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Chanel Color Block

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons
Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Colour-Block Top With 'CC' Logo Pearl Buttons Striped colour-block designed sleeveless top

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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses

2008 Chanel Colour Blocked Cashmere Sweater
2008 Chanel Colour Blocked Cashmere Sweater

2008 Chanel Colour Blocked Cashmere Sweater

$1,806Sale Price|30% Off

Size: 44

2008 Chanel Colour Blocked Cashmere Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Featuring a Retro style warm colours(carol/red/blue/yellow) palettes cashmere sweater from 2008 collection. - Embroidered three mini copper plane pins. - 100% cashmere. - Made ...

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20th Century French Pullovers

Grey & Pink Chanel Color Block Blazer Size FR 46
Grey & Pink Chanel Color Block Blazer Size FR 46

Grey & Pink Chanel Color Block Blazer Size FR 46

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Grey and pink color block blazer by Chanel. Pointed collar. Scoop neck. Dual hip pockets. Button

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blazers

Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking Grey Dress
Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking Grey Dress

Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking Grey Dress

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel colour blocking grey dress from 2008 collection. - Featuring a number "5" with beads

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Early 2000s French Casual Dresses

Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking  Sweater/Dress
Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking  Sweater/Dress

Chanel Cotton Colour Blocking Sweater/Dress

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel colour blocking pullover sweater/dress from pre 2008 collection. - Featuring a number

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Early 2000s Pullovers

Chanel Silk Colour Blocking Cropped Zipper Blouse
Chanel Silk Colour Blocking Cropped Zipper Blouse

Chanel Silk Colour Blocking Cropped Zipper Blouse

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel silk colour blocking cropped zipper blouse from Fall 2001 collection. - Featuring a cut

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Early 2000s French Blouses

Chanel Red and Pink Colour Blocking Tweed Jacket
Chanel Red and Pink Colour Blocking Tweed Jacket

Chanel Red and Pink Colour Blocking Tweed Jacket

$2,814Sale Price|25% Off

Size: 42

Chanel Red and Pink Colour Blocking Tweed Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel red and pink colour blocking tweed jacket from 2001 S/S collection. - Mixed Fabric : 33

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Multicolor Chanel x Pharrell 2019 Color Block Loafers Size 35
Multicolor Chanel x Pharrell 2019 Color Block Loafers Size 35

Multicolor Chanel x Pharrell 2019 Color Block Loafers Size 35

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Multicolor color block leather loafers by Chanel x Pharrell. Circa 2019. Block heels. 0.75" heel

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoes

Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater
Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater

Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

Paris 07". A really nice Chanel warm colour blocked sweater for winter! - Made in France. - Size 42

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pullovers

Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater
Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater

Chanel Green and Purple Cashmere Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

Paris 07". A really nice Chanel warm colour blocked sweater for winter! - Made in France. - Size 42

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pullovers

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Chanel Cashmere Color Block Pullover Sweater
Chanel Cashmere Color Block Pullover Sweater

Chanel Cashmere Color Block Pullover Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Henrico, VA

striped color blocks. The sweater is long sleeved and has a roll top stitch.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pullovers

Chanel Black/Red Color Block Bag
Chanel Black/Red Color Block Bag

Chanel Black/Red Color Block Bag

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 2.75 in

Chanel Black/Red Color Block Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

color block bag. Slick leather structured bag features quilted red leather paneling on front, back and

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20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses

Chanel Color Block Clutch
Chanel Color Block Clutch

Chanel Color Block Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Athens, GA

Chanel Color-block Clutch in mint condition. All leather blocks of color make up this beautiful bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Color Block Clutch/ Bag
Chanel Color Block Clutch/ Bag

Chanel Color Block Clutch/ Bag

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H 7 in W 1.25 in L 10 in

Chanel Color Block Clutch/ Bag

By Chanel

Located in Athens, GA

Chanel Multi-Color Block Clutch/ Bag. Can be worn longer or doubled. Envelope clutch size

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

CHANEL beige & black leather Slingback Pumps Shoes 40
CHANEL beige & black leather Slingback Pumps Shoes 40

CHANEL beige & black leather Slingback Pumps Shoes 40

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel color-block slingbacks in beige and calfskin with a black tip and CC

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1980s Shoes

Chanel Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag

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H 5.91 in W 2.37 in L 9.85 in

Chanel Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel 2.55 chocolate bar green colour blocking flap shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Cashmere Blue Color Blocked Sweater 2005C
Chanel Cashmere Blue Color Blocked Sweater 2005C

Chanel Cashmere Blue Color Blocked Sweater 2005C

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

Chanel 2005C 100% cashmere long-sleeved, V-neck sweater with a pattern of widening bands in shades

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Early 2000s French Sweaters

Chanel Multicolor Quilted Leather Color Block Medium Flap Bag
Chanel Multicolor Quilted Leather Color Block Medium Flap Bag

Chanel Multicolor Quilted Leather Color Block Medium Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Multicolor quilted leather color block Medium Flap Bag by Chanel. Gold-tone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

