Up Pointed Toe Boots
By Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
shank of boot. Spool-style heel at back of boot. Monogram Chanel logo on exterior of boot near bottom
FW 2002 Chanel Black crepe Jacket FR38/40
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
sleeves with slits and CC Chanel logo at the bottom, 2 slit pockets at the waist (still sealed), closed in
2019 Chanel Top Embroidered Clover Sweatshirt FR34/36
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
, openwork embroidery on the chest, with a clover motif, and on the back, with the Chanel logo motif, bottom
CHANEL c.2000s Pink Green Boucle Knit Silk Jacket & Tank Top Shell 2pc Size 42
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Thiensville, WI
-toned metal chanel logo plate sewn to bottom left corner of top. Contrasting multicolor dot patterned
Chanel Black Pumps
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chanel. The 3.5" black leather rounded toe pump features a black cap-toe and gold CHANEL charm around the
Chanel Black Tee Shirt - Size 36
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chanel t-shirt. The bottom is trimmed with a beautiful lace spelling out Chanel all the way around the
Chanel Black Large 2 Way Hand Mirror
By Chanel
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Chanel mirror. The handle can be folded back to make it stand on its own. "CHANEL" is printed at
New Chanel Pants - Casual Turquoise - Size 38
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
are very straight at the bottom. The Chanel CC logo is displayed on left left. The length of the pants
Chanel Quilted Lambskin Stitched Wallet on a Chain Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Freehold, NJ
*width strip for bottom of bag*Chanel leather removable with snaps pouch H 3in x L 6.6 in Please see
CHANEL 06A Beige Tan Multi Boulce Toggle Vest w/ Hood & Camellia
By Chanel
Located in New York City, NY
CHANEL beige and tan multi boucle (with red and black detail) hooded vest from the 06A collection
Chanel Black Boucle Wool Jacket With Sparkle Black Lurex Lapels and Lining
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
lined in black silk with the cc logo. True to Chanel tailoring ;the bottom hem is lightly weighted with
MINT Chanel ✿*゚" SHOWSTOPPER " 07A MONTE CARLO Gripoix Glass Long Drop Necklace
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
engrave " CHANEL " at the bottom of the largest " brooch ". Pale gold metal exquisite works to make the
Chanel Red-Tone Bikini Bottom
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Red-tone bikini bottom. Size 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition
Amazing Chanel Signature Bikini Swimsuit Bottoms Coco
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic CHANEL signature bikini bottoms Famous CHANEL CC logo print Size FR 40, fits
Chanel Bikini Top & Bottom With Leather & Chain Detail
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Chanel Bikini Top & Bottom With Leather & Chain Detail Metallic gold bikini top and
Chanel /early 1980s Gold Bottom Earrings wit Large Rhinestone
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautiful pair of pre 1986 Chanel earring. Each is earring is constructed with a
Gold Plate
CHANEL Nylon Square Quilted Flap Bag Black Puffer Curved Bottom
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CHANEL Nylon Square Quilted Flap Bag Black Puffer Curved Bottom These are professional photos of
CHANEL Nylon Square Quilted Flap Bag Black Puffer Curved Bottom
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CHANEL Nylon Square Quilted Flap Bag Black Puffer Curved Bottom These are professional photos of
CHANEL Black Skirt w. Flare Bottom and Ribbon SZ - 6
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel black skirt w. flare bottom and ribbon Age: 2009 Made in France Materials: 56% nylon, 44
CHANEL XL black leather bucket bag with CC bottom - 1989
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
bottom from Chanel dating to 1989. Approximate measurements: 13.5" tall, max width 14" (adjustable with
Chanel Light Denim Capri Pants w/ Frayed Bottom - Size: 40 - 04P
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Light Denim Capri Pants w/ Frayed Bottom - Size: 40 - 04P. These Chanel pants are in
CHANEL Black Camisole With Spaghetti Straps And Pleated Bottom Sz. 42
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Black Camisole With Spaghetti Straps And Pleated Bottom Sz. 42 Made In France Materials
Chanel Swim Set of Top, Bikini Bottom and Foulard Eyeshade, 1993-1994
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Set composed of a top, a bikini bottom, and a foulard eyeshade with black
Black cocktail dress with black beadwork on the bottom edge on lace Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black cocktail dress with black beadwork on the bottom edge on lace. 2 small "CC" brand in metal
rare CHANEL 2019 Runway logo jacquard plunge neck bell bottom jumpsuit FR36 XS K
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHANEL 2019 Runway logo jacquard plunge neck bell bottom jumpsuit FR36 XS Kylie Jenner Cardi B
Chanel Silk Little Black Dress with Sheer Top and Tiered Bottom
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel little black silk dress with sheer panels at chest and back and tiered ruffle bottom
CHANEL 100% cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38 M Brand: Chanel
CHANEL 100% cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38 M
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 100% cotton black CC chain buckle belt wide leg bell bottom pants FR38 M Reference: KNLM
Chanel Yellow Skirt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
button that is finely embossed with the Chanel logo. Bottom of skirt contains a subtle fringe trim.
Chanel Multi Color Silk Scarf w/ Chanel Handbag Design
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
has a navy trim and a red, green, and navy Chanel handbag design. It has a Chanel logo on the bottom
Chanel "Zipper" Logo Pin, 2018
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
wide and 1.5 inches high. On the back at the bottom is the Chanel oval signature plaque inscribed with
Chanel 1990s Lambskin Quilted Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the iconic Chanel 1990s Lambskin Quilted Backpack, a timeless piece that exudes
Chanel Patent Leather Camellia Brooch Pin
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel double CC logo on bottom petal. Flower is 2.75 inches wide and 2.88 inches long with stem. On back
Chanel CC Buttons Quilted Tweed Vest
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Chanel tweed with featuring quilted bottom parts -- CC logo black buttons at pockets. Size mark 36
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Mini Backpack
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
. Stitched "CC" logo on bottom base. "CHANEL" stamped in gold on lining. Hologram sticker can not be read
Chanel Mademoiselle Vertical Quilt Lambskin Tote
By Chanel
Located in Milano, IT
front patch pocket, and a Chanel print on the bottom, covered in vinyl. The top opens to a grey fabric
CHANEL White Multicolored Cake Sleeveless Pleated Sundress
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
.Spaghetti straps,pleats going down from waist to the bottom and beautiful chanel multicolored buttons along
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
red leather is quilted in signature Chanel diamond pattern with smooth bottom and side panels. Roomy
Chanel Gold Coin Logo Earrings, Circa 1980
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" coin dangling at the bottom. This pair of gold coin logo earrings by Chanel are
CHANEL Black Strapless Top with Airplane Emblem - Size 6
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
, 21% Spandex Label Reads: "CHANEL" "MADE IN FRANCE" Pleated Bottom Measurements: Length: 20
Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Suede Red Pink Medium Handbag Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
with one small spot on the bottom from Chanel, which we have shown in the picture Measurements: The
1989 Chanel Brown Calfskin Shoulder Bag w/Entrupy COA
By Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
the shoulder strap; silver criss-cross on strap bottom with incised Chanel; stitch diamond pattern at
Rare Chanel Gold Leather Quilted Mini Flap Handbag 5.5"
By Chanel
Located in US
stamped in gold Made in France and Chanel. Serial hologram in bottom.