CHANEL Size 6 Cream Black Acetate Color Block Slingback Pumps
CHANEL Size 6 Cream Black Acetate Color Block Slingback Pumps

CHANEL Size 6 Cream Black Acetate Color Block Slingback Pumps

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

CHANEL pumps comes in a cream and black acetate ribbon material featuring a slingback, color block

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Chanel 2.55 Chocolate Bar Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag
Chanel 2.55 Chocolate Bar Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag

Chanel 2.55 Chocolate Bar Green Colour Blocking Flap Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel 2.55 chocolate bar green colour blocking flap shoulder bag from year 1997 to 1999

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Colour-Block Flap Bag Minaudière
Colour-Block Flap Bag Minaudière

Colour-Block Flap Bag Minaudière

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H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.78 in

Colour-Block Flap Bag Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This white colour-block flap bag from Chanel is a hard-to-find piece that is sure to make a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Size 9 White Black Color Block Patent Leather Ballet Bow Flats
CHANEL Size 9 White Black Color Block Patent Leather Ballet Bow Flats

CHANEL Size 9 White Black Color Block Patent Leather Ballet Bow Flats

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Generis Reference: 140646 Category: Flats More Details Brand: CHANEL Gender: Female Size: 9 Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Low Heels

Chanel Pink and Orange Box Bag
Chanel Pink and Orange Box Bag

Chanel Pink and Orange Box Bag

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H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in

Chanel Pink and Orange Box Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This Chanel item perfectly colour blocks pink and orange making it a fashion standout. The

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL multicolor cotton PLAID Tweed Blazer Jacket 36 XS
CHANEL multicolor cotton PLAID Tweed Blazer Jacket 36 XS

CHANEL multicolor cotton PLAID Tweed Blazer Jacket 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

front sides, and signature weight chain around the inside of the hemline. Closes with color-blocked

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Early 2000s Blazers

CHANEL Size M Black Nude Nylon Color Block Nylons Leggings
CHANEL Size M Black Nude Nylon Color Block Nylons Leggings

CHANEL Size M Black Nude Nylon Color Block Nylons Leggings

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Size: M Color: Black Color 2: Nude Fabric: Nylon Pattern: Color Block Style: Nylons Age Group

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

1980s Chanel 100% Cashmere Color Block Sweater w/Clover Buttons
1980s Chanel 100% Cashmere Color Block Sweater w/Clover Buttons

1980s Chanel 100% Cashmere Color Block Sweater w/Clover Buttons

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1980s Chanel oversized 100% Scottish cashmere sweater in oatmeal, black and tomato red. Features

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Late 20th Century French Pullovers

CHANEL multicolor silk GEOMETRIC COLORBLOCK Square Scarf
CHANEL multicolor silk GEOMETRIC COLORBLOCK Square Scarf

CHANEL multicolor silk GEOMETRIC COLORBLOCK Square Scarf

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel CC geometric color-block silk (100%) scarf in red, burgundy, yellow, lilac

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2010s Scarves

Chanel  Color Blocked Cashmere Long Cardigan
Chanel  Color Blocked Cashmere Long Cardigan

Chanel Color Blocked Cashmere Long Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Color Blocked Cashmere Long Cardigan is cozy as well as chic! Crafted in the United

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

2000s Chanel Color Block Cardigan
2000s Chanel Color Block Cardigan

2000s Chanel Color Block Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Chanel wool cardigan with color block pattern in shades of gray and

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Early 2000s French Cardigans

Chanel Colour Block Suede, leather & Mesh CC Sneakers 39.5
Chanel Colour Block Suede, leather & Mesh CC Sneakers 39.5

Chanel Colour Block Suede, leather & Mesh CC Sneakers 39.5

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel White Trainers with Colour accents - Open knit design - White leather and cream suede

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

CHANEL  Multi Color-Block Leather Jacket
CHANEL  Multi Color-Block Leather Jacket

CHANEL Multi Color-Block Leather Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel long sleeve, color-blocked leather jacket with silk lining and front zip closure. From the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Jackets

Chanel White/Navy Color Block Bag
Chanel White/Navy Color Block Bag

Chanel White/Navy Color Block Bag

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H 6 in W 2.75 in L 8.5 in

Chanel White/Navy Color Block Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

color block bag. Cream leather structured bag features quilted navy leather paneling on front, back and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Chanel - Excellent - Mini Camera Case 23P - CC Color Block Crossbody
Chanel - Excellent - Mini Camera Case 23P - CC Color Block Crossbody

Chanel - Excellent - Mini Camera Case 23P - CC Color Block Crossbody

By Chanel

Located in Sanford, FL

Chanel - Excellent - Mini Camera Case 23P - CC Color Block Crossbody Measurements Width: 6 in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 2008 A/W F 40 uk12
Chanel Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 2008 A/W F 40 uk12

Chanel Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 2008 A/W F 40 uk12

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in London, GB

Chanel 100%Cashmere Colour Block Black Cream Cardigan 08 A 40 uk12 This is a gorgeous cream and

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Early 2000s British Cardigans

Chanel Cashmere Airplane Charm Color Block Sweater - 36
Chanel Cashmere Airplane Charm Color Block Sweater - 36

Chanel Cashmere Airplane Charm Color Block Sweater - 36

By Chanel

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Very chic Chanel cashmere color blocked sweater with airplane charms. In shades of blue, pink

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Chanel Vintage Colorblocked Red Shoulder Bag
Chanel Vintage Colorblocked Red Shoulder Bag

Chanel Vintage Colorblocked Red Shoulder Bag

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H 6.5 in W 2.75 in L 8.5 in

Chanel Vintage Colorblocked Red Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

color block bag. Slick leather structured bag features quilted red leather paneling on front, back and

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Late 20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Color Block For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary chanel color block you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a chanel color block may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chanel Color Block?