Iconic CHANEL Ecru Color Boucle Jacket '06 NEW 40
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and collectible 2006 Chanel boucle jacket. Beautiful ecru color boucle fabric. 4 flap
CHANEL white & blue LUREX FRINGED HEM Skirt 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel knitted fringe bottom detail skirt in off-white, blue and silver tone polyamide (36
Chanel Red Quilted Leather Maxi 19 Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
bottom corners. Chanel dustbag and authenticity card included. Please, see the photos and/or ask if you
Chanel 2021 Black Quilted Leather Cocp Charms Pouch Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Beautiful CHANEL small Coco Charms clutch bag, a limited
Chanel 2021 Black Quilted Leather Pouch Coco Charms Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Beautiful CHANEL small Coco Charms clutch bag, a limited
Chanel 2007 Black Cashmere & Silk Top w/ Bow & Chain Detail - 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chain link. It has a Chanel emblem on the bottom left front. Measurements: Bust: 32" Shoulder to
Chanel Rose Lizard Embossed Leather Vest with Front Zip - 38 - circa 2001
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is also a Chanel logo plate on the bottom. Measurements: Bust- 35" Shoulder to Shoulder- 14.75
Sold
W 2 in D 0.5 in L 32 in
Chanel Multi Strand Necklace of Pearls and Red Beads , Autumn 2013 Collection
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A on the right for Autumno (Autumn) and along the bottom "Chanel made in Italy." Often Chanel
Base Metal
Chanel Evening Jacket Black Sequins with Contrast Cuffs and Collar Sz 44 09C
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Chanel CC button. The sleeve bottoms can be rolled up to expose a white silk satin cuff (see image 6
Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Paris Byzance Collection Purple and Gold Fringe Knit Dress
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
short sleeves and the hem are fringe trimmed and a gold metal Chanel logo sits at the bottom of the
Sold
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.75 in
"Glitter Vogue" Black and White Pop Art Resin Collage Portrait of Marilyn Monroe
By Jim Hudek
Located in Houston, TX
along the upper edge and the Chanel logo along the bottom. Board coated with clear resin infused with
Resin, Mixed Media
2008 Chanel Black Crochet Knit and Ruffle Bottom Cardigan
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This is a cardigan sweater by Chanel, from 2008 pre collection. This sweater features a black
Sold
Size: 38 (Fr) 8 (US) M
Deck pants denim jeans with glitters buttons in the bottom of the legs Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deck pants denim jeans with green glitters varnish buttons in the bottom of the legs. Hidden zip on
CHANEL Denim Skirt W/ Pinch Pleated Waist and Quilted Bottom sz. 36
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL Denim Skirt W/ Pinch Pleated Waist and Quilted Bottom sz. 36 Made in: Italy Year of
Chanel Gold Filagree Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for vintage lovers and chanel collectors. CC logo along front bottom side. Signed Chanel on back
1994 Chanel Gold CC Sun Pin
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
CHANEL at the bottom of the pin. The back is a dimpled texture with Chanel markings. Excellent condition.
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Tassel Drop Earrings 1994
By Chanel
Located in US
inside of back of earring stamped Chanel, 94A, Made in France . Bottom half of earring hinges with
Base Metal
Chanel Vintage Massive Mademoiselle Mirror Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
with a big bow, oval mirror with frosted CC logo at the center, embossed CHANEL in black at the bottom
Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
CHANEL blue DENIM CHOCOLATE BAR MEDIUM FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Chocolate Bar Medium Flap Bag is crafted from classic blue denim with the signature chocolate bar quilted pattern, offering a modern yet timeless aesthetic...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tattoo Dragon Skull Eagle Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage off-white pants trousers featuring black tattoo print of barbed wire GAULTIER JEAN'S, dragons, skulls and double head eagles. These trousers feature : - O...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl But
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons From Paris
$3,449
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk brocade dress with a blue, beige and gold petal pattern trim strategically and flatteringly placed along the sides and sleeves from Gucci. It is semi fitted...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
2000 John Galliano Dove Gray Viscose Rib-Knit Twin Set w Lightly Ruffled Edges
By John Galliano
Located in Gresham, OR
2000 John Galliano Dove Gray Viscose Rib-Knit Twin Set w Lightly Ruffled Edges: Sleeveless tank under piece with long-sleeved cardigan sweater. With corded medallion frog closures. N...
Prada Straw Snake Leather Bag
By Prada
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Prada shoulder bag in green straw and snake leather, pink leather interior and silver hardware. Condition: Really good. Packing/accessories: Dustbag, authenticity card. Measuremen...
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.