The price for a chanel color block starts at $356 and tops out at $4,995, and on average, selling for $888.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Chanel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of Chanel bags has been steadily increasing for years. This is because each year, they make a “limited run,” which means that there are only so many available to purchase from the Chanel store or expertly vetted platforms from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 4, 2024
    Yes, Chanel has made bedding. Long after it established itself as a pioneering fashion label, the French luxury brand eventually expanded into home accessories and decor. Throw blankets, pillows and other goods for the home have been a part of its offerings over the years.

    The legendary designer and entrepreneur Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was very fond of well-appointed interiors. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only," she said.

    A private apartment for the designer that occupied a floor at 31 rue Cambon in Paris, the building that housed her first boutique, was home to decorative screens, bookshelves filled with books (Chanel was an avid reader), Louis XIV furniture, beige carpets and a sofa of her own design.

    A home built by architect Robert Streitz called La Pausa, located in a sizable detached villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, was designed by Chanel and based on the convent-orphanage she lived in as a child. Chanel also created the interiors, reportedly with support from celebrated French designer Stéphane Boudin of Maison Jansen.

    Find vintage Chanel blankets and other home accessories on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are 310 Chanel boutiques located across the globe; 94 in Asia, 70 in Europe, 10 in the Middle East, 127 in North America, 2 in South America and 6 in Oceania. In addition to the Chanel boutiques, there are many authorized retailers of the Chanel line. Find a collection of expertly vetted Chanel fashions, accessories, and handbags from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The cost of a Chanel purse depends on its material, rarity, style and condition. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Chanel purse starting from $280.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Mademoiselle perfume smells like orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli and vetiver. It is quite a bold and fresh scent.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel is so expensive because it is a top-class designer brand which creates their products from quality raw materials and high production methods while employing some of the top talent in the fashion world. The brand's innovative designs along with its creative marketing strategy make Chanel a highly coveted brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, a French fashion designer who opened a hat boutique in Paris that year. Chanel went on to transform women’s fashion with revolutionary and elegant designs that tore down gender boundaries and freed women from the confining fashions of the day. Find vintage and contemporary Chanel bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel bags are made in France and Italy. The contemporary version of Chanel’s 11.12 bag, for instance, starts its life in a small factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, located 90 minutes north of Paris, where the pieces of lambskin are cut by artisans with six years of training. The pieces are sent to Paris, where embroiderers spend a week embellishing the components, incorporating slight variations that make each bag a one-of-a-kind piece. Then, the leather pieces are shipped back to Verneuil, where craftspeople assemble them by hand into the iconic rectangular shape, complete with intricate piping and beading. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Chanel bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chanel is owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gérard Wertheimer. They are the grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, the business partner of Coco Chanel, who founded the luxury fashion house in 1909. Shop a wide range of Chanel apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    All of Chanel's fine jewelry is made with 18K Gold (both yellow and white) and platinum and all of the diamonds used have very high clarity and color with a perfect set, resulting in some of the highest quality jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although some Chanel jewelry contains real freshwater pearls, much of their costume jewelry is made from coated glass, though they are still high quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel is the founder of Chanel. She established her first shop in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon, and her boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Coco opened a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where she set the tone for her defining sense of style—traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Chanel would go on to become famous for introducing the first-ever handbag to feature a shoulder strap and the little black dress. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel Matelasse is a quilted Chanel bag. It's an emblem of the Chanel brand. Chanel Matelasse bags and other Chanel bags can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chanel No. 5 smells like a subtle mix of florals, including rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine, lily of the valley and iris, sandalwood, and a hint of vanilla. Chanel No. 5 is one of the most popular scents in the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although costume jewelry is usually more affordable because many Chanel costume pieces have a timeless style as well as good craftsmanship, they hold their value and so can be sold at an expensive price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    Chanel is a luxury French fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1910. Focused on women’s ready-to-wear clothing and haute couture, Chanel is most famous for the 1921 perfume Chanel No. 5, the 1925 Chanel Suit and the iconic 1926 little black dress, which remains a staple in women’s closets around the world to this day. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the bag's material, a vintage Chanel can be quite expensive. For instance, a vintage crocodile top handle bag costs around $130,000. The classic quilted leather bag is around $10,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The latest prices for the Chanel wallet on chain is $3,100. There are many variations of this classic design, with some selling for closer to $2,100.
  • 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.